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Property Tax Guides for Harris County Homeowners

Plain-language guides to help you understand your property tax assessment, decide whether to protest, and navigate the process if you do. All free, no signup required.

1

Is Protesting Worth It? A Decision Framework

Five questions to help you decide if protesting your property tax assessment is worth your time. Takes 2 minutes to answer, could save you hundreds.

6 min read Start Here
2

Property Tax Jargon Decoder

The 4 values on your notice explained in plain English: market value, appraised value, assessed value, and taxable value. Know exactly what each number means and which one matters most.

8 min read Most Popular
3

The Cap-Gap Explained

Why your taxes went up even though your market value dropped. Includes a 5-year worked example showing how the 10% homestead cap creates a hidden gap that catches most homeowners off guard.

8 min read Eye-Opener
4

Your 30-Minute Protest Checklist

Every step from looking up your account to completing your hearing, with time estimates for each. Total active work: about 30 minutes spread across the protest timeline.

5 min read Action-Oriented
5

What to Say at Your Hearing: 3 Scripts

Ready-to-use scripts for the three most common hearing scenarios: standard equity arguments, handling appraiser pushback, and a gentle intro for first-timers.

10 min read Hearing Day Must-Read

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These guides provide general educational information about the Texas property tax system. They do not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice.