If you live in Harris County you should have received your Notice of Appraised Value by now. According to the letter that came with the Notice, Harris County did reduce 19% of the property values, leaving 73% unchanged and 8% increased in value.
It is very important that you look over this Notice as your Property Taxes are based on this value. You have the opportunity to Protest this value before May 31, 2011. The tax district is making it easier on us to protest by allowing this service online. You can simply go to http://www.hcad.org/iFile . You will need your Account Number, the ifile number found on your notice plus any supportive data that will aid in determining the value is too high. Supportive Data would include recent sales, sq foot is smaller then the appraisal district is showing, your property lacks items listed on the appraisal district or your property is in need of major repairs. Major repairs may include foundation, significant termite or mold damage. Please make note should you disclose this information to the Appraisal District it will become public knowledge and will follow your property for years to come.
If you have not filed your Homestead Exemption on your personal residence since you purchased it make sure to file this as well. The form can be found at http://www.hcad.org .
If you would like Comparable Sales for your property feel free to email me at heidibridwell@remax.net .
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