Texas property values are climbing fast - but that doesn't mean your tax bill has to. Learn how to protest your property tax appraisal and potentially save hundreds (or even thousands) this year.
Opening your property appraisal notice this year probably felt like opening a power bill after a brutal Texas summer — painful and a little insulting.
But here’s the good news: homeowners in Haslet, Houston, Pearland, Surfside, and across Texas can fight back.
It’s completely legal, free, and easier than you think — especially when you’ve got accurate comps on your side.
If your home’s appraised value feels inflated, you have the right to challenge it — and possibly lower your bill.
Texas appraisal districts often use generic market data that doesn’t reflect your home’s real condition or upgrades. Even Small Corrections can mean Big Savings.
QUICK DEFINITIONS
What your home could sell for on January 1 each year.
What your taxes are based on, after exemptions.
Limits annual increases to 10% for qualifying homes.
🗓️ The deadline to file your 2025 property tax protest is May 15, 2025, or 30 days after you receive your appraisal notice — whichever is later.
File online through your local appraisal district:
We’ll run your comps — FREE OF CHARGE
I’m not a tax consultant — I’m a Texas Realtor who believes in helping homeowners protect their equity.
Get your FREE custom comp report to use in your property tax protest.
Let’s be honest — the appraisers have never set foot in your home. They’re comparing your house to perfectly staged, move-in-ready listings.
To win your protest, focus on what makes your home different:
✅ Outdated features
✅ Needed repairs
✅ Smaller lot or square footage
✅ Fewer upgrades
We’ll help you find the right comps so you can show real market data, not guesswork.
Check out our blog for a full step-by-step guide to filing your Texas property tax protest — from forms to hearing day.