Many homeowners assume their county’s property tax assessment is accurate, but that’s often not the case. Counties use mass appraisals to determine property values, which means they don’t consider unique factors affecting your home’s worth. If you don’t protest your property taxes every year, you could be overpaying.
Most property tax protest companies rely on automated systems and basic data analysis. If they don’t think they can win your case easily, they often won’t pursue it aggressively. With Home Tax Shield, every homeowner gets human eyes on their property. Our local professionals take the time to research everything about your home, your neighborhood, and the market.
Many companies lure in customers with a “no upfront fee” promise. But here’s what they don’t tell you: if they don’t think your case is an easy win, they simply drop it. You’ll never know if you were overpaying because they won’t take the time to fight for possible reductions. You’ll just get a letter saying your protest was unsuccessful.
Home Tax Shield is different.
We charge a small upfront fee because that fee creates a financial commitment between us and the homeowner. It ensures that we take your protest through every step of the process, whether we think it’s an easy win or not. That’s the peace of mind you deserve.
The process starts by entering your property information at HomeTaxShield.com. This takes just a few minutes, and that’s all you have to do—Home Tax Shield takes care of the rest so you don’t have to dedicate any more time to the complex protest process.
Once you sign up, our team of local experts gathers extensive data, including:
This deep research helps build the strongest possible case for your property tax protest.
Every property receives at least one informal hearing with the county. This is where Home Tax Shield tries to reach an agreement to lower your tax bill without having to escalate the case further.
If a settlement isn’t reached in the informal hearing, we continue fighting for you at a formal hearing in front of the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). This is where a panel listens to both sides and determines your final property value.
Once the process is complete, we will post your final property tax value in your online portal and notify you.
This entire process typically takes 2-3 months, with final results available by September or October. Home Tax Shield frequently meets with county officials multiple times, exhausting every possible avenue to secure a reduction.
If Home Tax Shield needs additional information, we’ll post an update on your notifications page.
If you’ve had major home damage, a mortgage appraisal due to a refinance, or other unique circumstances, you can upload supporting documents.
This isn’t required but can be helpful.
The more homeowners in your area who protest, the better for everyone.
Interesting fact: if your neighbors aren’t protesting, they might actually be hurting your chances of getting a reduction. Encourage them to sign up!
Encourage them to sign up!
Once you sign up with Home Tax Shield, you never have to protest your property taxes again. Home Tax Shield will file your protest every single year for as long as you own your home. You don’t have to reapply, submit new paperwork, or do anything else. We’ll handle everything, year after year.
If you own multiple properties, you can sign them all up at once, ensuring that each one is fairly assessed.
Many homeowners assume that if they don’t protest one year, they can always do it next year. The problem? Each year that you overpay, you’re setting a precedent. Your home’s assessed value builds on previous years, so failing to protest can lead to higher taxes in the future.
By protesting every single year, you ensure your home’s value stays fair and accurate.
At the end of the day, it matters who works your case. With Home Tax Shield, you’re not just getting an automated system that gives up if the numbers don’t look promising. You’re getting local experts who research, fight, and show up on your behalf—no matter what.
For a small upfront fee, you’re securing a team that takes your case all the way through the process, not just when it’s convenient for them. That’s a service worth paying for.
Stop wondering if you’re overpaying. Stop stressing about complicated tax protests. Let Home Tax Shield handle everything for you. Sign up today at HomeTaxShield.com and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your property taxes are in expert hands—year after year.
