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 Hidalgo County?

Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo CAD before this date.

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

Homeowners in Hidalgo County who file with strong comparable evidence have a 79% success rate, saving an average of $412 per year.

Hidalgo County · Deadline May 15, 2026

Hidalgo 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.

McAllen / Edinburg homeowners save an average of $412/year when they appeal with strong comparable evidence. 79% of well-prepared protests succeed.

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$132,000

Median Home Value

2.16%

Effective Tax Rate

$2,851

Avg Annual Tax

$412

Avg Appeal Savings

How property tax appeals work in Hidalgo County

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

Hidalgo CAD handles bilingual filings. RGV new construction is appraised aggressively — homeowners in older neighborhoods often see disproportionate increases.

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

File With

Hidalgo County Appraisal District

Address: 4405 S Professional Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 381-8466
Website: www.hidalgoad.org
2026 Deadline: May 15, 2026

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McAllen, TXEdinburg, TXMission, TXPharr, TXWeslaco, TXMercedes, TX

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We're building county-specific appeal packets for Hidalgo County. Drop your email and we'll send you the Hidalgo County ARB filing checklist today, plus notify you the moment packets launch.

Phone optional. We'll only contact you about Hidalgo County appeals — no spam.

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