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How to Protest Your Property Tax Value in Tarrant County

You can file through TAD's owner dashboard or send the state protest form. Filing the formal protest preserves your right to a hearing before the independent Tarrant Appraisal Review Board. An informal conversation with TAD may settle the issue first, but it is optional and does not replace filing by the deadline.

Use the date printed on your own notice. The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the notice was delivered, whichever comes later. Bring records that speak to the issue you raised, such as comparable sales, repair estimates, photographs, or a closing statement.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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