Yes.
I forgot to file a property tax protest by May 15. However, my property is assessed at twice its actual market value. Is there anything I can do?
Yes. You can file a substantial error correction appeal (2525d) provided it is filed by the tax delinquency date. This is typically Jan. 31 of the following year.
The appraisal district has inaccurate information regarding the size of my home. Can I get a refund for prior years?
It depends on the amount of the error. You can certainly correct it for the current year and you can likely correct it for the past four years.
I bought my home in a previous tax year and forgot to file a homestead exemption. Is it too late to claim a homestead exemption for the current tax year and obtain a refund?
You can still obtain a homestead exemption for 2006 provided the request is filed by Jan. 31, 2008 (1 year after the delinquency data for the taxes).
Will someone come out to inspect my property?
This is unlikely, due to counties handling thousands of protests each year. An O’Connor consultant may need to inspect your property, but only in rare circumstances.
What if the county has my square footage listed incorrectly?
You may request the county appraisal district do a field check on the subject property.
If I have an appeal pending do I have to pay my taxes?
Yes. To avoid penalties and interest, all taxes must be paid by the delinquency date. You will receive a refund if an appeal is later settled in your favor.