Common Appeal Grounds

  • Incorrect Appraised (Market) Value: You believe the appraisal district’s determined value of your property is higher than what it would sell for on the open market as of January 1.
  • Unequal Appraisal: Your property is valued higher than similar properties in your neighborhood (violating the “equal and uniform” taxation requirement in the Texas Constitution). This is often considered the most compelling reason for an appeal.
  • Errors in Property Records: The appraisal district has incorrect data about your property, such as:
    • Inaccurate square footage or lot size.
    • Wrong number of bedrooms or bathrooms.
    • Incorrect property age, condition, or features (e.g., listing a garage or pool that doesn’t exist).
  • Changes in Property Condition: The value has not been adjusted to reflect damage (e.g., from a storm, fire, or foundation issues) or a significant need for repairs/deferred maintenance that lowers the market value.
  • Incorrect Exemptions: You believe you qualify for an exemption (such as a homestead, over-65, or disabled veteran exemption) that was not applied or was applied incorrectly.
  • Other Procedural Issues:
    • Your property was included on the appraisal records but should not have been.
    • The listed owner is incorrect.
    • The property is being taxed by the wrong taxing units.
    • Failure of the chief appraiser or Appraisal Review Board (ARB) to send a required notice.
    • Denial or modification of a special appraisal, such as for agricultural or timber use.