Harris County · Texas (TX)
How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Harris County
File a written notice of protest with your county Appraisal Review Board (ARB) by May 15 (or 30 days after receiving your appraisal notice).
Includes Houston. Largest county in TX. File online or by mail.
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Filing Steps for Harris County
1. Gather comps
Find 3-5 comparable properties in Harris County assessed lower per square foot than yours. Use the county assessor's public records or property sites.
2. File your protest
Submit your protest to the Harris County Appraisal Review Board by May 15. Include your evidence and this letter.
3. Attend your hearing
Present your case. Most hearings take 10-15 minutes. Many are resolved informally before the formal hearing date.
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Deadlines and procedures change. Always verify with the Harris County Appraisal Review Board before filing. This is not legal advice.