What is involved in a property tax appeal?

Steps in a Property Tax Appeal

There are numerous steps in appealing your property’s value for any given year, this is the condensed version

1. File

   Submit a written protest by May 15th with the Appraisal District.

2. Research Your Classification

   Check out the Appraisal District records and review the information to understand how your property is classified.

3. Research Comparables

   Appraisal District Records to obtain sales comparables and equity comparables in your Appraisal District Neighborhood.

4. Prepare a Presentation

   Target your presentation to address adjusting the comparables appropriately.

5. Travel to the Appraisal District

   And wait in the hall (sometimes for hours) to be called for your informal meeting with Appraisal District staff.

6. If an agreement was not reached informally

   Travel back to the Appraisal District to attend your formal hearing, under oath, in front of the Appraisal Review Board.

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For more information:
Texas Protax FAQ

TEXAS.GOV – Comptroller Resources for Taxpayers PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM BASICS