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Smith County Property Taxes – Lawsuits - 2023
22 lawsuits were filed in Smith County in 2023 on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) values. The value of the lawsuits filed totaled $445 million. As a result of those lawsuits, a reduction of $27.3 million in 2023 was achieved. Based on the total number of lawsuits in Smith County for 2023, 18 were for apartments and 4 were for commercial.
Would You Benefit from a Judicial Appeal?
If your property valuation warrants it, a court tax appeal can be beneficial. O’Connor handles judicial appeals - including legal representation, expert testimony, and filing fees - at no upfront cost to you. You pay only if your taxes are reduced below the Appraisal Review Board’s (ARB) threshold. Join the Property Tax Protection Program™, and we’ll manage your appeal, including binding arbitration or court proceedings when eligible. All costs are covered by us unless you save on your taxes.
Would You Benefit from a Judicial Appeal?
If your property valuation warrants it, a court tax appeal can be beneficial. O’Connor handles judicial appeals - including legal representation, expert testimony, and filing fees - at no upfront cost to you. You pay only if your taxes are reduced below the Appraisal Review Board’s (ARB) threshold. Join the Property Tax Protection Program™, and we’ll manage your appeal, including binding arbitration or court proceedings when eligible. All costs are covered by us unless you save on your taxes.
Smith County Appraisal District Property Tax Lawsuit Summary
| SmithCAD 2023 lawsuits filed regarding ARB determinations | Lawsuits |
|---|---|
| # Lawsuits Filed on ARB Values | 22 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Houses on ARB Values | 0 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Multifamily / Apartments on ARB Values | 18 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Commercial on ARB Values | 4 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Industrial on ARB Values | 0 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Utility on ARB Values | 0 |
| # Lawsuits Filed for Oil & Gas on ARB Values | 0 |
| SmithCAD 2023 property value involved in Lawsuits as determined by the ARB | certified property value |
|---|---|
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed | $444,648,001 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Single-Family / Houses | $0 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Multifamily | $273,198,626 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Commercial | $170,452,357 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Industrial | $0 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for Oil & Gas | $0 |
| ARB Value of All Lawsuits Filed for All Other Types | $997,018 |
| SmithCAD 2023 Appraised value invoved in lawsuits that were resolved | Appraised Value |
|---|---|
| $ Value All Accounts Settled Current Year | $241,009,495 |
| $ reduction All Accounts Settled Current Year | $27,263,944 |
| % Reduction All Accounts Settled Current Year | 11% |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Houses Current Year | $0 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Multifamily Current Year | $21,046,471 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Commercial Current Year | $6,132,444 |
| $ Reduction Property Tax Lawsuits for Industrial Current Year | $0 |
| $ 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 | $85,029 |