Contents
The Basics
How does the system work?
What is the taxpayer's role?
Appointing an Agent
Savings on Home Taxes
Does your home qualify for exemptions?
What home exemptions are there?
How to File for an Exemption on Your Home
Are you a disabled veteran or survivor?
What should new homeowners do?
Savings on Agricultural Land Taxes
What land qualifies?
How to File for Agricultural Appraisal
New Business/Going Out of Business
Valuing Property
How is your property valued?
What if your property value rises?
What is a rendition?
How to Appeal
What is an appraisal review board (ARB)?
Should you protest?
How should you protest?
How to File a Protest
What should you do about errors found after the filing deadline?
Should you appeal to district court?
Setting Tax Rates
How do tax rates work?
What if a tax increase is planned?
How can you limit a tax increase?
Paying Your Taxes
When is the deadline for paying?
What if you don't pay your taxes?
How to Get More Information