What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

When is the property tax protest deadline in Bexar County?

Bexar County follows the Texas state deadline of May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). Protests must be filed with BCAD before this date.

What is the success rate for Bexar County property tax appeals?

Homeowners in Bexar County who file with strong comparable evidence have a 81% success rate, saving an average of $612 per year.

Bexar County · Deadline May 15, 2026

Bexar County Property Tax Appeal Guide

Q: What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

San Antonio homeowners save an average of $612/year when they appeal with strong comparable evidence. 81% of well-prepared protests succeed.

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$207,000

Median Home Value

1.97%

Effective Tax Rate

$4,078

Avg Annual Tax

$612

Avg Appeal Savings

How property tax appeals work in Bexar County

Every Texas homeowner has a right to protest their assessed value under Texas Property Tax Code §41.41. In Bexar County, protests are handled by the Bexar Appraisal District (BCAD). The deadline is May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later.

BCAD has both online and in-person protest options. San Antonio market values rose sharply 2022-2025 — many homeowners are still overassessed relative to actual sale prices.

The strongest protests include 3-7 comparable sales from the last 12 months in your immediate neighborhood, adjusted for square footage, age, and condition. San Antonio-area assessors typically reduce values when presented with clear, recent comp data.

File With

Bexar Appraisal District

Address: 411 N Frio St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 224-2432
Website: bcad.org
2026 Deadline: May 15, 2026

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