If you are a homeowner, a residential property tax protest should always be on your radar around this time of year - even if you filed one last year and won. Filing a residential property tax protest is vital to bringing that valuation down to an appropriate number and lowering your tax bill for as … Continue reading SHOULD I SUBMIT A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX PROTEST ANNUALLY?
When Does A Texas Property Tax Protest Have To Be Resolved?
Homeowners considering protesting their property tax appraisal understandably have several questions. But before we answer these questions, it is important to understand how your property value is determined. HOW IS MY TAX BILL CALCULATED? In Texas, property taxes are determined at the county rather than the state level. Two factors impact the taxes: Taxable value … Continue reading When Does A Texas Property Tax Protest Have To Be Resolved?
When Do You Qualify For Over-65 Homestead Exemption?
You qualify for an over-65 homestead exemption the day you or your spouse turn 65. Other requirements are you must own the house and it must be your primary residence. Most issues related to Texas property taxes are based on a January 1 date. The over-65 homestead becomes effective when you or your spouse turn … Continue reading When Do You Qualify For Over-65 Homestead Exemption?
Here Is How To Write A Property Tax Appeal Letter
If you are a homeowner worried about your property taxes and if you feel your assessment is just not right, then opt for a property tax appeal. The appeal has to be in writing and the copies of the property tax appeal letter must be kept as a record of the appeal process. This makes sure … Continue reading Here Is How To Write A Property Tax Appeal Letter
Over 65 property tax exemptions in Texas
As you may already know, Texas does not have a state property tax, the property tax rates are locally assessed. Property taxes are the major source of revenue and bring in most of the money to provide services offered by the local government. The Texas government offers special protections for the property owners in Texas … Continue reading Over 65 property tax exemptions in Texas
Here Is How To Write A Property Tax Appeal Letter
If you are a homeowner worried about your property taxes and if you feel your assessment is just not right, then opt for a property tax appeal. The appeal has to be in writing and the copies of the property tax appeal letter must be kept as a record of the appeal process. This makes sure … Continue reading Here Is How To Write A Property Tax Appeal Letter
2021 Home Prices Affect The 2022 & 2023 Property Tax Bills
In 2021, the most spoken topic was the increasing home prices. No matter what people decided, whether to buy, sell, or live, they were responsible for paying the increasing property taxes that came along with the increased home price. For the current year’s property taxes, the market value for residents was set on the 1st … Continue reading 2021 Home Prices Affect The 2022 & 2023 Property Tax Bills
File A Protest If Your Residential 2022 Property Taxes Are High!
It is common for Texans to be in shock when they have their residential 2022 property tax appraisal notice in hand. Texas being the seventh state paying the highest property tax in the United States, homeowners, fortunately, have a chance to fight and lower their taxes. This can be done by filing a property tax … Continue reading File A Protest If Your Residential 2022 Property Taxes Are High!
Tool for property owners to hold appraisal district and ARB accountable
House Bill 988 provides property owners with a means of addressing errors by appraisal districts regarding scheduling hearings and conducting hearings. Specifically, property owners can use binding arbitration to hold appraisal districts and ARBs accountable for violations of the following: rescind procedural rules adopted that are not in compliance with the Comptroller’s model hearing procedures … Continue reading Tool for property owners to hold appraisal district and ARB accountable
Harris County Residential Values Increase 8.8%
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 8.8% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 232,363 homes valued by Harris Appraisal District. Homes valued between 300K to 500K had the largest increases, average 9.7% higher than 2020. Review of 232,363 homes valued at $300,000 or indicates an increase in assessed value … Continue reading Harris County Residential Values Increase 8.8%
Williamson County Residential Values Increase 22%
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 22% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 104,838 homes valued by Williamson Appraisal District. Homes valued between $500K to $1 million had the largest increases, average 22.2% higher than 2020. Review of 104,838 homes valued at $300,000 or indicates an increase in assessed … Continue reading Williamson County Residential Values Increase 22%
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