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 76503 are overassessed?

22% of homes in Belton ZIP 76503 (65 of 296 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 Belton ZIP 76503?

File a Notice of Protest with Bell 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.

Bell County · Belton

ZIP 76503 property tax overassessment report

22% of homes in Belton ZIP 76503 (65 of 296 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $74,230.

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296

Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

22%

$53,116

Avg overage / home

$254,476

Typical value

~$145/sqft

Bell County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 76503

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
7XXX FM 3117	3,655	1989	$1,067,494	$529,975	$537,519	101.4%	$10,697
1XXXX DANDELION TRL	3,386	1998	$1,016,877	$490,970	$525,907	107.1%	$10,466
1XXX OVERLOOK RIDGE DR	3,525	2012	$835,802	$511,125	$324,677	63.5%	$6,461
3XX VAN BIBBER RD	3,648	1987	$815,579	$528,960	$286,619	54.2%	$5,704
5XXX INDIAN SPRINGS DR	2,230	1992	$591,542	$323,350	$268,192	82.9%	$5,337
8XX PILOT KNOB DR	3,021	2025	$666,847	$438,045	$228,802	52.2%	$4,553
1XXX FAIRFAX DR	2,814	2024	$614,806	$408,030	$206,776	50.7%	$4,115
2XX SHADY OAKS CT	4,471	2010	$845,951	$648,295	$197,656	30.5%	$3,933
1XXXX BUCKHORN CEMETERY RD	688	2024	$289,163	$99,760	$189,403	189.9%	$3,769
1XXXX BUCKHORN CEMETERY RD	504	2024	$256,360	$73,080	$183,280	250.8%	$3,647
1XXX MORGANS POINT RD	2,342	2022	$515,166	$339,590	$175,576	51.7%	$3,494
1XXX CRESCENT DR	2,954	1994	$586,700	$428,330	$158,370	37%	$3,152
5XXX WILDFLOWER LN	2,258	2016	$481,681	$327,410	$154,271	47.1%	$3,070
1XXXX CORSIA DR	2,345	2022	$488,195	$340,025	$148,170	43.6%	$2,949
8XXX TORRENTE DR	2,153	2020	$449,725	$312,185	$137,540	44.1%	$2,737
1XX CREEK PLUM LN	2,359	2024	$473,363	$342,055	$131,308	38.4%	$2,613
1XXXX SADDLESOAP CV	2,580	2025	$504,209	$374,100	$130,109	34.8%	$2,589
1XXXX SADDLESOAP CV	2,760	2025	$529,479	$400,200	$129,279	32.3%	$2,573
1XXXX KIMBERLITE DR	1,938	2025	$397,530	$281,010	$116,520	41.5%	$2,319
1XXXX CAMPSITE CV	2,316	2025	$448,940	$335,820	$113,120	33.7%	$2,251
5XXX WILDFLOWER LN	4,912	1994	$815,061	$712,240	$102,821	14.4%	$2,046
1XXXX CAMPSITE CV	2,406	2025	$447,825	$348,870	$98,955	28.4%	$1,969
1XXXX STATE HIGHWAY 53	2,215	1990	$420,086	$321,175	$98,911	30.8%	$1,968
1XXXX CAMPSITE CV	2,632	2025	$478,702	$381,640	$97,062	25.4%	$1,932
5XXX LAKEAIRE BLVD	2,804	1978	$503,338	$406,580	$96,758	23.8%	$1,925

Data: HCAD public records, Bell County, ZIP 76503. 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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