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 76571 are overassessed?

27.8% of homes in Belton ZIP 76571 (1,077 of 3,868 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 76571?

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 76571 property tax overassessment report

27.8% of homes in Belton ZIP 76571 (1,077 of 3,868 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,025,933.

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3,868

Homes in ZIP

1,077

Flagged as overassessed

27.8%

$87,492

Avg overage / home

$503,012

Typical value

~$226/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 76571

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
9XXX FM 2843	4,795	2017	$2,044,284	$1,083,670	$960,614	88.6%	$19,116
5XXX FM 2843	4,363	2011	$1,906,133	$986,038	$920,095	93.3%	$18,310
2XXX INDIAN MILL RD	5,824	2021	$2,077,889	$1,316,224	$761,665	57.9%	$15,157
4XXX ROYAL ST	3,450	1995	$1,467,294	$779,700	$687,594	88.2%	$13,683
2XX SULPHUR WELLS RD	4,190	2019	$1,617,819	$946,940	$670,879	70.8%	$13,350
1XXX DOS HERMANAS RD	3,012	2022	$1,346,213	$680,712	$665,501	97.8%	$13,243
1XXX FERGUSON MILL RD	4,407	2021	$1,660,131	$995,982	$664,149	66.7%	$13,217
3XXX FM 2484	4,673	2007	$1,708,677	$1,056,098	$652,579	61.8%	$12,986
8XXX FM 2843	3,373	2020	$1,396,425	$762,298	$634,127	83.2%	$12,619
4XXX FM 2843	4,569	2002	$1,635,510	$1,032,594	$602,916	58.4%	$11,998
1XXX FERGUSON MILL RD	3,416	2020	$1,365,782	$772,016	$593,766	76.9%	$11,816
5XXX FM 2843	3,027	2002	$1,266,699	$684,102	$582,597	85.2%	$11,594
4XXX FM 2843	4,502	2009	$1,599,091	$1,017,452	$581,639	57.2%	$11,575
7XXX FM 2843	2,463	1994	$1,118,653	$556,638	$562,015	101%	$11,184
1XXXX CALLIE CHRISTINA CT	4,600	2022	$1,593,563	$1,039,600	$553,963	53.3%	$11,024
1XXXX CROWS RANCH RD	4,035	2024	$1,442,363	$911,910	$530,453	58.2%	$10,556
1XXX FERGUSON MILL RD	4,185	2018	$1,430,942	$945,810	$485,132	51.3%	$9,654
1XXXX CROWS RANCH RD	3,453	2021	$1,256,836	$780,378	$476,458	61.1%	$9,482
3XXX SOUTHLAKE DR	7,543	2016	$2,167,449	$1,704,718	$462,731	27.1%	$9,208
1XXXX CROWS RANCH RD	2,621	2021	$1,051,541	$592,346	$459,195	77.5%	$9,138
5XX CREEKSIDE DR	6,031	2017	$1,815,228	$1,363,006	$452,222	33.2%	$8,999
0 ROYAL LOOP	1,689	2024	$825,018	$381,714	$443,304	116.1%	$8,822
1XXX RUSTIC TRL	5,240	2010	$1,627,276	$1,184,240	$443,036	37.4%	$8,816
3XX ESPERANZA WAY	1,000	2021	$667,149	$226,000	$441,149	195.2%	$8,779
1XXX WINDY HILL RD	2,020	2023	$893,032	$456,520	$436,512	95.6%	$8,687

Data: HCAD public records, Bell County, ZIP 76571. 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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