TaxTalk
Property Tax Answers for Texas Homeowners
Clear, simple guides on appraisal notices, exemptions, protests, and hearings. Because no homeowner should pay more than they owe.
Where Are You in the Process?
Pick the step you’re on and we’ll point you to the right guides.
I Got My Appraisal Notice
Learn what your market value, appraised value, and exemptions really mean.
I Want to Protest My Value
Know your deadline, gather the right evidence, and see what to expect at your hearing.
I Need Exemption Help
Make sure you’re getting every exemption you qualify for, including homestead and over-65.
My Hearing Is Over
Understand your results, how your savings are calculated, and what to expect on your tax bill.
Harris County Property Tax Protest Guide
The Texas Tax Year
Follow the Tax Season Timeline
Every Texas protest follows the same calendar. Find where you are and see what comes next.
- Apr – May
Notice Arrives
Your appraisal district mails your new value.
Learn More → - Right Away
Review Your Value
Compare your value to recent sales nearby.
Learn More → - By May 15
File Your Protest
File by the deadline on your notice, or let us file for you.
Let Us File → - May – Aug
Attend the Hearing
An informal review first, then the ARB if needed.
Learn More → - Summer
Get Your Results
Your final value arrives by mail in a written order.
Learn More → - Oct – Jan 31
See Your Savings
Your lower value shows on your bill. Taxes are due Jan 31.
Learn More →
County Guides
Local Help for Your County
Every appraisal district works a little differently. Choose your county for local tips and protest help.
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Galveston County Property Tax Protest Guide
Common Questions
Quick answers to what homeowners ask us most.
When you call, a real person answers. Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
(713) 338-1655When is the Texas protest deadline?
For most homeowners, it’s May 15 or 30 days after your appraisal notice arrives, whichever is later. Your exact date is printed on your notice. Miss it, and you’ll usually have to wait until next year.
How does the homestead cap work?
If your home has a homestead exemption, its taxable value can’t go up more than 10% a year, not counting new improvements. Your market value can still rise more than that, so it’s still worth protesting if it’s too high.
What evidence helps in a protest?
Recent sales of similar homes nearby, photos of damage or needed repairs, and contractor estimates all help. So do similar homes in your area that are valued lower than yours. When you sign up with us, we gather this evidence for you.
How are property tax savings calculated?
Take the amount your value was lowered and multiply it by your total tax rate.
Example: a $40,000 reduction × a 2.2% tax rate = $880 saved this year.
What happens after the hearing?
The appraisal review board mails you a written order with your final value, and that value is used for your fall tax bill. If the result still isn’t fair, we can take your case to binding arbitration.
Do I pay anything if you don’t lower my value?
No. There’s no upfront cost. You only pay when you save.
Think Your Property Value Is Too High?
Let us take it from here. We review your property, file your protest, and handle your hearing. No upfront cost. You only pay when you save.
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