Home address: 2208 Oak Valley
2021 Taxable Value: $323,772
Recent Sales Price: $253,000 – Over-taxed by 28%

Half or more of Texas homeowners are paying more than their fair share of property taxes. Protesting the appraisal district’s market value will usually reduce your 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.

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. Appraisal districts use mass appraisal to value property, basically a math model. Overall results are OK. However, many homes are too high or low. Appraisal districts usually settle appeals at the informal hearing since it costs less and takes fewer resources. Property owners have a duty and responsibility to appraise property taxes annually. It is not prudent or reasonable to rely on the appraisal district’s estimate.