Property Tax Protest Lead

SWE Homes, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SWE Homes, LP in Houston, TX seeks a Property Tax Protest Specialist to lead our Tax Protest Department. You will supervise daily operations, advocate for appeals, and coordinate with legal, acquisitions, and accounting teams to improve outcomes.

The role requires deep knowledge of Texas appraisal districts (e.g., HCAD), valuation methods, and ready travel for hearings. A strong leader with tax experience will excel in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience with an appraisal district, financial consulting firm, or major tax agency is highly recommended
• Familiarity with property tax laws, appraisal district procedures, and tax protest processes.
• Familiarity with HCAD and other Texas appraisal districts
• Experience in property valuation and navigating protest hearings
• Understanding of major approaches to real estate valuation (income, cost, sales comparison)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the daily operations of the team, ensuring productivity, compliance, and performance goals are met.
• Act as a skilled representative for SWE Homes, a successful real estate and finance company with properties across markets.
• Help save on property taxes through valuation appeals and exemption filing
• Train, mentor, and evaluate the team while promoting best practices, compliance standards, and professional development.
• Preparing and submitting property tax appeals based on research, analysis, and strategy
• Managing communications and notices from a variety of taxing authorities
• Supporting protest hearings with research, documentation, and deadline tracking
• Staying up to date on property tax laws and policy changes across jurisdictions
• Handling online notices of property assessment and submitting appeals
• Negotiating value settlements with county appraisers and out-of-state assessors
• Creating and maintaining files for newly acquired properties
• 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
• Tracking team performance during protest season
• Analyzing hearing results to decide on necessary litigation
• Daily in-person presence in our Houston office and travel required to attend review board hearings (company car provided when necessary)
• Collaboration with our legal, acquisitions, payables, and collections departments to improve appeal results
• Coordination with our offshore team to assist in valuation tracking and customer billing

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Real Estate

Job description

SWE Homes, LP in Houston, TX seeks a Property Tax Protest Specialist to lead our Tax Protest Department. You will supervise daily operations, advocate for appeals, and coordinate with legal, acquisitions, and accounting teams to improve outcomes.

The role requires deep knowledge of Texas appraisal districts (e.g., HCAD), valuation methods, and ready travel for hearings. A strong leader with tax experience will excel in this fast-paced environment.