The curious thing about laws and county appraisals is they make sense at the time, but are very slow to alter when everyday life dictates something else. Do you think that your property is worth the same now as it was in 2005-2006? If so, turn off your computer and go back to the dreaming....
County budgets, especially in Texas are highly dependant on tax rolls and when the bottom falls out, so does the county's ability to pay for services and programs. That being said, its likely that there is a bit of a game going on with property tax appraisals. Make sure that you are being taxed fairly for the true value of your property....here's how.
1) Pull the CAD on your neighbors homes, especially if the house was recently sold. Make sure your values and rates are relatively the same. This can be done very simply over the Internet.
2) If you have some extra cash (yeah, were all made of money) hire an independent appraiser. The savings that they may find will parley into years worth of adjustments, not just one.
3) If you have some facets of your property such as an odd floor plan or location near something like train tracks, airports, etc this might adjust your appraisal. These are things that some may deem "less desirable". They may not bother you, but let things like that work for you.
4) After doing your research call the county appraisal district and protest the appraisal. Make sure you have ample supporting data and challenge what they say. I still have rights, don't just roll over! Its your hard earned money, don't just blindly hand it over. It's too hard to make, and in these times just the ability to be able to earn a wage is a blessing. Fight for what is already yours!
At Tax Loans USA, we will join that fight with you. If you are having problems with current or back property taxes, call us. The county has lawyers, clerks, and multiple layers of bureaucracy to tie you down. We will deal with all of them on your behalf and get your Texas property tax problems settled quickly and painlessly. Our rates are are competitive and we have several terms available to suit your individual needs. There is no prepayment penalty so you can pay it off at any time...when its right for you. Give us a call at 800-719-4096 and let us prove our worth to you!
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