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GalvestonCAD 2017 Lawsuits for Property Taxes
In Galveston County, 357 lawsuits were filed in 2023 on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) values. Various types of property protests were filed including houses (61), commercial (197), and apartments (75). The ARB value of all lawsuits filed was $2.8 billion in 2023. A total reduction of $215.6 million was recorded.
Would You Benefit from a Judicial Appeal?
Depending on your property’s value, pursuing a judicial-level property tax appeal may be beneficial. As part of the Property Tax Protection Program™, O’Connor will escalate your appeal to the highest level when appropriate, at no cost to you unless your taxes are successfully reduced below the amount set by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
O’Connor covers all aspects of the judicial appeal process, including legal representation, expert witness testimony, filing fees, and arbitration when necessary. If your property meets the minimum criteria, we’ll handle binding arbitration or a judicial appeal entirely at our expense, ensuring you have the strongest possible case, year after year.
Would You Benefit from a Judicial Appeal?
Depending on your property’s value, pursuing a judicial-level property tax appeal may be beneficial. As part of the Property Tax Protection Program™, O’Connor will escalate your appeal to the highest level when appropriate, at no cost to you unless your taxes are successfully reduced below the amount set by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
O’Connor covers all aspects of the judicial appeal process, including legal representation, expert witness testimony, filing fees, and arbitration when necessary. If your property meets the minimum criteria, we’ll handle binding arbitration or a judicial appeal entirely at our expense, ensuring you have the strongest possible case, year after year.
Galveston County Appraisal District Property Tax Lawsuit Summary
| GalvestonCAD 2017 lawsuits filed regarding ARB determinations | Lawsuits |
|---|---|
| # Lawsuits Filed on ARB Values | 26 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Houses on ARB Values | 13 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Multifamily / Apartments on ARB Values | 0 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Commercial on ARB Values | 9 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Industrial on ARB Values | 2 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Utility on ARB Values | 0 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Oil & Gas on ARB Values | 0 |
| GalvestonCAD 2017 property value involved in Lawsuits as determined by the ARB | certified property value |
|---|---|
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed | $174,873,380 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Single-Family / Houses | $17,536,990 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Multifamily | 0 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Commercial | $153,825,980 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Industrial | $1,476,780 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Oil & Gas | 0 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for All Other Types | $2,033,630 |
| GalvestonCAD 2017 Appraised value invoved in lawsuits that were resolved | Appraised Value |
|---|---|
| $ Value All Accounts Settled Current Year | $3,548,199,503 |
| $ reduction All Accounts Settled Current Year | $677,864,590 |
| % Reduction All Accounts Settled Current Year | 19% |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Houses Current Year | $770,713 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Multifamily Current Year | 0 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Commercial Current Year | $4,374,570 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Industrial Current Year | $672,661,537 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Utility Current Year | 0 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Oil & Gas Current Year | 0 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for All others Current Year | $57,770 |