AppealSnap is dedicated to fixing the headaches caused by the Texas property tax system. We empower Texas homeowners by providing the tools and resources they need to confidently appeal their property values themselves, without the need for a costly tax agent. Our primary service is delivering customized, ready-to-file evidence packets with step-by-step filing instructions. Additionally, we offer property exemption reviews, future tax estimates, and valuable property tax knowledge to help you reduce your property tax burden on your own.
After you enter your property address, AppealSnap’s software locates comparable properties in your area and adjusts their values based on differences like size, age, condition, and quality. These adjustments help determine how much you could save on property taxes with a successful appeal using our evidence. Once you purchase the evidence, you’ll receive a complete packet for your property valuation appeal, along with easy-to-follow filing instructions. We’re here to support you every step of the way—just reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions before or after your purchase.
A Property Valuation Appeal is a protest filed by a taxpayer who believes their property has been overvalued for tax purposes. By filing a Property Owner’s Notice of Protest, homeowners have the opportunity to lower their assessed value, which can reduce their property taxes.
No, you do not need a costly agent or consultant to appeal your property value. Texas law is designed to allow property owners to represent themselves in the appeal process. In fact, many Appraisal Districts discourage the use of consultants for residential appeals because they are often unnecessary. By using AppealSnap’s evidence and filing instructions, you can confidently handle the appeal process yourself, saving you money and achieving the same results as hiring a consultant, who may charge $350 or more.
Strong evidence is the most crucial factor in winning a property valuation appeal. While negotiation skills and an understanding of the process are helpful, they are secondary to having solid evidence. Homeowners who provide robust evidence, like the evidence packets from AppealSnap, often win their appeals without needing to hire a consultant or attorney. Submitting strong evidence encourages Appraisal Districts to reconsider your property’s value, often without the need for a formal hearing, saving time and reducing your property taxes.
Your property is appraised by the Central Appraisal District for the county in which it is located.
Under Texas law, Appraisal Districts are required to assess the market value of properties as of January 1 each year. This date is known as the “Valuation Date.”
According to the Texas Tax Code, Market Value is defined as “the price at which a property would transfer for cash or its equivalent under prevailing market conditions” between two independent parties.
A Notice of Value is a letter from your Appraisal District that states their opinion of your property’s value. If you do not appeal this value, it is likely to become your property’s final assessed value, which will be used to calculate your property taxes.
Most Appraisal Districts send out Notices of Value between March and May each year. Keep an eye out for this notice during this time so you can decide whether to appeal your proposed value.
The proposed value is the market value suggested by the Appraisal District for your property. This is the value stated in the Notice of Value that you can appeal.
After receiving your Notice of Value, you generally have 30 days from the date of the notice or until May 15—whichever is later—to appeal the value.
