Here’s what you need to know about your appraised value if it has increased: You can find your new appraised value on the Notice of Appraised Value sent by your county appraisal district (CAD) or by searching for your property on the CAD's website. An increased appraisal value is often caused by broad market [...]
This article has been updated as a result of the November 2025 Election, which impacts several property tax related laws. Here’s what you need to know about the most frequently asked property tax questions: Protesting your property taxes does not impact your resale value; it only affects your taxable value. A successful reduction can [...]
Here’s the answer to the question, “Where do my property taxes go?”: Your property tax bill is a collection of taxes levied by multiple local entities, including school districts, cities, counties, and special-purpose districts. Each taxing entity applies its own tax rate to your property's taxable value, which all adds up to your total [...]
Here’s what you need to know about the ARB hearing process in Texas: An ARB hearing is a formal meeting with the local Appraisal Review Board to resolve a property tax dispute between a property owner and the county appraisal district. It’s crucial to take the necessary steps to build and present a strong [...]
Here’s what you need to know about recently proposed changes in property tax laws from the 89th Texas Legislative Session: SB 4 proposes an increase in the residence homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000. SB 23 proposes a $50,000 increase in the additional exemption for homeowners aged 65 or older or disabled, bringing it [...]
Here’s what you need to know about property tax myths and the truth behind them: Common property tax myths deter homeowners from protesting and potentially achieving a significant reduction in their tax bill. Myth: Protesting will flag my home for higher future appraisals. Myth: Cosmetic repairs affect my property taxes. Myth: Protesting is only [...]
Here’s what you need to know about getting a lower tax bill by protesting property taxes: Yes, it is worth it to protest your property taxes for a lower tax bill. Any change to the CAD-appraised value or applicable exemptions can affect the taxable value, which affects your overall property tax bill. Even a [...]
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 [...]
Here’s what you need to know about hiring property tax experts: You can protest your property taxes by doing it all yourself or by hiring a professional company. Protesting on your own involves multiple steps, can be time-consuming, stressful, and may not always lead to your desired tax savings. While working with professionals cannot [...]
Here’s what you need to know about getting a lower monthly mortgage payment: Refinancing, recasting, or modifying your loan can lead to a lower monthly mortgage payment. Eliminating your mortgage insurance can also reduce monthly payments by removing a portion of the monthly costs. Shop around for a better home insurance rate to get [...]
