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.

What's the difference between AppealMyTax and Ownwell?

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What percent of homes in ZIP 76205 are overassessed?

25.7% of homes in Denton ZIP 76205 (1,037 of 4,031 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 Denton ZIP 76205?

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.

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ZIP 76205 property tax overassessment report

25.7% of homes in Denton ZIP 76205 (1,037 of 4,031 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,491,253.

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4,031

Homes in ZIP

1,037

Flagged as overassessed

25.7%

$66,885

Avg overage / home

$355,130

Typical value

~$134/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 76205

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 HOBSON LN	8,840	2004	$2,220,338	$1,184,560	$1,035,778	87.4%	$19,887
5XX HOBSON LN	8,214	2004	$1,962,100	$1,100,676	$861,424	78.3%	$16,539
3XX HOBSON LN	10,065	2004	$2,198,351	$1,348,710	$849,641	63%	$16,313
3XX HOBSON LN	10,317	2003	$2,184,530	$1,382,478	$802,052	58%	$15,399
1XX HOBSON LN	15,392	2005	$2,650,480	$2,062,528	$587,952	28.5%	$11,289
2XXX PARVIN ST	1,117	1970	$729,902	$149,678	$580,224	387.6%	$11,140
3XXX GRANADA TRL	6,432	1970	$1,334,608	$861,888	$472,720	54.8%	$9,076
3XXX MONTECITO RD	5,489	1979	$1,194,521	$735,526	$458,995	62.4%	$8,813
2XXX WILLOWWOOD ST	3,708	1997	$941,838	$496,872	$444,966	89.6%	$8,543
2XX HOBSON LN	6,333	2007	$1,215,188	$848,622	$366,566	43.2%	$7,038
3XXX GRANADA TRL	7,111	2022	$1,316,618	$952,874	$363,744	38.2%	$6,984
3XXX MONTECITO RD	9,339	2005	$1,592,225	$1,251,426	$340,799	27.2%	$6,543
3XXX SANTA MONICA DR	7,819	1971	$1,385,533	$1,047,746	$337,787	32.2%	$6,486
2XXX WILLOWWOOD ST	2,116	1959	$619,101	$283,544	$335,557	118.3%	$6,443
9XX CHIQUITA ST	8,355	2006	$1,451,519	$1,119,570	$331,949	29.6%	$6,373
7XX HOBSON LN	5,419	1999	$1,052,058	$726,146	$325,912	44.9%	$6,258
3XXX ROSELAWN DR	5,251	2004	$1,025,033	$703,634	$321,399	45.7%	$6,171
1XXX N RUDDELL ST	9,224	2023	$1,554,945	$1,236,016	$318,929	25.8%	$6,123
2XXX KENDOLPH DR	4,051	1971	$858,383	$542,834	$315,549	58.1%	$6,059
3XXX GRANADA TRL	4,256	2022	$885,169	$570,304	$314,865	55.2%	$6,045
3XXX SANTA MONICA DR	4,871	1980	$966,176	$652,714	$313,462	48%	$6,018
3XXX SANTA MONICA DR	4,096	1953	$861,891	$548,864	$313,027	57%	$6,010
1XXX SOUTHMONT DR	3,000	1992	$708,867	$402,000	$306,867	76.3%	$5,892
2XXX SANTA MONICA DR	5,146	1991	$994,430	$689,564	$304,866	44.2%	$5,853
3XXX ROSELAWN DR	5,158	2002	$992,450	$691,172	$301,278	43.6%	$5,785

Data: HCAD public records, Denton County, ZIP 76205. 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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