Why Last Year’s Property Tax Win Won’t Save You This Year!
For our Oak Hollow Park homeowners who successfully protested last year;
- The Big Misconception: “I proved my house needed a new roof last year and got my value lowered. I’m safe for this upcoming year, right?”
- The Cold Reality: In Texas, property tax valuations completely “reset” every single year on January 1.
Why the System “Forgets” Your Reduction
- The Mass Appraisal Reset: The Bexar Central Appraisal District (BCAD) uses computers, not human eyes, to value homes. Every spring, the computer “wipes the slate clean.” It automatically assumes your home has been repaired and is back to “average condition.”
- No Automatic Carryover: Deductions for deferred maintenance, dated interiors, or foundation cracks never automatically roll over to the next year.
“Don’t let the system wipe out your savings, plan to protest again.
Check back here for more step-by-step guides, and let’s keep our neighborhood property taxes fair!”