Late Property Tax Protests

Texas Property Tax Code requires that the appraisal district send out notices of assessed property value by May 1, or by April 1 if the property is a residence homestead. In most cases, the deadline to file property tax protests is May 15, or 30 days after they receive the appraisal notice to file an […]

Property Tax Exemptions in Texas

Texas property taxes are used to support the community by paying for police and emergency response services, road construction and improvements, school, public libraries, parks, and other amenities provided by the local government. While Texas doesn’t collect state income tax, the state has one of the highest property tax rates in the country. Fortunately, there are […]

How to Find Assessed Value of Property

Property taxes are based on the assessed property value and tax rate or levy. Each year Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin County have hundreds of thousands of properties to value for annual property tax assessment. The Appraisal District utilizes a mass appraisal system to estimate the value of your home. The value assigned to your […]

Understanding Your Property Tax Bill

Property tax bills are prepared and mailed on October 1 in Texas. Your property tax bill contains several pieces of important information. Knowing the terminology in your tax bill can help you understand how your property taxes were calculated. Information Included on Your Property Tax Bill Every tax bill will include the owner of record’s […]

Aggregate Property Tax Rates Across the U.S.

Property taxes can be a big financial burden depending on where you live in the United States. Whether you’re looking to buy a home, move across the country, or refinance, property taxes should be a part of your financial decision making. New Jersey has the highest property tax rate in the U.S., while Hawaii has […]