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.

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    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

    Residential property tax protest support for homeowners and residential property owners, including appraisal review, filing support, and ARB hearing support when needed.

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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

    DOCUMENTED VALUE REDUCTIONS

    Property tax protest outcomes supported by property-specific evidence

    25+ STATES

    Property tax consulting support for clients with Texas and nationwide portfolios

    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.

    Based in Houston, Texas, BTA helps property owners reduce property tax burdens through superior customer service and expert property value representation wherever needed.

    About Our Team & Approach
    Paul Bettencourt, The Taxman, founder and CEO of Bettencourt Tax Advisors

    Common Property Tax Protest Questions

    COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING

    Trusted by Texas' Leading Commercial Property Owners

    Our team works with multi-family, office, retail, hospitality, warehouse, healthcare, and other income-producing properties. Relevant evidence may include rent rolls, leases, income and expense records, occupancy data, comparable sales, equity evidence, and appraisal district assumptions.

    Get Commercial Property Tax Help

    Substantial Reductions for Texas Commercial Portfolios

    Hundreds of Successful Commercial Property Protests

    Trusted by Texas' Leading Commercial Property Owners

    BTA has handled commercial property tax protests across many Texas property types and appraisal districts.

    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.
    BTA helps property owners move from initial review to protest filing, evidence preparation, informal review, and ARB hearing support when appropriate.

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    Quick & Easy Sign-Up

    Start by providing your property details through BTA’s secure online portal. Sign Up

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    02

    Property & Evidence Review

    BTA reviews appraisal district records, property data, and available supporting documentation to identify protest issues when appropriate.

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    Protest Filing & Hearing Support

    When authorized, BTA files protests, communicates with the appraisal district, and supports informal review or ARB hearing preparation.

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    Results Review

    After the review or hearing process concludes, BTA reviews available outcome documentation and helps you understand the final value or determination.

    property taxes, ensuring you keep more money in your pocket
    WHY CHOOSE BTA

    Your Trusted Partner for Property Tax Savings

    BTA combines property tax consulting experience, appraisal district record review, property-specific evidence, technology-supported analysis, and Houston-based client support to help property owners navigate the protest process.

    Strategic Executive Leadership

    Founded by former Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Paul Bettencourt, BTA is shaped by experience in property tax administration, taxpayer service, and appraisal review.

    Documented Value Review Experience

    BTA has handled property tax protests involving residential, commercial, industrial, and business personal property accounts.

    Commercial & Industrial Specialists

    BTA supports complex property types using income, market, cost, equity, and property-specific documentation when relevant.

    Technology-Supported Valuation Review

    BTA uses data tools, GIS mapping, comparable property review, and appraisal district records to organize evidence for review.

    Senior & CMI-Certified Professionals

    BTA’s Houston-based team includes senior property tax consultants and CMI-certified professionals.

    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 TimeframeStep
    SpringNotice of Appraised Value Mailed
    May 15 or 30 days after noticeProtest Deadline
    Late Spring through SummerARB Hearing Season
    FallTax 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.
    Mike H ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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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.
    David C ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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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

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