Frequently Asked Questions

We're a DIY property tax protest tool for Montgomery County, Texas homeowners. You enter your address, and we instantly generate a professional evidence packet — comparable properties, market data, and pre-filled protest forms — so you can file your own protest and lower your tax bill.

Any Montgomery County homeowner who wants to protest their property tax appraisal. You don't need any experience — our packet gives you everything the appraisal district needs to see.

We currently serve Montgomery County, TX only. We plan to expand to Harris, Fort Bend, and other Texas counties soon. Sign up to be notified when we add your county.

No. We are a technology company that provides data and pre-filled forms. We do not provide legal advice, and we do not represent you at your hearing. You file the protest yourself.

Firms charge 30-50% of your tax savings as their fee, and they handle everything for you. We charge a flat $50, give you the same evidence packet, and you file it yourself. Most homeowners save $500-$1,500 per year, so our approach saves you hundreds in fees.

No. Texas law prohibits raising your appraised value just because you filed a protest. There is zero risk. The worst that can happen is your value stays the same.

May 15, or 30 days after you receive your Notice of Appraised Value — whichever is later. Don't wait until the last minute.

Generating your evidence packet takes about 20 seconds. Filing the protest takes 10-15 minutes (online or by mail). The hearing is typically scheduled 2-3 months later and lasts about 15 minutes.

About 89% of Montgomery County informal protests result in a reduction, according to Texas Comptroller data. With solid evidence — which our packet provides — your odds are excellent.

You can request a phone hearing or an in-person hearing. Many protests are resolved at the informal stage without a formal hearing at all.

Yes! In fact, you should. Appraisals change every year, and protesting annually is the best way to keep your taxes fair.

Your packet includes: (1) a detailed evidence report with comparable properties, market value analysis, unequal appraisal analysis, and condition adjustments; (2) a pre-filled Form 50-132 (Notice of Protest); (3) a pre-filled Form 50-283 (Affidavit of Evidence) for submitting your case in writing; and (4) driving directions to the MCAD office.

Everyone needs the evidence report and Form 50-132. Form 50-283 (Affidavit of Evidence) is included if you choose not to attend the hearing in person — the ARB will review your written evidence instead. Directions are provided for convenience.

Yes! MCAD accepts online protests. You can use our evidence report as your supporting documentation when filing online at mcad-tx.org. The pre-filled Form 50-132 is for mail or in-person filing.

We pull data directly from MCAD and MLS records in real-time when you generate your packet. The data is as current as the appraisal district's own records.

Yes! Visit our How It Works page to see what's included in a typical evidence packet.

Most homeowners save $500-$1,500 per year from a successful protest. Our $50 flat fee gives you the same caliber of evidence that tax firms use — at a fraction of the cost. No percentage-of-savings fee, no hidden charges.

Firms typically charge 30-50% of your first-year savings. If you save $1,000, you'd pay $300-$500 to a firm. With us, you pay $50 total. That's up to 90% less.

Yes. If you're not satisfied with your evidence packet for any reason, contact us within 7 days of purchase for a full refund — even if you've already downloaded the packet.

One complete evidence packet for one property for the current tax year. This includes the evidence report, pre-filled protest form, affidavit of evidence form, and MCAD driving directions.

Absolutely. Your appraised value can change every year, and so can comparable property values. Annual protesting is the single most effective way to control your property tax bill.

If your protest results in a lower appraised value, your tax bill goes down. Your mortgage company will adjust your escrow payment at the next annual review, reducing your monthly payment.

No. The vast majority of property tax protests in Texas are handled by homeowners themselves or by non-attorney tax agents. Our evidence packet gives you everything you need.

Great — you should still protest. Your homestead exemption reduces your taxable value, but protesting can reduce your appraised value, which compounds with the exemption for even bigger savings. We check for missing exemptions too.

If you reach an agreement at the informal hearing, your value is adjusted and your new tax bill is calculated. If you disagree, you can proceed to the formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing, or accept the result.