Now that property tax assessment notices have landed in mailboxes across Texas, many homeowners are asking the same question: “Okay, so what do I do with this?” The good news is you’re not stuck with the number on that notice. You have the right to review your assessed value, compare it to similar homes, and, if it looks off, file a protest before the May 15th deadline.
Most appraisal districts use mass appraisal models, where they group properties by neighborhood and apply broad adjustments. This can mean large jumps year to year across your portfolio, especially if their condition isn’t up to date.
If you aren’t already protesting, we have partnered with Texas’s largest property tax firm, Ownwell.
They are a one stop shop to:
- See real savings estimates based on actual data from your area
- Get clear answers to common questions about your current assessment
- File a protest in a straightforward, only pay if we win your appeal way
Ownwell makes it simple to understand your options and take action if needed. You can explore it here:
Last year Texas home owners who protested with Ownwell saved an average of $774 and is a risk free way to protest that takes less than 5 minutes to sign up for. There is no obligation to use this service, we are passing it along in case you don’t already have someone to help you protest your tax bill. First time users will be offered an additional 10% off.
