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 76177 are overassessed?

12.1% of homes in Temple ZIP 76177 (145 of 1,203 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 76177?

File a Notice of Protest with Denton 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.

Denton County · Temple

ZIP 76177 property tax overassessment report

12.1% of homes in Temple ZIP 76177 (145 of 1,203 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $110,468.

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1,203

Homes in ZIP

145

Flagged as overassessed

12.1%

$35,434

Avg overage / home

$389,190

Typical value

~$132/sqft

Denton County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 76177

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
8XXX TUCKER DR	2,347	2021	$444,604	$309,804	$134,800	43.5%	$2,588
1XXXX CARLTON OAKS DR	2,711	2013	$435,236	$357,852	$77,384	21.6%	$1,486
2XXX SADDLE CREEK DR	2,872	2014	$454,224	$379,104	$75,120	19.8%	$1,442
1XXXX MIRASOL DR	2,386	2017	$389,615	$314,952	$74,663	23.7%	$1,434
2XXX SADDLE CREEK DR	2,992	2014	$466,733	$394,944	$71,789	18.2%	$1,378
2XXX THORNCREEK LN	1,921	2004	$324,643	$253,572	$71,071	28%	$1,365
1XXXX MIRASOL DR	3,246	2016	$498,323	$428,472	$69,851	16.3%	$1,341
1XXXX MIRASOL DR	3,162	2016	$484,648	$417,384	$67,264	16.1%	$1,291
1XXXX MIRASOL DR	3,244	2017	$495,055	$428,208	$66,847	15.6%	$1,283
1XXXX MIRASOL DR	2,327	2007	$373,482	$307,164	$66,318	21.6%	$1,273
1XXXX BACK NINE RD	2,551	2019	$401,810	$336,732	$65,078	19.3%	$1,249
1XXXX CARLTON OAKS DR	2,981	2013	$455,583	$393,492	$62,091	15.8%	$1,192
1XXXX CARLTON OAKS DR	3,070	2013	$463,713	$405,240	$58,473	14.4%	$1,123
1XXXX HAYES RIDGE DR	2,580	2019	$398,955	$340,560	$58,395	17.1%	$1,121
1XXXX TRAIL RIDE LN	2,170	2019	$344,191	$286,440	$57,751	20.2%	$1,109
1XXXX CARLTON OAKS DR	3,313	2013	$493,008	$437,316	$55,692	12.7%	$1,069
1XXXX FIRE CREEK LN	2,299	2010	$358,804	$303,468	$55,336	18.2%	$1,062
1XXXX FIRE CREEK LN	2,277	2010	$355,544	$300,564	$54,980	18.3%	$1,056
1XXXX CARLTON OAKS DR	2,465	2013	$379,773	$325,380	$54,393	16.7%	$1,044
1XXXX AVENEL WAY	2,264	2009	$352,119	$298,848	$53,271	17.8%	$1,023
1XXXX OAK POINTE DR	2,339	2020	$361,834	$308,748	$53,086	17.2%	$1,019
2XXX BOOT HILL LN	2,623	2017	$399,007	$346,236	$52,771	15.2%	$1,013
1XXXX BUFFALO NICKEL DR	2,340	2017	$361,598	$308,880	$52,718	17.1%	$1,012
1XXXX CARLTON OAKS DR	2,620	2013	$398,392	$345,840	$52,552	15.2%	$1,009
2XXX SADDLE CREEK DR	3,101	2014	$461,843	$409,332	$52,511	12.8%	$1,008

Data: HCAD public records, Denton County, ZIP 76177. 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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