Free property tax check for any US homeowner
Find out if you're overassessed in 30 seconds.
Free comp check. $79 only if you have a case. Money-back if no reduction.
Free check
Enter your address — no signup, no card.
Build your $79 packet
Comparable sales, adjustments, and a market value summary.
File yourself in 5–15 minutes
Submit on your local assessor's portal (time varies by state). Keep 100% of the savings.
What is HomeTaxAppeal?
HomeTaxAppeal is self-service property tax appeal software. Enter your address and get a free, property-specific check that compares your assessed value against recent comparable sales — you see the evidence before you pay anything. If the data supports an appeal, a flat $79 evidence packet organizes the comparable sales, adjustments, and filing materials you need to file yourself. You keep 100% of any savings, and eligible purchases are backed by the No-Reduction Guarantee. It works for homes anywhere in the U.S., with the deepest step-by-step guides for Texas and seven other high-volume states.
Built by Russell Sadrieff, an Austin homeowner and product engineer. Read the story →
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How HomeTaxAppeal stacks up
Generic report tools, HomeTaxAppeal, and full-service firms — head-to-head on the things a homeowner actually cares about.
01
Do you see your case before you pay?
Bulk-range estimate only
A generic savings range based on ZIP-code averages — no real comparable property analysis pulled for your property until after you pay.
Free analysis with your real comps
Comparable-property analysis pulled for your specific property and shown to you — before you spend a dollar. You decide whether the data supports filing.
No estimate without enrolling
You sign the agreement first; the comp data behind the case comes later.
02
What you pay
$49–$160 flat — one-time
Whatever you pay, the real comp analysis only runs after the charge clears.
$79 flat — only if the comp data supports filing
Same fee whether you save $500 or $5,000. You pay only after reviewing the free comp-check data and deciding to file.
25–50% of first-year savings — per appeal
A percentage of your savings each year you stay enrolled, per their publicly stated terms. Some firms also list a $30–$149 minimum or annual flat fee.
03
Auto-enrollment + hidden-fee risk
None — one-time fee
You pay once. Nothing recurring, no enrollment.
$79 flat, no auto-enrollment
No recurring charges, no fine print. If you want to protest again next year, that's another $79 — your call, not ours.
Auto-renewal + cap-state billing asymmetry
Many firms auto-enroll you and bill 25–50% of savings every year your value drops — including years the drop came from a county-wide market correction, not their work. In capped states (TX 10%, CA 2%, FL 3%), some firms bill on the assessed-value drop even when your actual tax bill didn't move because of the homestead cap. Confirm the fee basis in writing — individual firm policies vary.
04
What happens if your value doesn't drop?
"All sales final"
If your appeal doesn't lower your value, the report fee is non-refundable.
Full refund of the $79
If the final appeal decision shows no reduction in value, we refund the $79. Your downside is zero.
"No fee if no savings" — with fine print
Most don't charge contingency if your value isn't reduced, but many add a minimum fee or annual enrollment regardless. And you've handed over control of your case.
05
Hearing-day preparation
Generic talking-points letter
A one-size-fits-all cover letter, not talking points generated from your property's comp data.
Hearing talking points
Software-generated talking points drawing from your property's comparable-sales data and adjustments — formatted to accompany your packet at the hearing. Many appeals settle informally; if yours goes to a hearing, the talking points walk you through the comps and adjustments.
They attend the hearing for you
Real convenience — but you don't see the comps or the argument they make on your behalf, and you don't learn anything for next year's notice.
Free check first. Refund if your value doesn't drop. $79 flat — never 25–50% of every appeal. Filing takes ~5–10 minutes — and you keep every dollar of your reduction.
Pricing and terms reflect publicly stated information across major generic report tools and full-service property tax firms as of 2026. Provider terms vary and change — always confirm current pricing, refund policy, and methodology before signing up.
The math
$79 per appeal. Or 25–50% of your savings to a contingency firm.
On a $1,000 reduction, that's $79 to us vs $250–$500 to a contingency firm. On a $2,000 reduction, $79 vs $500–$1,000. Our flat fee doesn't scale with your savings — every dollar above $79 stays yours. The free check shows you the comp data so you can decide whether to purchase.
Reliable Data. Property-Specific Analysis.
