Texas Homeowners Are Overpaying on Property Taxes! Here's How I Help My Clients Save

As a Realtor here in Austin, I talk to homeowners every week who are shocked by how high their property tax assessments have become.

You may have opened your latest tax bill and thought, “How is my home worth that much?”

You're not wrong to question it — in fact, I encourage you to. Because the truth is, many of these property values are inflated. Counties often use outdated valuation methods that don’t reflect the true condition or market value of your home. And if you don’t protest it, you’re likely overpaying.

As a homeowner myself, and as someone who reviews market values daily, I know how frustrating this process can be. That’s why I want to share a resource I personally use — and recommend to all my clients.

Why You Should Protest Your Property Taxes

Each spring, appraisal districts across Texas — including Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties — send out property tax assessments. These values directly impact your annual tax bill, and they often come in higher than they should.

What most homeowners don’t realize is:

• You have the right to protest your valuation.
• Protesting is the only way to reduce that assessed value and save money.
• If you don’t protest, the inflated value becomes your new baseline — and your bill could keep rising year after year.

In my experience, many homeowners either don’t know how to protest or they simply don’t have the time to deal with the paperwork and the hearing process. That’s where Ownwell comes in.

The Service I Recommend: Ownwell

I’ve used Ownwell myself to protest my own property taxes, and they saved me money. Since then, I’ve recommended them to dozens of clients — because their process works and it's incredibly easy.

Here’s what makes Ownwell different:

• You can sign up in less than 5 minutes at  https://www.ownwell.com/partners/jeremyknight.
• They handle everything — from filing paperwork to negotiating directly with the appraisal district.
• You only pay if they save you money — no upfront cost.
• Their fee is just 25% of what they save you (much lower than the 40–50% most firms charge).
• They’ve helped over 300,000 homeowners with an 86% success rate, and their average savings is over $1,100.

Ownwell brings together appraisers, CPAs, tax consultants, and local experts — and they’ve made what used to be a complicated, stressful process incredibly simple.

What You Need to Know About the Deadline

The deadline to protest your 2025 property tax assessment is May 15th.
If you miss it, you're stuck with that inflated value — and the higher tax bill — for the entire year.

So whether you're a first-time buyer, long-time homeowner, or an investor with multiple properties in Texas, I strongly recommend taking action now.

Here’s How to Get Started

1. Visit  https://www.ownwell.com/partners/jeremyknight
2. Enter your property address to see an estimate of potential savings
3. Sign up — it takes less than 5 minutes
4. Let their team handle the rest

This is a free and risk-free way to potentially save hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars. And in a time when everything from insurance to utilities is going up, every dollar matters.

Final Thoughts from Your Realtor

I care about helping my clients not just buy or sell homes — but protect the investment they’ve already made. Property taxes are one of the biggest annual costs of homeownership, and I want to make sure you’re not paying more than you should.

Ownwell is a trusted partner I personally use and recommend.
If you have questions about your home’s value, the market, or want help navigating the appeal process, I’m always here for you.