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 78861 are overassessed?

24.5% of homes in Hondo ZIP 78861 (13 of 53 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 Hondo ZIP 78861?

File a Notice of Protest with BCAD 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.

Bexar County · Hondo

ZIP 78861 property tax overassessment report

24.5% of homes in Hondo ZIP 78861 (13 of 53 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $12,327.

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Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

24.5%

$44,104

Avg overage / home

$274,431

Typical value

~$172/sqft

Bexar County · over-assessed homes overpay year-round

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

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Top 13 most overassessed homes in 78861

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
2XX CRESCENT ST	5,325	1926	$2,218,790	$915,900	$1,302,890	142.3%	$25,667
1XX W EDGEWOOD PL	2,640	1944	$800,000	$454,080	$345,920	76.2%	$6,815
5XX WICKES ST	1,002	1920	$430,650	$172,344	$258,306	149.9%	$5,089
5XXX N NEW BRAUNFELS AVE	708	1925	$290,000	$121,776	$168,224	138.1%	$3,314
1XX MONTCLAIR ST	1,284	1930	$335,000	$220,848	$114,152	51.7%	$2,249
2XXX KENILWORTH BLVD	2,362	1958	$512,120	$406,264	$105,856	26.1%	$2,085
1XXXX W US HIGHWAY 90	1,176	1985	$283,930	$202,272	$81,658	40.4%	$1,609
2XXX MERRITT VIS	1,965	2017	$412,240	$337,980	$74,260	22%	$1,463
TRIANGLE LOOP	1,245	1956	$274,600	$214,140	$60,460	28.2%	$1,191
6XXX VILLAGE ARBOR	854	1985	$183,200	$146,888	$36,312	24.7%	$715
1XXXX BRAUN CREST	1,276	2021	$253,000	$219,472	$33,528	15.3%	$661
1XX ODIS	600	1938	$128,515	$103,200	$25,315	24.5%	$499
6XXX RIDGE RISE	1,266	1984	$241,820	$217,752	$24,068	11.1%	$474

Data: HCAD public records, Bexar County, ZIP 78861. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act.

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