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 78731 are overassessed?

24.2% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78731 (2,158 of 8,902 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 78731?

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 78731 property tax overassessment report

24.2% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78731 (2,158 of 8,902 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $11,828,813.

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8,902

Homes in ZIP

2,158

Flagged as overassessed

24.2%

$254,947

Avg overage / home

$1,110,844

Typical value

~$1637/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 4 most overassessed homes in 78731

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 MOUNT BONNELL RD	772	1992	$4,925,796	$1,263,764	$3,662,032	289.8%	$66,649
4XXX RANCH RD 2222	8,142	1965	$14,863,647	$13,328,454	$1,535,193	11.5%	$27,941
5XXX TORTUGA TRL	2,109	1959	$4,377,782	$3,452,433	$925,349	26.8%	$16,841
5XXX TORTUGA TRL	3,613	1963	$6,575,234	$5,914,481	$660,753	11.2%	$12,026

Data: HCAD public records, Travis County, ZIP 78731. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act.

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