Property Tax Protest Deadline Nears

For most property owners, May 31 is the deadline for filing a property tax protest. Protesting property taxes is a simple, "Owner-friendly" process most Harris county residents don't take advantage of annually. This paper explains Some interesting facts about property tax protests: in 2006, 68 percent of appeals by homeowners in Harris county were successful; homeowners averaged savings of $450; homeowners can obtain county evidence two weeks ahead of hearing to prepare for hearing by requesting a House Bill 201 package; the protest process is informal and "Property owner friendly"; homeowners can appeal on unequal appraisal and market value; only 7% of homeowners appeal, but most would reduce property taxes if they appealed.