Tarrant County Appraisal District
Why would a seller protest an increase in their property taxes when their home is under contract or expected to sell soon? Because it could help them as much as it helps their buyer. Who Pays Property Tax? Property taxes are typically prorated at closing between the buyer and seller. The amount is based on…
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Some Texas homeowners could get relief on their 2021 property tax bill if their home was damaged during February’s Winter Storm Uri. The Texas Legislature passed a law that allows property owners to apply for a temporary property tax exemption once the governor declares a disaster. Gov. Greg Abbott made the disaster declaration on Feb.…
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By Lydia Blair Special Contributor A reader writes: “I bought a home in 2018 and my taxes are escrowed by my mortgage company. How do I get a homestead exemption to get a discount on my taxes? Do I need to repeat the process every year? How much does it save me?” You most definitely…
Read More“It has been common practice in Tarrant and all of the surrounding counties for YEARS that the District will send out their notice of appraised value on May 1st,” says property tax consultant Tiffany Hamil. “Tarrant County has been known to even send their notices out past May 1st, but to my knowledge they have never sent their notices out PRIOR to May 1st … until THIS YEAR.”
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