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 McLennan County?

McLennan 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 McLennan CAD before this date.

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

Homeowners in McLennan County who file with strong comparable evidence have a 79% success rate, saving an average of $451 per year.

McLennan County · Deadline May 15, 2026

McLennan 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.

Waco homeowners save an average of $451/year when they appeal with strong comparable evidence. 79% of well-prepared protests succeed.

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$178,000

Median Home Value

1.95%

Effective Tax Rate

$3,471

Avg Annual Tax

$451

Avg Appeal Savings

How property tax appeals work in McLennan County

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

McLennan CAD accepts both paper and online protests. Waco's Magnolia/Chip-and-Joanna effect has driven values up sharply — many older homes are still being reassessed catching up.

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

File With

McLennan County Appraisal District

Address: 315 S 26th St, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 752-9864
Website: www.mclennancad.org
2026 Deadline: May 15, 2026

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