Travis County is a large and growing county in Texas. It is home to the city of Austin, the state capital. The County is a center for business, education, and technology, attracting a growing population. The resulting strain on resources necessitates higher property taxes to fund essential services like education, infrastructure, roads, libraries, etc. In addition, the county has a strong economy, with a rising demand for housing, which leads to high property values and thus property taxes in Travis County.
How to Appeal and Protest Your Travis Property Taxes
The yearly rise in property taxes is a substantial concern for taxpayers. The Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) assesses property values in Travis County to calculate property taxes. However, sometimes the TCAD's appraisals are unfair, where they overvalue properties which leads to higher property taxes. To combat such situations, our reliable property tax advisors at Alamo Ad Valorem help homeowners protest their assessed property value to claim a justified property tax assessment and fair tax value.
At Alamo Ad Valorem, we employ a strategic approach during the Travis County property tax protest, leveraging our expertise in appraisal methods, property tax laws, and negotiation skills to effectively reduce your tax burden. Our experts gather evidence to support the claim that the property taxes are too high followed by filing a protest.
If the protest is not resolved, we proceed with the heading before the TCAD and present the supporting evidence. Our experienced staff are great at negotiation, aiming to reach a settlement and reduce the property tax.
Residential
In Travis County, escalating property values and taxes are worrying homeowners. Protesting these taxes is crucial for homeowners to contest possibly unfair property valuations, yet this is intricate. As a reputable tax protest company, we take charge on your behalf. We file your protest, compile supporting evidence, and manage all proceedings, both formal and informal. With our tailored strategies, we aim to ease the growing tax burden, helping you preserve your financial well-being over time.
Commercial
Commercial property taxes can significantly strain businesses in Travis County, becoming a substantial financial burden. Protesting these taxes is intricate and time-consuming, but the potential savings make it worthwhile. As a leading commercial property tax protest firm, we're experienced in this process of property tax protest in Travis County. We are well-versed in applicable laws and adept at building compelling cases for the TCAD, in case of an inaccurately estimated property value. Our services save you time in handling the protest and representation, which is especially beneficial when you're busy managing your business and lack time for the process.
Types of Properties We Serve
We are one of the leading Travis County property tax protest companies helping clients with all types of commercial and residential properties in Texas.
Multi-Family
Hotel
Condos/Townhomes
Self Storage
Office/Flex Space
Industrial
Special Purpose
OUR STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS FOR A TRAVIS PROPERTY TAX PROTEST
01
File the property tax appeal in Travis County with the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD)
Alamo Ad Valorem files the notice of protest with the Travis Central Appraisal District within 30 days of receiving the property tax bill. The TCAD does not accept protests that are filed after the deadline.
02
Request all data, schedules, and evidence used to establish the initial assessed value
After protesting, we promptly file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with Travis County authorities for data like comparable sales data, appraisal reports, tax maps, and permits used in property assessments, aiding in identifying errors.
03
Request information from clients such as financials, photos, bids for repairs needed, etc.
We regularly email clients, asking for information to bolster their tax protest cases. Gathering these details proactively helps us strengthen our argument for tax deductions or adjustments.
04
Conduct a thorough sales & equity comparable analysis.
We maintain a database that enables us to assess recent sales and neighboring property appraisals that help us pinpoint any disparities or inequalities.
05
Use our analysis findings to create an opinion of value report.
By employing our comprehensive data analysis techniques, including sales, income, and cost approaches, we accurately assess property value and create a persuasive report for reduced valuation.
06
Attend an informal hearing to present our findings to a county appraiser.
We set up a meeting with the Travis Central Appraisal District's appraiser to discuss your case informally. If we agree, we sign a value change settlement.
07
Attend the scheduled formal hearing (if needed).
If a value agreement isn't reached, we'll present your case to the Travis Central Appraisal Review Board. They'll decide the value during the meeting and send an official determination via certified mail.
08
Inform clients of the results or next action recommendations.
After the protest has been completed, we inform clients of any value changes (whether formally or informally). If needed and the case is strong, we might suggest arbitration or litigation, depending on the case.
Travis County Property Tax Rates & Taxes
Travis County’s property tax calculation relies on two primary factors. Firstly, being the taxable valuation of your property, an aspect that Alamo Ad Valorem may contest during property tax protests. Secondly, the property tax rates are determined by the various taxing jurisdictions applicable to your property.
In 2023, Travis County proposed a property tax rate of approximately $0.100692 per $100 of taxable valuation. This rate is higher than the no-new-revenue tax rate, which stands at $0.090813 per $100. The no-new-revenue tax rate ensures that property tax revenue remains the same for the Travis County Healthcare District, known as Central Health, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.