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 78701 are overassessed?

18.9% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78701 (929 of 4,905 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 78701?

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 · Killeen

ZIP 78701 property tax overassessment report

18.9% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78701 (929 of 4,905 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $3,249,760.

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4,905

Homes in ZIP

929

Flagged as overassessed

18.9%

$162,703

Avg overage / home

$918,436

Typical value

~$655/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 25 most overassessed homes in 78701

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
9X SAN JACINTO BLVD 3001	6,128	2010	$15,694,736	$4,013,840	$11,680,896	291%	$212,592
2XX NUECES ST 3201	6,379	2018	$9,258,520	$4,178,245	$5,080,275	121.6%	$92,461
2XX CONGRESS AVE 51PH	8,361	2008	$10,344,220	$5,476,455	$4,867,765	88.9%	$88,593
2XX CONGRESS AVE 53SR	4,465	2008	$7,557,025	$2,924,575	$4,632,450	158.4%	$84,311
2XX CONGRESS AVE 54GP	4,465	2008	$7,556,824	$2,924,575	$4,632,249	158.4%	$84,307
2XX NUECES ST 3202	6,789	2018	$8,750,854	$4,446,795	$4,304,059	96.8%	$78,334
2XX NUECES ST 2802	3,643	2018	$6,585,717	$2,386,165	$4,199,552	176%	$76,432
2XX NUECES ST 2902	3,643	2018	$6,585,717	$2,386,165	$4,199,552	176%	$76,432
2XX NUECES ST 3102	3,643	2018	$6,585,717	$2,386,165	$4,199,552	176%	$76,432
1XXX W 6 ST	4,085	1887	$6,843,054	$2,675,675	$4,167,379	155.8%	$75,846
2XX CONGRESS AVE 52AB	3,896	2008	$6,668,358	$2,551,880	$4,116,478	161.3%	$74,920
2XX CONGRESS AVE 50T	4,050	2008	$6,736,985	$2,652,750	$4,084,235	154%	$74,333
2XX CONGRESS AVE 49T	4,050	2008	$6,600,000	$2,652,750	$3,947,250	148.8%	$71,840
2XX CONGRESS AVE 46TX	8,188	2008	$9,274,444	$5,363,140	$3,911,304	72.9%	$71,186
9X SAN JACINTO BLVD 2902	5,298	2010	$6,907,897	$3,470,190	$3,437,707	99.1%	$62,566
9X SAN JACINTO BLVD 2701	4,208	2010	$6,170,794	$2,756,240	$3,414,554	123.9%	$62,145
9X SAN JACINTO BLVD 2601	4,208	2010	$6,109,294	$2,756,240	$3,353,054	121.7%	$61,026
9X SAN JACINTO BLVD 2501	4,208	2010	$6,047,794	$2,756,240	$3,291,554	119.4%	$59,906
9X SAN JACINTO BLVD 3004	2,701	2010	$5,040,337	$1,769,155	$3,271,182	184.9%	$59,536
9X SAN JACINTO BLVD 2401	4,208	2010	$5,986,294	$2,756,240	$3,230,054	117.2%	$58,787
9X SAN JACINTO BLVD 3003	2,029	2010	$4,397,836	$1,328,995	$3,068,841	230.9%	$55,853
2XX CONGRESS AVE 44Q	3,921	2008	$5,575,232	$2,568,255	$3,006,977	117.1%	$54,727
2XX NUECES ST 2702	2,582	2018	$4,662,082	$1,691,210	$2,970,872	175.7%	$54,070
2XX NUECES ST 2202	2,582	2018	$4,662,053	$1,691,210	$2,970,843	175.7%	$54,069
2XX CONGRESS AVE 45X	4,072	2008	$5,531,790	$2,667,160	$2,864,630	107.4%	$52,136

Data: HCAD public records, Travis County, ZIP 78701. 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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