Having your property appraised at a fair value is important if you want to maintain accurate records and avoid paying too much on property taxes each year. Even if your home is … Read more
For most people in Texas, protesting your property taxes is something you do only when the appraised value increases unexpectedly. It’s certainly rare for a property tax protest to be relevant when … Read more
When you stand before the appeals court and protest the property tax bill and the appraised value of your property, there are several things you can do to win your case. #1 … Read more
Owning property is a wonderful thing, until the time comes to pay taxes on the appraised value of that property. Many property owners in Houston, Texas are facing a unique dilemma this … Read more
(Why over 200,000 Harris County home owners are over-taxed by more than 10% and 30,000 are over-taxed by 50%) Appraisal districts use a process called mass appraisal to value hundreds of thousands … Read more
For many homeowners, the property tax appeal process can seem too difficult and therefore only about 8% appeal even though 70% of those who do appeal are successful. Most homeowners also do … Read more
Homeowners are amazed to learn they can obtain a copy of the appraisal district’s evidence at a nominal cost. This is referred to as a House Bill 201 package, and is the … Read more
Written by Pat O’Connor, MAI Property taxes are a substantial expense for Texas homeowners, averaging about $3,600 annually. To reduce this expense, property owners should annually review and consider appealing property taxes. … Read more
Property taxes are one of the largest line item costs incurred by apartment owners. However, many owners do not appeal effectively. Even though owners realize that property taxes can be managed and … Read more
Are you upset about your rising property taxes? You are not alone! While all property owners agree that property taxes are too high, owners become particularly incensed when property taxes are assessed … 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.
The Property Tax Protection Program™
is powered by O’Connor & Associates
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.