Restaurant & Bar Property Tax Protests

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Property Taxes Too High? Fight It.

Protect yourself from excesesive and inaccurate property taxes. Start with a free consultant to find out how much you may be able to save.

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Never Overpay Again.

Property taxes are one of the biggest expenses for any owner. Miss a single exemption or let the county over-value your property, and it could cost you thousands every year.

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The appeal process is complex and time-consuming by design. That's exactly why we handle it for you.

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Our state-licensed consultants know how to file for every exemption and build a case that gets results. With data on 158M+ properties, we know what your home should actually be assessed at—and we'll prove it.

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You've got enough expenses. Your property tax bill shouldn't be higher than it needs to be - and with our "no savings, no fee guarantee" we only get paid if you see a reduction.

Key Property Tax Stats

  • 70–75% of Texas commercial property tax protests result in a reduction when owners file and participate in informal or ARB hearings
  • Successful commercial property tax appeals typically reduce assessed values by 10–20%, directly lowering annual tax bills
  • Restaurants face higher over-assessment risk than many commercial uses because assessors often capitalize peak revenues while ignoring volatility, closures, and margin compression
  • Commercial properties with specialized build-outs (e.g., restaurant kitchens, bars, grease traps, venting) frequently see functional obsolescence not fully recognized in assessments, creating appeal leverage
  • High fixed costs like property taxes materially impact restaurant survivability, especially during revenue downturns—making tax relief one of the fastest levers to improve cash flow
  • Vacancy, turnover, and restaurant closures in a trade area are accepted market-based evidence used to support reductions in commercial property tax protests

Biggest Pain Points

Tenant Improvements Overvalued

Your custom kitchen, bar, dining room build-out cost $500K. Appraisers add full value to your property assessment. Problem: Those improvements have zero value to non-restaurant buyers. You're overpaying.

Restaurant Closures Prove Lower Values

Many restaurant chains have closed or downsized multiple locations in recent years, contributing to increased availability of vacant restaurant property and fewer active tenants driving property income streams, which appraisal districts may not yet fully reflect in valuations.

Owner-Occupied vs. Leased Confusion

Do you own the building or lease it? If you own, you're being assessed on real property (building + land). If you lease, you might be assessed on personal property (equipment, fixtures) — or both. Many owners get double-taxed.

How it Works

1. Free Restaurant Property Analysis

Provide property address and ownership structure (own vs. lease). We analyze tenant improvement valuations and real vs. personal property assessments.

2. We Prove Tenant Improvements Don't Add Value

We document that custom kitchen, bar, dining room improvements have zero value to non-restaurant buyers, prove market demand for restaurant space, and verify you're not double-taxed (real + personal property).

3. We File Expert Protests

We present tenant improvement analysis to appraisal boards, proving your property's correct value.

4. You Save Money

Average savings: $7,500/year. You pay 25% only if we win.

Avoid these Common Mistakes

  • Not disputing tenant improvement value — Custom build-outs have zero value to non-restaurant buyers.
  • Ignoring restaurant closures — Document nearby closures to prove market demand declined.
  • Not verifying personal vs. real property — Ensure you're not double-taxed.
  • Not protesting annually — Restaurant markets are tough. Protest every year.

End Unnecessarily High Property Taxes this Year

TaxDrop makes it easy to never pay more than you should by securing all exemptions and protesting high assessments annually. Book a call now to see if you're overpaying and how to get it back.

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