How TaxDrop Lowers Your Texas Property Taxes

Two ways to protest. Do it yourself with evidence built by a licensed agent. Or hand it off and let our agents handle everything.

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Pick How Hands-On You Want to Be

Both plans use the same licensed-agent evidence. The difference is who files and who talks to the county.

TaxDrop OneTaxDrop Pro
Best forOwners who want control and a lower flat costOwners who want zero work
Who files the protestYou, with a pre-filled county formWe do, as your registered agent
Who builds the evidenceA licensed agentA licensed agent
Who negotiates with the countyYou, with our email scriptWe do
Who attends hearingsYou, with our talking pointsWe do
Every yearYou buy a new year when you're readyWe re-file automatically until you opt out
GuaranteeNo Savings No FeeNo Savings No Fee
AvailabilityTexasSelect Texas counties
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Full service

TaxDrop Pro: We Handle Everything

Sign up once. Our licensed agents take it from there, every year.

  1. 1. Sign up online

    5 minutes, no payment info

    Add your property and authorize TaxDrop as your property tax agent. That's your only job.

  2. 2. We file your protest

    Before the deadline

    We register as your agent and file with your county appraisal district. You get a confirmation.

  3. 3. We build your case

    Data, not opinion

    A licensed agent pulls recent sales, compares assessments on similar homes, and documents condition and location issues.

  4. 4. We negotiate and attend hearings

    You don't have to

    We negotiate with the county appraiser. If they won't budge, we present your case to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

  5. 5. You see the results

    And we re-file next year

    Your new value and savings show up in your dashboard. You only pay if we lower your value. We watch every new notice and protest again until you opt out.

Already filed on your own? We can take over, as long as your hearing is at least 7 days away.
Self-guided

TaxDrop One: Protest It Yourself, With a Pro in Your Corner

You file and present. A licensed agent builds the evidence and tells you exactly what to ask for.

  1. 1. File in minutes

    We pre-fill it, you submit

    We pre-fill your county's protest form and track your deadline. You review it, sign it, and submit it.

  2. 2. Gather the facts

    We show you what to grab

    Request the county's evidence packet with our step-by-step instructions. Confirm your property details and upload photos or repair quotes.

  3. 3. A licensed agent builds your strategy

    The same analysis Pro gets

    Your agent pulls comparable sales and assessments, adjusts for your property's issues, and recommends a target value.

  4. 4. Present and settle

    Scripts included

    Send our negotiation email to the appraiser. Most Texas cases settle at this stage. If yours goes to the ARB, bring our hearing talking points and evidence package.

Did everything and still got no reduction? You get a full refund. It applies when you file, attend your hearing using our evidence package, and the county doesn't lower your value.
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What Your Evidence Looks Like

Here's a real Dallas County case we built. Owner details removed.

4-Unit Apartment Building, Dallas County
Sample Case
Built: 1911 Tax Year: 2024 Argument: Unequal appraisal
Estimated Savings
$880
Estimated annual tax reduction
↓
Current Appraisal
$450,430
County assessed value
→
Proposed Appraisal
$410,000
Target reduction
Primary Argument

The strongest basis for reduction is unequal appraisal under Tax Code Section 41.41(a)(2).

The subject property, a 113-year-old, 4-unit apartment building in documented fair condition with window air conditioning, is appraised at $154.26/sqft. Meanwhile:

  • Comparable ASame year, lot size, block$119.31/sqft
  • Comparable B24 yrs newer, same config$140.33/sqft
  • Comparable C39 years newer$149.68/sqft

The subject is appraised 29.3% higher than an identically-aged neighbor and 9.9% higher than a significantly newer property with the same configuration. This disparity constitutes unequal appraisal.

Sample case shown for illustration. Owner details removed. Results vary by property.

Two Arguments That Lower Your Value

Market value

Your home is worth less than the county says. We prove it with recent sales of similar homes, plus condition issues the county never saw. Foundation cracks, an old roof and drainage problems all count.

Unequal appraisal

Your value can be accurate and still too high. If similar homes nearby are assessed lower, Texas law says yours should be too. Many protests win on this argument alone.

Counties respond to data, not opinions. That's why every TaxDrop case starts with a licensed agent's analysis.

The Texas Protest Calendar

  1. Spring
    Your Notice of Appraised Value arrives.
  2. May 15
    Protest deadline. It's May 15 or 30 days after your notice was delivered, whichever is later.
  3. Late spring to summer
    Informal review with the county appraiser. Most cases settle here.
  4. Summer
    ARB hearing, only if the informal review doesn't settle it.
  5. Fall
    Your tax bill reflects the new value.

Missed the deadline? Sign up anyway. We'll flag your property for next year so you never miss it again.

Why Texas Owners Choose TaxDrop

Licensed agents on every case

TDLR-licensed property tax consultants review every One case and run every Pro case.

Proven results

92% of our closed protests won a reduction. We've cut more than $5M off market values.

Your choice of service

Do it yourself with One, or hand it off with Pro. Same evidence either way.

Year-round watch

Values rise almost every year. Pro customers get re-filed automatically, so you never miss a deadline.

No Savings No Fee: if your value doesn't drop, you don't pay. See pricing

Common Questions

What's the difference between TaxDrop One and TaxDrop Pro?

With One, you file and present your case, and a licensed agent builds your evidence and strategy. With Pro, our licensed agents do everything, from filing to hearings.

Do I have to attend a hearing?

With Pro, no. We negotiate with the county and attend your ARB hearing as your agent. With One, you present your case, and we give you the evidence and talking points.

Can my property value go up if I protest?

No. Filing a protest can't raise your value above what's on your notice. The worst case is that it stays the same.

I already filed a protest. Can TaxDrop take over?

Yes. Pro can take over a protest you filed yourself, as long as your hearing is at least 7 days away.

Can I switch from One to Pro?

Yes, where Pro is available in your county. Contact us and we'll move your case over.

How does the No Savings No Fee Guarantee work?

With Pro, you only pay if we lower your value. With One, you get a full refund if you file, attend your hearing using our evidence package, and don't get a reduction.

When is the Texas protest deadline?

May 15, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value was delivered, whichever is later.

How long does a protest take?

Most cases settle in the informal review during late spring or summer. Cases that go to the ARB can run later. Your new value shows up on your fall tax bill.

Does TaxDrop Pro re-file every year?

Yes. We watch your value each year and protest again when it makes sense. You can opt out anytime.

How much does TaxDrop cost?

One is a flat fee per property, per year. Pro is charged only if we lower your value. See current pricing on our pricing page.

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