BY AMIRA VAN LEEUWEN
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who submitted appraisal protests saw a reduction in their property value, according to data from the Comal Appraisal District. Kristen Hoyt, Comal County tax assessor-collector, said they can be a resource for all taxpayers. “I encourage anyone to stop by either oce with questions or concerns, as well as attend the property tax workshops that we host annually to understand exemptions, rights to protest value and more,” Hoyt said.
If a property owner feels their appraisal is too high, they can submit a protest with the Comal Appraisal District. When the protest is scheduled, all property owners will get an informal meeting with an appraiser. If the value is not resolved during that meeting, the property owner will go to a formal hearing with the Appraisal Review Board, said Jeery Booker, Chief Appraiser of the Comal Appraisal District. In 2024, approximately 71.72% of individuals
In November, Texans will have the opportunity to vote on three property tax exemptions to become state constitutional amendments after Gov. Greg Abbott signed them into law on June 16, as previously reported by Community Impact. Proposition 11—formerly known as Senate Bill 23—would give homeowners who are 65 years old or have a disability a $200,000 exemption. Proposition 13, previously known as SB 4, would raise the statewide homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000. Propositions 11 and 13 would apply only to taxes levied—or charged—by public schools. The last day to register for the Nov. 4 Election is Oct. 6. Early voting in person will be from Oct. 20-31, according to the secretary of state’s website. Maddy Morales contributed to this report.
Approval of formal and informal property tax protests in Comal County Approved 2020 2021 2022 2023 Not approved
2024
48.57%
46.64%
39.72%
43.76%
28.28%
51.43%
53.36%
60.28%
56.24%
71.72%
SOURCE: COMAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT
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