Manufacturing Property Tax
Production equipment. Machinery. Industrial facilities. We reduce your tax burden.
Texas manufacturers face property tax liabilities across two major categories: real property (facilities and improvements) and personal property (equipment, machinery, and inventory). Both categories are frequently overassessed by appraisal districts that apply generic cost schedules without accounting for functional obsolescence, equipment utilization, or market conditions affecting specific industries.
Key Assets We Handle
Production Machinery & Equipment
CNC machines, presses, mills, lathes, injection molding equipment, and process machinery
Industrial Buildings & Improvements
Manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and specialized industrial buildings
Testing & Quality Equipment
Inspection equipment, test stands, and quality assurance systems
Material Handling Equipment
Conveyors, cranes, forklifts, and automated material handling systems
Utility & Support Equipment
HVAC, compressed air systems, electrical distribution, and utility infrastructure
Tooling & Fixtures
Custom tooling, dies, molds, and fixtures (taxability varies by county)
Common Assessment Challenges
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Generic depreciation schedules overvalue specialized manufacturing equipment with faster economic decline
Functional obsolescence from process technology advancement is rarely recognized by appraisal districts
Economic obsolescence from industry-specific downturns or offshoring pressures is difficult to document without industry expertise
Manufacturing facility real property assessments often ignore functional limitations of single-purpose buildings
Inventory can be significant and requires careful analysis under Texas freeport exemption rules
How PTP Helps
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Equipment-Category Expertise
We understand how different manufacturing equipment categories depreciate and apply industry-appropriate analysis to each.
Real Property Integration
We manage both real property and personal property protests, ensuring consistent methodology and comprehensive savings.
Freeport Exemption Analysis
We evaluate your inventory for Texas Freeport Exemption eligibility — potentially eliminating a significant portion of your taxable personal property.
Functional Obsolescence Analysis
We document where aging production equipment or building design limits current utility and value.
Capital Investment Planning
We advise on how capital projects may affect assessed values and plan accordingly.
PTP negotiated our real estate appeal, reducing the taxable value by $99M.
- Manufacturer, Southeastern U.S.