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 75202 are overassessed?

27% of homes in Dallas ZIP 75202 (141 of 523 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 Dallas ZIP 75202?

File a Notice of Protest with DCAD 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.

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ZIP 75202 property tax overassessment report

27% of homes in Dallas ZIP 75202 (141 of 523 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $115,930.

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523

Homes in ZIP

141

Flagged as overassessed

27%

$38,241

Avg overage / home

$328,937

Typical value

~$294/sqft

Dallas County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 75202

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
5XX ELM ST	2,472	1930	$815,000	$726,768	$88,232	12.1%	$1,923
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX MAIN ST	757	1974	$302,800	$222,558	$80,242	36.1%	$1,749
1XXX JACKSON ST	1,877	1930	$623,160	$551,838	$71,322	12.9%	$1,555
1XXX JACKSON ST	1,871	1930	$621,170	$550,074	$71,096	12.9%	$1,550
1XXX MAIN ST	660	1974	$264,000	$194,040	$69,960	36.1%	$1,525
1XXX MAIN ST	660	1974	$264,000	$194,040	$69,960	36.1%	$1,525
1XXX MAIN ST	660	1974	$264,000	$194,040	$69,960	36.1%	$1,525
1XXX MAIN ST	660	1974	$264,000	$194,040	$69,960	36.1%	$1,525
1XXX MAIN ST	660	1974	$264,000	$194,040	$69,960	36.1%	$1,525
1XXX MAIN ST	660	1974	$264,000	$194,040	$69,960	36.1%	$1,525
1XXX MAIN ST	660	1974	$264,000	$194,040	$69,960	36.1%	$1,525
1XXX MAIN ST	660	1974	$264,000	$194,040	$69,960	36.1%	$1,525

Data: HCAD public records, Dallas County, ZIP 75202. 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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