They can contact the county appraisal district office and request their assessment record. If the assessed value is greater, the owner can file a protest with the county appraisal office. If the protest is not filed within the guidelines of the county office, then the tax will have to be paid for the current year and a protest filed for the following year. Protest forms are usually available at the taxing authority's office. When a protest is filed, the appraisal district will schedule a hearing.
Most hearings are informal meetings between the taxpayer and an appraisal district representative.
Other hearings are held before an appraisal review board. Verify the appraisal district's data for the residence. Take advantage of procedures to file a protest or pursue litigation when appropriate. Blanche Evans is the publisher of Agent News and the associate editor of Realty Times , the Internet's largest independent real estate news service. The Insider's Guide To Buying And Selling Your Home Using The Internet , Dearborn , a consumer homebuying and selling guide.