Honest comparison · 2026
The best way to protest your property taxes in Texas (2026)
Texas reassesses your home every year and the protest deadline is May 15. Five services compete for that protest: two contingency firms that file for you, and three flat-fee options. Here is how they compare for a Texas homeowner, including which ones actually use HCAD and other appraisal-district records versus generic estimates.
| Service | Fee | You keep on a $3,000 saving | Comp data |
|---|---|---|---|
AppealMyTax $49 Audit Filing or valuation output (you file) · $29 DIY kit: all 50 states + D.C.; $49 Audit: evidence varies by county and address | $49 flat, one time | $2,951 | Public county records; comparable evidence only where usable. Filing or valuation output depends on findings. The $29 kit requires your own evidence. |
Ownwell Done for you · 9 states (CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, NY, PA, TX, WA) | 25-35% of savings (varies by state), every year | $2,250/yr | Their analysts assemble the evidence and file on your behalf |
O'Connor & Associates Done for you · Texas + many states | 50% of savings for the appealed tax year | $1,500 | Full-service firm; files and represents you (subject of a Texas AG lawsuit, allegations unproven) |
TaxLasso Done for you · Texas only | $199 flat | $2,801 | AI analysis, then they file and negotiate for you |
AppealDesk Filing-ready packet (you file) · Claims all 50 states / 3,100 counties | $49 flat | $2,951 | Third-party property, assessment and comparable-sales records; free preliminary results advertised (checked September 11, 2026) |
$3,000 is an illustrative annual saving. Fees are each provider's publicly listed pricing as of June 2026; verify on their sites.
The honest verdict
Choose based on your property, evidence and how much work you will do yourself. Our $29 national DIY kit provides guidance and worksheets; you gather the evidence. The $49 Audit depends on county/address records and provides the filing or valuation output they support. Searchable records are not a promise of comparable sales. Managed services may file and represent you; compare their current local terms. No provider can guarantee an identical outcome or lasting savings.
More on why we are flat-fee and how to vet any appeal service on our honest comparison page, or run your own numbers in the fee calculator.
Prepare your own appeal
The $29 DIY kit includes state process guidance, fillable evidence worksheets and an editable letter. You gather your property evidence and file yourself; property-specific comparables are not included.
Choose your state · $29 DIY kitsWant to check available property records first? Coverage and comparable evidence vary by address. Where supported, the results explain what the separate $49 Property Assessment Audit includes before you buy. A records check does not establish that you are overassessed.
Check available property records · Free
You can prepare before your filing window. Verify your current local deadline; buying a kit does not extend it.