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?

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What percent of homes in ZIP 78254 are overassessed?

15.6% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78254 (4,094 of 26,183 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 78254?

File a Notice of Protest with BCAD 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.

Bexar County · Killeen

ZIP 78254 property tax overassessment report

15.6% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78254 (4,094 of 26,183 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,836,044.

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26,183

Homes in ZIP

4,094

Flagged as overassessed

15.6%

$32,220

Avg overage / home

$335,830

Typical value

~$157/sqft

Bexar County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 78254

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
2XXXX JOYEUX	3,897	2018	$1,646,690	$611,829	$1,034,861	169.1%	$20,387
1XXXX CROSS CUT	7,201	2017	$2,046,810	$1,130,557	$916,253	81%	$18,050
TRES ARROYOS	3,568	2024	$1,039,040	$560,176	$478,864	85.5%	$9,434
1XXXX SHAENFIELD RD #1	2,083	1963	$802,840	$327,031	$475,809	145.5%	$9,373
2XXX SAWGRASS RDG	5,194	2000	$1,266,090	$815,458	$450,632	55.3%	$8,877
1XXXX SANTA RITA	4,002	2003	$1,060,540	$628,314	$432,226	68.8%	$8,515
2XXXX CENTRAL PR	3,129	2012	$852,880	$491,253	$361,627	73.6%	$7,124
1XXXX QUEEN CIR	3,911	2012	$951,860	$614,027	$337,833	55%	$6,655
1XXXX GERONIMO LOOP	3,238	2015	$845,050	$508,366	$336,684	66.2%	$6,633
1XXX N ST MARYS ST	1,840	2020	$590,660	$288,880	$301,780	104.5%	$5,945
2XXXX COLIBRIES	3,393	2008	$833,030	$532,701	$300,329	56.4%	$5,916
8XXX WIND GATE PKWY	3,021	2004	$765,000	$474,297	$290,703	61.3%	$5,727
1XXXX REMUDA VIEW DR	2,842	2000	$716,810	$446,194	$270,616	60.6%	$5,331
8XXX PICO DE AGUILA	3,997	2013	$897,620	$627,529	$270,091	43%	$5,321
1XXXX SHAENFIELD RD	1,536	1994	$510,000	$241,152	$268,848	111.5%	$5,296
7XXX BELLA MIST	2,640	2011	$682,430	$414,480	$267,950	64.6%	$5,279
8XXX WIND GATE PKWY	3,517	2006	$819,810	$552,169	$267,641	48.5%	$5,273
1XXXX SAWBUCK CRK	3,055	2023	$745,000	$479,635	$265,365	55.3%	$5,228
8XXX WIND GATE PKWY	2,982	2006	$731,180	$468,174	$263,006	56.2%	$5,181
8XXX WIND GATE PKWY	4,205	2004	$917,200	$660,185	$257,015	38.9%	$5,063
1XXXX ANTONIO DR	1,576	1952	$501,060	$247,432	$253,628	102.5%	$4,996
2XX DELAWARE ST	1,426	1905	$468,000	$223,882	$244,118	109%	$4,809
2XX W GRAYSON ST	942	1920	$389,760	$147,894	$241,866	163.5%	$4,765
1XXXX REMUDA RANCH DR	2,401	1999	$616,970	$376,957	$240,013	63.7%	$4,728
9XXX WIND GATE PKWY	3,745	2009	$825,190	$587,965	$237,225	40.3%	$4,673

Data: HCAD public records, Bexar County, ZIP 78254. 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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