Property Tax

Republic Title Answers Your Questions on Recent Changes to Homestead Exemptions 

By Candy's Dirt / April 23, 2024 /

In the ever-evolving landscape of property taxes, understanding the intricacies of exemptions can significantly impact homeowners.  Recent changes to the Texas Constitution and the Tax Code have impacted homestead exemptions and how Central Appraisal Districts (CADs) handle those exemptions.   In this post, we will be discussing what homeowners need to know about Proposition 4, which…

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With New Property Tax Law, Increased Land Values And Commercial Cap Cause Substantially Larger Tax Bills

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / April 22, 2024 /

By Glenn Goodrich Founder/CEO, PropertyTax.io In November 2023, Texas voters passed Proposition 4, significantly altering the landscape of property taxation with an increase in the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000. While this legislative change was widely celebrated, less noticed was a new 20 percent cap on non-homesteaded real estate valued under $5 million, impacting…

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Why Partner with PropertyTax.io? Unmatched Customer Service And Local Expertise

By Candy's Dirt / April 1, 2024 /

By Glenn GoodrichFounder/CEO, PropertyTax.io In a landscape where many overlook the importance of customer service and effective communication, PropertyTax.io stands out. We’re not just a service; we’re your partner in elevating client satisfaction and streamlining property tax protests. Customer Service Excellence We’re revolutionizing client interaction with live chat support from licensed property tax consultants and…

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New Laws Effective Jan. 1 Include HOA Fines, Building Permit Fees, and Tax Appraisal Databases

By April Towery / January 3, 2024 /

Tighter guardrails for homeowners’ associations, periodic reauthorization of municipal building permit fees, and the creation and maintenance of tax appraisal databases for each jurisdiction are among the new laws that became effective Jan. 1.  While the Texas Legislature doesn’t return to session until January 2025, that doesn’t mean lawmakers get to take a year off.…

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CandysDirt.com Picks Top Stories From Dallas City Hall in 2023

By April Towery / December 26, 2023 /

Oh, what a year. The past 12 months brought changes in leadership, increased cybersecurity, disputes over the city budget and property tax rate, and the emergence of neighbors who showed strength and hope the way Dallasites do. Here are the top stories out of Dallas City Hall for 2023, in no particular order.  Dallas City…

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