The Informal Protest Process2023-08-11T16:31:06-05:00

THE INFORMAL PROTEST PROCESS

During the informal process, property owners who have protested their market value have the opportunity to receive a settlement offer from the appraisal district. When a property owner files their protest, they can submit evidence to the appraisal district that shows why they believe their market value should be lowered. Property owners who file their protests online can upload their evidence, review the appraisal district’s evidence, and review a settlement offer through their online accounts.

Property owners may submit their protest and evidence through our online portal, by mail (PO Box 149012, Austin, TX 78714), or by hand delivery to our office (850 East Anderson Lane).

Property owners who file protests will also have the opportunity to discuss their evidence with a TCAD appraiser. Informal meetings will be offered starting April 17, 2023. These meetings will occur by phone. There will only be one informal meeting with a TCAD appraiser per property.

Property owners will be able to schedule their informal meetings using a Get in Line Online system. This system will keep property owners up to date on wait times and when they can expect to receive a call from a TCAD appraiser. Property owners should ensure that their protest has been filed and evidence recorded before getting in line for a discussion with a TCAD appraiser.

Property owners who discuss their evidence with a TCAD appraiser should expect to receive a settlement offer within 10 business days. Property owners will be given several options on how to respond to their settlement offer, including by email, our online portal, by mail, or by phone. This timeline is subject to change as needed.

If a property owner does not accept a settlement offer from the appraisal district during the informal process, they will be given the opportunity to be heard by the Travis Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

FORMS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What happens if I do not appear for my formal hearing?2023-10-05T08:45:52-05:00

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.

Where are ARB hearings conducted?2020-11-30T19:01:42-06:00

In-person hearings are conducted at the Travis Central Appraisal District office located at 850 E Anderson Lane. The hearing letter you receive will have specific instructions regarding the location of your hearing.

When will I get my notice about a formal hearing?2020-11-30T19:04:52-06:00

The Appraisal Review Board (ARB) sets protest hearing schedules. You will receive a notice of protest hearing letter by general mail at least 15 days before the scheduled formal hearing date. Included with that letter will be a copy of Property Taxpayer’s Remedies (a publication of the State Comptroller’s Office), a copy of the ARB hearing procedures, and a statement that you have the right to inspect the information that the Appraisal District plans to introduce at your hearing.

What should I bring to my formal hearing?2020-11-30T19:06:55-06:00

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.

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