What is a property tax appeal?

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

When is the Texas property tax appeal deadline?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 each year (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). The 2026 deadline has passed; the next protest window is April-May 2027.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year in Texas, and you can protest again every year. Success rates range from 80-91% when you bring 3-5 comparable sales as evidence.

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What percent of homes in ZIP 20036 are overassessed?

1.3% of homes in Troy ZIP 20036 (3 of 230 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on HCAD public records.

How do I protest my property taxes in Troy ZIP 20036?

File a Notice of Protest with BCAD by May 15 each year. Bring 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area to your ARB hearing. 2026 deadline has passed — next protest window is April-May 2027.

Bexar County · Troy

ZIP 20036 property tax overassessment report

1.3% of homes in Troy ZIP 20036 (3 of 230 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,478.

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230

Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

1.3%

$22,916

Avg overage / home

$263,494

Typical value

~$159/sqft

Bexar County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

Next: BCAD 2027 values mail late March-April. Protest deadline: May 15, 2027.

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 20036

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from HCAD public records. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Market val	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,111	2021	$222,220	$176,649	$45,571	25.8%	$898
1XXXX YONDER FLATS	1,525	2021	$287,440	$242,475	$44,965	18.5%	$886
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,111	2021	$216,060	$176,649	$39,411	22.3%	$776
5XXX DAWN BREAK	1,111	2021	$215,300	$176,649	$38,651	21.9%	$761
5XXX DAWN BREAK	1,111	2021	$215,300	$176,649	$38,651	21.9%	$761
5XXX DAWN BREAK	1,111	2022	$215,300	$176,649	$38,651	21.9%	$761
5XXX DAWN BREAK	1,111	2022	$214,590	$176,649	$37,941	21.5%	$747
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,111	2020	$214,180	$176,649	$37,531	21.2%	$739
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,111	2020	$213,880	$176,649	$37,231	21.1%	$733
5XXX KENDALL PRAIRIE	1,159	2021	$219,410	$184,281	$35,129	19.1%	$692
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,111	2021	$210,000	$176,649	$33,351	18.9%	$657
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,111	2022	$210,000	$176,649	$33,351	18.9%	$657
5XXX DAWN BREAK	1,211	2021	$225,000	$192,549	$32,451	16.9%	$639
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,211	2022	$224,690	$192,549	$32,141	16.7%	$633
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,211	2021	$224,580	$192,549	$32,031	16.6%	$631
5XXX DAWN BREAK	1,211	2021	$224,540	$192,549	$31,991	16.6%	$630
5XXX DAWN BREAK	1,211	2021	$224,500	$192,549	$31,951	16.6%	$629
5XXX DAWN BREAK	1,211	2021	$224,000	$192,549	$31,451	16.3%	$620
1XXXX SUMMER LIGHT	1,211	2022	$223,680	$192,549	$31,131	16.2%	$613
1XXXX SUMMER LIGHT	1,211	2022	$223,630	$192,549	$31,081	16.1%	$612
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,211	2022	$223,590	$192,549	$31,041	16.1%	$612
2XXX TYBEE CRK	1,525	2021	$271,370	$242,475	$28,895	11.9%	$569
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,211	2020	$221,350	$192,549	$28,801	15%	$567
1XXXX LUNAR LIGHT	1,111	2021	$205,000	$176,649	$28,351	16%	$559
5XXX FIREFLY HILLS	1,111	2020	$205,000	$176,649	$28,351	16%	$559

Data: HCAD public records, Bexar County, ZIP 20036. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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