Premium self-service: your report is built from county appraisal district records and licensed real estate data, analyzed for your specific property — not a generic template. Review your comparable evidence free, decide whether an appeal is worth pursuing, and pay one flat $79 only if you move forward.
Before you buy, the free check shows your evidence. After you file, if an eligible protest ends with no reduction, the $79 is refunded under the No-Reduction Guarantee. Guarantee terms
The opportunity
About 4 in 10 US homes may be over-assessed, per a 2025 Realtor.com analysis. Yet most homeowners never file an appeal. Don't leave money on the table.
Built for self-filers nationwide — comparable-sales evidence formatted for your local assessor.
Why homeowners choose us to prepare their own appeal
Built different, on purpose.
Local-deadline aware
Built around your county's filing window and the evidence local assessors actually weigh.
Better evidence
Documented comparable-sales evidence formatted for the appeal process.
Flat-fee pricing
No 25%–50% contingency fee. Keep your upside.
Clear process
Simple steps, no guesswork, and a report designed for self-service.
Money-back guarantee
If your final appeal decision shows no reduction in value, you may qualify for a refund.
Why this matters
Assessor values are built for neighborhoods, not the actual condition of your home.
Mass appraisal is efficient. Your appeal has to be specific. The free check shows you the daylight between the assessor's number and the comp-supported market value so you can decide whether to keep going.
Nationwide
Local assessors use mass appraisal everywhere.
Neighborhood-level models move fast, but they cannot see deferred maintenance, noise, condition, or layout tradeoffs inside your home.
Deadlines
Appeal windows are real and they close fast.
Every jurisdiction sets its own filing deadline. The strongest first step is knowing whether your assessed value is above what comparable properties can actually support — before yours passes.
Comparable evidence
Your case, built on comparable properties in your area.
An appeal needs supported value, not guesswork. The free check points to the case. The paid packet turns it into something filing-ready — using public records and licensed real estate data.
How it works
Check the case first, then decide whether the packet is worth buying.
Enter your property address
We identify your property and gather the data needed for your report.
Receive your appeal packet
A structured report with supporting analysis and appeal-ready materials.
File your appeal
Use the packet to submit on your local assessor's portal and prepare for the process.
Keep 100% of your savings
Unlike contingency firms, you do not give up a share of your tax savings.
Filing itself is easy
Submitting your appeal takes about 5–10 minutes online on your local assessor's portal — the work is in the evidence, not the form. Most counties accept appeals through a self-service portal.
See Before You Buy
What Your Appeal Packet Looks Like
Sample Property
Single-family home, ~2,100 sq ft
Illustrative example
Assessed
$485,000
Market Value
$412,000
Est. Savings
$1,328/yr
Package Contents
Comparable Property Analysis
Comparable properties near your address with values, distances, and square footage — drawn from public records and licensed real estate data.
Property Adjustment Grid
Line-by-line adjustments for size, age, condition, and lot differences — applied to comparable property values to derive a defensible indicated value.
Market Value Summary
Market value summary backed by comparable property analysis. Formatted for local assessment review.
If your case is strong, get yours for $79
50 states covered · 3,138 counties
Select your state to see your deadline and filing guide
Why Property Tax Appeals Work
Local assessors use mass appraisal methods to value hundreds of thousands of properties at once. These automated models frequently overestimate market value.
About 4 in 10 US homes may be over-assessed, according to a 2025 Realtor.com analysis. Yet most homeowners never file an appeal.
The appeal process is your legal right, and the evidence makes the difference. A well-prepared case backed by comparable property data is the single most effective way to get a reduction.
Packet preview
Protest-ready, not just "maybe."
One purchase, three deliverables — the evidence report, hearing talking points, and submission-ready format.
Comparable sales that support the value
Recent nearby sales, square footage context, and a tighter supported value range.
Adjustments that show the work
Line-by-line differences for age, size, lot, and condition so the packet reads like evidence, not marketing.
A submission-ready packet
Market value summary, county-aware checklist, and a report you can actually file before the window closes.
Hearing talking points
A separate PDF with software-generated talking points drawing from your property's comparable-sales data and adjustments — formatted to accompany your evidence packet if your case goes to a hearing.
