You don’t have to do it alone. We have a 88% success rate

For 40 years, Houston homeowners and businesses have trusted Novotny & Company to fight back against rising property values — with boutique attention and aggressive results.

No upfront Fees  ·  3× Houston Chronicle Best of the Best

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Why Novotny

You're more than
a number.

While mega-firms manage hundreds of thousands of accounts with call centers and algorithms, we take a fundamentally different approach.

  • Personal attention from the Novotny family.

    You work with a real person who knows your account — not a chatbot, not an offshore call center.

  • All-inclusive pricing.

    One transparent fee covers research, filing, hearings, arbitration, and litigation. No tiers. No surprises.

  • 40 years of expertise.

    Four decades of institutional knowledge about the appraisal process, hearing officers, and market trends.

  • We don't stop at “no.”

    When the appraisal district won't budge, we escalate to formal hearings, arbitration, and litigation.

  • Real customer service.

    Have a question? Call us. You'll talk to a real person who knows your case.

“I've used Novotny for nine years. They've saved me thousands every single year — and when I call, I talk to a person who actually knows my account. I won't use anyone else.”
Sarah M.
Bellaire homeowner  ·  Client since 2016
Protest with Novotny
How it works

Three Steps to Lower Taxes

You handle Step 1. We handle Steps 2 and 3.

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Step 1  ·  Active

Sign Up

Give us your address or property account number. Two minutes online — no paperwork, no upfront fees.

2
Step 2  ·  Locked

We Fight

We build your case with market data and comparable sales, then negotiate at hearings, arbitration, and litigation.

Complete Step 1 to unlock
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Step 3  ·  Locked

You Save

When we win a reduction, you keep most of the savings. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.

Complete Step 2 to unlock
Stop overpaying

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Give us your address. We'll handle the rest. The 2026 protest deadline is May 15.

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No upfront Fees  ·  No obligation  ·  Pay only if we save you money