PROPERTY APPRAISAL – NOTICE OF PROTEST – Tax Year
CCAD-132 [Rev 2022.03-03]
Collin Central Appraisal District
250 Eldorado Pkwy • McKinney, TX 75069
www.CollinCAD.org
469.742.9200 or 866.467.1110
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: This form is used for a property owner or an owner’s designated agent to file a protest with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) pursuant
to Tax Code Section 41.41. Lessees contractually obligated to reimburse a property owner for property taxes may be entitled to protest as a lessee if all Tax Code
requirements are met, including those in Tax Code Section 41.413. Protests must be filed using the Online Appeals website, by mail, or hand delivery.
DEADLINES: With exceptions, the typical deadline for filing a protest (having it postmarked, if you mail it) is midnight, May 15.
A different deadline may apply if:
(Tax Code Section 41.44)
• your notice of appraised value was postmarked after April 16; or
• you received a notice of change to the appraisal records postmarked after April 16
STEP 1:
Owner or
Lessee
Information
Name of Property Owner or Lessee (last name, first name):
Mailing Address, City, State, Zip Code:
Phone Number (area code and number):
Che
ck here if mailing address has changed.
Person Age 65 or Older Disabled Person Military Service Member or Spouse Military Veteran or Spouse
STEP 2:
Property
Description
Physical Address and City if different from above; or Legal Description if no street address; or Mobile Home Info (Make, Model, ID Numbers) if applicable:
Appraisal District Account Number (if known):
STEP 3:
Reason(s)
for Protest
To preserve your right to present each reason for your protest to the ARB according to law, be sure to select all boxes that apply.
Failure to select the box that corresponds to each reason for your protest may result in your inability to protest an issue that you want to pursue.
Market & Equity - Incorrect appraised (market) value and
value is unequal compared with other properties. [1 & 2]
Ag-use, open-space, or other speci
al appraisal was denied,
modified, or canceled. [8]
Market - Incorrect appraised (market) value. [1] Change in use of land appraised as ag-use, open-space, or timberland. [7]
Equity - Value is unequal compared with other properties. [2]
Incorrect appraised or market value of land under special appraisal for ag-
use, open-space, or other special appraisal. [12]
Exemption was denied, modified, or canceled. [6]
Property should not be taxed in ________________________________ [3]
(name of taxing unit)
Owner’s name is incorrect. [9]
Failure to send required notice. ________________________________ [4]
(type of notice)
Property description is incorrect. [10]
Other: ____________________________________________________ [5]
(write-in reason)
Property is not located in this appraisal district or otherwise
should not be included on the district’s record. [11]
____________________________________________________________
(write-in reason cont’
)
STEP 4:
Additional
Facts
What is your opinion of your property’s value? (optional) $ (continue on additional pages if needed)
STEP 5:
Hearing
Type
Indicate how you intend to appear for your scheduled ARB formal hearing (check only one):
In Person
On
Notarized Affidavit or Written Declaration submitted with evidence and delivered to the ARB before the hearing begins.*
By Telephone Conference Call*
To participate by phone or video conference you must submit a written affidavit of evidence before the
hearing begins. During a video conference, in addition to audio, the ARB panel hearing the protest will use
screen sharing to allow all parties a live view of the evidence being reviewed by members of the ARB panel.
By Videoconference (screenshare)*
Changes to hearing type must be submitted in writing to the ARB no later than the 10
th
day before the hearing.
Tax Code Section 41.45 (b-4) allows a property owner to request that the ARB hearing be conducted by a single-member panel. Indicate your request in Step 4.
*To facilitate input of your affidavit/declaration and evidentiary materials into the ARB’s records, the ARB requests evidence at least three (3) days prior to the hearing.
propert
owner does not waive the right to appear in person at a hearing b
submitting an affidavit
declaration or b
electing to appear b
telephone or video conference.
STEP 6:
Hearing
Notice &
Procedures
• If your protest goes to a hearing, you will automatically receive a copy of the ARB’s hearing procedures.
• Your Notice of Hearing is sent to you by first-class regular mail. The ARB’s Final Order of Determination is sent by certified mail.
o If you would like to receive your Notice of Hearing by certified mail and agree to pay the cost, you must indicate your request in Step 4.
(Section 41.46(d))
o If you would like to receive your Notice of Hearing or the ARB’s Final Order of Determination by email, you must indicate your request in Step 4 and
clearly provide a valid email address.
(Section 41.46(e) & 41.47(d-1))
• If you would like to request an electronic reminder by text or email of your ARB protest hearing, you must file your protest via the Online Appeals eFile
website where you will register & confirm your email address and mobile number (if applicable) and indicate your request the
e. (Section 41.46(f))
An email address of a member of the public could be confidential under Government Code Section 552.137;
however, b
including the email address on this form,
ou are affirmativel
consenting to its release under the Public Information Act.
STEP 7:
Special
Panels
To qualify for a special panel to hear your protest, a property must have an appraised value determined by the appraisal district of $52 million or more and
be classified as Commercial, Industrial/Manufacturing, Multi-Family, or Utilities. Indicate your request in Step 4.
(Section 6.425)
STEP 8:
Protester’s
Name &
Signature
print
here
Owner
Lessee
Other ____________________
Property Owner’s Agent – CCAD Agent ID: ______________________
sign
here
Date:
*** Property owners must file a protest using the Online Appeals eFile website, or submit a written protest by mail or in-person. ***
Fillable Form may be completed before printing
*** The ARB will NOT accept protest filings by fax or email. ***
