Fletcher Property Tax Basics
PROPERTY TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS
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You have the right to equal and uniform taxation.
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You have the right to ensure that your property is appraised uniformly with similar property in your county.
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You have the right to have your property appraised according to generally accepted appraisal methods and techniques and other requirements of law.
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You have the right to receive exemptions or other tax relief for which you qualify and apply timely.
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You have the right to notice of property value increases, exemption changes and estimated tax amounts.
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You have the right to inspect non-confidential information used to appraise your property.
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You have the right to protest your property's value and other appraisal matters to an appraisal review board composed of an impartial group of citizens in your community.
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You have the right to appeal the appraisal review board's decision to district court in the county where the property is located.
Texas Property Tax Calendar
Appraisal Phase (Jan. 1 through May 15)
Jan. 1 - April 30 Property is appraised and exemption applications are processed
28 April – May 1 Notices of appraised value are sent
May 15 Appraisal record prepared and submitted to
Equalization Phase (May 15 through July 25)
May 15 - July 20 Protests and challenges are heard and determined
July 20 Appraisal records are approved
July 25 Appraisal roll is certified
Assessment Phase (July 25 through Oct. 1)
July 25 Appraisal roll received by taxing units
July 25 - Sept. 30 Tax rates are adopted and taxes are levied (calculated)
35 Oct. 1 Tax bills begin to be sent to taxpayers
Collection Phase (Oct. 1 through Jan. 31)
Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Current taxes are collected
Feb. 1 Penalties and interest begin to accrue
July 1 Additional penalties may be added for legal
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