Property Tax Protest
A Texas owner's right to challenge the appraisal district's value or determinations before the appraisal review board.
A property tax protest is the process by which a Texas property owner disputes the appraised value or other appraisal-district determinations for the year. The owner files a notice of protest with the county appraisal district by the statutory deadline, then presents evidence to the appraisal review board, an independent panel that hears protests.
Grounds include an over-market or unequal appraisal, a denied exemption, or an incorrect homestead determination. If the owner disagrees with the board's order, further review through the courts or arbitration may be available.
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