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Your home didn't change. But your neighbour's sale price did, and that can affect your assessed value.

When high-end sales happen nearby, the appraisal district sometimes applies that upward pressure more broadly. Homes that are older, smaller or in different condition can end up pulled along for the ride.

This is one of the more common reasons a valuation doesn't reflect what a buyer would actually pay for your specific property.

The question to ask is, are the comparable sales the district used actually comparable to your home in size, condition and age?

If the answer is no, that's grounds to protest.

Review your notice before the May 15 Travis County deadline at intelli.co

May 15 isn't just a deadline. It's a decision point.

If you do nothing, the appraisal district's value for your home becomes final for 2026. That number affects your tax bill, your escrow payment and your homestead cap going forward.

If you act before then, at least you know the number has been reviewed.

You don't need to be a tax expert. You don't need to attend a hearing. You just need to decide not to ignore it.

One review, one decision, one less thing quietly compounding in the background.

Start at intelli.co, no upfront cost, no guesswork.

Most homeowners think a property tax appeal only helps this year. It does more than that.

If you have a homestead exemption in Texas, your assessed value can only increase by 10% per year, but that cap resets based on your current assessed value.

Lower your value this year, and you lower the starting point for future increases.

It also gives your cap more room to absorb future market growth before your tax bill climbs again.

The appeal window is short. Notices arrive in April and the Travis County deadline is May 15.

Save this post as a reminder to review your notice when it arrives.

Most protests are resolved through informal negotiations with the appraisal district before a formal hearing is ever scheduled.

If a hearing is needed, our licensed consultants attend on your behalf. You don't have to take time off work or deal with the paperwork.

You stay informed, we handle the process.

Deadline to file: 15 May (Travis County). Check your savings potential at intelli.co