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 76262 are overassessed?

19.4% of homes in Salado ZIP 76262 (1,691 of 8,706 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 Salado ZIP 76262?

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 · Salado

ZIP 76262 property tax overassessment report

19.4% of homes in Salado ZIP 76262 (1,691 of 8,706 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,928,754.

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8,706

Homes in ZIP

1,691

Flagged as overassessed

19.4%

$80,556

Avg overage / home

$645,902

Typical value

~$175/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 76262

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
1XXXX DUNHAM RD	17,328	2000	$6,893,137	$3,032,400	$3,860,737	127.3%	$74,126
5 HEATHER GLEN CIR	6,998	2005	$2,335,165	$1,224,650	$1,110,515	90.7%	$21,322
1X HUNTERS RIDGE LN	13,349	2005	$3,381,854	$2,336,075	$1,045,779	44.8%	$20,079
3XX AUSTIN ST	4,884	2021	$1,887,392	$854,700	$1,032,692	120.8%	$19,828
2XX S WALNUT ST	9,456	2015	$2,654,301	$1,654,800	$999,501	60.4%	$19,190
2 HUNTERS RIDGE LN	7,157	2004	$2,239,345	$1,252,475	$986,870	78.8%	$18,948
3XX HOGANS DR	5,995	2008	$1,986,619	$1,049,125	$937,494	89.4%	$18,000
3 HEATHER GLEN CIR	7,652	2005	$2,265,657	$1,339,100	$926,557	69.2%	$17,790
2 HAYES CT	9,313	2001	$2,555,187	$1,629,775	$925,412	56.8%	$17,768
1X HUNTERS RIDGE LN	9,012	2007	$2,490,704	$1,577,100	$913,604	57.9%	$17,541
9 HEATHER GLEN CIR	7,484	2007	$2,223,107	$1,309,700	$913,407	69.7%	$17,537
1X HEATHERSTONE CT	8,755	2007	$2,442,564	$1,532,125	$910,439	59.4%	$17,480
1X HUNTERS RIDGE LN	6,896	2005	$2,107,823	$1,206,800	$901,023	74.7%	$17,300
5 HUNTERS RIDGE LN	6,875	2007	$2,101,226	$1,203,125	$898,101	74.6%	$17,244
2XXX FALCON DR	8,043	2025	$2,301,668	$1,407,525	$894,143	63.5%	$17,168
1X HEATHERSTONE CT	7,057	2010	$2,113,436	$1,234,975	$878,461	71.1%	$16,866
1 HEATHER GLEN CIR	7,378	2006	$2,163,204	$1,291,150	$872,054	67.5%	$16,743
4 HEATHERSTONE CT	6,549	2008	$2,014,800	$1,146,075	$868,725	75.8%	$16,680
7 HUNTERS RIDGE LN	7,165	2006	$2,115,624	$1,253,875	$861,749	68.7%	$16,546
6 HEATHERSTONE CT	7,555	2007	$2,183,461	$1,322,125	$861,336	65.1%	$16,538
9 HUNTERS RIDGE LN	7,621	2008	$2,184,217	$1,333,675	$850,542	63.8%	$16,330
4XX HOGAN'S DR	7,707	2005	$2,196,880	$1,348,725	$848,155	62.9%	$16,285
1X HUNTERS RIDGE LN	8,727	2008	$2,362,840	$1,527,225	$835,615	54.7%	$16,044
4XX HOGAN'S DR	8,350	2005	$2,294,391	$1,461,250	$833,141	57%	$15,996
2XXX FALCON DR	8,416	2024	$2,299,673	$1,472,800	$826,873	56.1%	$15,876

Data: HCAD public records, Denton County, ZIP 76262. 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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