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Who

Faulkner Williams is a dedicated property tax firm, committed to prioritizing you with a simple motto: "Client First and Win.” Leveraging expertise from skilled realtors, attorneys, certified appraisers, and seasoned former Appraisal District employees. This diverse expertise equips us with the necessary tools to ensure your property tax assessments reflect the true evidence, achieving substantial reductions. Whether you own residential or commercial properties, no matter the size, we provide expert guidance and effective solutions, alleviating the burden of inflated property tax assessments and helping you navigate through the complexities with ease.

Why

The current appraisal system often results in unjustly high taxes for property owners due to the mass appraisal techniques used under section 23.01(b) of the Tax Code. Faulkner & Williams counters these biased assessments with a precise, data-driven approach, significantly reducing your tax obligations. Appraisal Districts frequently favor recent sales and upgraded properties while overlooking lower comparables, leading to overvaluation. Your Appraisal Review Board hearing is a pivotal opportunity for us to present strong evidence and ensure compliance with the Tax Code, preventing over-taxation. Important to note: 7 out of 10 property owners in Texas metro areas overpay their property taxes annually.

How

We have a firm understanding that achieving fair taxation requires undeniable evidence and aggressive advocacy at your ARB hearing. Over the last 15,000 in-person hearings, we've seen a troubling trend: firms promising "no reduction, no fee" often neglect formal hearings, accepting minor reductions (if any), offered via spreadsheet by the Appraisal District. This leads to meager reductions and future tax increases—a scenario you might recognize if you’ve tried this in the past. At Faulkner Williams, we take a different approach. Your ARB hearing is critical for securing a substantial reduction. Never forgo it. We rigorously represent all our clients, in a formal hearing, whether it's a modest $3,000 property or a $30 million estate. Our goal is clear and non-negotiable: to win for you. We go beyond merely showing up; we fight relentlessly to ensure your taxes are fair and justified. Additionally, we implement measures to prevent future increases the following year.

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Residential
Residential
Commercial
Commercial
Business Personal Property
Business Personal Property
Arbitration
Arbitration
Timeline

Timeline of Your Property Tax Appeal

Appraisal

Taxable property is appraised at market value by the appraisal district

Notice of appraisal

The notice of appraised market value is sent to property owner between April 1st and April 15th

Filing of formal protest

We contest the appraisal district’s mass appraisal assessment per the Texas constitution and file the notice to appeal in a timely manner

Hearings and Appeals

We gather the appropriate evidence to be presented and attend the hearing.

Notice of outcome

Property owners are notified of the results after the new values have been certified and hearings have concluded.

Further remedies as to Binding Arbitration or Lawsuit in district court

Property owners retain the right to continue to pursue a fair and equitable outcome outside of an ARB hearing determination.

Property tax bill

The final certified value and tax rates set by local entities are used to calculate the property owners taxable liability