Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Texas
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Texas, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: A property owner may protest the appraised value, unequal appraisal, or denial of an exemption to the county appraisal review board. Tex. Tax Code §§ 41.41, 41.44
| Appealing your assessment | A property owner may protest the appraised value, unequal appraisal, or denial of an exemption to the county appraisal review board. The written notice of protest is generally due by May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was delivered, whichever is later (30 days after notice for a change in the appraisal records). Source: Tex. Tax Code §§ 41.41, 41.44 |
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| When property taxes are due | Taxes are due on receipt of the tax bill and become delinquent if not paid before February 1 of the year after the year in which they were imposed. Source: Tex. Tax Code § 31.02 |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Texas?
A property owner may protest the appraised value, unequal appraisal, or denial of an exemption to the county appraisal review board. The written notice of protest is generally due by May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was delivered, whichever is later (30 days after notice for a change in the appraisal records).
When are property taxes due in Texas?
Taxes are due on receipt of the tax bill and become delinquent if not paid before February 1 of the year after the year in which they were imposed.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.