Success Story: Denton County Residential Construction Property Tax Win – $1.6M Reduction
Under-Construction Homes Are Often Overassessed – Are You Paying Too Much?
If you’re a home builder, construction manager, property developer, or homeowner building a new home, there’s a high chance that your under-construction property has been overassessed by the county. Many appraisal districts mistakenly assess new construction properties at or near full market value, leading to inflated tax bills that can cost tens of thousands of dollars more than necessary.
At Texas Tax Appeal, we specialize in property tax protests for new construction, remodels, and under-construction homes. Whether you’re a builder looking to reduce holding costs on spec homes, a construction company managing multiple projects, or a homeowner developing or remodeling a property, our expert property tax consultants can ensure your taxes reflect the true percent completion of your project—not an exaggerated estimate.
Case Study: Residential Construction Project in Denton County
The Challenge: A $1.6M Overassessment on an Under-Construction Home
A homeowner in Denton County was shocked to receive a property tax assessment that valued their under-construction home as if it were nearly complete. This resulted in an inflated tax bill of $40,800 based on a $1,632,000 overvaluation—a major and unnecessary financial burden for a property that wasn’t even finished.
The Solution: Expert Appeal to Correct the Percent Completion Assessment
Our team at Texas Tax Appeal immediately took action by:
✅ Analyzing construction progress & financials to determine the true completion percentage
✅ Challenging the Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) valuation with accurate data
✅ Working directly with the homeowner, construction company, and builders to present a strong case for reassessment
By proving that the property was nowhere near full market value, we successfully secured a massive $1,632,000 reduction in its assessed value. (Learn how Denton CAD assesses properties.)
The Results: $40,800 in Immediate Property Tax Savings
Our efforts cut the tax bill by $40,800, helping the homeowner avoid excessive financial strain and ensuring a fairer assessments of their new construction project.
Builders, Remodelers & Construction Managers: Protect Your Bottom Line!
🔹 If you're a builder or construction manager, an unfair property tax assessment can increase your holding costs on spec homes and under-construction properties. 🔹
💰 For Builders & Developers:
Holding multiple spec homes? Ensure your property taxes reflect the true percent completion—not full market value.
Building custom homes for sale? Keep costs low while in development and avoid inflated tax bills.
The NAHB provides guidance on property taxes and new construction.
🔨 For Construction Managers & General Contractors:
Help your clients save money by ensuring correct tax assessments on remodels, additions, and phased construction projects.
Work with a property tax expert to defend against unfair CAD assessments.
🏠 For Homeowners & Owner-Builders:
Remodeling a home? Counties often overvalue partially completed renovations, increasing your tax bill.
Building a custom home? Ensure fair taxation while under construction.
Property Tax Protest Deadline: May 15 – Act Now!
📅 The deadline to file your property tax protest is May 15! If you’re building a home, remodeling, or managing new construction projects, don’t let the county overcharge you.
🔹 Sign up today and let Texas Tax Appeal fight for your fair assessment!
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Sign Up Online today to secure your property tax savings before the May 15th deadline!