Most property owners know they can protest their property taxes but few realize how critical the protest window is. Being aware of the property tax protest deadline is essential to ensure your protest is considered.
Each year, Texas gives property owners a very limited window to file a commercial property tax protest. Miss it, and you’re locked into your tax bill, no matter how unfair or inaccurate it may be.
At TexasPVP, we’ve seen how missing this short deadline can cost business owners and investors thousands. Let’s look at why this timeline matters more than you might think.
The Texas Protest Window is Short and Firm
In Texas, the typical deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is delivered, whichever is later.
That means you might have just weeks to review your valuation, gather evidence, and file or risk paying an inflated bill for the rest of the year.
There are no extensions. No second chances.
Once the deadline passes, you lose your right to protest until next year even if your property was clearly overvalued.
The Hidden Cost of Missing the Deadline
Failing to protest on time doesn’t just mean accepting this year’s tax bill, it affects your future too.
- Higher base values roll over into future appraisals
- You miss out on potential refunds or savings
- It impacts investment property ROI
- You lose leverage when selling or refinancing
Many property owners wait until it’s too late and it can quietly cost thousands per year.
Business and Investment Properties Are Hit the Hardest
For commercial property owners and investors, the stakes are even higher.
Valuations for business properties are often more complex and more prone to errors, yet many owners don’t have time to catch the window or file correctly.
That’s where TexasPVP comes in.
We monitor the calendar for you, keep track of important notices, and ensure your protest is filed accurately and on time — so you don’t miss a single opportunity to save.
What TexasPVP Does to Keep You on Track
- Track appraisal notices from your local district
- Review your valuation as soon as it’s available
- File your protest well before the deadline
- Represent you throughout the protest process
Whether you own a single commercial property or manage a portfolio, our expert team handles the timeline and the paperwork so you don’t have to.
Don’t Let Time Run Out
The protest window may seem like just a date on the calendar but it can be the difference between overpaying and saving thousands.
Let TexasPVP help you stay ahead of deadlines, challenge unfair valuations, and make the most of your protest rights in Texas.
👉 Start your commercial property tax protest today
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