Property Tax Protest Specialist

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 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.

The Property Tax Protest Specialist will lead and support our high-performing Property Tax Protest Department. This role is ideal for a diligent professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in property tax processes and appraisal district procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support the daily operations of the team, ensuring productivity, compliance, and performance goals are met.
• Act as a skilled representative for an extremely successful and innovative company which owns property across numerous markets and asset classes that is involved in all aspects of the real estate and finance business.
• Help SWE and its thousands of customers 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field (preferred).
• 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, and ability to complete, all major approaches to real estate valuation (income, cost, sales comparison)

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interaction with appraisers, attorneys, and customers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on driving results
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative leadership style
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in the often-contentious appraisal district environment
• Adaptability to the various personalities that make up appraisal districts and their review boards.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed during peak hearing season
• Creative thinking and refined debate skills necessary to formulate a successful testimony before appraisers and review boards