Home address: 1106 Hackberry St

2021 Taxable Value: $216,741

Recent Sales Price: $106,000 – Over-taxed by 104%

Texas property owners can avoid paying excess property taxes by taking several basic steps. A market value appeal is based on the assessor’s value exceeding the market value of your home. Unequal appraisal appeals compare the level of assessment of your house to comparable houses, typically on a per square foot basis. Property tax appeals are often won with a smile and a bit of data.

Property owners are sometimes reluctant to protest their property taxes because the believe the appeal process is difficult.  It is not difficult and 60 to 80% of owners who appeal are successful. It is difficult for appraisal districts to accurately value houses due to limited staff. Most tax protests are settled at the informal level so appraisers can return to measuring and valuing new construction. Protect your home by appealing property taxes annually.