Ballard Property Tax Protest

04/30/2026

16 days until the protest deadline. Don't have time to research comps, fill out forms, and take off work for a hearing?

Here's what we do for you:
1. Research comparable sales and build your evidence packet
2. File your protest correctly (the right boxes, the right language)
3.Handle the informal review and negotiate on your behalf
4. Attend the ARB hearing if needed

We do this across 18 Texas counties. No savings = no fee. It takes about 2 minutes to sign up.

Deadline: May 15. Don't wait until the last day.

https://app.ballardpropertytaxprotest.com

04/28/2026

Tarrant homeowners: your 2026 value is likely frozen at 2024 valuations. Your tax bill isn't.

The Tarrant Appraisal District kept residential values flat for 2025 and 2026, mailing most homeowners a postcard instead of a full Notice of Appraised Value. But tax rates are still set yearly by your city, county, and school district - and the DFW market has cooled nearly 3% since 2024. Many "frozen" values now sit above current market.

You can still protest. The May 15 deadline applies, postcard or not. We handle filing, case-building, and the hearing on a 1% contingency. No reduction, no fee.

Full breakdown: https://www.ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/post/tarrant-county-reappraisal-plan?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tarrant-freeze-2026

TAD's 2026 reappraisal plan freezes Tarrant County residential values at 2024 levels. See what the freeze means for your taxes and why protesting still pays.

04/23/2026

22 DAYS until the Texas property tax protest deadline.

Miss it and you're stuck with whatever value the appraisal district assigned. No extensions. No exceptions.

Here's what to do THIS WEEK:
1.Look up your 2026 appraised value on your county's website
2. Compare it to what similar homes near you actually sold for
3. File your protest online - takes less than 10 minutes

Filing costs nothing. 60-80% of protests result in a reduction. The only way to guarantee you overpay is to not file.

Don't have time? We handle everything for 18 Texas counties. No savings, no fee.

https://ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/post/texas-property-tax-protest-guide

04/21/2026

Frisco, Plano, McKinney homeowners - Collin County appraisal values are climbing fast. Here's your protest playbook.

Collin County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, and CCAD is pushing values up to match. But growth across the county doesn't mean your specific home is worth what they say.

What works in Collin County:
- File online through CCAD
- Use unequal appraisal arguments - values in newer subdivisions can vary a lot between similar homes
- Bring comparable sales from the last 6-12 months to your informal review

Deadline: May 15 or 30 days after your notice.

We handle Collin County protests from filing to hearing. No savings, no fee.

https://ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/post/collin-county-property-tax-protest

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Property tax protest Collin County guide for 2026. Learn CCAD deadlines, filing steps, evidence tips, and how to win your protest. No reduction, no fee.

04/14/2026

Fort Worth and Tarrant County homeowners - your appraisal notice is coming. Here's your cheat sheet:

Tarrant County has been growing fast, and appraisal values have followed. But "the market went up" doesn't mean YOUR home is worth what TAD says.

What works in Tarrant County:
-File online through TAD early (the system gets slow near the deadline)
- Don't skip the informal review - most reductions happen there
- Bring comparable sales AND check for unequal appraisals in your subdivision

Deadline: May 15 or 30 days after your notice.

We represent homeowners across Tarrant County. No savings, no fee.

https://ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/post/tarrant-county-property-tax-protest

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File your Tarrant County property tax protest by May 15, 2026. Complete guide to TAD online filing, evidence requirements, informal reviews, and ARB hearings.

04/09/2026

Want to win your property tax protest? It comes down to one thing: comparable sales.

The appraisal review board doesn't care that your taxes "feel" too high. They care about data. Specifically: what did homes like yours actually sell for?

Here's how to find strong comps:
- Same neighborhood, within a half-mile
- Similar size (within 10-15% of your square footage)
- Similar age and condition
- Sold in the last 6-12 months
- Sold for LESS than your appraised value

Find 3-5 of these and you have a strong case.

The challenge? Texas is a non-disclosure state, so sale prices aren't public record. That's where having access to actual sales data makes the difference.

We build comparable sales evidence for every property we represent. No savings, no fee.

https://ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/post/comparable-properties-help-lower-your-property-taxes

Learn how to find and use comparable sales (comps) to lower your Texas property taxes. Step-by-step guide with free resources and selection criteria.

04/07/2026

Just opened your appraisal notice and the number is higher than expected? Don't panic. Here's what to do in the next 30 minutes:

Step 1: Compare to last year. How much did your value jump?

Step 2: Look up what similar homes near you actually sold for. If those prices are lower than your appraised value - that's your case.

Step 3: Check that your homestead exemption is active. If you bought your home recently and haven't filed, you're missing up to $100,000 off your taxable value. Deadline: April 30.

Step 4: File your protest. You have until May 15 (or 30 days after your notice). Filing preserves your rights - you can always withdraw later.

The worst thing you can do? Nothing. Even if you're not sure you have a case, file anyway. It costs nothing and you lose nothing by trying.

Full guide: https://ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/post/texas-property-tax-protest-guide

Learn how to file a property tax protest in Texas step-by-step. Covers deadlines, online filing, evidence preparation, and ARB hearings for 2026.

04/04/2026

Dallas County homeowners - your appraisal notice is on its way. Here's what you need to know:

Dallas home values have been climbing fast, and DCAD's appraisals reflect that. But rising market trends don't mean your specific home is worth what the district says.

What works in Dallas County:
- File online through DCAD (quick, but don't skip the details)
- Take the informal review seriously - most reductions happen there
-Use unequal appraisal arguments - values in Dallas subdivisions can vary a lot between similar homes

Deadline: May 15 (or 30 days after your notice).

We handle Dallas County protests from start to finish. No savings, no fee.

https://ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/post/dallas-county-property-tax-protest

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04/02/2026

It's April. Appraisal notices are hitting Texas mailboxes right now.

Mark these dates:

- April 1-15 - Notices mailed
- April 30 - LAST DAY to file for your homestead exemption ($140,000 off your taxable value - it's free)
- May 15 - LAST DAY to file your property tax protest
- May-July - Hearings

The most important date? May 15. Miss it and you're locked in for the entire year. No extensions. No exceptions.

Got your notice and the number looks high? That's exactly what the protest process is for. 60-80% of Texas protests result in a reduction.

Save this post. Set a reminder. Or sign up and we'll handle the deadlines for you.

https://ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/post/deadlines-texas-property-tax

03/31/2026

Filing a property tax protest? Here's exactly what to write on the form - and what NOT to write.

Check these two boxes (always):
1. "The appraised value of my property is incorrect" (market value argument)
2. "The appraised value is unequal compared with other properties" (equity argument)

Always check both. They let you present different types of evidence. You can drop one later, but you can't add a reason after you file.

In the description field: Keep it short. One or two sentences. Something like: "Comparable sales in my area support a lower value than the district's appraisal."

What NOT to write:
- Emotional arguments ("this is unfair")
- Complaints about tax rates (the protest is about your value, not the rate)
- Threats (never helps)

The form is the easy part. Your evidence is what wins. We can handle both.

Step-by-step guide: https://ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/post/what-to-write-on-property-tax-protest-form

Get expert help protesting your Texas property tax appraisals. No upfront fees - we share in the savings if we reduce your taxes.