Property Tax Protest & Appeal Representation for Businesses and Homeowners

We represent commercial, residential, and industrial property owners in the property tax protest process, serving Texas and 25+ states nationwide.

100% In-House Team

17+ years experience

COMPREHENSIVE TAX SOLUTIONS

Property Tax Services We Provide

From residential homesteads to complex commercial portfolios, we can handle every type of property tax protest across Texas and nationwide.

Residential Property

Protect your home's value. We specialize in Residential Property Tax protests to ensure your most important asset is fairly valued, helping you lower your property taxes.

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Commercial Property

Optimize your bottom line. Our Commercial Property Tax Consultants expertly protest valuations for all types of business properties, delivering significant savings.

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Industrial Property

Navigate complex valuations with confidence. We provide specialized Industrial Property Tax consulting and protest services for unique industrial assets.

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Business Personal Property

Ensure fair assessments for your movable business assets, equipment, and inventory with our Business Personal Property Tax expertise and protest services.

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Litigation & Arbitration

If your ARB results are unsatisfactory, we offer expert litigation support and binding arbitration for the strongest possible representation.

Litigation & Arbitration Services

TRUSTED SINCE 2009

A Name You Can Trust

Why property owners across Texas choose Bettencourt Tax Advisors for their property tax protests and appeals

SIGNIFICANT TAX SAVINGS

Property Tax Reductions
Achieved for Our Clients

25+ STATES

Where We Lower Property
Taxes for Clients Nationwide

BBB A+ RATED

Your Assurance of Quality &
Service Excellence

17+ YEARS

Successfully protested
property assessments

About Bettencourt Tax Advisors

Led by Paul Bettencourt—Texas' Trusted Property Tax Expert

Founded by Paul Bettencourt, known as "The Taxman," Bettencourt Tax Advisors is one of the premier property tax protest and consulting firms based in Texas and serving clients nationwide.

With a decade leading the Harris County Tax Office and managing billions of dollars in annual tax collections, Paul's 28 year career in property taxes has made him a recognized authority on property taxes. Awarded "Taxpayer Advocate of the Year," the year he established BTA in 2009, he brings his deep knowledge and innovative strategies to help property owners reduce their tax burden. Paul continues to advocate for taxpayers to this day!

Today, BTA’s team of Senior Property Consultants, nationally recognized CMI-certified experts, and the entire expert BTA staff successfully complete tens of thousands of property value protests across Texas and 25+ states. "Team Bettencourt" handles everything from initial filings through ARB hearings, arbitration, and judicial appeals.

Saving you money on your property tax bills through superior customer service based in Houston Texas and expert property value representation wherever we need to be is what BTA is all about!

About Our Team & Approach

Common Property Tax Protest Questions

When is the Texas property tax protest deadline?

In most Texas counties, the deadline is May 15 or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later.

Can I protest my property taxes every year?

Yes. Texas property owners generally have the right to protest the appraised value each year.

Do I need to attend my ARB hearing?

In most cases, no. If you authorize professional representation, your agent can handle the hearing on your behalf.

What does a Texas property tax protest involve?

A protest typically includes reviewing the appraisal value, submitting supporting evidence, and, if necessary, presenting the case before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING

Trusted by Texas' Leading Commercial Property Owners

From multi-family complexes to retail centers and industrial portfolios, our commercial property tax consultants deliver sophisticated strategies that reduce tax burdens and maximize profitability for businesses statewide.

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Substantial Reductions for Texas Commercial Portfolios

Hundreds of Successful Commercial Property Protests

Trusted by Texas' Leading Commercial Property Owners

OUR SIMPLE PROCESS TO LOWER YOUR PROPERTY TAXES

How It Works

Our proven 4-step process handles everything from filing to hearings—backed by licensed agents ready to assist—so you can focus on what matters.

01

Quick & Easy Sign-Up

Begin your property tax appeal process by providing your property details through our secure online portal. It’s the first step towards a fairer valuation. Sign Up

02

Expert Valuation Analysis

Our team leverages proprietary technology and deep market insights to uncover overvaluations and build the strongest possible case for your property tax appeal.

03

Professional Advocate

We handle all communications, negotiations, and property tax hearings on your behalf, so you don’t have to face the Appraisal District alone.

04

Achieve Real Savings

Our success is your success. We bill on successful property tax valuation reductions achieved by our experienced team during the hearing process.

property taxes, ensuring you keep more money in your pocket

WHY CHOOSE BTA

Your Trusted Partner for Property Tax Savings

With decades of extensive industry experience, proprietary technology, and thousands of successful property tax protests across Texas, we deliver results other consultants can't match.

Strategic Executive Leadership

Founded by former Tax Assessor-Collector Paul Bettencourt, our firm leverages deep professional knowledge to drive comprehensive protest strategies executed by our entire expert team.

Proven Value
Reductions

Our collective team effort has secured significant market value reductions, delivering consistent, documented tax savings for property owners year after year.

Commercial & Industrial Specialists

We specialize in high-value assets—from complex industrial portfolios to retail and multi-family—using data-driven valuation methods that generalist firms can't match.

Proprietary Valuation Technology

We utilize exclusive, advanced valuation models and GIS technology to equip our consultants with superior market data for every hearing and arbitration.

