Uvalde property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Wilson property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Atascosa property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Bexar property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
San Antonio property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the … Read more
Dallas property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Houston property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Austin property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Texas has one property tax code that applies to all 254 counties and the 253 appraisal review boards (Potter and Randall Counties combine their efforts). In practice, many appraisal districts violate numerous … Read more
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 … Read more
Patrick O’Connor, MAI, Owner and President Patrick O’Connor has been active in reducing property taxes, providing expert witness testimony and appraising commercial real estate property since 1983. Pat is active in publishing analyses and data with respect to the real estate market, while being a highly regarded media spokesperson for the real estate community. He holds a MAI, the highest achievable designation from the Appraisal Institute, and is a licensed senior property tax consultant. Pat earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. In 2001, he authored the first definitive consumer guide to Texas property taxes, Cut Your Texas Property Taxes.
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No flat fees or upfront costs. No cost ever unless your property taxes are reduced.
All practical efforts are made every year to reduce your property taxes.
Never miss another appeal deadline.
Property taxes protested for you annually.
You do not have to accept the appraisal district's initial guesstimate of value.
We coordinate with you regarding building size / condition to avoid excess taxes.
Free support regarding homestead exemptions.
Some years are good - typically 6 to 7 out of 10 will result in tax reduction for you.
The other 3 to 4 years out of 10 we strike out. Most often due to people issues in the hearing process. Some years we get an easy appraiser at the informal; some years someone who is impossible to settle with.