Josiah W. Ford
Vice President of Operations

Profile

A founding partner of Harvard Property Tax, Josiah W. Ford has extensive knowledge in the commercial real estate industry, with emphasis on property tax consulting, valuation, investing and development. Mr. Ford possesses an extensive knowledge of Dallas County’s property tax laws and appeal procedures. His expertise enables him to save his clients money and increase the value of their properties by minimizing their property-tax burden.

Education and Credentials

Mr. Ford earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. Mr. Ford has also earned a Master of Science in Business Entrepreneurship from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He is a Registered Property Tax Consultant, Licensed Texas and California Real Estate Salesperson, and Certified Commercial Investment Member Candidate (CCIM). Mr. Ford has also taken several courses covering commercial real estate and Texas tax law from Urban Land Institute, CCIM, Texas A&M Commerce and All Star Professional Training.

Affiliations

Mr. Ford currently serves as a member of the North Texas Chapter of the Certified Commercial Investment Members. Mr. Ford is a member of the Southern Methodist University Alumni Association. He is also a member of the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR), the U.S. Green Building Council, MetroTex Board of Realtor, National Association of Realtor (NAR), and the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR).

Other Leaders

Harvard Companies, Inc.
2222 Elm Street
Second Floor
Dallas, TX 75201
Main: (214) 373-0007
Fax: (214) 853-5040

Jan. 31:
Property taxes due

Feb. 1:
Taxes are delinquent, and penalty and interest begin to accrue

May 2:
First batch of property appraisal notices are sent. Protest period begins

June 2:
Protest deadline for real property

July 18:
Last day of Appraisal Review Board hearings

July 25:
Chief appraiser certifies the appraisal roll