Home address: County Road 123

2021 Taxable Value: $183,680

Recent Sales Price: $140,990 – Over-taxed by 30%

Brazoria County property investors far too often pay excess property taxes. A market value appeal is based on the assessor’s value exceeding the market value of your home. Unequal appraisal is a powerful tool to reduce property taxes, but many homeowners are not aware of it and don’t use it.  Appraisal districts are generally very receptive to settling tax appeals at the informal hearing.

Owners are sometimes reluctant to protest property taxes due to a concern their value might be raised.  This can’t and does not happen.  Since 2019, neither the appraisal district or the appraisal review board can increase a property tax assessment during a protest. It is difficult for appraisal districts to accurately value houses due to limited staff.  Appraisal districts are willing to settle property tax appeals because they realize their values are not precise.  Protest your property taxes on market value and unequal appraisal by May 15th annually.  Protest even if you do not receive a value notice.