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?

AppealMyTax charges a flat $99, one time, for a complete personalized appeal packet you file yourself, or $199-$249 for our done-for-you filing service. You keep 100% of your savings every year. Ownwell keeps a 25-35% contingency on whatever you save and O'Connor keeps about half, meaning a $2,461 reduction costs you roughly $615-$1,230 every year forever. We charge $99 once and keep nothing.

What percent of homes in ZIP 76513 are overassessed?

25.2% of homes in Belton ZIP 76513 (3,480 of 13,814 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 76513?

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.

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ZIP 76513 property tax overassessment report

25.2% of homes in Belton ZIP 76513 (3,480 of 13,814 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $4,708,497.

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13,814

Homes in ZIP

3,480

Flagged as overassessed

25.2%

$62,930

Avg overage / home

$327,510

Typical value

~$160/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 76513

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
5XX KING'S COVE	6,216	2018	$2,433,865	$994,560	$1,439,305	144.7%	$28,642
1XX GREAT WEST LOOP	3,725	2019	$1,968,433	$596,000	$1,372,433	230.3%	$27,311
7 COMMODORE	7,495	2003	$2,472,487	$1,199,200	$1,273,287	106.2%	$25,338
3XXX BROKEN BOW RD	4,410	2016	$1,937,739	$705,600	$1,232,139	174.6%	$24,520
1XX LAKEVIEW ESTATES DR	7,438	2023	$2,393,325	$1,190,080	$1,203,245	101.1%	$23,945
1XXX POINT VIEW CIR	4,996	2022	$1,950,000	$799,360	$1,150,640	143.9%	$22,898
5XX TALON DR	5,315	2020	$1,921,489	$850,400	$1,071,089	126%	$21,315
1XXXX DANDELION TRL	5,860	2004	$2,003,069	$937,600	$1,065,469	113.6%	$21,203
2XXX CANYON SPRINGS DR	11,159	2004	$2,832,495	$1,785,440	$1,047,055	58.6%	$20,836
4X STIRRUP DR	4,207	2015	$1,698,719	$673,120	$1,025,599	152.4%	$20,409
0 BREWER LN	4,963	2024	$1,790,120	$794,080	$996,040	125.4%	$19,821
1XXXX ROCKY LN	4,167	2021	$1,654,075	$666,720	$987,355	148.1%	$19,648
1XX LAKEVIEW ESTATES DR	4,485	2020	$1,663,421	$717,600	$945,821	131.8%	$18,822
1XXXX DANDELION TRL	5,123	2014	$1,751,965	$819,680	$932,285	113.7%	$18,552
1XXXX MARIGOLD TRL	6,474	2020	$1,962,651	$1,035,840	$926,811	89.5%	$18,444
2XXX ELM GROVE RD	4,561	2023	$1,640,782	$729,760	$911,022	124.8%	$18,129
6XXX FULLVIEW FIRST ST	3,166	1972	$1,388,557	$506,560	$881,997	174.1%	$17,552
6XX 24TH AVE	3,986	2024	$1,502,439	$637,760	$864,679	135.6%	$17,207
1XXXX MARIGOLD TRL	3,759	2003	$1,446,078	$601,440	$844,638	140.4%	$16,808
1XX CEDAR TRAILS DR	6,366	2019	$1,847,548	$1,018,560	$828,988	81.4%	$16,497
1XX GREAT WEST LOOP	3,609	1995	$1,395,466	$577,440	$818,026	141.7%	$16,279
1XXXX RATTLESNAKE RD	6,697	2006	$1,852,857	$1,071,520	$781,337	72.9%	$15,549
2XX GLENVIEW CIR	3,613	2021	$1,350,192	$578,080	$772,112	133.6%	$15,365
1XX GREAT WEST LOOP	3,615	1996	$1,349,606	$578,400	$771,206	133.3%	$15,347
3X STIRRUP DR	3,807	2002	$1,375,337	$609,120	$766,217	125.8%	$15,248

Data: HCAD public records, Bell County, ZIP 76513. 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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