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 Travis County?

Travis 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 TCAD before this date.

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

Homeowners in Travis County who file with strong comparable evidence have a 89% success rate, saving an average of $1,124 per year.

Travis County · Deadline May 15, 2026

Travis 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.

Austin homeowners save an average of $1,124/year when they appeal with strong comparable evidence. 89% of well-prepared protests succeed.

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$466,000

Median Home Value

1.82%

Effective Tax Rate

$8,481

Avg Annual Tax

$1,124

Avg Appeal Savings

How property tax appeals work in Travis County

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

TCAD saw values cool sharply since 2022 peaks. Many 2026 notices are now ABOVE current sale prices — overassessment cases are unusually strong this cycle.

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

File With

Travis Central Appraisal District

Address: 850 E Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752
Phone: (512) 834-9317
Website: traviscad.org
2026 Deadline: May 15, 2026

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