Property Tax Insights & Guides
Expert tips for Texas homeowners on property tax protests, appraisals, and savings.
DCAD Added $11.52 Billion to the Dallas County Residential Tax Roll Last Year. Here's Where.
We analyzed 627,376 Dallas County residential properties across the 2024 and 2025 DCAD certified tax rolls to see where the $11.52 billion in added gross market value was concentrated — and which neig
What Is Equal & Uniform? The Texas Property Tax Strategy Most Homeowners Don’t Know
Equal & Uniform (E&U) is a legal standard built into Texas law that says your property tax assessment must be consistent with similar homes nearby. You don’t have to prove the county got your
Is It Worth Protesting Property Taxes on a $350K Home?
Yes. On a $350,000 home in Texas, a successful protest can save approximately ~$50/month (~$600/year). The flat-fee cost for organized evidence is $39.99. The math works in your favor. Most homeowner
Your Mortgage Payment Jumped — Here’s Why (Escrow Shock Explained)
If your mortgage payment increased by $200–$400/month, it’s likely your property tax assessment. 68% of mortgaged homeowners saw increases last year. The cause is almost always the same: a higher tax
Assessed Value vs. Market Value: What Texas Homeowners Need to Know
Your assessed value is what the county says your home is worth for tax purposes. Your market value is what your home would likely sell for today. In Texas, these two numbers are often different — and
Flat Fee vs. Percentage: Which Is Better for Property Tax Protests?
A flat-fee property tax protest service charges a fixed price, like $39.99, regardless of your savings. A percentage-based (contingency) firm takes 25–50% of whatever reduction you achieve. On a $400,
What Does Your Protest-Ready Evidence Packet Actually Look Like?
A protest-ready evidence packet from CheckMyPropertyTax.com includes three parts: a fairness comparison report, an interactive tool to document your home’s condition, and a step-by-step filing guide f
How to Lower Property Taxes in Texas: 5 Strategies That Actually Work
The most effective way to lower your property taxes in Texas is to protest your assessed value with organized evidence. Homeowners who protest with a fairness comparison and condition documentation se
Texas Homestead Exemption: The Complete Guide for Homeowners (2026)
The Texas homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of your primary residence, which directly lowers your property tax bill. Filing is free, takes a few minutes, and only needs to be done once.
What Is a Property Tax Protest? (And Why 87% of Texans Skip It)
A property tax protest is a formal request to your county to lower your home’s assessed value. It’s free to file. You do it online in most Texas counties. And Texas law says your value can never go up
How Property Taxes Work in Texas: A Plain-English Guide
Texas property taxes are based on what your county says your home is worth. Not what you paid for it, and not what you think it’s worth. Every year, a county office called the appraisal district estim
About the Founders
Meet Erin, the DFW neighbor who built CheckMyPropertyTax.com. Tired of unfair appraisals and high fees, she created a data tool to help you protest like a pro.