Texas protest deadline: May 15, 2026

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401 comparables analyzed
Official TCAD data
Hearing script included
92%
Travis County
informal protest success rate
85%
Williamson County
informal protest success rate
80%
Hays County
informal protest success rate

Under Texas Property Tax Code §41.47, the ARB can only lower or maintain your value. Zero risk to protest.

Informal Protest Success Rates by County

Percentage of informal protests resulting in a value reduction

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  • Printable ARB evidence package
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Why Pay a Consultant 25-50% of Your Savings?

Property tax protest companies charge a percentage of your savings every year. With the right evidence, you can do this yourself -- and keep 100% of the savings.

Typical protest company

  • 25-50% of your savings as their fee
  • Paid every year, even when you protest yourself
  • No transparency into how they build your case

Do it yourself with Home Tax Review

  • One-time $39-59, keep 100% of your savings
  • Protest-ready evidence from official county data
  • Complete hearing script and protest email included

What You Keep from $1,500 in Annual Tax Savings

Company fees erode your savings — DIY keeps it all

DIY — 100%

Keep $1,500

Ownwell — 75%

Keep $1125 / Pay $375

NTPTS — 60%

Keep $900 / Pay $600

O'Connor — 50%

Keep $750 / Pay $750

What you get in the Protest Bundle

Comparable properties table with county data
USPAP-style adjustment grid (ARB format)
Equal & Uniform analysis (TX §42.26)
Interactive comparable properties map
Personalized 5-minute hearing script
Pre-written protest email to your CAD
Print-ready PDF evidence packet
Step-by-step filing guide for your county
Price-per-square-foot analysis
Legal citations and methodology

Common Questions

Can my taxes go UP if I protest?

No. Under Texas Property Tax Code §41.47, the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) can only lower or maintain your assessed value during a protest. They cannot raise it. There is absolutely zero risk to filing a protest.

What is the deadline to protest?

The standard deadline is May 15th or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Notices typically go out in April. Don't wait -- file your protest as soon as you receive your notice.

How much does the full report cost?

The analysis is free — we tell you if you should protest and how much you could save. If our system doesn't find savings, you pay nothing. If it does, the Full Report ($39) includes comparable properties, adjustment grid, and PDF evidence. The Protest Bundle ($59) adds a personalized hearing script, protest email, ARB evidence packet, and filing guide. Both are one-time payments.

Which counties are supported?

Travis County (TCAD), Williamson County (WCAD), and Hays County (HCAD) in the Austin metro area. Data comes directly from official county appraisal district records. More Texas counties coming soon.

Where does the data come from?

All property data comes directly from county Central Appraisal District (CAD) records -- the same data used by the appraisal districts themselves. The analysis uses standard comparable methodology following USPAP guidelines used by professional appraisers.

Do I have to go in person to protest?

Not necessarily. Most protests are resolved at the informal review stage before a formal hearing. Travis County conducts informal reviews by phone or video. Hays County offers email and Zoom options. Williamson County holds informal and formal hearings on the same day in person. In all counties, filing your protest is done online. Many homeowners resolve their case with a single email or phone call.

Can I really do this myself without a consultant?

Yes. The process is designed for homeowners to participate directly. Our Protest Bundle gives you the same type of comparable evidence, adjustment analysis, and legal citations that protest companies use -- plus a ready-to-read hearing script and pre-written protest email. You just need to file, present your evidence, and request a reduction. No legal expertise required.

Do I need an account?

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