Stop Overpaying on Property Taxes

If you own a home in Tarrant or Denton County, this is the free tax protest service I recommend. Sign up once, and their team handles everything for you every year — at no cost.

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Why I Recommend This

A straightforward resource I think every homeowner in this area should know about.

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It's completely free

No fees, no hidden costs, no obligation to donate or use anyone as your agent. Just sign up.

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Their team does the work

Filing, evidence, negotiation with the appraisal district — you don't have to show up or do anything.

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It renews automatically

Sign up once and you're covered every year going forward. No annual reminder needed.

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I use it on my own home

I don't recommend things I wouldn't use myself. I've had this set up on my own property for years.

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Most homeowners overpay

Appraisal districts often over-assess. Protesting is the most straightforward way to push back.

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No downside to trying

Protesting can't raise your taxable value. The worst outcome is your value stays where it is.

40,000+ Tarrant County homeowners served
100% Free — no fees, no catches
Auto Renews every year after sign-up
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How the Process Works

You sign up. Their team does the rest — filing, research, evidence, and negotiation.

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Sign Up Once

Create your account at freetaxprotest.com. You'll get a confirmation email immediately.

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They File Your Protest

The team files on time, pulls the appraisal district's evidence, and builds the strongest case for a reduction on your behalf.

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They Negotiate

The team works directly with the Tarrant Appraisal District to negotiate the lowest value the evidence supports — informally or through a formal hearing.

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You Get Results

You'll receive your protest results by mail. Most wrap up before August 1. Your enrollment renews automatically each year.

Where I Fit In

I'm Sean Hassard — a local REALTOR® based in Fort Worth. The tax protest resource is something I share because it genuinely helps homeowners. When it comes to buying, selling, or figuring out what to do next, that's where I come in.

Sean Hassard, Fort Worth REALTOR®

Sean Hassard | REALTOR® | TK Realty

I've been working in the Fort Worth and DFW market for seven years, focused on west Fort Worth, Benbrook, Aledo, Walsh, and surrounding areas. If you have questions about your home's value, what the market is doing, or what your next move looks like — I'm a straightforward call or text away.

  • Thinking about selling
  • Ready to buy
  • Curious what your home is worth
  • Planning your next move
Call or Text 972-515-9361 Send a Message

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers on what to expect.

Is it really free?
Yes. The entire service — filing, research, evidence, and negotiation — costs nothing. There's no obligation to donate, use anyone as your agent, or do anything other than sign up. The service is funded through a real estate business, not by charging homeowners.
Do I have to sign up every year?
No. You sign up once and your enrollment renews automatically. The team will protest your assessment every year going forward until you decide to cancel.
Can I cancel if I want to?
Yes. Log in to your account at freetaxprotest.com and cancel through your dashboard. If you're close to the May 10 deadline, cancel as soon as possible — last-minute changes may not process in time to stop a protest already in progress.
Could protesting raise my property tax value?
No. Protesting cannot raise your taxable value. The process only allows the value to be confirmed or reduced — never increased as a result of filing a protest. This is a common concern, but it's not how it works.
Should I protest even if my value went down this year?
Yes. Protesting every year keeps the appraisal district honest and makes it harder for them to spike your value the following year. Since it costs nothing and you don't have to do any of the work, there's no real downside.
Should I still file for a homestead exemption?
Yes — and you should have both in place if you don't already. The homestead exemption limits how much your appraised value can increase each year (10% cap). The tax protest targets your market value. They work independently and you qualify for both.
Why did my tax bill go up even though my protest was successful?
The appraisal district often proposes a value significantly higher than the prior year's assessment. Even if the team gets it reduced, the result may still be higher than what you were assessed last year — so your bill goes up. But the reduction lowered what you would have paid without protesting. That's still a real win.
What's the difference between Market Value and Appraised Value?
Market Value is the appraisal district's opinion of what your home is worth as of January 1 of the current year. This is the value being protested.

Appraised Value (also called the homestead capped value) is calculated after your exemptions are applied. If you have a homestead exemption, your Appraised Value can't increase more than 10% per year regardless of how much the Market Value goes up. You protest the Market Value, not the Appraised Value.
What does the process look like after I sign up?
You'll get a confirmation email right away. After that, the team files your protest, pulls the appraisal district's evidence, researches comparable sales, and negotiates on your behalf. Most protests are resolved before August 1. You'll receive your results by mail. You don't attend anything or do anything.
Do I need to submit any evidence myself?
You don't have to, but you can. If you have a recent professional appraisal, repair estimates, or photos of damage or issues with the property, you can upload those through your account at freetaxprotest.com. Upload through the portal — don't email evidence directly.

Ready to Stop Overpaying?

Sign up takes less than five minutes. Their team handles your protest every year after that — at no cost.

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