Home address: 220 Big Creek Loop

2021 Tax Assessment: $446,520

Recent Sales Price: $353,000 – Over-taxed by 26%

While most Texas homeowners pay extra property taxes, there are several simple steps you can take to limit your tax bill. Most market value protests are successful, typically saving the owner hundreds or thousands of dollars. An unequal appraisal appeal is easy to prepare. Just find neighborhood homes with a lower level of assessment (per square foot). Summarize the data in a table. Appraisal districts are generally very receptive to settling tax appeals at the informal hearing.

Some homeowners believe “you can’t fight city hall.” But property owners win 60 to 80% of property tax appeals. Incorrect property data such as grade, effective year built, condition, etc lead to substantial errors in appraisal district values for houses. Most tax protests are settled at the informal level so appraisers can return to measuring and valuing new construction. Appraisal property taxes, yard work, and HVAC check-ups are just a few of the responsibilities for homeowners.