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When Should You Protest Property Taxes in Texas? Follow This Timeline!

2025-02-13T23:18:25+00:00

 Here’s what you need to know about the best time to protest property taxes in Texas: Spring is when tax value notices are mailed, rendition filings are due, and the protest deadline occurs. Summer to fall is when protest hearings are typically held. Fall is when tax bills for the current year are mailed [...]

When Should You Protest Property Taxes in Texas? Follow This Timeline!2025-02-13T23:18:25+00:00

12 Reasons to Protest Property Taxes in Texas

2024-09-16T14:35:40+00:00

Here’s what you need to know about the potential reasons to protest property taxes in Texas: There are many reasons to protest property taxes, from overvaluations and unequal appraisals to data errors, market changes, and more. Your reason for protesting will depend on various factors, and knowing the optimal strategy for a successful reduction [...]

12 Reasons to Protest Property Taxes in Texas2024-09-16T14:35:40+00:00

Unequal Appraisal: Are You Paying Too Much in Property Taxes?

2024-08-26T17:21:02+00:00

 Here’s what you need to know about how an unequal appraisal affects your property taxes: An unequal appraisal occurs when your property is unfairly valued higher than similar properties in the area. Data errors, outdated information, and incorrectly chosen comparable properties are all factors that can contribute to an unequal appraisal. Look for common [...]

Unequal Appraisal: Are You Paying Too Much in Property Taxes?2024-08-26T17:21:02+00:00

Can I File a Texas Property Tax Protest After the Deadline?

2025-02-13T23:18:30+00:00

 Here’s what you need to know about the Texas property tax protest deadline: The deadline is either May 15th or 30 days after you receive the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.  You may file after the Texas property tax protest deadline only under specific circumstances, which are rare. We highly recommend starting [...]

Can I File a Texas Property Tax Protest After the Deadline?2025-02-13T23:18:30+00:00

How Are Texas Property Tax Rates Determined?

2024-06-27T21:35:29+00:00

Here’s what you need to know about Texas property tax rates and how they’re determined: Local jurisdictions like cities, counties, and schools set tax rates (sometimes referred to as mill rates) to determine your property tax bill based on your property's appraised value.  They use the estimated taxable value of all properties to set [...]

How Are Texas Property Tax Rates Determined?2024-06-27T21:35:29+00:00

Who’s Responsible for the Property Tax on Condo Common Areas?

2024-06-27T21:34:07+00:00

 Here’s what you need to know about the condo property tax responsibility for common areas: The property taxes for condo owners and HOAs can be complex given the unique shared ownership structure of common areas. Condo owners might be paying for common area property taxes twice through HOA fees and their unit's property tax [...]

Who’s Responsible for the Property Tax on Condo Common Areas?2024-06-27T21:34:07+00:00

How Your Property Taxes Could Contribute to a Mortgage Escrow Shortage

2025-02-13T23:18:35+00:00

Here’s what you need to know about preventing, managing, and resolving a mortgage escrow shortage: When you make your monthly mortgage payment, part of your payment may include a contribution to an escrow account that pays for your property taxes and insurance expenses on your behalf. A mortgage escrow shortage happens when there isn’t [...]

How Your Property Taxes Could Contribute to a Mortgage Escrow Shortage2025-02-13T23:18:35+00:00

Why Are Texas Property Taxes So High?

2024-05-21T17:48:22+00:00

Here’s what you need to know about why Texas property taxes are often so high: Texas' growing population and lack of income tax drive up property taxes as the need for more infrastructure grows. Property taxes fund local services such as public schools, infrastructure maintenance, and public safety initiatives. The budgets of these entities [...]

Why Are Texas Property Taxes So High?2024-05-21T17:48:22+00:00

Houston Chronicle Features Gill, Denson & Company’s Expertise in Lowering Property Taxes

2025-02-14T00:51:36+00:00

At Gill, Denson & Company, we're dedicated to helping homeowners and businesses in Houston and across Texas achieve fair property tax appraisals. We're thrilled that one of our partners, Richie Gill, was recently featured in a Houston Chronicle article highlighting our expertise. The article delves into your right as a property owner to protest [...]

Houston Chronicle Features Gill, Denson & Company’s Expertise in Lowering Property Taxes2025-02-14T00:51:36+00:00

Hire a Professional to File Your Texas Business Personal Property (BPP) Rendition

2024-03-22T20:49:33+00:00

Here’s what you need to know about filing a Texas business personal property rendition: In Texas, businesses must file a BPP rendition by April 15 each year that reports the value of tangible personal property used to generate income. Failing to file a rendition could incur a 10% tax fine and leave your BPP [...]

Hire a Professional to File Your Texas Business Personal Property (BPP) Rendition2024-03-22T20:49:33+00:00
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