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 76522 are overassessed?

11.1% of homes in Gatesville ZIP 76522 (29 of 261 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 Gatesville ZIP 76522?

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 · Gatesville

ZIP 76522 property tax overassessment report

11.1% of homes in Gatesville ZIP 76522 (29 of 261 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $15,762.

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261

Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

11.1%

$25,280

Avg overage / home

$225,320

Typical value

~$133/sqft

Bell County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 76522

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
4XXX TRIMMIER RD	2,026	1914	$778,786	$269,458	$509,328	189%	$10,136
9XX INKA RD	2,602	2022	$658,530	$346,066	$312,464	90.3%	$6,218
2XXX SOUTHBEND RD	2,338	2018	$599,711	$310,954	$288,757	92.9%	$5,746
5 VISTA DE LUNA LN	2,981	2013	$660,470	$396,473	$263,997	66.6%	$5,254
3XXX PEARL VALLEY RD	2,315	2019	$565,983	$307,895	$258,088	83.8%	$5,136
2XXX ISAAC CIR	3,275	2020	$681,306	$435,575	$245,731	56.4%	$4,890
4XXX COOL BASIN RD	3,004	2024	$616,797	$399,532	$217,265	54.4%	$4,324
4XXX COOL BASIN RD	3,028	2024	$619,345	$402,724	$216,621	53.8%	$4,311
3XXX GRACEY LN	2,384	2021	$525,185	$317,072	$208,113	65.6%	$4,141
1XXX BALD EAGLE DR	2,927	2022	$584,882	$389,291	$195,591	50.2%	$3,892
3XXX WHITETAIL TRL	2,873	2024	$557,308	$382,109	$175,199	45.9%	$3,486
1XXXX GOLDEN EAGLE AVE	2,751	2025	$512,338	$365,883	$146,455	40%	$2,914
7XXX PLATINUM DR	1,796	2025	$374,488	$238,868	$135,620	56.8%	$2,699
7XX WILLOW DR	2,055	2022	$408,870	$273,315	$135,555	49.6%	$2,698
1XXX HOMESTEAD DR	1,621	2007	$348,522	$215,593	$132,929	61.7%	$2,645
3XXX CHAPARRAL RD	3,416	1997	$584,467	$454,328	$130,139	28.6%	$2,590
3XXX LOMAS RODANDO CALZADA RD	1,852	2002	$371,000	$246,316	$124,684	50.6%	$2,481
1XXXX HWY 195	2,754	2004	$487,102	$366,282	$120,820	33%	$2,404
2XXX FALLING LEAF LN	2,041	2016	$389,661	$271,453	$118,208	43.5%	$2,352
3XXX WELLS DR	2,346	2009	$429,422	$312,018	$117,404	37.6%	$2,336
1XXX WISTERIA LN	2,546	2008	$455,148	$338,618	$116,530	34.4%	$2,319
1XX BOBCAT CIR	1,689	2007	$333,623	$224,637	$108,986	48.5%	$2,169
2XXX BOYS RANCH RD	1,620	1988	$318,428	$215,460	$102,968	47.8%	$2,049
1XX FAY DR	2,145	2011	$370,865	$285,285	$85,580	30%	$1,703
3XXX DIGBY DR	2,025	2024	$349,371	$269,325	$80,046	29.7%	$1,593

Data: HCAD public records, Bell County, ZIP 76522. 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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