Frequently Asked Questions

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How much does Home Tax Shield cost?

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Is there a risk that my property taxes will increase if I protest?

What are the key property tax dates I should know?

What’s the difference between appraised value and taxable value?

What are the current homestead exemptions in Texas?

Is there a homeowner referral program for real estate professionals?

How do I refer my clients to Home Tax Shield?

As a realtor, what are the benefits of partnering with Home Tax Shield?

When does Home Tax Shield file my protest?

Do you need information like data or pictures of my home?

When is the deadline to protest my property taxes?

What does a property tax exemption do?

Where do my property tax dollars go?

How can I lower my property taxes?

Does protesting my property taxes hurt my local schools and police?

Does protesting my property taxes lower the value of my home?

Wait, I protested so why did my mortgage payment still go up?

What makes Home Tax Shield different?

Can you help me pay less property tax than last year?

What is the “Sales” method of valuation?

What does “Equity” mean?

Does Home Tax Shield offer refunds or guarantees?

When will I hear about the results?

When are success fees billed?

Why is my neighbor’s home valued lower than mine?

Do you represent me at my hearing? Can I attend?

How do I cancel?

What does Home Tax Shield do?

How does Home Tax Shield work?

How much can I save?

Should I just accept the county’s value for my property?

Can I buy a Home Tax Shield report and protest my property taxes myself?

What do I need to do after I sign up?

Where do I log in to my Home Tax Shield account?

Do I have to sign up for Home Tax Shield again next year?

Why do I pay property taxes?

If Home Tax Shield reduces my property taxes, does it hurt my local service providers?

How are property taxes calculated?

Why do property taxes go up every year?

How can I lower my property taxes?

When are property taxes due?

If Home Tax Shield lowers my property taxes, will it lower the value of my home?