2025 Property Tax Protest Deadline: Is It Too Late to File My Protest?

Here’s what you need to know about the 2025 property tax protest deadline:

• The 2025 deadline for protesting property taxes is May 15, just a few days away.
• You may only file late in specific, rare circumstances, which don’t always lead to a significant reduction, if at all.
• If you intend to protest this year, file your notice of protest with your local county as soon as possible. (If you hire our firm, we will file for you.)
• Gill, Denson & Company is still available to assist with protests before the 2025 property tax protest deadline.

When Is the 2025 Property Tax Protest Deadline?

The property tax protest deadline is typically May 15 or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value was postmarked (whichever is later). If your deadline date falls on a weekend or holiday, then it gets pushed to the next business day. You should receive your notice in April, but some counties don’t send them out until later in the summer.

If you don’t receive yours, you can search for the county’s designated value of your property on their website. It’s best to go looking for it as soon as possible rather than waiting to receive your notice by mail. Waiting to receive the notice could cause you to miss the property tax protest deadline.

Can I File My Protest Late?

There are rare circumstances in which you can file a late property tax protest.

• If your non-homestead property is overvalued by at least one-third.
• If your homestead residence is overvalued by at least one-fourth.
• If you need to correct clerical errors for up to five previous tax years. This does not allow you to protest the value.
• If the chief appraiser or appraisal review board did not properly deliver the Notice of Appraised Value to you.

These are more difficult to win, and you’ll still have to make timely tax payments and meet other strict requirements. There may also be fees involved for late filings, and it’s less likely you’ll receive a significant reduction, if at all. We do not recommend relying on the ability to file a late protest.

What Should I Do Now?

It’s best to file as soon as you can before the property tax protest deadline passes. Given that the 2025 deadline is in just a few days, you should file your intent to protest with your county now. The good news is, you do not have to submit all the evidence to support the tax-appraised value you think your property should have. You only need to submit the appropriate form with all the valid reasons for your protest.

This gives you, or your representative, more time to gather sufficient evidence to successfully argue your case. When it comes to the reasons for your protest, be sure to select all applicable reasons you want to protest on. If you do not list a reason on your form, you will not be able to use it to argue your case with the county.

If you plan on hiring a professional firm, like Gill, Denson & Company, please do not file your intent to protest on your own. That can complicate the process. We can file on your behalf, so long as you sign up with us before the protest deadline on May 15.

Get Started with Gill, Denson & Company Today!

The team at Gill, Denson & Company is already hard at work for the 2025 property tax protest season. Reach out to us now if you need assistance protesting your property taxes this year. We will assist you in completing your notice of protest form before the May 15, 2025, deadline. Then, we’ll review all the available information about your property and get to work crafting a custom strategy to present your case.

We always take a personalized approach with each client and work towards achieving the best possible outcome, not just any reduction. You’ll only pay us if we are successful in protesting on your behalf. In that case, there is a contingency fee based on your actual property tax savings (see more on our fees here).

Don’t miss the 2025 property tax protest deadline! It’s not too late to get started with Gill, Denson & Company. Reach out to us today and ensure you only pay your fair share of the property tax burden.