The property tax savings resulting from protests in Tarrant County skyrocketed by an astounding 932%, soaring from $61.9 million in 2012 to an impressive $640.2 million in 2022 (the most recent data … Read more
Based on recent data analysis, the Tarrant Appraisal District in Tarrant County witnessed robust growth in property values, soaring by an impressive 115% from 2013 to 2022. Specifically, Tarrant County’s property values … Read more
The 2022 budget for the Dallas Central Appraisal District amounted to $31.2 million, which incorporates $1.24 million designated for the Dallas County Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Having over 800,000 tax parcels in … Read more
The property tax protest process in Texas comprises both administrative and post-administrative stages. Administrative appeals encompass the informal hearing and the appraisal review board hearing. Post-administrative appeals involve binding arbitration, judicial appeals, … Read more
According to the most recent data on record, Dallas County has witnessed a substantial uptick in property tax savings resulting from property tax protests. Beginning at $230 million in 2012, these savings … Read more
Between 2013 and 2022, Dallas County saw a significant increase in property values, as assessed by the Dallas Central Appraisal District. During this period, the total value of property in the county … Read more
The 2022 budget for the Harris Central appraisal district (HCAD) amounted to $94.87 million, while the budget for the Harris County appraisal review board (ARB) portion was $3.58 million. HCAD’s budget translates … Read more
According to the latest data, Harris County leads the state in both binding arbitration cases and judicial appeals in 2022. The Harris Central Appraisal District reported 8427 binding arbitration cases, the highest … Read more
The amount saved on property taxes in Harris County through property tax protests has jumped from $494.26 million in 2012 to $1.163 billion in 2022, representing a significant 153.3% increase. Similarly, statewide … Read more
Harris County properties, appraised by the Harris Central Appraisal District, have experienced a substantial increase from $379 billion in 2013 to $788 billion in the most recent 2022 data available, marking a … 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.