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Be sure the Collin County appraisal district records are correct. |
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Ask one of the Collin County appraisal district's appraisers to explain the appraisal. Are the measurements for your home or business and lot accurate? Are there any defects not noted in the Collin County appraisal district's notes, such as a cracked foundation or need repairs. Use photographs. |
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Is the proposed value of your property too high? |
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Collect evidence on recent sales of properties similar to yours from neighbors or real estate professionals. Use sales that occur close to January 1 if possible. Ask the Collin County appraisal district for the sales that it used. Is there a big difference in their values? |
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Is your property valued unequally compared with other property in the Collin County Appraisal District? |
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Determine whether the value of your property is closer to market value than other, similar properties. |
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Did the chief appraiser deny an exemption? |
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Find out why the Collin County chief appraiser denied your application. |
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Do the appraisal records show an incorrect owner? |
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Contact the Collin County appraisal district to find out what they need to correct their records. |
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Is your property being taxed by the wrong taxing units? |
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Contact the Collin County appraisal district to find out what they need to correct their records. |