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 76549 are overassessed?

9% of homes in Killeen ZIP 76549 (1,132 of 12,551 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 76549?

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 76549 property tax overassessment report

9% of homes in Killeen ZIP 76549 (1,132 of 12,551 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $906,307.

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12,551

Homes in ZIP

1,132

Flagged as overassessed

$37,238

Avg overage / home

$250,920

Typical value

~$137/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 76549

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 IDUMA TRL	3,253	2018	$1,200,975	$445,661	$755,314	169.5%	$15,031
4XX MOTH RD	5,373	2018	$1,476,155	$736,101	$740,054	100.5%	$14,727
2XXX IDUMA TRL	4,051	2018	$1,264,009	$554,987	$709,022	127.8%	$14,110
2XX RONNIE LN	2,491	2008	$994,052	$341,267	$652,785	191.3%	$12,990
9XX WALNUT DR	5,039	2004	$1,281,018	$690,343	$590,675	85.6%	$11,754
0 FM 2670	2,675	2023	$892,784	$366,475	$526,309	143.6%	$10,474
8XX DEER RUN RD	4,131	2024	$1,067,041	$565,947	$501,094	88.5%	$9,972
1XXX MAGNOLIA RD	3,333	2022	$954,893	$456,621	$498,272	109.1%	$9,916
7XXX CLEAR CREEK RD	1,380	1965	$665,089	$189,060	$476,029	251.8%	$9,473
1XXX OAKALLA LOOP	3,316	2007	$911,698	$454,292	$457,406	100.7%	$9,102
1XXX RIVER RIDGE RANCH RD	3,279	2015	$901,968	$449,223	$452,745	100.8%	$9,010
7XX WALNUT DR	3,747	2013	$964,167	$513,339	$450,828	87.8%	$8,971
8XX WALNUT DR	2,507	2003	$773,721	$343,459	$430,262	125.3%	$8,562
7XX HONEYSUCKLE DR	3,471	2021	$901,904	$475,527	$426,377	89.7%	$8,485
3XX ASPEN CIR	3,355	2016	$879,161	$459,635	$419,526	91.3%	$8,349
1XXX CREEK PLACE DR	3,154	2021	$848,898	$432,098	$416,800	96.5%	$8,294
2XXX PECAN CREEK RD	2,431	2016	$748,814	$333,047	$415,767	124.8%	$8,274
9XX MAGNOLIA RD	2,699	2020	$784,076	$369,763	$414,313	112%	$8,245
2XXX PECAN CREEK RD	2,440	2010	$745,071	$334,280	$410,791	122.9%	$8,175
1XXX MAGNOLIA RD	4,285	2022	$985,646	$587,045	$398,601	67.9%	$7,932
3XX WALNUT DR	4,207	2002	$972,663	$576,359	$396,304	68.8%	$7,886
5XX HI-RIDGE DR	4,334	2013	$989,362	$593,758	$395,604	66.6%	$7,873
1XXX MAGNOLIA RD	3,218	2025	$826,427	$440,866	$385,561	87.5%	$7,673
1XX RED MAPLE CIR	3,989	2021	$930,485	$546,493	$383,992	70.3%	$7,641
9XX DEER RUN RD	2,652	2022	$743,738	$363,324	$380,414	104.7%	$7,570

Data: HCAD public records, Bell County, ZIP 76549. 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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