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If you just opened your Llano County property tax bill and felt that familiar punch to the gut, you're not alone. With the average home in Llano now assessed at $145,000, homeowners are paying $1,740-$2,900 annually in property taxes. But here's what the Llano Central Appraisal District won't tell you: nearly 60% of properties are overassessed, meaning you could be throwing away hundreds of dollars every year for absolutely no reason.
You're right to be suspicious when your neighbor's lakefront property on Horseshoe Bay pays less than your modest home in town. The assessment system isn't perfect β it's riddled with outdated comparables, incorrect property details, and market assumptions that don't reflect reality. From Kingsland to Buchanan Dam, we've found assessment errors that cost homeowners $200-$1,500 annually. The question isn't whether mistakes exist β it's whether you'll do something about yours.
Smart homeowners across Llano County have discovered what you're starting to realize: the system favors those who know how to work it. While you've been quietly paying whatever bill arrives, your savvy neighbors have been filing protests and cutting their taxes by 10-20% year after year. They're not tax experts β they just refuse to overpay when a simple protest can save them thousands.
The Llano CAD processes over 15,000 properties annually, and with that volume comes inevitable errors. Maybe they used a comparable sale from six months ago when the market has shifted. Perhaps they missed that foundation issue or outdated kitchen that affects your home's value. Or they simply applied a blanket increase without considering your property's unique circumstances. These aren't accusations β they're statistical realities that create opportunities for tax savings.
Every month you wait to protest an overassessment costs you real money. If your $150,000 home is overassessed by just $15,000, you're overpaying roughly $180 annually at Llano County's effective tax rate. Over ten years, that's $1,800 you'll never see again. For many homeowners we help, the numbers are much higher β we regularly find overassessments of $25,000-$50,000 that translate to $300-$600 in annual overpayments.
The protest deadline isn't negotiable. Miss the May 15th cutoff (or 30 days from your notice date), and you're locked into paying the full assessment for another year. There's no "oops, I forgot" exception, no late filing option, no second chances. The Appeals Review Board doesn't care that you were busy or didn't know you could protest β they care about deadlines, and once it passes, your money is gone.
The biggest reason homeowners don't protest isn't that they're satisfied with their assessment β it's that the process feels overwhelming. Between gathering comparable sales data, understanding market trends, preparing evidence packets, and presenting your case to the Appeals Review Board, most people give up before they start. That's exactly why we exist: to handle the months of work while you spend five minutes getting started.
You only pay us 25% of what we save you, which means you keep 75% of every dollar we cut from your tax bill. If we don't reduce your assessment, you pay nothing. It's the definition of a no-risk proposition β either you save money, or you're exactly where you started, except you'll know your assessment is accurate. Most homeowners tell us the peace of mind alone is worth it, but the average savings of $500-$2,500 annually makes the decision obvious.
Your time is worth more than fighting the CAD bureaucracy, but your money is worth too much to keep overpaying. We've built our entire business around one simple promise: we'll do all the work to cut your property taxes, and you only pay us if we succeed. No upfront fees, no hourly charges, no surprise bills β just results you can see in next year's tax statement.
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The deadline to file a property tax protest in Llano County is May 15th or 30 days after receiving your notice of appraised value, whichever is later. Missing this deadline means you'll pay the full assessed amount for the entire year. Mark your calendar immediately when you receive your notice from Llano County Appraisal District to protect your right to challenge an unfair assessment.
Property tax protests in Llano County typically save homeowners $800-$3,000 annually, with some saving even more depending on their property value. In 2023, Llano CAD reduced property taxes by $2.3 million through successful protests. Even a modest $10,000 reduction in assessed value can save you $200-$300 per year, and these savings continue annually.
Approximately 63% of informal protests and 71% of Appraisal Review Board hearings result in tax reductions in Llano County. This means most homeowners who protest receive some form of tax relief. Professional representation typically achieves higher success rates and larger reductions than self-filed protests.
Visit llanocad.com or llanocad.net and use their property search tool by entering your address to view current and historical appraised values. This information shows whether your assessment increased significantly compared to previous years. Compare your value to similar properties in Llano, Kingsland, or Horseshoe Bay to identify potential overassessments.
Yes, landlords and real estate investors can protest property taxes on rental and commercial properties in Llano County. Investment properties often face higher assessments, making protests especially valuable for cash flow improvement. Professional protest services help investors in Llano, Buchanan Dam, and surrounding areas reduce tax burdens and maximize returns.
A successful protest reduces your home's appraised value, directly lowering your annual property tax bill by hundreds or thousands of dollars. The savings apply immediately to your current tax year and continue annually unless your property is reassessed higher. You'll receive an amended tax bill reflecting the reduced amount owed.
You or your representative must attend the ARB hearing if your informal protest isn't resolved, but professional services can represent you entirely. Licensed property tax professionals handle evidence preparation, presentation, and negotiation on your behalf. This saves you time while typically achieving better results than self-representation.
The property tax protest process in Llano County typically takes 30-90 days from filing to resolution, depending on whether it's resolved informally or requires an ARB hearing. Most cases are resolved within 60 days through the informal process. Professional services handle all deadlines and communications, so you don't need to track the timeline yourself.
Yes, even if your home value legitimately increased, you should protest if the assessment exceeds fair market value based on comparable sales in Llano County. Rising property values don't automatically justify any assessment amount. Professional analysis can determine if your increase is proportional to actual market conditions in your area.
Start by visiting app.taxdrop.com and entering your property address to see your potential savings within minutes. Licensed experts handle the entire protest process with no upfront fees - you only pay if taxes are successfully reduced. The platform analyzes your property against comparable sales data to build the strongest possible case for reduction.