Tarrant County Appraisal District
“Danger Will Robinson! Danger!” Whenever the robot said those words to young Will, we knew something bad was about to happen on the old television program Lost in Space. It’s property tax appraisal season so let me just say, “Danger Dallas homeowners! Danger!” Believe it or not, the danger isn’t a scary tax bill —…
Taking care of property taxes is a universally disliked task, but having to navigate misleading websites and dodge unscrupulous companies — well, that’s just not fair. Within the realm of legitimate property tax protest services, bad-acting entities lie in wait, poised to exploit unsuspecting homeowners. As the deadline for protesting your property taxes approaches, here…
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…
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.…
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…
