homeowner

Property taxes are a substantial expense for Texas homeowners, averaging about $3,600 annually. Although the homeowner writes a check, including taxes and insurance monthly, the property tax component is not evident. The property tax component can become quite evident when the homeowner is asked to fund a deficit in the escrow account. Although 70% of property tax appeals are successful, only 7% of homeowners appeal each year. Research indicates five primary reasons homeowners do not appeal: 1. Since most homeowners are not familiar with House Bill 201, you may be wondering what it is and when it became available. In Harris County, most homeowners can print this information from the appraisal district's web site once an appeal has been filed using t