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Old 04-29-2015, 10:26 AM
 
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I think it is time that the city charter or whatever is the controlling document be amended. If the property value goes up, the tax rate has to be adjusted down so that the taxing authorities do not get a revenue increase. The amount of taxes collected stays the same. If the revenues need to go up, that can happen only through a vote by the city council and we can hold them accountable.
I think you would have to lobby the State government to do what you are proposing. Too many taxing entities involved. If you just get the City Of San Antonio to go along with it, what about Alamo Heights? Terrell Hills? Leon Valley? What about the County? How about the school districts, which BTW get the biggest chunk?
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Old 04-29-2015, 11:19 AM
 
Location: New Braunfels, TX
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Actually, that's already done - when the values go up, they're required to adjust the tax rate - the effective tax (what you have to pay) can't go up over a certain percentage year-over-year. The frustrating part is - as is covered in the newest information on the Frost Bank building buy-out - that COMMERCIAL buildings are often WOEFULLY under-valued as compared to their true market value. THAT is what I think needs to be addressed.....but good luck getting THAT done.
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Old 04-29-2015, 03:43 PM
 
Location: the 50s and the 60s
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mine went up from 70,130 to 101,880.
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yeah insane. I thought so too..

was at a friend's place this afternoon. in Los Angeles Heights.

his went from 92,000 to 155,000.

what the *heck* is going on.
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You should absolutely protest this increase. PM me if you need comps to back this up (you will need evidence to include with your protest)... more than happy to help.
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appreciate the offer
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Old 04-29-2015, 04:07 PM
 
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In preparation for a BCAD review, where on line can you get recent home sales data for comparisons?
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Old 04-29-2015, 04:22 PM
 
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In preparation for a BCAD review, where on line can you get recent home sales data for comparisons?
They say only realtors can get this data but if you know how to dig around in the county property deeds website, you can get more accurate numbers on what people paid for their property.

https://gov.propertyinfo.com/tx-bexar/

Just have to create an account. It is free.
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Old 04-29-2015, 05:09 PM
 
Location: Mid South Central TX
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Grrr....

went up by 8%, an increase of $27K

My taxes will increase by almost $900!
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Old 04-29-2015, 05:14 PM
 
Location: Tejas
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Wow... my home keeps getting older and in need of more repairs, yet somehow managed to increase in value $35k this year. I'm impressed. Busted pipe under the foundation, leaking chimney, 50 year old septic and all.
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Old 04-29-2015, 05:26 PM
 
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They say only realtors can get this data but if you know how to dig around in the county property deeds website, you can get more accurate numbers on what people paid for their property.

https://gov.propertyinfo.com/tx-bexar/

Just have to create an account. It is free.

thats not entirely accurate there, the only price information you can find is what a note is for on a parcel.

you cannot get price information as this does not have to be disclosed in texas on the deed and is only disclosed in association with the note on the parcel.
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Old 04-29-2015, 06:28 PM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Up 5% here...I guess moderate increases lead to moderate decreases.
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Old 04-29-2015, 07:19 PM
 
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thats not entirely accurate there, the only price information you can find is what a note is for on a parcel.

you cannot get price information as this does not have to be disclosed in texas on the deed and is only disclosed in association with the note on the parcel.
Makes sense. I stand corrected.
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