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Appeals

Protest Deadline

For property owners seeking to file an appeal (protest) with the ARB (Appraisal Review Board) the deadline is set to no later than May 15th, 2024 (or within 30 days after a notice of appraised value was mailed to you, whichever is later)

Late protests are allowed for good cause if you miss the usual deadline.

The ARB decides whether you have good cause.

Late protests are not allowed after the ARB approves the appraisal records for the year.

What Is Duplicate Filing?

Property Owners Do Not Need to File an Appeal by Multiple Means, As Filing a Duplicate May Result in Processing Delays.

E.g. Filing an appeal for a property by mail via US Mail AND filing an appeal online for the same property via eFile will result in a duplicate filing.

A Notice of Protest filed online through our e-File form (by the deadline) receives an email confirmation and PDF copy of their submission.

The email confirmation & submission is equivalent to the “Date Received”.

Late Protest?

Per Tax Code Section 41.44(b), A property owner who files his notice of protest after the deadline prescribed by Subsection (a) of this section but before the appraisal review board approves the appraisal records is entitled to a hearing and determination of the protest if he shows good cause as determined by the board for failure to file the notice on time.

Late protests may be submitted prior to the approval of the appraisal records (typically around July 20-25th) if good cause is shown to the ARB.

The ARB Chairman will review the late filed protest to determine if there is sufficient good cause to grant the protest. If there is, you will be scheduled for a formal hearing before the ARB.

In the event good cause is not determined, you will receive a denial letter from the ARB by mail.

Submit your late protest and documentation showing good cause to the ARB by mail to 2801 B. F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, TX 77471 or in person.

From Appeal to Hearing

A Brief Video on the Process

Video Length — 7:39

Summary of Content

First Steps — 0:22
How to File — 0:57
After Filing — 2:00
What to Expect in a Formal Hearing — 2:57
Evidence to Bring — 3:43
Understanding our Evidence — 4:11
After a Formal Hearing — 7:01

Step 1: File Your Protest

(4) Options to File

OPTION 1:

Online Appeal

Combination Method — Electronic Filing of Protest AND Online Informal Conference

*Online Account Required

Fastest and most efficient way to submit your Notice of Protest and have your appeal reviewed by an FBCAD Appraiser.

Instructions

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OPTION 2:

e-File

Electronic Filing of Notice of Protest

*No Online Account Required

Fastest and most efficient way to submit your Notice of Protest.

(If wanted, you must request an Informal Conference. Include phrase “I want an Informal Conference” in Section 4.)

Walkthrough (Video)

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OPTION 3:

US Mail

Traditional Filing of Notice of Protest

Utilize USPS to send in your Notice of Protest.

(If wanted, you must request an Informal Conference. Include phrase “I want an Informal Conference” in Section 4.)

Get Form

Mail To:
2801 B.F. Terry Blvd.
Rosenberg, TX 77471

OPTION 4:

In-Person

Traditional Filing of Notice of Protest

We are happy to accept your Notice of Protest in person.

(If wanted, you must request an Informal Meeting. Include phrase “I want an Informal Conference” in Section 4.)

Get Form

Visit Us:
2801 B.F. Terry Blvd.
Rosenberg, TX 77471

Step 2: Request An Informal Conference

(Optional)

In many cases, your appeal can be resolved by having an informal conference with a registered FBCAD appraiser.

If you did not include an Informal Conference Request on your Notice of Protest, click on button below to request one:

Request Informal Conference

A Notice of Protest is required to have an Informal Conference.

Click here to learn more about Informal Conference.

Step 3: Await Response

If you requested an Informal Conference, an FBCAD Appraiser will proceed to contact you.

If a settlement is reached, then the Formal Hearing will be cancelled.

If a settlement is not reached, then you will be scheduled for a Formal Hearing with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

If you did not request an Informal Conference, then the ARB will send you a hearing notice for your Formal Hearing.

Please note that FBCAD receives thousands of protests each year.

A response may take as little as a few days or weeks or as much as a few months.

We will work diligently to contact you as soon as possible.

Step 4: Attend Your Formal Hearing

All Formal Hearings are conducted on-site in the Appraisal Review Board building located at 2801 B. F. Terry Blvd in Rosenberg, Texas.

Learn more about the ARB process here