Texas property owners face a critical May 15, 2026 deadline to protest assessed values. The Ambrose Group explains how experienced consultants achieve an average 18% reduction in arbitration cases.
-- JERSEY VILLAGE, TX, January 30, 2026 — Texas property owners questioning their 2026 assessed values have until May 15 to file a formal protest with their county appraisal district. Missing this deadline eliminates any opportunity to challenge the current year's assessment, potentially costing property owners thousands in excess tax payments.
The stakes in Texas remain particularly high. Without a state income tax, local governments depend almost entirely on property taxes to fund essential services. According to the Tax Foundation, Texas property tax rates average approximately 2.43 percent, compared to the national average of 0.9 percent. For a property assessed at $400,000, that translates to roughly $9,720 in annual property taxes.
County appraisal districts rely on mass appraisal software to value hundreds of thousands of properties simultaneously. While efficient for processing volume, these automated systems frequently miss property-specific conditions that affect actual market value. Foundation issues, deferred maintenance, outdated comparables, and incorrect square footage records can all result in inflated assessments.
"Our numbers back it up. Eighteen percent average reduction in arbitration cases and fifteen percent more in cases that went to litigation," said Daniel Ambrose, Executive Vice President of The Ambrose Group. "You don't get results like that without knowing what you're doing."
The Ambrose Group, a Texas-based real estate consulting firm established in 1994, has built a three-decade track record helping property owners navigate the protest process. The firm's property tax consultant team brings specialized expertise that individual property owners typically lack, including access to proprietary databases, familiarity with specific county Appraisal Review Board procedures, and professional designations from the Appraisal Institute.
Results demonstrate the value of professional representation. The Ambrose Group reports an average 18 percent reduction in arbitration cases, with an additional 15 percent achieved in cases proceeding to litigation. Most property tax consultants, including The Ambrose Group, work on contingency arrangements, collecting fees only when successful in reducing assessed values.
Property owners considering a protest should gather documentation supporting their position before the May 15 deadline. Relevant evidence includes recent comparable sales data, photographs documenting condition issues, contractor estimates for necessary repairs, and any documentation proving errors in official records.
For residential properties, the Appraisal Review Board primarily evaluates comparable sales evidence. Commercial property owners face additional complexity, as income-based valuation methodologies typically apply. Expert guidance proves particularly valuable for complex properties, mixed-use buildings, or assessments involving significant dollar amounts.
Annual protests offer strategic advantages beyond single-year savings. Assessment errors compound over time, as each year's value becomes the baseline for subsequent appraisals. Consistent engagement also signals to appraisal districts that a property owner maintains active oversight of their valuations.
Texas property owners seeking professional assistance with their 2026 protest can contact The Ambrose Group for a complimentary assessment before the May 15 deadline. For a complete walkthrough of the process, The Ambrose Group's guide on how to protest property taxes in Texas covers everything property owners need to know.
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