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A property tax protest is your legal right to challenge the appraised value of your property if you believe it has been overvalued by your county appraisal district. A successful protest can reduce your property's taxable value and lower your annual property tax bill.

Why should I protest my property taxes?

Property values can increase significantly from year to year, and appraisal districts can make valuation errors. Protesting your property taxes ensures you are not paying more than your fair share.

Who can file a property tax protest?

Any Texas property owner has the right to protest the appraised value of their property, including homeowners, commercial property owners, rental property owners, and landowners.

How much can I save?

Every property is different, so savings vary depending on your property's valuation and the evidence available. While we cannot guarantee a specific reduction, our goal is always to pursue the maximum reduction supported by market data and Texas property tax law.

What is the deadline to file a protest?

In most Texas counties, the deadline is May 15 or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Missing the deadline may limit your ability to protest.

Do I need to attend the hearing?

In most cases, no. When you authorize Fair Market Consulting to represent you, we handle the protest process on your behalf, including preparing evidence, negotiating with the appraisal district, and attending hearings when necessary.

What types of properties do you represent?

We represent a wide variety of properties, including:

• Residential Homes

• Investment Properties

• Commercial Buildings

• Multi-Family Properties

• Vacant Land

• Industrial Properties

How does your process work?

Our process is simple:

1. Sign our representation agreement.

2. We review your property's appraisal and market data.

3. We prepare and file your protest.

4. We negotiate with the appraisal district and represent you throughout the process.

5. We notify you of the final outcome and any reduction obtained.

What information do you need from me?

In most cases, we only need your authorization to represent you. If additional documentation is helpful—such as photos, repair estimates, or information about your property—we will contact you.

How are your fees structured?

Our fees are performance-based. We only earn a fee when we successfully reduce your property's appraised value. If we don't achieve a reduction, you don't pay a consulting fee.

Why choose Fair Market Consulting?

Our team combines decades of property tax consulting experience with extensive knowledge of Texas real estate and property valuation. We are committed to providing professional representation, personalized service, and aggressive advocacy to help ensure our clients pay only their fair share of property taxes.

How do I get started?

Getting started is easy. Contact Fair Market Consulting today for a consultation, and we'll guide you through the protest process from start to finish. Our team is ready to help protect your investment and maximize your property tax savings.