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 78749 are overassessed?

11.5% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78749 (1,212 of 10,498 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 78749?

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 78749 property tax overassessment report

11.5% of homes in Killeen ZIP 78749 (1,212 of 10,498 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,674,778.

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10,498

Homes in ZIP

1,212

Flagged as overassessed

11.5%

$64,271

Avg overage / home

$561,466

Typical value

~$281/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 78749

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
5XXX REYNOLDS RD	3,743	2015	$2,144,250	$1,051,783	$1,092,467	103.9%	$19,883
5XXX REYNOLDS RD	4,184	2013	$2,186,058	$1,175,704	$1,010,354	85.9%	$18,388
6XXX PONCHA PASS	3,846	2016	$1,820,196	$1,080,726	$739,470	68.4%	$13,458
5XXX MCCARTY LN	4,003	1965	$1,812,915	$1,124,843	$688,072	61.2%	$12,523
4XXX W WILLIAM CANNON DR	3,241	1996	$1,587,733	$910,721	$677,012	74.3%	$12,322
5XXX W WILLIAM CANNON DR	4,393	2001	$1,899,735	$1,234,433	$665,302	53.9%	$12,108
6XXX RIDGE OAK RD	1,870	1959	$1,174,649	$525,470	$649,179	123.5%	$11,815
6XXX RIDGE OAK RD	2,330	2014	$1,292,375	$654,730	$637,645	97.4%	$11,605
5XXX W WILLIAM CANNON DR	2,744	2000	$1,401,314	$771,064	$630,250	81.7%	$11,471
3XXX COUNTRY WHITE LN	2,785	1944	$1,399,033	$782,585	$616,448	78.8%	$11,219
5XXX WESTVIEW RD	3,819	1975	$1,688,836	$1,073,139	$615,697	57.4%	$11,206
6XXX PONCHA PASS	5,764	2015	$2,223,690	$1,619,684	$604,006	37.3%	$10,993
7XXX LATTA DR	2,736	1960	$1,312,907	$768,816	$544,091	70.8%	$9,902
5XXX MCCARTY LN	3,414	2016	$1,498,112	$959,334	$538,778	56.2%	$9,806
6XXX PONCHA PASS	3,163	2011	$1,379,920	$888,803	$491,117	55.3%	$8,938
8XXX F M RD 1826	2,449	1976	$1,159,960	$688,169	$471,791	68.6%	$8,587
7XXX LATTA DR	2,080	2001	$1,048,732	$584,480	$464,252	79.4%	$8,449
7XXX LATTA DR	1,806	2020	$955,042	$507,486	$447,556	88.2%	$8,146
5XXX REYNOLDS RD	2,620	1972	$1,181,348	$736,220	$445,128	60.5%	$8,101
6XXX ROTAN DR	5,071	2021	$1,867,250	$1,424,951	$442,299	31%	$8,050
8XXX HONEYSUCKLE TRL	1,986	1966	$995,123	$558,066	$437,057	78.3%	$7,954
6XXX ROTAN DR	4,489	2018	$1,698,443	$1,261,409	$437,034	34.6%	$7,954
7XXX TWILIGHT SHADOW DR	3,932	2004	$1,538,476	$1,104,892	$433,584	39.2%	$7,891
8XXX DARK SHADOW CV	3,959	2004	$1,541,103	$1,112,479	$428,624	38.5%	$7,801
6XXX RIDGE OAK RD	3,197	2013	$1,325,773	$898,357	$427,416	47.6%	$7,779

Data: HCAD public records, Travis County, ZIP 78749. 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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