From Barton Hills to Round Rock, Austin property values have skyrocketed — and so have your tax bills. Valor fights your TCAD appraisal so you don't have to. We file your protest, negotiate with Travis County, and represent you at hearings.
Enter your Austin-area address and we'll analyze your TCAD appraisal instantly.
Our Austin-based team handles everything — from analyzing your TCAD appraisal to negotiating with Travis County on your behalf.
We pull your appraisal data from TCAD, run a comparable sales analysis using Austin-area market data, and determine whether your property may be overvalued. Takes 30 seconds.
Sign one digital form and we handle everything: filing the protest, compiling evidence, submitting to the appraisal district, attending informal meetings, and Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearings.
If we achieve a reduction, you enjoy lower property taxes. We re-evaluate your property and re-file on your behalf annually to keep your appraisal in check.
TCAD appraised over 400,000 Austin-area properties. Many homeowners who protest with evidence receive a reduction. Here are examples based on Travis County's combined tax rate of approximately 2.19%.**
East Austin starter — a $30K reduction could save ~$657/year**
South Austin bungalow — a $45K reduction could save ~$986/year**
Mueller / North Loop — a $60K reduction could save ~$1,314/year**
Tarrytown / Westlake — a $80K reduction could save ~$1,752/year**
Traditional Austin protest companies charge 40% of your savings and still use outdated processes. We do it better, faster, and cheaper — right here in ATX.
Our team analyzes every comparable sale, equity ratio, and market trend in your area to build the strongest possible case for your protest.
From filing to hearings, you don't have to do anything. We handle all appraisal district interactions, evidence submissions, and settlement negotiations on your behalf.
Other firms take 25–40% of your savings. Valor charges $75 or 15% of savings — whichever is higher — and only collects if we win.
We monitor your property every year. When the appraisal district raises your value, we re-file on your behalf — protecting your taxes year after year.
We built the service we wished existed when we got our own appraisal notice.
| Feature | DIY Protest | Legacy Firms | Valor Property Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your time commitment | 4–8 hours | 1–2 hours | 5 minutes ✓ |
| Cost | Free | 25–40% of savings | $75 or 15% of savings—whichever is higher ✓ |
| Expert comp analysis | ✗ | ✗ Manual | ✓ In-depth |
| Filing handled for you | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Appraisal Review Board representation | ✗ You attend | ✓ | ✓ Full service |
| Annual re-filing included | ✗ | Auto-renew contract | ✓ Auto-renews, same rate |
| Real-time status dashboard | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
No hidden fees. No upfront payment. Cancel before your annual renewal anytime.
In 2025, over 150,000 protests were filed in the Austin area.* Find out if you have a case — it takes 5 minutes.
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Sources & Disclaimers
* Protest volume and electronic filing statistics reported by Travis Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Leana Mann at the TCAD Board of Directors meeting, May 13, 2025, as reported by The Austin Bulldog.
† Deadline and protest process information per the Travis Central Appraisal District (traviscad.org) and the Texas Property Tax Code.
** Savings illustrations are hypothetical examples only. They are calculated by multiplying an assumed appraised value reduction by Travis County's approximate combined 2025 tax rate of ~2.19%. Actual reductions and savings vary by property, depend on the evidence presented, and are not guaranteed. Past protest outcomes in Travis County do not predict future results for any individual property.
Valor Property Tax is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Property tax consulting services are provided in accordance with Chapter 1152 of the Texas Occupations Code.