When you successfully challenge your property's assessed value, you can lower your tax liability. Many homeowners find discrepancies in their property appraisal that, when corrected, reduce their tax bill. The potential savings often justify the effort and time spent on a property tax protest.
Property owners must submit their protest to the Travis County Appraisal District (TCAD) by May 15 or within 30 days of receiving their Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. However, it's prudent not to wait until the last day as unforeseen issues can arise, potentially preventing timely filing.
You should visit the appraisal district office and ask that they show you all the data they used in determining the value of your home and all evidence they may use at the hearing. Some appraisal districts may ask you to make your request in writing.
You may use Comptroller Form 50-132, Property Appraisal - Notice of Protest, to file your written request for an ARB hearing. Prior to your hearing, you may request a copy of the evidence the appraisal district plans to introduce at the hearing to establish any matter at issue.
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Once the Appraisal Review Board arrives at a decision it will send you its findings by certified mail. If you do not like the Appraisal Review Board's decision you still may have two options. You have the right to appeal the Appraisal Review Board decision to the state district court by filing a lawsuit.
If you are dissatisfied with your property's appraised value or if errors exist in the appraisal records regarding your property, you should file Form 50-132, Property Owner's Notice of Protest (PDF) with the ARB.
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