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Q: What should I bring to my formal hearing?

Please bring your hearing letter to expedite the check in process. You should also bring any information that you want to present to support the value you think is correct. Bring 5 sets of the evidence to the formal hearing.

Q: What happens if I do not appear for my formal hearing?

Your protest will be dismissed if you do not appear in person, through a valid affidavit, by agent, or by pre-scheduled telephone hearing. You may request that the ARB Chairperson reopen the hearing by sending a letter within 4 days of your scheduled hearing citing the good cause reason for failure to appear.

Q: I did not receive a Notice of Appraised Value. Why not?

If you have a tax agent or representative you will not receive the notice. The notice is mailed to the agent of record. Please contact your tax agent for a copy of the notice. If your property value increased $1,000 or less, a notice of appraised value will not be mailed. Property values are available on the TCAD website after notices have been mailed.

Q: I own a property and have a homestead exemption. I also own another property with someone else. Can that person qualify for a homestead exemption on the other property?

The property you own with another person may qualify for a prorated homestead exemption based on the other person's ownership in the property and if he/she does not have another property with a homestead exemption. You will not qualify because you already have a homestead exemption for your primary residence.

Q: I forgot to apply for my homestead exemption. Can I apply late?

You may file a late homestead exemption application if you file it no later than two years after the date the taxes become delinquent.

Q: I own more than one property. Can I have a homestead exemption on both?

No. You may only receive a homestead exemption on one property, your primary residence.

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Where are ARB hearings conducted?

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What if TCAD’s records do not reflect the current ownership of a property?

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