What's in a Property Tax Evidence Packet?

A property tax evidence packet is the collection of documents you submit to support your protest of a county appraisal. At its simplest, it's a printout of comparable home sales. At its most thorough, it layers in condition documentation, records corrections, and a full value reconciliation.

Understanding the spectrum helps you decide how much firepower your situation actually needs. Quick FactsTexas property tax protests are filed with your county appraisal district (CAD) — not a court.The protest deadline is generally May 15 each year, or 30 days after the appraisal district mails your notice of appraised value — whichever is later.

Check your notice and appraisal district instructions for the deadline that applies to your property.Evidence can be presented at an Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing, subject to local procedures and any pre-hearing submission rules.You do not need an attorney to protest your property taxes in Texas.

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