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 78652 are overassessed?

15.3% of homes in Temple ZIP 78652 (282 of 1,843 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 78652?

File a Notice of Protest with TCAD 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.

Travis County · Temple

ZIP 78652 property tax overassessment report

15.3% of homes in Temple ZIP 78652 (282 of 1,843 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $446,817.

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1,843

Homes in ZIP

282

Flagged as overassessed

15.3%

$73,695

Avg overage / home

$458,476

Typical value

~$390/sqft

Travis County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 14 most overassessed homes in 78652

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
1XXXX LOWDEN LN BLDG	606	2018	$687,271	$236,340	$450,931	190.8%	$8,207
3XXX BLISS SPILLAR RD	725	2002	$596,065	$282,750	$313,315	110.8%	$5,702
1XXXX LOWDEN LN	1,728	1985	$943,439	$673,920	$269,519	40%	$4,905
3XXX BLISS SPILLAR RD	3,241	1983	$1,476,369	$1,263,990	$212,379	16.8%	$3,865
1XXXX TWIN CREEKS RD	1,835	1925	$919,715	$715,650	$204,065	28.5%	$3,714
1XXXX LOWDEN LN	840	1979	$460,787	$327,600	$133,187	40.7%	$2,424
1XXXX TUNNEL TRL	2,134	1997	$937,769	$832,260	$105,509	12.7%	$1,920
1XXXX BETHEL CHURCH RD	456	1986	$259,687	$177,840	$81,847	46%	$1,490
1XXXX OLD SAN ANTONIO RD 5	1,697	1968	$741,832	$661,830	$80,002	12.1%	$1,456
1XXXX ONION CREEK DR	1,923	1972	$829,133	$749,970	$79,163	10.6%	$1,441
5XX HORSETHIEF TRL 4	1,152	1980	$527,951	$449,280	$78,671	17.5%	$1,432
1XXXX TWIN CREEKS RD	1,003	1938	$465,958	$391,170	$74,788	19.1%	$1,361
1XXXX TWIN CREEKS RD B	201	2011	$149,806	$78,390	$71,416	91.1%	$1,300
BEAR CREEK RD	864	1980	$376,642	$336,960	$39,682	11.8%	$722

Data: HCAD public records, Travis County, ZIP 78652. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act.

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