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If you just opened your Grayson County property tax bill and felt that familiar punch to the gut, you're not alone. With Sherman home values jumping 15% last year while incomes stayed flat, thousands of homeowners from Denison to Van Alstyne are getting crushed by assessments that don't match reality. The worst part? You suspect you're paying more than you should, but proving it feels impossible when you're already working 50-hour weeks.
Here's what most Grayson County homeowners don't realize: the CAD makes mistakes on roughly 40% of assessments. Your neighbor with the bigger house paying $800 less? They probably protested. That new construction down the street assessed lower than your 15-year-old home? Someone challenged the numbers. The system rewards those who know how to work it, and punishes everyone else with inflated bills year after year.
Grayson CAD processes over 85,000 properties with limited staff and tight deadlines. They rely on automated systems that miss crucial details about your specific property. Maybe your home backs up to Highway 75 noise, has foundation issues, or lacks the upgrades they assume. These factors can easily inflate your assessment by $20,000-$50,000, costing you $400-$1,000 annually in unnecessary taxes.
We've seen Sherman homes assessed as if they have pools when they don't, Pottsboro properties valued using Denison comparables, and Van Alstyne homes penalized for "improvements" that were actually repairs. The CAD isn't trying to overcharge you β they're just overwhelmed and working with incomplete data. That's where we come in.
Every year you don't protest is money you'll never get back. If your home is overassessed by just $30,000 (common in rising markets), you're overpaying roughly $627 annually at Grayson County's average tax rate. Over five years, that's $3,135 in unnecessary taxes β enough for a family vacation or major home repair you've been putting off.
The protest deadline typically falls around May 15th. Miss it, and you're locked into another year of overpaying while watching your neighbors who protested enjoy lower bills. We've had clients kick themselves for waiting, saying "I should have done this years ago" when they see their savings.
You don't need to become a property tax expert or take time off work for hearings. Our licensed professionals know exactly which comparable sales strengthen your case, which assessment errors to target, and how to present evidence that gets results. We've successfully protested hundreds of Grayson County properties and know what works with local officials.
The entire process takes you about five minutes to get started. We analyze your property, build your case using local market data, file all paperwork before the deadline, and handle any hearings if needed. You'll get updates along the way, but the heavy lifting is completely off your plate. Most clients are surprised how simple we make it.
Our fee is 25% of your first-year tax savings β and only if we win. No upfront costs, no hourly fees, no risk to you. If we can't reduce your assessment, you pay nothing. If we save you $1,200 annually, our fee is $300 and you keep $900 this year, plus $1,200 every year after. Over time, you're keeping thousands more of your hard-earned money instead of sending it to the tax office.
Ready to see if you're overpaying? Get your free property analysis now and discover what your Grayson County home should actually be assessed at. The deadline approaches quickly, and starting early gives us the best chance to maximize your savings.
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The deadline to file a property tax protest in Grayson County is May 15th or 30 days after receiving your Notice of Appraised Value from GCAD, whichever is later. Missing this deadline means you cannot challenge your assessment for that tax year, potentially costing you hundreds in overpaid taxes. Most homeowners in Sherman and Denison receive their notices by May 1st, giving them until May 15th to file their protest with the Grayson Central Appraisal District.
Property tax protests in Grayson County typically save homeowners $300-$1,500 annually, with some saving over $3,000 depending on their property's overassessment. Even a modest 10% reduction in your appraised value can save Sherman residents $400-$800 per year based on local tax rates. TaxDrop's analysis shows that 73% of successful protests in Texas result in meaningful tax savings, making it worthwhile for most property owners.
You can check your property's appraised value by visiting graysonappraisal.org and searching by address or account number to view current and historical assessments. Your appraised value is also listed on the Notice of Appraised Value that GCAD mails by May 1st each year. Comparing your assessment to recent sales of similar properties in Sherman, Denison, or your specific area helps determine if you're overassessed.
A successful property tax protest in Grayson County reduces your property's assessed value, which directly lowers your annual tax bill for that year and potentially future years. This reduction applies to all taxing entities including the county, school district, and city taxes in Sherman, Denison, or other Grayson County municipalities. The savings continue each year unless your property value increases significantly or you make major improvements.
Yes, landlords and real estate investors can protest property taxes in Grayson County on residential and commercial properties, including rentals in Van Alstyne, Pilot Point, and other cities. Investment properties are often overassessed because appraisers may not account for rental income limitations or property condition issues. Successful protests improve cash flow and investment returns, with many investors saving $500-$2,000 annually per property.
Professional property tax protest services in Grayson County typically achieve 15-25% higher reductions than DIY protests and handle 85% more cases successfully through the ARB hearing process. Most services work on contingency with no upfront costs, meaning you only pay if they reduce your taxes. For properties valued over $200,000 in Sherman or Denison, professional representation often pays for itself through larger savings.
The property tax protest process in Grayson County typically takes 60-120 days from filing to resolution, with most cases settled through informal review within 30-45 days. If your case goes to an Appraisal Review Board hearing, expect an additional 30-60 days for scheduling and resolution. GCAD processes thousands of protests annually, so earlier filing often results in faster resolution times.
Successful property tax protests in Grayson County require comparable sales data from similar properties that sold within the past year, photos documenting any property condition issues, and market analysis showing your assessment exceeds fair market value. Professional appraisals, repair estimates for needed work, and income/expense data for rental properties strengthen your case. GCAD appraisers respond best to objective market evidence rather than personal financial hardship arguments.
Start your Grayson County property tax protest by entering your address at app.taxdrop.com to see your potential savings and qualification status instantly. You can then file directly with GCAD or use professional services that handle the entire process including ARB hearings if needed. The key is acting quickly after receiving your notice, as the May 15th deadline approaches fast for most Sherman and Denison homeowners.