Bell County Property Taxes – Lawsuits - 2021

Bell County judicial appeals resulted in property taxes going down by over $113,552 in 2021. A total of 8 property tax lawsuits were resolved in Bell County in 2014 compared to in 2021 when 68 property tax lawsuits were resolved . Accounts settled in lawsuits increased by 242% between 2014 and 2021, from $32 M to $109 M. The judicial appeal process reduced tax assessments by about $4 M in 2021, including $289,233 for commercial properties and $3 M for apartments.

Could an appeal to the courts be a good option for you?

Property owners may not initially consider advancing their protest to state district court, but if the property meets specific criteria and value thresholds, it may make sense to continue the process. When a judicial appeal is being conducted, O'Connor coordinates legal counsel, expert witness reports, and filing fees. As a benefit of our property tax protection program™, there are no fees unless your property taxes are reduced below the level of the appraisal review board. In the case of properties that meet minimum criteria, we will handle binding arbitration or judicial appeals.