At Lucky Money Real Estate, we know that owning property in the Greater Houston area is both a privilege and a responsibility. From bustling city neighborhoods to family-friendly communities like Spring, The Woodlands, and Sugar Land, rising property tax appraisals continue to affect homeowners year after year.
Recent legislative updates have changed how counties across Texas handle property valuations and exemptions. Understanding these changes is key to protecting your investment and ensuring you’re not paying more than your fair share.
Why Property Taxes Matter in Houston
Texas has no state income tax, so local governments rely heavily on property taxes to fund schools, roads, and public safety. Houston-area counties often rank among the highest-taxed regions in the state, partly due to overlapping taxing authorities—like school districts, municipal utility districts (MUDs), and emergency service districts (ESDs).
Because appraisal districts use mass-appraisal methods, your assessed value might not reflect your property’s true market worth. Even if your home’s appraisal decreased slightly this year, it may still be overvalued compared to similar homes nearby. That’s why filing a property tax protest remains an important step for Houston homeowners every spring.
What’s Changing in 2025
During the recent Texas Legislative Session, several bills were passed to increase transparency and accountability in the property tax system. Homeowners should be aware of the following key updates:
- Five-Year Homestead Audits: Appraisal districts now must re-verify homestead exemptions at least once every five years. Homeowners may be asked to provide a valid ID with an address matching the property.
- Clearer Access to Evidence: County appraisal districts must now provide clearer supporting data behind your valuation — including comps and cost models.
- Improved Communication: Taxpayers can receive expanded notice options, helping you stay informed of deadlines and appeals.
- ARB Procedure Revisions: Appraisal Review Boards (ARBs) are being held to higher standards for fairness and professionalism.
You can read the full breakdown of these updates here: Gill Denson & Company – 2025 Texas Legislative Session Changes
How a Property Tax Protest Can Help
Houston’s market has cooled slightly since the pandemic boom, but not all appraisal districts have caught up with those adjustments. A successful property tax protest can help correct inflated valuations and create long-term savings.
Working with a firm like Gill, Denson & Company gives homeowners the advantage of data-driven analysis and local expertise. Their team handles everything—from evidence collection to county negotiations—ensuring your protest is filed accurately and on time.
In 2024, over 80% of Gill Denson clients saw their property tax bills reduced, resulting in significant savings for Houston-area homeowners.
Exclusive Savings for Lucky Money Real Estate Clients
Through Lucky Money Real Estate’s partnership with Gill, Denson & Company, homeowners can take advantage of an exclusive discounted contingency rate when protesting their property taxes.
Use the code LUCKYMONEY during sign-up to pay only 25% of your actual tax savings—and only pay if they save you money.
Get started today at GillDenson.com.
Final Thoughts
Whether you own a family home in Katy, a condo in Midtown, or an investment property in The Heights, keeping your property taxes in check is essential to maintaining healthy finances.
At Lucky Money Real Estate, we believe that helping our clients understand all aspects of homeownership, including property tax management, builds long-term success. With the right knowledge and expert partners like Gill, Denson & Company, you can make sure your property taxes are fair and accurate year after year.
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