Can You Protest Property Taxes Without Comps?

Yes—you can file a property tax protest without comps to hit the deadline. What still wins at ARB, VAB, or BOE: errors, equity, condition, and how to add sales

FAQ

Can I protest property taxes without comparable sales?

Yes. You can usually file the protest or petition form without attaching comps so you do not miss the deadline. Meaningful reductions still typically need comps, equity peers, condition evidence, or property-record corrections before informal review or the hearing evidence deadline.

What evidence works if I cannot get MLS comps yet?

Start with CAD or property-appraiser record corrections, condition photos, land vs improvement splits, public sales lists, and—especially in Texas—unequal appraisal comparisons of similar accounts. Add 3–6 closed sales as soon as you can.

Should I wait to file until my comps are ready?

No if the deadline is near. File on time to preserve rights, then upload or bring evidence before informal review, ARB, VAB, or BOE. Missing the filing window usually ends the annual protest.

Does Protestly file a protest when I have no comps?

No. Protestly builds a $29.99 comparable-sales evidence packet you attach after you file. You remain in control of the protest and any hearing.