Montgomery Lawsuit Property Tax Savings over $9 MM in 2023
Montgomery County continues to establish itself as one of the most exclusive suburbs in Texas, with home values climbing and people moving there in droves. As it crosses into the elite category, property taxes are becoming a problem for both businesses and homeowners. For those that possess the best-of-the-best, then judicial appeals are the way to go to reduce taxes even further. A record $6.16 billion in property was contested via judicial appeals in 2023, and this trend is only increasing with each year. Enroll in O’Connor’s Property Tax Protection Program(TM)today and get all the support you need for your lawsuit against the Montgomery Central Appraisal District (MCAD). No legal fees, upfront costs, and you will only pay if you win your lawsuit.
Judicial Appeals by Property Type Montgomery CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
| Judicial Appeals | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Total Number of lawsuits | 107 | 95 | 107 | 120 | 118 | 115 | 135 | 271 | 603 | 504 | 623 | |
| Single Family Residential | 30 | 22 | 29 | 56 | 51 | 45 | 29 | 54 | 127 | 122 | 157 | |
| Multi Family Residential | 9 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 96 | 120 | |
| Commercial real and personal property | 65 | 56 | 67 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 102 | 212 | 367 | 252 | 319 | |
| All Other | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 34 | 27 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since You can’t evaluate the strength of your appeal until you obtain the hearing evidence file. You have to protest to obtain the hearing evidence file (available free upon request via U.S. mail).
Montgomery County Judicial Appeals of ARB Hearing
The king of post-administrative appeals is the judicial appeal. Designed to handle the biggest properties in Texas, judicial appeals are lawsuits that have been the domain of the wealthy for years. As Montgomery County becomes more affluent and property values ascend to new heights, judicial appeals are becoming more attractive to taxpayers every year.
The final fight against the Montgomery Central Appraisal District (MCAD) will require a taxpayer to assemble a legal team, find and pay expert witnesses, and gather a lot of evidence. Or they could let O’Connor handle the whole judicial appeal and simply wait for victory in the courts. O’Connor has been a constant foe of appraisal districts across Texas for 50 years and will gladly represent you on the biggest stage. Best yet, you will not pay a single cent unless you win your lawsuit against MCAD.
MCAD Judicial Appeals Filed by Property Type
Commercial properties have traditionally been the centerpiece of judicial appeals across Texas. This is certainly the case in Montgomery County, as 252 of the 504 judicial appeals filed in 2023 were for commercial properties. While these businesses made up 50% of all judicial appeals, single family homes made a good showing for themselves with 122 lawsuits. While that may seem small, it is incredibly rare for a county to see 24.21% of judicial appeals be single family homes. This reflects both the residential nature of Montgomery County and the caliber of residential properties found there.
Value Involved in Judicial Appeals - Montgomery CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Value of All Judicial Appeals | 0.972 | 0.968 | 1.366 | 1.399 | 1.285 | 1.172 | 1.348 | 2.699 | 4.181 | 6.157 | 7.329 | |
| Single Family Res | 0.053 | 0.036 | 0.041 | 0.106 | 0.096 | 0.086 | 0.057 | 0.134 | 0.21 | 0.606 | 0.583 | |
| Multi Family Res | 0.071 | 0.383 | 0.159 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.41 | 3.32 | 4.202 | |
| Commercial | 0.606 | 0.535 | 0.94 | 0.05 | 0.545 | 1.039 | 1.167 | 2.446 | 3.345 | 2.02 | 2.467 | |
| All Other | 0.241 | 0.014 | 0.227 | 1.243 | 0.645 | 0.046 | 0.124 | 0.119 | 0.216 | 0.21 | 0.077 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since An annual appeal minimizes property taxes, sometimes well below market value.
MCAD Value Involved in Judicial Appeals
2023 saw the most value ever contested by judicial appeals in Montgomery County at $6.16 billion. This was up from the previous peak of $4.18 billion in 2022. The value appealed increased 128.12% from 2021 and 533.44% from 2014. Montgomery County has increased greatly in value in the previous decade, and the value of judicial appeals reflects that. The rising amount also means that there are more prestige properties in the county than ever before.
In a somewhat surprising move, the biggest value contested was for multi family homes, with $3.32 billion in value on the line. The longtime champion commercial properties had a bit of a slip, falling to $2.02 billion. Single family homes were involved in more lawsuits than ever recorded and notched a solid $606 million. Montgomery County is the hottest place to live in the Houston area, so it is no wonder that apartments are becoming a priceless commodity.