How do I appeal my Notice of Value?
The first opportunity you have to appeal is when you receive the written notice of your property's value in the spring. To appeal, contact your County Appraiser within 30 days from the date the notice was mailed.

Once you appeal your notice of value, be certain that you pursue it to your satisfaction. You will not be allowed to Pay Under Protest later for the same property and tax year.

Informal Meeting
The appeal process begins with an informal meeting with the County Appraiser. At the informal meeting the County Appraiser must provide you with documentation supporting his or her value. This is also your opportunity to explain why you believe the county's value is incorrect.

Small Claims Division
If you are not satisfied with the results of the informal meeting, you may appeal to the Board of Tax Appeal's Small Claims Division if:
  • the property is a residential property; or
  • the property has a value of less than $3 million and is not agricultural land

To appeal, file the proper form with BOTA within 18 days from the date the county mailed your notice of informal meeting results. The appeal form should be part of the notice. Contact your County Clerk or Appraiser for the appeal form if necessary.

Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA)
If you are not satisfied with a Small Claims, you may appeal to BOTA. If your property is a single-family residential property, you must appeal to the Small Claims Division before proceeding to BOTA. To appeal, file the proper form with BOTA within 30 days from the date you were mailed notice of:
  • the Small Claims Division decision;or
  • the County Hearing Officer decision

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1. Why do County Appraisers appraise property?
2. How is property valued for tax purposes?
3. What is fair market value and how is it determined?
4. Should I appeal the value of my property?
5. How do I appeal my Notice of Value?
6. How do I appeal by Paying Under Protest?
7. What are the burdens of proof on appeal?