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 77485 are overassessed?

33.6% of homes in Belton ZIP 77485 (150 of 447 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 77485?

File a Notice of Protest with FBCAD 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.

Fort Bend County · Belton

ZIP 77485 property tax overassessment report

33.6% of homes in Belton ZIP 77485 (150 of 447 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $519,765.

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447

Homes in ZIP

150

Flagged as overassessed

33.6%

$161,167

Avg overage / home

$443,160

Typical value

~$216/sqft

Fort Bend County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

Next: FBCAD 2027 values mail late March-April. Protest deadline: May 15, 2027.

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 77485

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
7XXX Brazos Valley DR	990	2000	$1,316,300	$213,840	$1,102,460	515.6%	$24,585
8XXX Brazos Valley DR	5,842	2000	$2,338,600	$1,261,872	$1,076,728	85.3%	$24,011
4XXX FM 1952 RD	464	2005	$1,121,559	$100,224	$1,021,335	1019.1%	$22,776
2XXX Macha RD	1,604	1953	$1,334,070	$346,464	$987,606	285.1%	$22,024
7XXXX BJ Dusek RD	1,482	1952	$1,223,869	$320,112	$903,757	282.3%	$20,154
1XXXX BJ Dusek RD	4,984	2021	$1,870,300	$1,076,544	$793,756	73.7%	$17,701
1XXXX Reinecker RD	1,800	2022	$1,128,575	$388,800	$739,775	190.3%	$16,497
3XXXX Boot Hill West RD	1,989	2010	$1,166,900	$429,624	$737,276	171.6%	$16,441
Svoboda RD	2,040	2024	$1,171,845	$440,640	$731,205	165.9%	$16,306
7XXX Brazos Valley DR	976	1950	$899,703	$210,816	$688,887	326.8%	$15,362
9XXX Johnson RD	4,292	2008	$1,521,118	$927,072	$594,046	64.1%	$13,247
1XXXX Highway 36	814	1945	$723,312	$175,824	$547,488	311.4%	$12,209
2XXX Eagle Nest Acres DR	4,917	2022	$1,593,081	$1,062,072	$531,009	50%	$11,842
1XXXX Reinecker RD	2,703	2020	$1,110,872	$583,848	$527,024	90.3%	$11,753
3XXXX Cavalry RD	3,807	1975	$1,340,856	$822,312	$518,544	63.1%	$11,564
3XXXX Mandy LN	4,495	2021	$1,470,364	$970,920	$499,444	51.4%	$11,138
1XXXX Jacqueline ST	1,370	2003	$748,400	$295,920	$452,480	152.9%	$10,090
1XXXX BJ Dusek RD	3,612	2022	$1,189,603	$780,192	$409,411	52.5%	$9,130
2XXX Brundrett RD	2,688	1976	$978,039	$580,608	$397,431	68.5%	$8,863
5XX Chisholm RD	4,279	2001	$1,300,935	$924,264	$376,671	40.8%	$8,400
3XXXX Flintlock ST	3,515	2015	$1,130,295	$759,240	$371,055	48.9%	$8,275
1XXXX BJ Dusek RD	3,400	2003	$1,070,943	$734,400	$336,543	45.8%	$7,505
3XXX Brundrett RD	3,422	2006	$1,060,470	$739,152	$321,318	43.5%	$7,165
1XXXX Highway 36	1,232	1970	$566,278	$266,112	$300,166	112.8%	$6,694
5XXX FM 1952	2,078	1981	$741,491	$448,848	$292,643	65.2%	$6,526

Data: HCAD public records, Fort Bend County, ZIP 77485. 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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