You have a right to appeal annually in most states. YOU can spend your money better than the government. The assessor’s values are not reliable.
Property taxes exceed federal income taxes for about half the homeowners in the U.S. Property taxes for your home or rental property can be negotiated, unlike federal income taxes.
Research the property tax protest deadline for your state, county, or township. Some states have a uniform protest deadline. In Texas, the deadline is May 15th or 30 days after the notice of value is mailed, whichever is later. Many states allow the county or township to establish the protest deadline.
File a property tax appeal annually. Yes, every year. Remember, the assessor’s values are not reliable. Further, about two-thirds of appeals are successful. It is your right to appeal and negotiate a reasonable value with the tax assessor based on comparable sales and assessment comparables.