Trinity County Property Tax Appeal: TaxDrop Is Coming Soon

• Missing the May 15 Deadline - File by May 15 or within 30 days of receiving your notice, whichever is later. Missing this limits your options.
• Not Using Texas-Specific Comparable Sales - Use recent sales of similar properties in Trinity County. Out-of-area or outdated comps won't be persuasive.
• Skipping the Informal Review - Meeting with the appraiser before the ARB hearing often resolves appeals faster and avoids formal hearing.
• Appealing Based on Tax Amount - You must prove your property's market value is lower than the appraised value, not that taxes are too high.
• Failing to Bring Evidence - The ARB requires documentation. Personal opinions without supporting data will result in denial.

Step 1: Review Your Notice
Receive Notice of Appraised Value from Trinity CAD showing property valuation (mailed by April 15).

Step 2: File Your Appeal
Submit Notice of Appeal to Trinity CAD by May 15 or within 30 days of receiving notice.

Step 3: Evidence Submission
Provide comparable sales, appraisals, and documentation to support lower valuation.

Step 4: Informal Review
Meet with appraiser for informal discussion (optional but recommended).

Step 5: ARB Hearing
Present case to Appraisal Review Board panel if informal review unsuccessful (typically May-August).

Step 6: Decision & Adjustment
ARB issues written order; if successful, assessed value reduced and reflected in tax bill.

Filing Deadlines:

• Regular Appeals: By May 15 (or 30 days after receiving notice, whichever is later)
• Late appeals accepted until day before Appraisal Review Board approves records
• No filing fee required

Required Documents:

• Notice of Appeal form (available from Trinity CAD)
• Evidence of market value (comparable sales, independent appraisal)
• Copy of property tax notice showing assessed value
• Supporting documentation (photos, repair estimates if applicable)

Where to Submit:

Trinity CAD, 101 Prospect Dr, Groveton, TX 75845

Official resources:

• California BOE: assessment appeals
• BOE Publication 30: Residential Property Assessment Appeals (PDF)