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 76543 are overassessed?

17.9% of homes in Belton ZIP 76543 (1,056 of 5,914 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 76543?

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 76543 property tax overassessment report

17.9% of homes in Belton ZIP 76543 (1,056 of 5,914 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $524,886.

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5,914

Homes in ZIP

1,056

Flagged as overassessed

17.9%

$23,118

Avg overage / home

$205,375

Typical value

~$132/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 76543

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
2XXX RIVER RUN RD	4,974	2003	$1,120,685	$656,568	$464,117	70.7%	$9,236
1XXXX FM 439	3,158	2004	$811,724	$416,856	$394,868	94.7%	$7,858
5XX FM 439	2,408	2013	$692,645	$317,856	$374,789	117.9%	$7,458
1XXXX FM 439	3,567	2014	$836,845	$470,844	$366,001	77.7%	$7,283
2XX SUNSET RIDGE DR	4,609	2022	$966,179	$608,388	$357,791	58.8%	$7,120
7XX CARTWRIGHT LOOP	3,057	2019	$733,576	$403,524	$330,052	81.8%	$6,568
2XXX 60TH ST	2,717	2013	$677,121	$358,644	$318,477	88.8%	$6,338
7XX CARTWRIGHT LOOP	6,055	1976	$1,088,975	$799,260	$289,715	36.2%	$5,765
5XXX CREEKSIDE DR	2,420	1985	$598,151	$319,440	$278,711	87.2%	$5,546
2XXX DUNNS HOLLOW DR	3,518	2025	$696,861	$464,376	$232,485	50.1%	$4,626
1XXX NORTHCROSS DR	2,666	2025	$581,488	$351,912	$229,576	65.2%	$4,569
1XXX HICKORY DR	2,825	2009	$595,989	$372,900	$223,089	59.8%	$4,439
3XXX 60TH ST	2,670	1987	$567,018	$352,440	$214,578	60.9%	$4,270
8XX CARTWRIGHT LOOP	2,747	1978	$571,901	$362,604	$209,297	57.7%	$4,165
1XXX MAGNOLIA RD	3,693	2024	$689,576	$487,476	$202,100	41.5%	$4,022
5XXX CREEKSIDE DR	1,859	1987	$447,284	$245,388	$201,896	82.3%	$4,018
2XXX BALCONES PL	4,282	2024	$762,826	$565,224	$197,602	35%	$3,932
3XXX LEGEND OAKS BLVD	2,313	2022	$495,952	$305,316	$190,636	62.4%	$3,794
3XXX 60TH ST	2,830	1969	$562,643	$373,560	$189,083	50.6%	$3,763
1XXXX FM 439	5,744	2025	$939,721	$758,208	$181,513	23.9%	$3,612
3XXX 60TH ST	2,212	1975	$470,318	$291,984	$178,334	61.1%	$3,549
1XXX DRIPPING SPRINGS DR	2,113	2016	$450,163	$278,916	$171,247	61.4%	$3,408
1XXX SPRINGFOREST CIR	2,196	2021	$453,174	$289,872	$163,302	56.3%	$3,250
3XXX 60TH ST	2,342	1990	$462,600	$309,144	$153,456	49.6%	$3,054
6XXX STILLWOOD DR	6,002	2023	$945,683	$792,264	$153,419	19.4%	$3,053

Data: HCAD public records, Bell County, ZIP 76543. 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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