How to File Late if You Missed the Tax Protest Deadline


You still have hope if you missed the deadline to file a protest and your property fits any of these circumstances:


  1. 1. For the home you live in: If you think your property is overvalued by at least 25%, you can file a motion to protest an appraisal with this form:
  2. https://comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-869.pdf.


  1. 2. For a property you don't live in: If you think your property is overvalued by at least 33%, you can file a motion to protest with this form https://comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-230.pdf.


  1. 3. To correct an error: This form https://comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-771.pdf allows you to protest a clerical error or error of ownership of a property.


It is important to pay your tax bill even if you think it is wrong because you cannot protest if you fall behind.