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 77713 are overassessed?

22.6% of homes in Temple ZIP 77713 (996 of 4,404 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 Temple ZIP 77713?

File a Notice of Protest with JCAD 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.

Jefferson County · Temple

ZIP 77713 property tax overassessment report

22.6% of homes in Temple ZIP 77713 (996 of 4,404 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $843,452.

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4,404

Homes in ZIP

996

Flagged as overassessed

22.6%

$39,387

Avg overage / home

$277,439

Typical value

~$132/sqft

Jefferson County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 77713

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 DISHMAN RD	2,472	1998	$1,044,944	$326,304	$718,640	220.2%	$14,301
3XXX N CHINA RD	4,796	2015	$1,282,249	$633,072	$649,177	102.5%	$12,919
2XXX 2759 MOORE RD	2,931	2015	$945,276	$386,892	$558,384	144.3%	$11,112
1XXXX KEITH RD	7,874	2017	$1,560,669	$1,039,368	$521,301	50.2%	$10,374
1XXXX HWY 105	7,238	1996	$1,383,697	$955,416	$428,281	44.8%	$8,523
2XXX LLANO RD	3,293	2017	$817,226	$434,676	$382,550	88%	$7,613
1XXX YORKSHIRE RD	1,856	2014	$595,310	$244,992	$350,318	143%	$6,971
2XXX LLANO RD	4,311	2014	$915,887	$569,052	$346,835	60.9%	$6,902
1XXXX N MAJOR DR	1,700	2024	$568,883	$224,400	$344,483	153.5%	$6,855
3XXX FOXTAIL TRL	3,456	2018	$786,120	$456,192	$329,928	72.3%	$6,566
1XXXX FRIO DR	3,303	2010	$762,700	$435,996	$326,704	74.9%	$6,501
4XXX TOLIVAR CANAL RD	4,437	2007	$911,156	$585,684	$325,472	55.6%	$6,477
3XXX SMITH RD	6,035	2012	$1,098,764	$796,620	$302,144	37.9%	$6,013
1XXXX FRIO DR	2,427	2014	$617,657	$320,364	$297,293	92.8%	$5,916
N MAJOR DR	13,236	1978	$2,043,928	$1,747,152	$296,776	17%	$5,906
2XXX LLANO RD	4,593	2019	$902,963	$606,276	$296,687	48.9%	$5,904
1XXXX RESERVE DR	2,679	2024	$640,983	$353,628	$287,355	81.3%	$5,718
1XXXX FRIO DR	2,590	2016	$621,041	$341,880	$279,161	81.7%	$5,555
4XXX TOLIVAR CANAL RD	2,998	2017	$673,456	$395,736	$277,720	70.2%	$5,527
3XXX LOBLOLLY TRL	3,682	2022	$763,736	$486,024	$277,712	57.1%	$5,526
3XXX LOBLOLLY TRL	3,965	2024	$796,467	$523,380	$273,087	52.2%	$5,434
2XXX N MAJOR DR	1,653	1978	$485,977	$218,196	$267,781	122.7%	$5,329
2XXX LLANO RD	4,979	2016	$923,135	$657,228	$265,907	40.5%	$5,292
1XXX ROLL RD	2,264	2022	$561,746	$298,848	$262,898	88%	$5,232
1XXXX OLD SOUR LAKE RD	2,240	2022	$558,027	$295,680	$262,347	88.7%	$5,221

Data: HCAD public records, Jefferson County, ZIP 77713. 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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