Property Tax Protest Analyst

Swe Homes L P; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SWE Homes is seeking a Property Tax Protest Analyst to join our Houston-based Property Tax Department. You will review assessments, identify appeal opportunities, prepare and submit protests, and coordinate with taxing authorities and internal teams.

The role emphasizes tracking deadlines, staying updated on tax laws, and liaising with county appraisers. Strong MS Office skills and 4 years of valuation experience are required.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience of property valuation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to type 45wpm.
• Experience with Chain of Title and Title Issues.
• Proactively upholds follow-up procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to review property tax assessments and identify appeal opportunities.
• Prepare and submit property tax appeals based on research, analysis, and strategy.
• Manage communications and notices from taxing authorities.
• Track protest deadlines, hearing dates, settlements, and final values.

Skills

Property valuation

Chain of Title

Title Issues

Typing 45 wpm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Office- Houston - Houston, TX 77057, SWE Homes and its affiliates have nearly 40 years of success in the residential and commercial real estate market. As we continue expanding across Texas and other states, we remain focused on operational excellence, growth, and entrepreneurial innovation.

We are looking for a Property Tax Protest Analyst to join our dynamic, year-round Property Tax Department. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that plays a crucial role in managing, analyzing, and appealing property tax assessments across Texas and beyond for both SWE and its customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with a team of associates to review property tax assessments and identify appeal opportunities
• Preparing and submitting property tax appeals based on research, analysis, and strategy
• Managing communications and notices from a variety of taxing authorities
• Track protest deadlines, hearing dates, settlements, final values, and estimated tax savings.
• Staying up to date on property tax laws and policy changes across jurisdictions
• Handling online notices of property assessments and values
• Negotiating value settlements with county appraisers and out-of-state assessors
• Creating and maintaining files for newly acquired properties
• Conducting cost-benefit analyses to assess the impact of assessed values
• Verifying ownership and occupancy status with local appraisal districts (e.g., HCAD)
• Acting as a key liaison between our team and county/taxing officials
• Organizing support files and documentation, and leading special projects as assigned
• Represent the company in property tax protest hearings, as assigned.
• Support the Property Tax Supervisor with portfolio analysis, reporting, and special projects.
• Assist in the processing of property tax bills when received
• Cross department collaboration with our loan servicing, legal, acquisition, and construction teams as well as various property inspectors.
• Perform other property tax-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have 4 years’ experience of related work of property valuation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to type 45wpm
• Experience with Chain of Title and Title Issues.
• Proactively upholds follow-up procedures.