08/08/2026
I started learning how to fight property taxes about a year ago!! I took a few online classes and read every chance I get to educated myself to become more versatile!!
Just got home from a great night of poker with some amazing people!! I am feeling motivated this Saturday morning after my accomplishments with my familes property taxes!!
I am posting to show anyone that is out there and does not understand how property taxes work or how to fight them!! Please feel free to reach out to me if you need help or have questions!! I am not expert but can share with you what I know!! I listed below what I was able to do for my family!! Do Work!!
Four protests. Over $1 million in claimed value cut by $163,464.
The appraisal district mailed us their numbers. We didn't accept a single one.
🏠 A duplex (both sides) they said $308,728. Settled: $257,534 $51,194 off. ~$1,000/yr back, every year.
🏠 A rental they said $116,739. Signed board order: $90,000 $26,739 off. ~$585/yr less, every year.
🏠 A family home they said $228,461. Settled at $195,000 $33,461 off, senior freeze locked in on top.
🏠 Another home they said $364,070. Got it to $312,000 $52,070 off an inflated number.
$1,017,998 → $854,534. We refused their number four times and knocked off $163,464.
Here's what nobody tells you: the value they mail you is an offer, not a fact. The district counts on you not protesting the deadline passes, the number sticks, and it compounds for as long as you own the place.
You don't need an expert or a dime. You need three things: recent sales from your own neighborhood, the district's evidence packet (request it it's your right), and the willingness to file. Check their comps. Check whether they're even from your neighborhood. Half the time the case makes itself.
If a working family can do it four times, you can do it once. Protest. Every. Year. 💪!! Do Work
