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 78681 are overassessed?

14.6% of homes in Belton ZIP 78681 (2,579 of 17,720 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 78681?

File a Notice of Protest with WCAD 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.

Williamson County · Belton

ZIP 78681 property tax overassessment report

14.6% of homes in Belton ZIP 78681 (2,579 of 17,720 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,578,027.

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17,720

Homes in ZIP

2,579

Flagged as overassessed

14.6%

$64,528

Avg overage / home

$524,437

Typical value

~$215/sqft

Williamson County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 78681

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
4XXX SPANISH OAK DR	6,995	2022	$3,023,320	$1,503,925	$1,519,395	101%	$30,236
4XXX OAK RIDGE DR	4,291	2020	$2,280,617	$922,565	$1,358,052	147.2%	$27,025
2XXX CAMINO DEL VERDES PL	6,798	2006	$2,714,071	$1,461,570	$1,252,501	85.7%	$24,925
5XXX OAK RIDGE DR	4,213	2019	$2,148,420	$905,795	$1,242,625	137.2%	$24,728
4XXX OAK RIDGE DR	4,380	2019	$2,152,879	$941,700	$1,211,179	128.6%	$24,102
4XXX OAK RIDGE DR	4,252	2019	$2,082,221	$914,180	$1,168,041	127.8%	$23,244
2XXX CASA LINDA CV	5,704	2006	$2,364,210	$1,226,360	$1,137,850	92.8%	$22,643
2XXX MAYFIELD DR	7,044	2015	$2,648,026	$1,514,460	$1,133,566	74.8%	$22,558
2XXX SAM BASS RD	5,478	2015	$2,267,884	$1,177,770	$1,090,114	92.6%	$21,693
2XXX CASA LINDA CV	5,245	2005	$2,193,945	$1,127,675	$1,066,270	94.6%	$21,219
2XXX CAMINO DEL VERDES PL	8,037	2002	$2,786,995	$1,727,955	$1,059,040	61.3%	$21,075
2XXX CASA LINDA CV	6,519	2012	$2,456,933	$1,401,585	$1,055,348	75.3%	$21,001
4XXX OAK RIDGE DR	4,062	2020	$1,910,353	$873,330	$1,037,023	118.7%	$20,637
2XXX WALSH DR	5,557	2016	$2,203,940	$1,194,755	$1,009,185	84.5%	$20,083
4XXX SAM BASS RD	4,269	2006	$1,921,369	$917,835	$1,003,534	109.3%	$19,970
1XXX GREAT OAKS DR	3,656	1976	$1,768,792	$786,040	$982,752	125%	$19,557
3XXX OAK MEADOW DR	5,842	1979	$2,210,004	$1,256,030	$953,974	76%	$18,984
3XXX OAK RIDGE DR	1,813	1999	$1,329,608	$389,795	$939,813	241.1%	$18,702
1XXX HIDDEN RIDGE CT	5,067	2014	$2,018,879	$1,089,405	$929,474	85.3%	$18,497
1XXX OAK FOREST DR	4,192	2012	$1,828,003	$901,280	$926,723	102.8%	$18,442
2XXX COURT DEL REY	4,998	2001	$1,970,716	$1,074,570	$896,146	83.4%	$17,833
1XXX HIDDEN RIDGE CT	4,325	2015	$1,818,075	$929,875	$888,200	95.5%	$17,675
4XXX KNOLLWOOD CIR	2,929	1984	$1,502,998	$629,735	$873,263	138.7%	$17,378
3XXX SAM BASS RD	4,725	1984	$1,872,653	$1,015,875	$856,778	84.3%	$17,050
2XXX SAM BASS RD	2,172	1992	$1,320,756	$466,980	$853,776	182.8%	$16,990

Data: HCAD public records, Williamson County, ZIP 78681. 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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