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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.

Q: I bought a home earlier this year from someone who had an Over 65 exemption and my property tax skyrocketed. Why did this happen?

An over 65 exemption will stay on the property until the end of the year unless the previous property owner requests that it is removed. If that happens, the property's new owner may receive a property tax bill that is higher than estimated. Property owners should contact their title company to review how the exemptions were discussed during closing.

Q: How long does it take to process a homestead exemption application?

It can take up to 90 days to process a homestead exemption application. A property owner can always check the status of their application using our online portal or the property search function on our website.

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

By law, a protest must be filed before the statutory [...]

I missed the deadline. Will the ARB still accept my protest?Communications2023-05-10T10:58:54-05:00

When will I hear back regarding my agricultural appraisal application?

TCAD responds to agricultural appraisal applications within 90 days, however [...]

When will I hear back regarding my agricultural appraisal application?Monica Huereca2022-09-19T11:04:05-05:00

I am a new property owner, does the agriculture/wildlife valuation automatically transfer?

No. A new Application for 1-d-1 (Open Space) Agricultural Use [...]

I am a new property owner, does the agriculture/wildlife valuation automatically transfer?Monica Huereca2022-09-19T11:04:43-05:00

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 [...]

What is the deadline for submitting a Wildlife Management Annual Report once approved for Wildlife Management Use?Monica Huereca2022-09-19T09:48:54-05:00

When do I apply and what is the deadline for submitting an Application for 1-d-1 (Open Space) Agricultural Use Appraisal?

TCAD accepts timely applications for agriculture appraisal valuation from January [...]

When do I apply and what is the deadline for submitting an Application for 1-d-1 (Open Space) Agricultural Use Appraisal?Monica Huereca2022-09-19T11:05:10-05:00

I bought a home earlier this year from someone who had an Over 65 exemption and my property tax skyrocketed. Why did this happen?

An over 65 exemption will stay on the property until [...]

I bought a home earlier this year from someone who had an Over 65 exemption and my property tax skyrocketed. Why did this happen?Communications2022-09-13T10:46:24-05:00