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BexarCAD 2017 Lawsuits for Property Taxes
In 2023, for Bexar County Appraisal Review Board (ARB) values, a total of 1,705 lawsuits were filed. Lawsuits that were filed include: houses (28), industrial (15), and commercial (1,096). The ARB value of all lawsuits that were filed was $38.2 billion. About 8% of all accounts received a reduction, meaning the reduction amounted to property owners saving $ $1.9B collectively in 2023.
Would You Benefit from a Judicial Appeal?
If your property valuation justifies it, taking your property tax appeal to court can be worthwhile. O’Connor handles the entire court appeal process — including filing fees, expert reports, and legal representation — at no upfront cost. You only pay if the court reduces your taxes below the level set by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Through O’Connor’s Property Tax Protection Program™, your case receives the highest level of appeal available each year. This includes binding arbitration or court appeals for properties that meet the necessary criteria.
Would You Benefit from a Judicial Appeal?
If your property valuation justifies it, taking your property tax appeal to court can be worthwhile. O’Connor handles the entire court appeal process — including filing fees, expert reports, and legal representation — at no upfront cost. You only pay if the court reduces your taxes below the level set by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Through O’Connor’s Property Tax Protection Program™, your case receives the highest level of appeal available each year. This includes binding arbitration or court appeals for properties that meet the necessary criteria.
Bexar County Appraisal District Property Tax Lawsuit Summary
| BexarCAD 2017 lawsuits filed regarding ARB determinations | Lawsuits |
|---|---|
| # Lawsuits Filed on ARB Values | 1,370 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Houses on ARB Values | 34 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Multifamily / Apartments on ARB Values | 372 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Commercial on ARB Values | 859 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Industrial on ARB Values | 31 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Utility on ARB Values | 1 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Oil & Gas on ARB Values | 0 |
| BCAD 2017 property value involved in Lawsuits as determined by the ARB | certified property value |
|---|---|
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed | $26,233,733,990 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Single-Family / Houses | $83,238,564 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Multifamily | $9,411,077,539 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Commercial | $15,751,618,851 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Industrial | $317,068,560 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Oil & Gas | $0 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for All Other Types | $632,516,220 |
| BCAD 2017 Appraised value invoved in lawsuits that were resolved | Appraised Value |
|---|---|
| $ Value All Accounts Settled Current Year | $22,936,590,576 |
| $ reduction All Accounts Settled Current Year | $2,086,438,849 |
| % Reduction All Accounts Settled Current Year | 9% |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Houses Current Year | $10,193,611 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Multifamily Current Year | $556,779,669 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Commercial Current Year | $1,444,716,537 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Industrial Current Year | $44,773,641 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Utility Current Year | $593,391 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Oil & Gas Current Year | 0 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for All others Current Year | $29,382,001 |