Home address: 6249 Dark Forest Dr

2021 Taxable Value: $312,748

Recent Sales Price: $250,000 – Over-taxed by 25%

Half or more of Texas homeowners are paying more than their fair share of property taxes. Protesting the appraisal district’s market value usually reduces your property taxes. Unequal appraisal appeals compare the level of assessment of your house to comparable houses, typically on a per square foot basis. The Texas Comptroller reports 80% of 2019 property tax appeals by homeowners were successful.

Property owners are sometimes reluctant to protest their property taxes because they believe the appeal process is difficult.  It is not difficult and 60 to 80% of owners who appeal are successful. Incorrect property data such as grade, effective year built, condition, etc lead to substantial errors in appraisal district values for houses. Appraisal districts settle appeals at the informal level to avoid the time-consuming and expensive appraisal review board hearings. Protect your home by appealing property taxes annually.