San Antonio property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the … Read more
Dallas property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Houston property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Austin property taxes are based on the market value of property as of January 1 of each year. The above graph documents what annual property taxes would be based on the average … Read more
Property Tax Reduction Consultants Property tax reduction consultants focus on reducing their client’s property taxes. However, some property tax consultants are more aggressive than other property tax consultants. As an example, many … Read more
Homestead exemptions reduce property taxes by 20% for many homeowners. Homestead property tax exemptions are required by Texas law. Homestead exemptions vary by county, city and school district. The only requirements for … Read more
Great question. The property tax assessment is based on the value as of January 1 of the current year. Last year appraisal districts gave no consideration to the impact of COVID since … 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
Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 13.1% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 13,299 homes valued by the Nueces Appraisal District. Homes valued at $1 million … Read more
Patrick O’Connor, MAI, Owner and President Patrick O’Connor has been active in reducing property taxes, providing expert witness testimony and appraising commercial real estate property since 1983. Pat is active in publishing analyses and data with respect to the real estate market, while being a highly regarded media spokesperson for the real estate community. He holds a MAI, the highest achievable designation from the Appraisal Institute, and is a licensed senior property tax consultant. Pat earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. In 2001, he authored the first definitive consumer guide to Texas property taxes, Cut Your Texas Property Taxes.
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No flat fees or upfront costs. No cost ever unless your property taxes are reduced.
All practical efforts are made every year to reduce your property taxes.
Never miss another appeal deadline.
Property taxes protested for you annually.
You do not have to accept the appraisal district's initial guesstimate of value.
We coordinate with you regarding building size / condition to avoid excess taxes.
Free support regarding homestead exemptions.
Some years are good - typically 6 to 7 out of 10 will result in tax reduction for you.
The other 3 to 4 years out of 10 we strike out. Most often due to people issues in the hearing process. Some years we get an easy appraiser at the informal; some years someone who is impossible to settle with.
