Home address: 901 Pecan Ct
2021 Taxable Value: $1,401,720      
Recent Sales Price: $960,000  – Over-taxed by 46%

While most Texas homeowners pay extra property taxes, there are several simple steps you can take to limit your tax bill. A market value appeal is based on the assessor’s value exceeding the market value of your home. Unequal appraisal appeals are valid when the assessment is below market value. Appraisal districts are generally very receptive to settling tax appeals at the informal hearing.

Some property owners do not appeal due to a concern the appraisal district will want to inspect their house.  However, the appraisal district is MUCH too busy during the appeal season to even think about asking to inspect a property.  Assessors do not visit houses because of appeals. Mass appraisal models make it impossible for appraisal districts to accurately value most houses. Appraisal districts are receptive to settling property tax protests for houses at the informal level because it has only a nominal impact on the total tax base. Protest your property taxes on market value and unequal appraisal by May 15th annually.  Protest even if you do not receive a value notice.