Property Tax Protest Specialists

About the role

SWE Homes is seeking a Senior Property Tax Protest Specialist to establish and lead an internal team focused on maximizing tax savings for the company and its customers. The role involves timely review of assessment notices, updating internal databases, preparing and reviewing evidence for protests, and maintaining relationships with county appraisal districts. The ideal candidate is an energetic leader who can share industry expertise, deliver measurable results, and collaborate with legal, acquisition, investment, and construction teams. Prior experience with a property‑tax consulting firm or a property‑tax department is required, along with a deep understanding of real‑estate valuation methodologies and the protest process in Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Review property tax assessments and tax bills, preparing appeals when necessary or advised.
• Analyze prior‑year tax protest results and identify areas for improvement.
• Establish a protest process tailored to SWE Homes’ diverse portfolio.
• Teach the protest process to new team members using prior experience and industry relationships.
• Oversee and respond to property tax notices and requests from various taxing authorities.
• Assist in preparing for protest hearings by conducting research, compiling property documentation, and ensuring adherence to hearing and appeal deadlines.
• Conduct tax research and stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Receive and file online property assessment/value notices.
• Update the status of the company’s holdings when notified of changes by internal departments.
• Participate in special valuation projects that facilitate learning and coordination with other groups.
• Negotiate value settlements with appraisers in Texas counties and other out‑of‑state entities.
• Document and record new property acquisitions, setting up files for purchases.
• Verify property ownership with HCAD and other appraisal entities.
• Serve as a liaison with taxing authorities and counties.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with a property‑tax consulting firm or a property‑tax department.
• Thorough understanding of real‑estate valuation methodologies.
• Expertise in the property‑tax protest process, especially in Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee.
• Proven ability to lead and build an internal team.
• Strong communication skills for teaching and mentoring new joiners.
• Ability to conduct detailed tax research and stay current on tax law changes.
• Experience negotiating settlements with appraisers and interacting with taxing authorities.
• Detail‑oriented approach to documenting acquisitions and maintaining accurate records.