You qualify for an over-65 homestead exemption the day you or your spouse turn 65.  Other requirements are you must own the house and it must be your primary residence. Most issues … Read more

The maximum increase in a home’s taxable value (aka assessed value) is 10% annually, subject to a few limitations: The 10% cap for houses applies only to houses with a homestead exemption … Read more

The appraisal district uses a process called “mass appraisal” to value both houses and commercial property. Their valuation process is much different than the appraisal obtained by the bank for financing. The … Read more

Typical appeal Most tax appeals have a reasonable to good resolution.  Between the informal hearing and the appraisal review board, there are two opportunities for reasonable people to review evidence. Atypical Case … Read more

1) Purchase of commercial property in early 2021 for $1,000,000. The appraisal district has the property valued at $1,500,000. You missed the May 15 appeal deadline. Send the appraisal district a 25.25h … Read more