Submission-ready format
Formatted for your jurisdiction's review board — labeled, paginated, and ready to attach to your appeal filing.
Pricing
$79
One-time flat fee — all three deliverables. Your appeal-year reduction sets a lower starting value for future years (subject to local cap rules where applicable).
Keep 100% of the reduction
No recurring contingency fee
What the packet adds
The report is the part you file. The check is the part that keeps you from buying blindly.
HomeTaxAppeal is built around one discipline: know whether the case is real before you spend money. If it is, the packet turns the supported value into something you can submit with confidence.
DIY
You keep the savings, but you do the research, find the comps, and write the case yourself.
HomeTaxAppeal
Free check first. If the comp data supports filing, pay a one-time $79 flat fee and keep 100% of the reduction — year after year.
Contingency firms
They file for you, in exchange for a percentage of your reduction (often a recurring annual percentage if you stay enrolled).
What you receive
The packet content that turns the signal into a filing-ready case.
Comparable Sales Analysis
Recent sales near your property with prices, distances, and square footage — sourced from the county appraisal district records and licensed real estate data.
Property Adjustment Grid
Line-by-line adjustments for size, age, condition, and lot differences. Sales comparison approach commonly used in appeals.
Market Value Summary
Market value summary backed by comparable property analysis. Formatted for county review boards.
Hearing Talking Points
Software-generated talking points drawing from your property's comparable-sales data and adjustments — formatted to accompany your evidence packet.
Submission-ready format
Formatted for your jurisdiction's review board — labeled, paginated, and ready to attach to your appeal filing.
From homeowners
What homeowners say
"The process was easy, and it worked great — I was able to save over $2,000 on my property taxes. I'd highly recommend Home Tax Appeal…"
"The whole process was super easy, and the appeal was accepted by CAD without any issues. I got my tax reduction without having to take any further action on my end."
Genuine customer comments, published with permission; individual results vary — see the reviews page for details.
What AI assistants say
In August 2026, we asked ChatGPT to compare self-service property tax protest reports. It recommended HomeTaxAppeal as its pick for California and Florida homeowners, and named it among the top options in Texas.
AI answers are generated fresh each time and vary — one conversation, not a standing ranking, and not an endorsement by OpenAI.
Our No-Reduction Guarantee
We stand behind the quality of our work. If your final appeal decision for the covered tax year shows no reduction in assessed or market value, you may request a full refund of your purchase price, subject to the eligibility requirements below.
Objections
Three things that stop homeowners, answered plainly.
"What do I get for $79?"
You only pay after the free check shows your comp data. The $79 flat fee covers a property-specific evidence packet built from county appraisal district records and licensed real estate data — comparable sales, adjustments, indicated value, filing guide, and hearing talking points. You file yourself and keep 100% of any savings.
"Will my taxes go up if I appeal?"
It depends on your state. In many states an appeal can only lower or confirm your assessed value — it can't go up because you filed. In some states the review board can adjust value in either direction, so you should file only when the evidence supports a lower value. Either way, your tax rate is set by local taxing units, not by your appeal — an appeal only affects your assessed value.
"Do I need to go to a hearing?"
Most appeals are resolved by mail or informal review. The packet provides comparable-sales evidence formatted for the appeal process — no lawyer, no hearing needed in most cases.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth appealing my property taxes?
How do I appeal/protest my property taxes?
When is the property tax appeal deadline in my state?
What evidence do I need for a property tax appeal?
How do I find comps for a property tax appeal?
How much can I save by appealing?
Will appealing lower my home's resale value?
Will my taxes go up if I appeal?
Do I need to go to a hearing?
What does the $79 packet include — and why is it worth it?
How does HomeTaxAppeal work?
What types of properties do you support?
Why is HomeTaxAppeal different from other services?
Where do your comparable property values come from?
What if my appeal doesn't succeed?
Is this legal advice?
Is this full service?
Why use this instead of a contingency firm?
What does the guarantee cover?
Does "no reduction" mean any amount?
Is HomeTaxAppeal a law firm or appraisal company?
Who operates HomeTaxAppeal?
Final step
See if you're overassessed — free, in 30 seconds.
Start with the free value check on your phone or laptop. If the case is there, the $79 flat-fee packet is waiting on the other side — and you keep 100% of the savings.