FAQs Archive | Travis Central Appraisal District

Q: My exemption application was denied. Can I appeal?

Yes. If your exemption is denied, you will receive a written notice in the mail. That notice will include a brief explanation of why the application was denied and how you can appeal.

Q: My hearing hasn't started on time. How long do I have to wait?

The ARB is an independent entity. TCAD staff are unable to address long wait times. The ARB must postpone a hearing upon request by the property owner if the hearing has not started within 2 hours or more after its scheduled start time. The postponement request from the owner appearing in-person must be made prior to the owner leaving the building. The postponement request from an owner appearing via phone must be emailed to tarbcontact@gmail.com by the end of the day of the scheduled hearing. Property owners must attach a phone screen shot showing a wait time of 2 or more hours from the scheduled hearing start time. A property owner should be prepared to again wait a minimum of 2 hours from the rescheduled hearing start time. A property owner or a designated property tax consultant who leaves before 2 hours have passed from the scheduled hearing start time may not reschedule their hearing. The property owner forfeits the protest.

Q: Can I withdraw my protest or cancel my hearing?

Yes. If you filed an online protest, you can withdraw your protest using the online portal. Otherwise, you can contact the ARB directly at tarbcontact@gmail.com. Please provide your name, property address, PID and hearing date.

Q: I missed the deadline. Will the ARB still accept my protest?

By law, a protest must be filed before the statutory deadline. A protest that was not filed with the Appraisal Review Board or turned over to the U.S. Postal Service or a private carrier by the statutory deadline is too late. A property owner can file a late protest and show good cause for filing late. If circumstances such as a serious illness prevent you from filing your protest on time, you can file late (up until the ARB approves the appraisal records in mid-July) and include a statement explaining your circumstances, along with documented verification. The ARB may decide to accept and hear your late protest.

Q: What is the deadline for submitting a Wildlife Management Annual Report once approved for Wildlife Management Use?

Wildlife Management Annual Reports are due by the last day of February of the current tax year, detailing activities performed the prior year.