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2021 Appraisal Notices on Their Way to Travis County Property Owners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | April 15, 2021 Media Contact Cynthia Martinez Communications Officer Travis Central Appraisal District [email protected] 512-834-9317 ext. 226 2021 APPRAISAL NOTICES ON THEIR WAY TO TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS Deadline to file protests is May 17 AUSTIN, Texas – Travis County property owners can expect to receive their 2021 appraisal notices from the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) in the coming weeks. Notices of Appraised Value are being mailed out to 389,530 Travis County property owners this week. The notices include the market value assigned to a property as of Jan. 1 and the taxable value of that [...]
Can I get a list of sales to help me in my protest?
Per Section 22.27 of the Texas Property Tax Code, the Appraisal District is prohibited from disclosing sales information gathered from a private source. Taxpayers who have protested his or her property value are entitled to the sales used to value his or her property, but no other sales information.
Can someone else represent me during my protest?
Yes. If you have hired a license property tax consultant, they will obtain written authorization from you giving them permission to represent you in a hearing. If your representative is an attorney, they will be allowed to swear, under oath, that they are your authorized representative. If your representative is a family member or friend, you must provide written authorization, signed by you, naming the person to represent you. This can be done by completing the Comptroller’s Authorization of Agent form or showing another piece of appropriate documentation, such as a power of attorney. The person you select should be [...]
Property Tax System
PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM The Texas local property tax is just that — a local tax, assessed locally, collected locally and used locally. More than 3,700 local governments in Texas — school districts, cities, counties and various special districts collect and spend these taxes. The local property tax is the largest single funding source for community services. State government receives no benefit from these local taxes. Your local property taxes help to pay for your public schools, city streets, county roads, police departments, fire protection and many other vital programs. Your property tax bill is due [...]
Property Owners Encouraged to File for Their Homestead Exemptions in the New Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | January 4, 2021 Media Contact Cynthia Martinez, Communications Officer [email protected] | 512-834-9317 ext. 226 PROPERTY OWNERS ENCOURAGED TO FILE FOR THEIR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS IN THE NEW YEAR Helpline and Webinar Series Now Available for Travis County Property Owners AUSTIN, Texas – The Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) is encouraging property owners to file for a homestead exemption on property they own and live in as of Jan. 1. TCAD is also launching an exemption helpline and webinar series aimed at helping Travis County property owners complete their applications and navigate the property tax system. “Eighty-one [...]
The Protest Process
THE PROTEST PROCESS Every spring, Travis County property owners whose market value has increased by at least $1,000 over the last year will receive a Notice of Appraised Value. This notice contains three important values: Market value: This is the value based on what your property would sell for as of January 1. Assessed/Net Appraised value: This is the reduced value of your property based on limitations provided by having a homestead exemption or circuit breaker limitation. Taxable value: This is the net appraised value minus any exemption amounts. It is the value used [...]
Del Valle Day
The Travis Central Appraisal District will be joining the Del Valle Community Coalition for Del Valle Day 2024! Join us at the Circuit of the Americas from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, June 2nd for live music, games, carnival rides, and community resources -- all for free! TCAD will be available to help people navigate the property tax system, including understanding and applying for homestead exemptions, navigating the protest process, and understanding market values.
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Travis Appraisal Review Board
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Travis Appraisal Review Board The Travis Appraisal Review Board is now accepting applications for the 2024 protest season. Members of the Travis Appraisal Review Board (TARB) sit in panels of three and listen to property owners protest the market value of their property set by Travis Central Appraisal District. The taxpayer and the appraisal district will both present testimony and evidence and the TARB panel members will weigh that evidence to determine the fair market value of the property. Applicants must: Be available to work full days, Monday through Friday and 2 Saturdays during [...]
I have a conflict with my ARB hearing date. Can I reschedule?
Yes, your hearing can be rescheduled by submitting a written request prior to the scheduled upcoming hearing date. Property owners are entitled to one reschedule. Property owners or property tax consultants can request that their upcoming formal hearing be a rescheduled at traviscad.org/reschedule. This link is only for property owners submitting a first-time request and property tax consultants with proof of conflict with another CAD. OR Owners/Agents can send an email requesting a reschedule to [email protected]. Agents should send proof of conflict with another ARB to [email protected]. If you are not able to attend the rescheduled protest hearing, you may [...]
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 [email protected] 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 [...]
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