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05/13/21 07:33 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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Just went to file a protest on the house tax increase. Last year when Governor Abbott said not to increase property taxes during Covid, they went up 30% on my house. We live in a county in Texas where almost no one is wearing masks. This is what the county appraisal office looks like. I called and talked to a lady, used no foul language nor did I raise my voice and she hung up on me. This is the last day to file a protest. Where is the oversight for these appraisal districts? Even in our little subdivision, the tax increases are not uniform and they are trying to raise me again after a 30% increase last year, on a house that has a lot of problems due to the last remodel being done by a shoddy crew. RANT over.
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: property appraisal offices
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05/13/21 07:41 PM
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Big_Country01
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Legalized theft is all it is. Property taxes are out of control.
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Re: property appraisal offices
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05/13/21 07:46 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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Dealing with these people is crazy. They think they are accountable to no one and can set rules however they want. Really, office closed on the last day to file a protest. Bring in some outside help if your people are sick. She also told me no one was sick in the office and they had all tested negative, so WHY closed? Make people wait outside, then let them in with a mask and help your customers, cause after all, that's what we are, CUSTOMERS paying them money and lots of it.
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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05/13/21 07:58 PM
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The deadline should be May 15th or 30 days after the notice of assessed value is mailed to you. You should still have time to deliver the protest form to meet the deadline. They don't make things easy.
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05/13/21 08:02 PM
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Legalized theft is all it is. Property taxes are out of control. Now wait just a darn minute.............. I heard an interview this morning, with Don Huffines that he's gonna do away with property taxes, if he's elected governor......... You know..... like every other lying politician, in Texas, in the last 50 years....... ....
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05/13/21 08:09 PM
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And btw-------- It ain't because of Covid.......that their doors are locked........ They just think, your too stupid to know any different.............. I'd be willing to say.... That every other, local govt. office is open........ correct me.. if I'm wrong...........
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05/13/21 08:10 PM
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So this basically means I can not file a protest on my dad's property who is in assisted living unless I complete the form and make it to the post office before it closes today. I will not be able to get it done.
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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05/13/21 08:10 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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And btw-------- It ain't because of Covid.......that their doors are locked........ They just think, your too stupid to know any different.............. I'd be willing to say.... That every other, local govt. office is open........ correct me.. if I'm wrong........... exactly
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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05/13/21 08:11 PM
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Herbie Hancock
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And btw-------- It ain't because of Covid.......that their doors are locked........ They just think, your too stupid to know any different.............. I'd be willing to say.... That every other, local govt. office is open........ correct me.. if I'm wrong........... I've visited 5 different county courthouses for work over the last month, all their offices are open. They are also in smaller populated counties.
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05/13/21 08:22 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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I ate lunch in the Mt. Vernon square at a burger place and the only person in a mask was the greeter.
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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05/13/21 08:22 PM
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“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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05/13/21 08:27 PM
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redchevy
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The office at ours has been closed as well, not just the last day but for a long time. Our local appraisal district, Wilson Co. had a drop box i used to turn in my ag application.
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05/13/21 08:31 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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So where is the online protest submission page? You fill in your PARCEL ID, which is actually called a PARCEL on all forums, NOT a PARCEL ID, and it takes you to your standard property profile with no further info about filing a protest. Notice the, "If you think you should be eligible to file a protest online but cannot, please contact us here ."
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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05/13/21 08:31 PM
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This whole ordeal has been. Since last year
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05/13/21 08:40 PM
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So basically, I can't file a protest on my homestead either. Neither my house, nor my dad's.
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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05/13/21 08:47 PM
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Don't make me press the mod alert button.
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#8265124
05/13/21 08:51 PM
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bill oxner
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I used OConner and Associate to do my protest. Cost one half.of what they save you after you have tried.
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#8265133
05/13/21 08:58 PM
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RedRanger
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Can JP or a Mod Make this a stickee
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05/13/21 08:59 PM
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That's where they "get you". The property TAXES (i.e, tax rate) is what they are referring to "not increasing". In our county your property TAXES can't go up more than 10% without a special election by the voters. But the Appraisal districts raise your ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE. So the increase in what you pay is usually a combination of both. Fighting your property taxes amounts to trying to convince them about your property value. And with the market the way it is, good luck.
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05/13/21 08:59 PM
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05/13/21 09:15 PM
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yotehater
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Welcome to Taxes. The landlord has raised your rent. Get used to it.
One shot is all it should take.
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05/13/21 09:19 PM
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redchevy
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That's where they "get you". The property TAXES (i.e, tax rate) is what they are referring to "not increasing". In our county your property TAXES can't go up more than 10% without a special election by the voters. But the Appraisal districts raise your ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE. So the increase in what you pay is usually a combination of both. Fighting your property taxes amounts to trying to convince them about your property value. And with the market the way it is, good luck. I believe the 10% thing is the amount you pay in taxes cannot increase more than 10% from one year to the next. They can change the value 100%, but they can only bump what you pay 10% in one year. Someties it takes several years of paying taxes on it to officially realize the burden of the value increase. I also believe that only applies to Homesteaded properties.
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05/13/21 09:22 PM
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bill oxner
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Death and takes. That is the only thing about getting old. They can change your tax rate but not the property evaluation.
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05/13/21 09:40 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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The property has lots of problems. My dad used a crew that ripped him off. I've been doing repairs since I bought this place in October 2019.
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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05/13/21 09:43 PM
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Getting to an online protest form should be simple and easy. Filling out the form should be simple and easy. All you should really have to do is send an email saying you are protesting, then show up with your evidence at the hearing.
“Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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