| Property Tax |
Arbitration Information
Online
- Arbitrator Registry Search
- Find qualified arbitrators in your area, online.
Property Tax Binding Arbitration
-
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 583 KB)
Forms
- Application for Arbitrator Registry - Individuals Only
- Application Form to apply to be included as an arbitrator on the Comptroller's Arbitrator Registry. Arbitrator's must conduct arbitrations according to Comptroller Rule 9.804 and all applicable laws. Arbitrators may be selected by property owners from the Arbitration Registry or assigned to an arbitration by random selection. Arbitrator may not charge more than $450 per arbitration, inclusive of all fees.
- Request for Binding Arbitration
- Request for binding arbitration for a qualified dispute between a property owner and appraisal district. Complete the form and mail or hand deliver the form and a cashiers check or money order for $500 to the county appraisal district where the property is located. Do not send the form and check directly to the Comptroller’s office. See the instructions with the form for further details.
- Appointment of Arbitrator - Change Request Form
- Use this form to request a change in the arbitrator assigned to hear your dispute. A new arbitrator will be selected to hear your dispute once this form has been sent to the Comptroller’s office.
- Information Change For Arbitrator Registry
- Arbitrators who are currently on the Arbitrator Registry can make changes to the information included in the Registry by completing this form and returning it to the Comptroller’s office. Arbitrators are required to inform the Comptroller if any information previously submitted to the Comptroller’s office, which was included in the application for arbitrator registry, has changed.
All forms are PDF files. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will need to download the latest version to view and print the forms.
Rules
- Rule 9.804. Arbitration of Appraisal Review Board Determinations (PDF, 167 KB)
- This rule was filed with the Secretary of State’s Office on December 5, 2005 and becomes effective December 25, 2005.
Links
- 2005 Appraisal District Directory
- Information on the county appraisal districts, including phone numbers, addresses, e-mail, the names of the chief appraiser and board of directors.
- 2006 Appraisal Review Board Manual
- Manual explains the responsibilities of the county appraisal review board and the duties of the appraisal review board members.
Other Related Sites
- Texas Association of Realtors
- Links to information provided by the Texas Association of Realtors concerning arbitration and property values.
- American Arbitration Association
- Links to information on the AAA.
- Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at the University of Texas School of Law
- Links to alternative dispute resolution courses.
- Dispute Resolution Center at Texas Tech University School of Law.
- Links to arbitration courses.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | Window on State Government |