Bell County Appraisal District is responsible for accurately valuing the houses in Bell County. Overall the average value is close to 100%. The median defines the number for which an equal number … Read more
The Bell County Appraisal District is responsible for accurately valuing the houses in Bell County. Overall, the average, or an ideal fair market value, should be extremely close to 100%. This is … Read more
Williamson County Appraisal District announces: Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) began mailing 222,427 2020 appraisal valuation notices on April 8th, 2020. The Texas Property Tax Code 23.01(a) requires the appraisal of properties … Read more
Nueces County Property Tax Trends documents that Nueces County Appraisal District has experienced moderate growth in market value. The number of tax parcels has been flat. Large increases in assessed values have … Read more
Montgomery County Property Tax Trends documents that Montgomery County Appraisal District not seen a large increase in the number of tax parcels. However, the budget has doubled over the last 7 years. … Read more
Even though most property tax appeals are resolved at the informal hearing, in some cases the homeowner will need to pursue the next step by appealing at the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) … Read more
The three key players in the Texas property tax system include the appraisal districts, tax entities, and politicians in the legislature. Rising property taxes have been a source of frustration and discomfort … Read more
Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) is over-taxing flooded property owners by 50 to 100%. HCAD is NOT valuing these flooded properties accurately. They are not following mandatory requirements of the Tax Code … Read more
It’s Important To Have A Foundation Of The Property Tax Basics Before You File A Property Tax Appeal. Property taxes are local taxes. Your local officials value your property, set your tax … Read more
The Chief Appraiser of the Atascosa Central Appraisal District in Texas has announced that some property owners should expect to receive a letter requesting an update on information for their 1-D-1 (Open … 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.
The Property Tax Protection Program™
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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.