How It Works
Beat the County at Their Own Game
Property tax appeals don't require expensive lawyers. They require proof that you are paying more than your fair share. We automate the Texas "Equity" Appeal process to find neighbors paying less than you—even if your home value has gone up.
Step 1: Enter Your Property Address
Start by entering your home address. We pull publicly available property and assessment data, including:
- Assessed value
- Square footage
- Year built
- Property characteristics used by your local appraisal district
We do not require phone numbers, accounts, or commitments to check eligibility.
Step 2: We Audit Your Neighborhood
We ignore market hype and Zillow estimates. Instead, we analyze the official county tax rolls using the "Unequal Appraisal" logic guaranteed by Texas Law.
Specifically, we:
- Scan your neighborhood for homes with similar size, age, and condition
- Identify neighbors who are being taxed at a lower ratio per square foot than you
- Build a "Uniformity Grid" that proves your value is inequitable compared to the median neighbor
This is a numbers-only analysis. No assumptions. No persuasion. No advocacy.
Step 3: You See the Result Before You Pay
If the data does not support a strong appeal:
- We tell you plainly
- You are not charged
- We recommend not filing
If the data does support an appeal:
- We show you estimated annual savings
- We preview comparable properties
- You decide whether to proceed
We believe this decision should be made with the numbers visible, not behind a paywall.
Step 4: Unlock Your Evidence Packet (Optional)
If you choose to proceed, you can purchase a one-time, professionally formatted evidence packet.
Your packet includes:
- Comparable Equity Grid (The Evidence)
- Informal Hearing Battle Card (The Script)
- Clear valuation calculations
- County-specific formatting where applicable
The packet is designed to be:
- Printed
- Uploaded
- Or presented at an informal hearing
You file the appeal yourself with your local appraisal district.
What We Do — and Don't Do
What We Do
- ✓ Analyze public assessment rolls and uniformity data
- ✓ Apply consistent, Equity-based valuation logic (Section 41.41)
- ✓ Prepare documentation in a clean, professional format
What We Don't Do
- ✗ File appeals on your behalf
- ✗ Provide legal representation
- ✗ Guarantee outcomes
- ✗ Pressure you to appeal when the numbers don't support it
Tax Appeal Center is not a law firm.
We provide data and documentation — nothing more, nothing less.
Why We Stop When the Numbers Don't Support an Appeal
Filing weak appeals:
- Wastes your time
- Creates false expectations
- Can complicate future assessments
We only recommend filing when there is a clear, defensible discrepancy.
Sometimes the best result is confirmation that your assessment is already fair.
Timing Matters
Property tax appeal rules vary by county and state.
That means:
- Deadlines are strict
- Evidence requirements differ
- Outcomes depend on local appraisal practices
We surface relevant timing information when available, but you are responsible for filing before your local deadline.
Prefer to Monitor Instead?
If your property is fairly assessed today, conditions may change.
Optional annual monitoring allows us to:
- Track new assessments
- Re-check comparable properties
- Notify you only if an appeal becomes worthwhile
There's no obligation to act and no alerts unless the math supports it.