Property Taxes

Dallas City Council Approves Homestead Exemption as Property Tax Relief Debate Rages On Statewide

By April Towery / June 21, 2023 /

It seemed the Texas Legislature was close to agreeing on a plan for property tax relief, but almost a month into a special session, that hasn’t happened.  The House and the Senate are standing firm in their proposals. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he remains committed to lowering property taxes and he’s open to a…

Special Session Called as GOP Lawmakers Fail to Make a Deal on Property Tax Cut 

By April Towery / May 30, 2023 /

Gov. Greg Abbott announced late Monday evening that the Texas Legislature will convene for a special session, and a No. 1 priority is to “cut property taxes for hardworking Texans.” As he was sworn into his third term in January, Abbott promised to use a big chunk of the state’s $33 billion surplus to cut…

More Companies Are Making The Fight Against High Property Taxes Easier With These Tools

By Daniel Lalley / May 10, 2023 /

There are many positive aspects of being a homeowner in Texas. Unfortunately, there are some downsides — namely property taxes. And lucky for Texans, there’s still time to protest your property tax appraisal. Ranked 45th highest out of 50 states, Texans can expect an average annual tax bill of about $3,907. And while property values…

Recap: How to Protest Your Property Taxes (And Win)

By Shelby Skrhak / May 9, 2023 /

One thing is clear from the overwhelming interest in last week’s free webinar event with CandysDirt.com and PropertyTax.io — After receiving a shock in our mailboxes, many North Texans are ready to fight back against rising property taxes. “We just got our tax bill in the mail, probably five or so days ago and I…

RSVP Now: How to Protest Your Property Taxes (And Win)

By Shelby Skrhak / May 3, 2023 /

Do you need help protesting your property taxes? CandysDirt.com has teamed with propertytax.io’s Glenn Goodrich to provide North Texas homeowners and real estate professionals with a free webinar about protesting your property tax appraisal. During this hour-long event, participants will learn the basics of property tax appeals and have the opportunity to ask questions of…