Full-Service Residential Property Tax Reduction Firm in San Antonio, TX
When the residential market soars in Texas, so do property tax appraisals. Although, the State of Texas limits the TAX INCREASE for homesteads at 10% every year, the PROPERTY’S APPRAISAL HAS NO LIMIT. This means any excess property taxes above the 10% tax increase limit will carry over to the next years property taxes, which could quickly add up over the years. And if you don’t go for your residential property tax protest against the large increase in the year it occurred, the risk of over-taxation increases as it becomes very difficult correct through appeals.
As a homeowner, it is your right to protest your property tax appraisal value each year and that’s where we can help. Alamo Ad Valorem is the leading residential property tax consulting firm in San Antonio and offers a comprehensive residential property tax appeal and protest service across Texas.
We’ll help you review your annual Notice of Appraised Value, identify if you are being over assessed and protest the tax appraisal value. Once we file a timely protest, we will look at sales and the appraisal of neighboring homes to establish an opinion of value, then attend hearings on your behalf and enable you to reduce your property valuation to a fair and equitable value and offering residential property tax relief.
TYPES OF PROPERTIES WE SERVE
We are leading residential property tax protest consultants, helping clients with all types of residential properties in the State of Texas.
Single Family Homes
Condos/Townhomes
Vacation Homes
Rental Properties
Lots/Land
Our Convenient 5-Step Process
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Reviewing Your Annual Notice of Appraised Value
All homeowners in Texas receive an annual Notice of Appraised Value, which values your residential property based on current market conditions as of January 1st of each year. If you decide to contest this valuation you can consult with Alamo Ad Valorem, where our experienced residential property tax consultants can evaluate if the valuation is accurate.
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In-Depth Research & Property Analysis
Once the residential property tax protest is filed, we request all information that the appraisal district used to value your property and our tax experts conduct a comparable market analysis to come up with a realistic valuation of your property based on the recent sales and market trends in your area. We then use all the data gathered establish an opinion of value report that can support your claim for value reduction.
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Exemptions & Equity Analysis
We also consider the unique considerations of your property and discover all the exemptions for which it may qualify. We conduct a thorough equity analysis to determine if your property has been valued unfairly compared to your neighbors, in which we use as a basis for a fair valuation.
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Client Representation
Once we have a strong case file, we present your case at various residential property tax appeal levels to ensure that you get the desired reduction in appraised value. We ask that you communicate what a fair value means to you, and we fight our hardest to achieve that value, assuming it is realistic. Remember, we don’t guarantee results, but we fight our hardest to ensure you get the best representation possible.
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Annual Review
Property tax valuation is an ongoing process. Once you become a client of Alamo Ad Valorem, we review your property year after year to ensure that your taxes stay in check.
ALAMO AD VALOREM
There are hundreds of reasons why hiring us as your property tax consultant in San Antonio can be beneficial. Here, we list only a few.
Aggressive Tax Reduction Strategies
We aggressively protest your residential property tax with the local appraisal district and implement the most effective strategies to ensure that you get your desired reduction.
Client-Focused Approach
Our proactive and experienced team has a laser-sharp focus on client requirements and can help them devise the best ways and means to reduce property taxes.
Personal Attention, Professional Service
Dealing with property tax appeals can be stressful and time consuming. At Alamo Ad Valorem, we add a dash of warmth to our professional expertise, becoming a partner in your fight for a fair and equitable valuation.
Transparent Fees & Pricing Structure
We have a performance-based payment model, which means you pay us only if we demonstrate results in most cases. This ensures that each member of our team is as invested in reducing your property tax as much as yourself.
Tax Code Levels of Appeal
We will represent and fight your case at all levels of the protest process. Our team taps into every avenue possible to ensure that you get adequate results. We attend all hearings and appeals as your representatives, demonstrating compelling evidence which strengthens your appeal.
Informal Hearing
In this initial stage of the protest process, our team meets informally with the appraisal district personnel to resolve the appeal and reach a property reduction that meets our client’s expectations. If we are unable to settle the protest during this stage, we continue with an ARB Hearing.
ARB Hearing (Formal)
After the informal is complete, we move on to a formal hearing with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). In this level of appeal, your consultant will present all the evidence gathered to support your case utilizing an aggressive approach and will receive an official order determining protest.
Judicial Appeals
This is the last resort of the protest process if we feel that the ARB has not issued a fair verdict. We consult with the client prior to this stage to ask how aggressively they wish us to pursue the case. There are two options depending on the property’s value, arbitration, or litigation.
Yellowstone Lots
Bexar County -56% REDUCTION
Yellowstone Lots
Notice Market Value: 10,85,050 Final Market Value: 4,69,800 Saved $15,336.92 $ in Property Taxes
Ranch Falls Homestead
Kendall County -51% REDUCTION
Ranch Falls Homestead
Notice Market Value: 23,48,970 Final Market Value: 11,50,520 Saved $20,090.82 $ in Property Taxes
Azucena - Loma Park
Bexar County -31% REDUCTION
Azucena - Loma Park
Notice Market Value: 3,69,990 Final Market Value: 2,55,000 Saved $2,650.60 $ in Property Taxes
INCLUDED IN OUR PRICING
We charge a contingency fee, which is a percentage of the property taxes we saved once the property tax protest process is completed. If we don’t save you any money, our contingency fee is zero. This means our team is motivated to work as hard as possible to maximize your savings and guarantees our interests are always aligned with our clients. Everything below is included in our fee!
- Topnotch Customer Service with Updates Provided Regularly
- File Appointment of Agent Giving Us Authority to Represent You
- File Property Tax Protest by May 15th
- Procure Evidence & Property Card from Appraisal District
- Assess Property Exemptions
- Conduct Property Research & Analysis
- Prepare Evidence for Tax Reduction Utilizing CMA & Equity Analysis
- Attend Both Informal and Formal Hearings
- Review for Binding Arbitration & Litigation
- Provide Final Results and Recommendations
Client Portfolio Size
45% Contingency Fee Based on Client Tax Savings with a $149 Minimum Fee
Client Portfolio Size
40% Contingency Fee Based on Client Tax Savings with No Minimum Fee
Client Portfolio Size
35% Contingency Fee Based on Client Tax Savings with No Minimum Fee
Client Portfolio Size
30% Contingency Fee Based on Client Tax Savings with No Minimum Fee
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How do I file a residential property tax appeal in Texas?
If you are dissatisfied with your appraised value of your property or if errors exist in the appraisal records regarding your property, you should file a Form 50-132, Notice of Protest (PDF) with the ARB. In most cases, you have until May 15 or 30 days from the date the appraisal district notice is delivered — whichever date is later.
Why should I hire Alamo Ad Valorem for my residential property tax protest?
Alamo Ad Valorem has an experienced property tax protest team who can help you throughout the entire residential property tax protest process. Allowing you peace of mind during your residential property tax appeal process.
How much does hiring a residential property tax protest firm cost?
Alamo Ad Valorem is one of the best residential property tax protest companies and has a transparent pricing starting from a 35% Contingency Fee.