The Tarrant Appraisal Review District (TARB) announced today that it is accepting applications from qualified Tarrant County residents to serve on its appraisal review board for the 2027‑2028 tax year. The board provides an independent forum for property owners to protest appraisals issued by the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD), ensuring taxpayer concerns are heard fairly.
What the board does
TARB operates as a citizen board that convenes in panels of one or three members. Panels hear testimony, review evidence, and render decisions on property‑owner protests that cannot be resolved informally with TAD. Board members act as public officials, not employees of either TARB or TAD, and their role is to safeguard the integrity of the local property‑tax system.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a current resident of Tarrant County and have lived in the county for at least two years.
- Must be current on property‑tax payments for Texas property, or be paying under an installment agreement.
- Cannot have previously served on TARB for any portion of three terms.
Commitment and compensation
Board members are expected to attend regular TARB meetings, complete training provided by the Texas State Comptroller, and serve on hearing panels. The position is generally a full‑time commitment during the summer months, with members required to be available Monday through Saturday from May through July. Outside of the summer, meetings and supplemental hearings occur monthly.
Members receive a per‑diem of $185 for each full day they conduct hearings, attend meetings, or participate in state‑comptroller training. While members may not be scheduled every day, they must remain available for any hearing day that is set.
How to apply
Interested citizens can obtain application forms at www.tad.org under the ARB Member Application section. Completed forms may be submitted in person, by mail, or via a common or contract carrier.
Why it matters
Serving on TARB offers residents a direct role in overseeing property‑tax assessments, a cornerstone of local government revenue. By participating, citizens help ensure that tax assessments are fair, transparent, and accountable to the community they serve.
For more information, contact the Tarrant Appraisal Review District office or visit the website linked above.
Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.
