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Austin, Texas Property Tax Reduction
Long known for the arts and general weirdness, Austin is now also a center of the tech industry and has become one of the most in-demand places to live in the entire nation. Consequently, the demand for property in Austin, Travis County, and surrounding counties, such as Hays and Comal, has reached an all-time high. This has made real estate in the Austin area some of the most expensive in the state, with property values tripling over just the past decade. Property taxes have followed suit, making the Austin area incredibly expensive to live in. There are ways to counter these taxes and find relief, something that residents are exploring in record numbers.
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Yes, O’Connor can help you reduce your property taxes
- Yes – there is NEVER a fee unless we reduce your property taxes
- Simple on-line enrollment in just 2 or 3 minutes
- We do all the work and you just share in the savings. We file the protest and attend the hearing. No flat fee; just pay half of first year property tax savings
- Personalized concierge service site visits
- O’Connor saved clients over $213 million in 2025!
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Benefits of O’Connor :
- Simple, online enrollment in just minutes, or call us at 713.290.9700 if you prefer.
- No fees ever unless we reduce your property taxes, not even a nickel. We promise.
- Aggressive property tax consultants with hundreds of years collective experience. We understand the people and process to negotiate lower property taxes for you. Our interests are properly aligned. We never, ever get paid unless you reduce your property taxes.
Benefits of O’Connor :
- Simple, online enrollment in just minutes, or call us at 713.290.9700 if you prefer.
- No fees ever unless we reduce your property taxes, not even a nickel. We promise.
- Aggressive property tax consultants with hundreds of years collective experience. We understand the people and process to negotiate lower property taxes for you. Our interests are properly aligned. We never, ever get paid unless you reduce your property taxes.
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How Austin Homeowners Can Reduce Taxes
While there has been a sudden influx of new residents in the past few decades, Austin is also a historic city that has possessed a unique culture that has shaped Texas. This means there is stress for both those trying to buy homes for the first time and longtime residents who are trying to deal with rising costs to stay in the homes they have owned for decades. The stress on both ends of the spectrum has made Austin one of the primary crucibles for property tax reduction in Texas, and residents have been some of the most aggressive in the state when it comes to practicing those rights.
Exemptions:
The gold standard for property tax reduction, exemptions for homeowners in Texas got supercharged in 2025 thanks to legislative changes. Previously, you could use a homestead exemption to reduce your school taxes by $100,000. This was increased to $140,000, providing significant savings. Seniors and those with disabilities can use a separate exemption to cut an additional $60,000. In addition to these state-mandated savings, the homestead exemption also gives a 20% reduction for county and other taxes.
Property Tax Appeals:
Of all major counties, only Fort Bend, near Houston, uses appeals in the same ballpark as Austin. These protests allow you to challenge the appraised value of your home, along with correcting any basic issues such as incorrect classification, owner, or square footage. Protesting the value placed upon your home by the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) can reduce taxes effectively and can even be stacked with exemptions to increase your savings.
Austin Residential Property Tax Appeals
Around one-third of properties in the Austin area, specifically Travis County, are protested every year. This makes Austin the most populated city in the state with such a high rate of appeals, showing both the necessity and effectiveness of protests. To begin your appeal journey, review your appraisal notice in late March or early April to see if there are any missing exemptions, incorrect measurements, wrong owner, or other basic issues. Next, examine your appraised value and market value. If these values are too high and do not reflect issues such as depreciation, deferred maintenance, or are larger than those of your neighbors, then you have a strong case for launching an appeal. To win an appeal, especially in a competitive city like Austin, you will need detailed evidence, including photos, estimates from contractors, and comparisons with sold homes in your area. When this evidence is gathered, you then have a potent tool to use in your protest with TCAD.
Vital Property Tax Deadlines in AustinDeadline for filing any exemptions: April 30
Final day to submit an appeal against TCAD: May 15
Commercial Property Tax Reductions for Austin and Travis County
Austin is on the bleeding edge of the tech industry, while also maintaining one of the most diversified economies in Texas. This business revolution has caused a huge demand for business real estate, leading to renovation and new construction across the city of Austin and the surrounding counties. Like homes, this puts a premium on business real estate in the area, fueling growth for both prices and taxes. If you own a business in Austin, then you have options when it comes to lowering your tax burden, even if you cannot count on exemptions like homes can. These are all vital tactics for protecting your bottom line from unreasonable taxation.
Commercial Property Tax Appeals:
The cornerstone of business tax reduction in Texas, most businesses use appeals to lower costs every year, as there is no risk to challenging the appraisal. Protesting your business property also requires strict evidence including accurate financial data, photographs, and an accurate accounting of business personal property (BPP). Only tangible assets should be counted in your appeal, meaning you should exclude the value of warranties, software, contracts, and other intangible items.
Business Personal Property Renditions and Exemptions:
Thanks to legislative changes in 2025, the exemption for BPP has been expanded to $125,000. This means that tangible assets such as machinery, inventory, fixtures, and furniture can be exempted from property taxes. If you do not possess enough BPP to exceed the new cap, you can submit a statement instead of a full rendition, claiming the BPP that you do have, which will reduce your property taxes. You may have to submit a rendition anyway, so be sure to have accurate documentation.
Cost Segregation:
Unlike appeals or BPP methods, cost segregation lowers federal income taxes instead of property taxes. Thanks to federal changes in 2025, cost segregation is back to 100% bonus depreciation. Cost segregation uses accelerated depreciation to shield you from income taxes. While cost segregation studies can be expensive, they usually pay for themselves many times over in just the first year.
O’Connor is Here to Help Austin Taxpayers
Texas has some of the highest property taxes in the nation, with Austin and Travis County being near the top for taxes in the state. Whether you own a home or a business in Austin, getting a break on the largest bill of the year is always helpful, often crucial. When it comes to taking on TCAD, it is best to have experienced professionals by your side. We at O’Connor are the perfect fit for any of your needs and have been helping clients lower their taxes across Texas for over 50 years. Due to high demand, we have opened a branch office in Austin to help, though we have resources all over Texas that can provide support if needed, in addition to our national presence.
Whether you need help analyzing your appraisal, a partner for appeals, assistance with a BPP rendition, cost segregation, or other situations, we at O’Connor have the solutions for you. When it comes to appeals, we will study your appraisal for errors, gather evidence, do studies into comparable properties, and examine home sales. After putting together the evidence, we will then represent you in hearings with TCAD, the appraisal review board (ARB), and even coordinate a lawsuit if needed. Our client success team will ensure that you have a friendly face to talk to, while our personalized concierge service can come out to your home or business. You will never see an upfront cost or hidden fee when it comes to appeals, and you will only be charged a contingency fee if we are able to lower your taxes, meaning you pay from your winnings.