Senior & CMI-Certified Experts

Our dedicated in-house Houston team includes Senior Consultants and CMI-certified professionals, ensuring your account is managed by credentialed experts, never outsourced.

Texas Roots, Nationwide Reach

Combining deep local mastery across over 200 Texas counties with the capacity to manage portfolios in 25+ states, offering a seamless, single-point-of-contact experience.

TAX Definition

Key Terms in Texas Property Tax Protests

What is an Appraisal
District ?

An appraisal district is the local government entity responsible for determining the appraised value of property for tax purposes.

What is an ARB (Appraisal Review Board)?

The Appraisal Review Board (ARB) is an independent panel that hears property tax protests and determines whether the appraised value should be changed.

What is Business Personal Property (BPP)?

Business Personal Property (BPP) includes tangible assets such as equipment, furniture, fixtures, and inventory used in a business.

Texas Property Tax Protest Timeline (General Overview)

Typical Timeframe	Step
Spring	Notice of Appraised Value Mailed
May 15 or 30 days after notice	Protest Deadline
Late Spring through Summer	ARB Hearing Season
Fall	Tax Bills Issued

REAL RESULTS

What Our Clients Are Saying

BTA has been helping us reduce our property taxes for several years with much success. Recently, we were against a very tight HCAD deadline. BTA went above and beyond to make sure they could represent us well in light of all of the challenges with the deadline.

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The Bettencourt team are pros and have done a great job for me over the years for both my residential and commercial properties. The process is on autopilot and it is comforting to know that they are taking care of the tax minimization effort without me having to do much.

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highly recommend Bettencourt for your property tax service needs. They were able to save us time and money with the company's personal property taxes. Ardist Conner was very attentive to our situation and pulled through in crunch time.

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Bettencourt Tax Advisors efforts in protesting my property taxes every year and getting a reduction are very much appreciated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about property tax protests in Texas

When is the deadline to protest my property taxes in Texas?

In most Texas counties, the deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next

What types of properties can you help with?

We represent property owners across Texas (and in select cases nationwide), including:
- Residential (single-family, condos, townhomes)
- Multi-family (duplexes, apartments)
- Commercial (office, retail, hospitality)
- Industrial (warehouses, manufacturing, distribution)
- Land (vacant and commercial land)
- Business Personal Property (equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory)
Whether it’s one property or a large portfolio, we help you navigate the protest process and present valuation evidence when warranted.

How much can I save on my property taxes?

Tax savings depend on (1) whether the appraised value changes and (2) your local tax rates. Because outcomes vary by property, evidence, and ARB decisions, no specific savings amount can be guaranteed. Our role is to present a clear, supportable case for a fair value based on the facts of your property and the market.

Do I need to do anything after signing up? OR Do I need to attend the hearing?

In most cases, no. If you authorize BTA as your agent, we handle the protest process and representation. We’ll let you know if we need anything specific from you (for example, property condition details or documents that strengthen the file).

What if I missed the May 15th deadline?

If you miss the standard deadline, options may still exist—but they are time-sensitive and fact-specific. In some situations, an ARB may allow a late protest for “good cause,” and there are also limited remedies for certain notice issues or appraisal errors. Contact us as soon as possible so we can review what notice you received and what options (if any) may still be available.

How long does the protest process take?

Most protests are handled during the late spring and summer hearing season, but timing varies by county and by how the case is scheduled. Some protests resolve quickly at the informal stage; others go to an ARB hearing and may take longer.

Will protesting my taxes affect my homestead exemption or future sales?

In general, filing a protest does not remove a valid homestead exemption. A protest is a normal part of the Texas property tax system, and Texas law provides owners the right to protest appraisal district actions. Value changes in future years are driven by market conditions and appraisal data—not “punishment” for protesting.

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Important Protest Deadlines

Property Tax Protest & Appeal Representation for Businesses and Homeowners

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Property Tax Services We Provide

Residential Property

Commercial Property

Industrial Property

Business Personal Property

Litigation & Arbitration

A Name You Can Trust

SIGNIFICANT TAX SAVINGS

25+ STATES

BBB A+ RATED

17+ YEARS

About Bettencourt Tax Advisors

Common Property Tax Protest Questions

Trusted by Texas' Leading Commercial Property Owners

Substantial Reductions for Texas Commercial Portfolios

Hundreds of Successful Commercial Property Protests

Trusted by Texas' Leading Commercial Property Owners

How It Works

01

Quick & Easy Sign-Up

02

Expert Valuation Analysis

03

Professional Advocate

04

Achieve Real Savings

Your Trusted Partner for Property Tax Savings

Strategic Executive Leadership

Proven Value Reductions

Commercial & Industrial Specialists

Proprietary Valuation Technology

Senior & CMI-Certified Experts

Texas Roots, Nationwide Reach

Key Terms in Texas Property Tax Protests

What is an Appraisal District ?

What is an ARB (Appraisal Review Board)?

What is Business Personal Property (BPP)?

Texas Property Tax Protest Timeline (General Overview)

What Our Clients Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions

Talk to a Property Tax Expert

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Proven Value
Reductions

What is an Appraisal
District ?