Home address: 17115 Alara Dr

2021 Taxable Value: $87,820

Recent Sales Price: $63,000 – Over-taxed by 39%

While most Texas home owners pay extra property taxes, there are several simple steps you can take to limit your tax bill. Either comparable sales or condition issues at your home are useful for a market value appeal of property taxes. Unequal appraisal appeals compare the level of assessment of your house to comparable houses, typically on a per square foot basis. Winning a property tax protest is easy. Getting property owners to appeal is hard. Only 10% of Texan home owners appeal their property taxes.

Some homeowners believe “you can’t fight city hall.” But property owners win 60 to 80% of property tax appeals. It is difficult for appraisal districts to accurately value homes since they rarely or never see the houses. Appraisal districts usually settle appeals at the informal hearing since it costs less and takes fewer resources. Not appealing your property taxes annually is the equivalent of volunteering to pay extra property taxes.