Expert Industrial Property Tax Protest & Reduction Services
Significantly lower your industrial property tax liabilities with CMI-certified consultants and advanced valuation strategies. Trusted across Harris County, all of Texas, and 25+ states nationwide.
Industrial Property Tax Types We Represent Across
Texas & Nationwide
From high-value manufacturing facilities to complex energy infrastructure, Bettencourt Tax Advisors specializes in reducing
industrial property taxes for every major industrial sector. Our CMI-certified consultants understand the unique valuation challenges, exemption opportunities,
and assessment factors specific to your industry.
Transportation & Logistics
Marine terminals, vessel operations (e.g., tugs, barges), rail facilities, and transportation infrastructure. Complex land use and specialized equipment valuation expertise for assets across the Ship Channel and major logistics hubs. Expert handling of inventory and Freeport Exemptions.
We handle all Industrial property types including:
Can’t find your property type? Contact us—we handle all specialized industrial classifications.
Specialized Expertise for Complex
Industrial Properties Taxes
Industrial properties require more than generic tax consulting. Our team combines legal-grade strategy, engineering-based cost analysis, and Texas Property Tax Code mastery to defend heavy assets, unique exemptions, and complex operations that directly impact your bottom line.
Full-Service Industrial Property Tax Strategy, From Filing to Forecasting
We handle every aspect of the industrial appeal process — from high-value protest defense to exemption applications and advanced modeling.
Industrial Property Tax Protest Filing
Industrial Property Tax Protest Filing “We manage all protest filings, deadlines, and documentation across all 254 Texas appraisal districts and nationwide jurisdictions. You’ll never miss a deadline or filing window, no matter where your assets are located.
Market, Income, & Cost Approach Valuations
We triangulate three valuation methodologies—sales comparison, income capitalization, and cost approach—using real-world industrial comps, rental income data, and replacement cost analysis to build the strongest case for reduction.
Representation at Informal & ARB Hearings
Our CMI-certified experts handle all hearings and negotiations, defending your value without requiring your presence. We present robust evidence and advocate for you before review boards, saving you time and stress.
Uniform & Equal Appraisal Defense
We uncover assessment inequities by comparing your property’s appraisal ratio to similar industrial properties in your jurisdiction. If you’re taxed at a higher percentage of market value than comparable facilities, we demand equalization.
Arbitration & Litigation Support
If the ARB refuses a fair adjustment, we escalate—managing binding arbitration filings or collaborating with legal counsel during judicial appeals. We never leave savings on the table.
Multi-Year Tax Forecasting & Accrual Planning
We provide accurate property tax accrual estimates for financial planning, budgeting, and investor reporting. Our forecasts account for market trends, new construction, and anticipated assessment changes.
Common Questions
An industrial property tax appeal is a formal challenge to your property’s assessed value issued by your county appraisal district. In Texas, industrial property owners have the legal right to protest their property tax assessments annually if they believe the valuation is too high, inequitable compared to similar properties, or incorrectly classified. Appeals can reduce your taxable value by a significant margin, resulting in substantial annual tax savings and improving your bottom line.
The potential for savings is significant, often amounting to tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. While actual reductions depend on your property type, market conditions, and available exemptions like Freeport or TCEQ credits, our primary goal is to maximize the reduction possible under Texas law. We focus on achieving the lowest justifiable value to protect your operating income and free up capital.
All industrial properties in Texas can be appealed, including: manufacturing plants (metals, chemicals, food processing), warehouses and distribution centers, petroleum facilities (refineries, tank farms, pipelines), aerospace and automotive plants, pharmaceutical facilities, technology and data centers, cement and concrete plants, marine and transportation infrastructure, and specialized industrial operations. Each property type has unique valuation factors we leverage.
The complete appeal timeline typically ranges from 3-6 months: – Initial property review and analysis: 2-3 weeks – Protest filing: Before May 15 (or 30 days after notice received) – Informal hearing: 4-8 weeks after filing – ARB hearing: 2-3 months after filing – Resolution or escalation to arbitration: 1-2 additional months if needed BTA manages every deadline and appears on your behalf—no time commitment required from you.
A Strategic, End-to-End Process Built for Industrial Property Tax Appeals
From initial review to final resolution — we manage your appeal with accuracy, speed, and transparency.
Comprehensive Property Review & Valuation Analysis
We begin with a deep dive into your property: land, improvements, equipment, and market factors. Our
team uses income, cost, and sales comps to build a defensible baseline valuation.
Filing Your Protest & Preparing Supporting Evidence
We handle all formal filings with the appraisal district, backed by sales data, GIS visuals, rent rolls, and
replacement cost estimates.
Representation at Informal & ARB Hearings
Our team appears on your behalf to negotiate reductions during informal and Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearings. No stress, no wasted time on your end.
Escalation to Arbitration or Litigation (If Needed)
If the ARB refuses a fair adjustment, we’ll escalate — managing arbitration filings or collaborating with legal counsel during judicial appeals.
Lower Taxes.
Higher Margins.
Stronger Forecasting.
Reducing your industrial property taxes isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting profitability, improving operational flexibility, and unlocking working capital for growth. Here’s how BTA delivers measurable business impact.
Key Benefits
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Serving Industrial Property Across Texas & Nationwide
We represent industrial properties in 125 Texas counties and over 25 states, with deep expertise in Houston’s major industrial corridors and primary manufacturing hubs nationwide.
Houston & Harris County
The heart of Texas industrial activity—home to the Port of Houston, Energy Corridor, and thousands of manufacturing, petrochemical, and distribution facilities.
Key Houston Industrial Areas We Serve:
Statewide Coverage Across Texas:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about property tax protests in Texas
In Texas, you must file your property tax protest by May 15 OR within 30 days of receiving your appraisal notice, whichever is later. Missing this deadline means you cannot appeal that year’s assessment. BTA tracks deadlines for all clients automatically and ensures timely filing across all 254 Texas counties. If you engage us, you’ll never miss a deadline.
Yes. Texas law gives you the legal right to protest your property’s assessed value annually, regardless of whether you protested in prior years. Market conditions change, comparable sales shift, and appraisal districts often increase values aggressively—annual protests keep your assessment fair and prevent tax creep. Many BTA clients protest every year to maintain optimal valuations.
Very little. We need your property address, current appraisal notice, and basic property information. Everything else—comparable sales research, market analysis, income documentation, cost estimates, GIS mapping, and depreciation calculations—we handle. If you have rent rolls, equipment lists, or income statements, they’re helpful but not required. Our team gathers 90% of the evidence independently.
No. BTA represents you 100%—we attend informal hearings, ARB proceedings, and arbitration on your behalf. You never need to take time away from your business, prepare testimony, or interact with appraisal district staff. We handle everything and keep you updated on progress and results.
The Freeport Exemption excludes goods-in-transit inventory from taxation if your county has adopted it (most major industrial counties have). TCEQ environmental equipment exemptions remove pollution control equipment from taxable value. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) benefits defer or eliminate taxes on imported materials used in manufacturing. BTA identifies which exemptions your property qualifies for, prepares applications, and ensures compliance—many industrial owners miss tens of thousands in exemption savings annually.
We escalate. If the ARB refuses a fair value despite strong evidence, we file for binding arbitration (fast, cost-effective) or collaborate with legal counsel for judicial appeal to district court. About 8% of our cases require escalation, and our arbitration success rate is 92%. We never accept an unfair result without exhausting all options.
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If you would like to speak to our customer service team to discuss your accounts or have properties you would like to sign-up, contact a BTA specialist today!