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 76544 are overassessed?

15% of homes in Killeen ZIP 76544 (9 of 60 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 Killeen ZIP 76544?

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 · Killeen

ZIP 76544 property tax overassessment report

15% of homes in Killeen ZIP 76544 (9 of 60 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $11,607.

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Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

15%

$59,986

Avg overage / home

$265,916

Typical value

~$137/sqft

Bell County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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Top 11 most overassessed homes in 76544

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
1XX RED MAPLE CIR	4,980	2022	$1,152,614	$682,260	$470,354	68.9%	$9,360
4XXX BRANDY DR	2,837	2019	$603,114	$388,669	$214,445	55.2%	$4,267
6XX RICHARD LN	880	1981	$273,309	$120,560	$152,749	126.7%	$3,040
8XXX BRIDGEPOINTE DR	1,342	2014	$235,555	$183,854	$51,701	28.1%	$1,029
7XXX MARBLE CREEK DR	1,254	1971	$211,310	$171,798	$39,512	23%	$786
1XXXX KENSLEY ROSE DR	2,029	2021	$313,265	$277,973	$35,292	12.7%	$702
2XXX HERALD DR	1,970	2004	$298,546	$269,890	$28,656	10.6%	$570
2XXX RIDGLEA CT	950	1983	$158,186	$130,150	$28,036	21.5%	$558
9XX MARLOW CV	1,866	2020	$283,147	$255,642	$27,505	10.8%	$547
7 MARKET LOOP	1,605	2006	$243,472	$219,885	$23,587	10.7%	$469
3XX CONSTELLATION DR	1,345	2011	$203,690	$184,265	$19,425	10.5%	$387

Data: HCAD public records, Bell County, ZIP 76544. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act.

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