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 76028 are overassessed?

27.4% of homes in Killeen ZIP 76028 (1,707 of 6,239 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 Killeen ZIP 76028?

File a Notice of Protest with Johnson CAD 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 76028 property tax overassessment report

27.4% of homes in Killeen ZIP 76028 (1,707 of 6,239 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,434,810.

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6,239

Homes in ZIP

1,707

Flagged as overassessed

27.4%

$66,342

Avg overage / home

$412,299

Typical value

~$181/sqft

Johnson County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 76028

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
1XX ENCHANTED CT	5,937	1995	$2,468,023	$1,074,597	$1,393,426	129.7%	$25,082
9XXX TANTARRA DR	4,449	1999	$1,745,164	$805,269	$939,895	116.7%	$16,918
1XX ENCHANTED CT	5,964	2002	$1,983,013	$1,079,484	$903,529	83.7%	$16,264
5XX CR 714	3,520	2018	$1,496,645	$637,120	$859,525	134.9%	$15,471
3XX PEAR VALLEY LN	4,013	2022	$1,502,536	$726,353	$776,183	106.9%	$13,971
2XXX SAGE HOLLOW DR	6,060	2025	$1,723,387	$1,096,860	$626,527	57.1%	$11,277
3XX MINT RIDGE DR	5,516	2023	$1,619,450	$998,396	$621,054	62.2%	$11,179
1XXXX LEGACY ESTATES DR	6,167	2021	$1,707,400	$1,116,227	$591,173	53%	$10,641
1XXXX SHADOW VALLEY CT	4,378	2003	$1,380,916	$792,418	$588,498	74.3%	$10,593
3XX PEAR VALLEY LN	3,108	2022	$1,093,557	$562,548	$531,009	94.4%	$9,558
1XX RANCHWAY DR	4,712	2002	$1,370,460	$852,872	$517,588	60.7%	$9,317
3XX PEAR VALLEY LN	3,316	2020	$1,117,155	$600,196	$516,959	86.1%	$9,305
1XXXX LEGACY ESTATES DR	4,711	2023	$1,357,526	$852,691	$504,835	59.2%	$9,087
1XXXX LEGACY ESTATES DR	5,139	2023	$1,427,106	$930,159	$496,947	53.4%	$8,945
1XXXX KYLE CIR	4,857	2020	$1,375,247	$879,117	$496,130	56.4%	$8,930
1XXX PRIVATE ACCESS 60200	3,444	2025	$1,115,350	$623,364	$491,986	78.9%	$8,856
9XXX TANTARRA DR	4,449	2003	$1,288,722	$805,269	$483,453	60%	$8,702
1XXXX LEGACY ESTATES DR	5,124	2020	$1,405,586	$927,444	$478,142	51.6%	$8,607
1XX LACE LN	4,458	2016	$1,281,798	$806,898	$474,900	58.9%	$8,548
9XXX TANTARRA DR	4,906	2003	$1,355,704	$887,986	$467,718	52.7%	$8,419
2XXX VERDE DR	1,344	2005	$699,529	$243,264	$456,265	187.6%	$8,213
1XX ELLISON ST A1	6,496	2023	$1,629,742	$1,175,776	$453,966	38.6%	$8,171
1XXXX LEGACY ESTATES DR	4,302	2018	$1,230,801	$778,662	$452,139	58.1%	$8,139
2XXX ERIC LN	2,378	2004	$878,957	$430,418	$448,539	104.2%	$8,074
3XX PEAR VALLEY LN	3,128	2024	$1,012,652	$566,168	$446,484	78.9%	$8,037

Data: HCAD public records, Johnson County, ZIP 76028. 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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