Home address: 17018 Huttons Court Ln

2021 Taxable Value: $400,100

Recent Sales Price: $285,000 – Over-taxed by 40%

While most Texas home owners pay extra property taxes, there are several simple steps you can take to limit your tax bill. Protest market value, get a few comparable sales as evidence and you are very likely to reduce your property taxes. Property owners can appeal both market value and unequal appraisal. Appraisal districts are generally very receptive to settling tax appeals at the informal hearing.

Many owners do not protest because they do not understand the process. Most would appeal if they know how easy it is the high chance of success. Appraisal districts use mass appraisal to value property, basically a math model. Overall results are OK. However, many homes are too high or low. Most tax protests are settled at the informal level so appraisers can return to measuring and valuing new construction. Appraisal property taxes, yard work and HVAC check-ups are just a few of the responsibilities for homeowners.