Home address: 9774 Arbor Oak

2021 Taxable Value: $191,290

Recent Sales Price: $92,500 – Over-taxed by 107%

Half or more of Texas homeowners are paying more than their fair share of property taxes. One option to reduce you property taxes is to protest the market value. The lower value stands when appealing market value and unequal appraisal.  Appeal both every year. Property tax appeals are often won with a smile and a bit of data.

Many owners intended to appeal but the May 15th date slipped by with no appeal.  If you want to appeal and it is slipping your mind, consider a consultant. It is impossible for 2,272 Texas appraisal district appraisers to track physical condition and value for over 20 million properties. Appraisal districts aggressively settle appeals since they have only 65 days to settle most of the appeals. Property taxes are the largest tax most Texans face.  But it is a stealth tax hidden in the mortgage payment, disguising the size of property taxes paid.