Texas Property Tax Appeal Guide
How to challenge your property tax assessment in Texas - deadlines, process, and a savings calculator.
What This Data Tells Us About Appeals in Texas
- Expect $0 (ARB); $500 for arbitration when petitioning the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) - later tribunal or court stages may use a different schedule.
- This ACS extract does not store how often Texas assessments are reduced on appeal; comparable sales and property-record errors are the evidence the named board typically asks for.
- The typical window centers on May; confirm the current county notice date before relying on the statewide summary. Compare Alaska's May window before assuming Texas is early or late.
Primary signal
The filing route can carry a fee
File with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The reported filing-fee structure is $0 (ARB); $500 for arbitration; later court or tribunal stages may use a different schedule.
Decision signal 2
Texas's process has its own procedural details
Texas does not cap residential appraisal increases above 10% per year for homesteaded properties. Gather sales of comparable homes from the past 6–12 months. Mass mail protest services are common in Texas but independent representation often yields better results.
Decision signal 3
This extract does not store an appeal-win rate
The ACS county medians on this site do not include how often Texas assessments are reduced on appeal. Recent comparable sales and documented property-record errors are the evidence boards typically ask for.
Decision signal 4
The filing window centers on May
May 15 or 30 days after receiving the Notice of Appraised Value (whichever is later). Deadlines can vary by county and assessment cycle, so confirm the current date with the local assessor before relying on this guide.
How to read this guide and disclaimer
Use the ranked signals above as a preparation order, not as a forecast. Start with the filing window and named appeal body because a strong valuation argument cannot cure a missed deadline or a filing sent to the wrong office. Then compare the assessment with recent, genuinely similar properties and document factual errors such as incorrect square footage, condition, or classification.
An estimated success rate is not part of this ACS extract. Keep copies of the assessment notice, evidence, forms, delivery confirmation, and every response from the taxing authority. If a state rule and a county instruction differ, follow the current instruction issued by the office that will hear the appeal.
This guide is for informational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice. Deadlines, filing fees, and procedures vary by county within Texas and can change year to year. Always verify the current rules with your local assessor's office, or a licensed attorney or tax professional, before filing. Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Appeal calendars beside Texas
Other state boards, not geography. Use them to see whether Texas's May window is unusual; start with Alaska and Georgia.
| Peer state | Typical month | Filing fee |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Also open Alaska appeal steps | May | $0 |
| Georgia Also open Georgia appeal steps | May | $0 |
| Kentucky Also open Kentucky appeal steps | May | $0 |
| New Mexico Also open New Mexico appeal steps | May | $0 |
| Wisconsin Also open Wisconsin appeal steps | May | $0 |
Appeal Deadline
May 15 or 30 days after receiving the Notice of Appraised Value (whichever is later)
Appeal Body: Appraisal Review Board (ARB)
Step-by-Step Appeal Process
- 1
Review your Notice of Appraised Value from the county Appraisal District
- 2
File a written protest with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) by May 15
- 3
Request an informal settlement meeting with the appraisal district first
- 4
If unresolved, attend a formal ARB hearing and present evidence
- 5
If denied, request binding arbitration ($500 fee, refundable if you win), file with State Office of Administrative Hearings, or appeal to District Court
Texas-Specific Notes
Texas does not cap residential appraisal increases above 10% per year for homesteaded properties. Gather sales of comparable homes from the past 6–12 months. Mass mail protest services are common in Texas but independent representation often yields better results.
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Estimate appeal savings
After you have Texas's deadline (May) and filing route (Appraisal Review Board (ARB)), project annual savings if an assessment cut sticks. The shared estimator lives on one tools URL so each state page keeps its own process facts instead of reprinting the same form.
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