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 76036 are overassessed?

23.9% of homes in Temple ZIP 76036 (122 of 511 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 Temple ZIP 76036?

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.

Johnson County · Temple

ZIP 76036 property tax overassessment report

23.9% of homes in Temple ZIP 76036 (122 of 511 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $242,219.

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511

Homes in ZIP

122

Flagged as overassessed

23.9%

$92,344

Avg overage / home

$403,624

Typical value

~$190/sqft

Johnson County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 76036

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
4XXX CR 919	2,254	2005	$867,151	$428,260	$438,891	102.5%	$7,900
3XXX CR 920	2,318	1990	$769,541	$440,420	$329,121	74.7%	$5,924
1XXX ANN AND DOSSY CT	1,375	1985	$564,412	$261,250	$303,162	116%	$5,457
1XXX VALLEY VIEW RD	1,852	1995	$654,930	$351,880	$303,050	86.1%	$5,455
1XXX AUTRY LN	3,004	1996	$832,482	$570,760	$261,722	45.9%	$4,711
1XXXX STONEFIELD RD	600	—	$373,387	$114,000	$259,387	227.5%	$4,669
3XXX CHISHOLM TRAIL RD	1,832	2008	$607,064	$348,080	$258,984	74.4%	$4,662
3XXX BENT CREEK TRL	2,534	2007	$736,180	$481,460	$254,720	52.9%	$4,585
1XXX VALLEY VIEW RD	1,633	1995	$555,509	$310,270	$245,239	79%	$4,414
4XXX CHISHOLM TRAIL RD	1,008	1996	$432,339	$191,520	$240,819	125.7%	$4,335
8XX HORSESHOE TRL	1,668	1973	$555,068	$316,920	$238,148	75.1%	$4,287
1XXX IMPALA DR	1,998	1972	$616,601	$379,620	$236,981	62.4%	$4,266
3XXX MARIPOSA RIDGE	2,515	2018	$706,909	$477,850	$229,059	47.9%	$4,123
4XXX RENE CT	1,120	1999	$436,739	$212,800	$223,939	105.2%	$4,031
1XXXX CR 1015	376	—	$291,218	$71,440	$219,778	307.6%	$3,956
1XXX AUTRY LN	2,855	1988	$761,367	$542,450	$218,917	40.4%	$3,941
3XXX BRETT JACKSON DR	2,069	1974	$603,383	$393,110	$210,273	53.5%	$3,785
3XXX BENT CREEK TRL	2,418	2021	$668,520	$459,420	$209,100	45.5%	$3,764
1XXXX BENT CREEK CT	2,224	2014	$629,126	$422,560	$206,566	48.9%	$3,718
1XXXX STONEFIELD RD	1,440	—	$479,905	$273,600	$206,305	75.4%	$3,713
1XXXX CHRISWOOD DR	2,648	2017	$708,423	$503,120	$205,303	40.8%	$3,695
3XXX MARIPOSA RIDGE	2,740	2017	$723,306	$520,600	$202,706	38.9%	$3,649
3XXX CHISHOLM TRAIL RD	1,216	1993	$431,510	$231,040	$200,470	86.8%	$3,608
1XXXX LAVINDER LN	350	2020	$266,285	$66,500	$199,785	300.4%	$3,596
1XXXX CHRISWOOD DR	2,762	2017	$724,197	$524,780	$199,417	38%	$3,590

Data: HCAD public records, Johnson County, ZIP 76036. 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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