Property taxes are local taxes. Your local officials value your property, set your tax rates and collect your taxes. However, state law governs how the process works. You can play an effective … Read more
Appraisal District officials mailed out property tax appraisals recently and it is estimated that taxable values went up again. Homeowners can challenge their appraisals; the deadline for filing a protest for most … Read more
Texas property taxesare insignificant to some and can be extremely burdensome for others.Texas has one of the highest average property tax rates in the country, with only thirteen states levying higher property … Read more
Fresh out of Harvard Business School in the early 1980s, Pat O’Connor came back to Houston to work with his father as a commercial real estate broker. But the self-described technology geek … Read more
Texas is the most populous state in both area and population. One of the most fundamental rationale why businesses and folks are encouraged to move to Texas is our low taxes and, … Read more
A local official said “a property tax reform bill aimed at slowing the growth of tax rises in Texas would confine the flexibility of local governments to pay for police and firefighters, … Read more
An appraisal is a valuation of property, which is typically used for taxation purposes or to determine a possible selling price for the property. Dallas Central Appraisal District is responsible for appraising … Read more
In the state of Texas, Houston ISD is the largest school district and is considered to be wealthy, even if 80% of its students come from low-income families. In order to comply … Read more
Lowe’s is the second largest home improvement retailer in the United States. It operates a chain of retail home improvement and hardware stores. Lowe’s store stock a large range of home improvement products … Read more
Central Appraisal District (CAD) DCAD is responsible for appraising property for the purpose of ad valorem property tax assessment. The CAD is a political subdivision of the State of Texas. DCAD duties … 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.