🏡 Texas Property Tax Appraisals: What Homeowners Should Know
If you believe your Texas property’s 2026 appraised value is too high, you may have the right to protest it with your local appraisal review board.
One important reminder: there is not a statewide September 30 deadline for all Texas property-tax protests. For most properties, the deadline is generally May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district delivers the notice of appraised value, whichever is later. Certain circumstances may have different deadlines. (comptroller.texas.gov)
🔎 When Should You Consider a Protest?
It may be worth reviewing your appraisal if:
• Comparable properties indicate a lower market value
• Your property’s condition or characteristics were recorded incorrectly
• The appraisal does not appear consistent with the property’s market value
• You believe the appraisal district’s records contain an error
📋 What Evidence Can Help?
Homeowners can present information supporting their position, such as:
✔️ Recent comparable sales
✔️ Photos showing the property’s condition
✔️ Repair or damage documentation
✔️ Information showing incorrect property characteristics
✔️ Other evidence that supports a lower market value
Texas appraisal districts may offer an informal review or settlement process before a formal hearing, depending on the district.
🏠 What Could a Successful Protest Mean?
If an appraisal review board determines that your property’s appraised value should be lower, that reduced value can affect the amount of property tax calculated for the year.
However, the amount of any tax savings depends on the final appraised value and the tax rates set by the applicable taxing units.
📅 Don’t Rely on a Generic Deadline
If you think your property has been overvalued, check your appraisal notice and contact your county appraisal district (CAD) as soon as possible.
Deadlines and procedures can vary in certain circumstances, so homeowners should verify the requirements that apply to their specific property.
📍 For official information:
• Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — Property Tax Protests
• Your County Appraisal District
• Texas Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures
A property-tax review doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by checking your appraisal notice, understanding your deadline and gathering evidence that supports your position.