Property Tax Protest Analyst

SWE Homes, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SWE Homes, LP, is seeking a Property Tax Protest Analyst to join its year‑round Property Tax Department. Based in Texas, you’ll collaborate to review assessments, identify appeal opportunities, and manage protests for SWE and its customers across the state.

You will prepare and submit appeals, track deadlines, negotiations with county appraisers, and stay current on tax laws. Strong communication, organization, and reliability are essential to succeed in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years’ property valuation experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to type 45 wpm.
• Experience with Chain of Title and title issues.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• High school diploma with some college education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with associates to review property tax assessments and identify appeal opportunities.
• Prepare and submit property tax appeals based on research and strategy.
• Manage communications and notices from taxing authorities.
• Track protest deadlines, hearing dates, settlements, and estimated savings.
• Stay updated on property tax laws across jurisdictions.
• Negotiate value settlements with county and out-of-state assessors.
• Organize files for newly acquired properties.
• Act as liaison between team and county/taxing officials.
• Support portfolio analysis, reporting, and special projects.
• Assist in processing property tax bills when received.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Meet deadlines

Professionalism and integrity

Creative thinking

Self confidence

Education

High School Diploma

Some college education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Chain of Title knowledge

Job description

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 aProperty 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.
• Must be able to carry out assignments and projects and meet deadlines.
• High School Diploma and some college education

Skills:

• Provides excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have experience working in busy environment.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Professionalism and integrity when representing SWE and its customers
• Creative thinking, persistence, and self confidence