City of San Antonio to hold workshops to help homeowners lower property taxes

Next workshop is on May 6

City of San Antonio to hold workshops on lowering property taxes (Adobe Stock)

SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio, Neighborhood and Housing Services, is hosting workshops to help homeowners learn about lowering property taxes.

Free workshops will be held through May 8 at various locations across the city.

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The next free workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 6 at Lanier High School, 1514 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd.

Those looking to apply for a property tax exemption can get one-on-one assistance from legal experts at the events, a news release said.

At the workshop, there will be discussions concerning tips on preparing for an appeal with the Bexar County Appraisal District before the May 15 appeal deadline.

Those attending should plan to bring a driver’s license or state-issued ID.

If you inherited your home from a family member who has died and their name is still on the property records, you will need a copy of the prior owner’s death certificate, the property’s most recent utility bill, and, if possible a citation of any court record relating to your ownership of the property, ac news release said.

Upcoming Workshops:

  • May 6: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lanier High School, 1514 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd, 78207
  • May 8: 4 to 6 p.m. Semmes Library, 15060 Judson Rd, 78247

Spanish and American Sign Language interpreters will be on-site at each session to help with translation services.

More information can be found online.

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Homeowners seeking to apply for a property tax exemption can get one-on-one assistance from legal experts at the workshop


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Emily Ramirez is a Digital Producer trainee for KSAT 12. She has written and photographed for several magazines and newspapers, including San Antonio Magazine, Austin Monthly and the San Antonio Current. A proud San Antonio native and graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown, she is now completing her M.A. at UTSA.