Fresh data from September 2023 reveals that Wise County property owners, taking on property tax disputes, have pocketed a remarkable $8.22 million in savings for the year 2023. In Wise County, property … Read more
The finalized property tax protests for 2023 have resulted in a little over $18 million in savings for Cameron County property owners. As a property owner, you have the right to contest … Read more
According to the county’s published assessment value data, Webb County property owners experienced a property tax increase of over $26 million in 2023. Each year, the Webb County Appraisal District conducts an … Read more
Harris County property valued by Harris Central Appraisal District increased in value by 81% from 2013 to 2021 (most recent data available). The total value of Harris County property rose from $379 … Read more
Property owners in Midland County have achieved notable success in disputing their assessed property values during the 2023 tax year, resulting in reclaims exceeding $27.7 million. The annual responsibility of determining the … Read more
Property owners in Smith County have achieved savings of over $28.6 million by effectively completing their tax appeals for the 2023 tax year. The Smith County Appraisal District assumes the responsibility of … Read more
Texas homeowners will save about $780 annually based on Senate Bill 2, which passed in the second special session in 2023. Key aspects of SB 2 are: Increased school property tax homestead … Read more
In 2023, Nueces County property owners were able to save more than $40.8 million by successfully completing tax appeals. Every year, all real and personal property in the county is valued at … Read more
In a victorious display of property owners’ determination, assessments of their property values for the 2023 tax year were successfully challenged in Hidalgo County, resulting in a remarkable recovery of over $73 … Read more
As of the conclusion of September 2023, Jefferson County property tax appeals have successfully saved local property owners approximately $17.8 million. Thanks to the Jefferson Central Appraisal District’s provision of the latest … 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™
is powered by O’Connor & Associates
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.