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 85281 are overassessed?

14.5% of homes in Belton ZIP 85281 (10 of 69 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 85281?

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 · Belton

ZIP 85281 property tax overassessment report

14.5% of homes in Belton ZIP 85281 (10 of 69 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $5,453.

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Homes in ZIP

Flagged as overassessed

14.5%

$25,366

Avg overage / home

$270,985

Typical value

~$150/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 20 most overassessed homes in 85281

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
2XXXX RESORT PKWY	3,207	2020	$723,990	$481,050	$242,940	50.5%	$4,786
1XXXX SCENIC LOOP RD	2,034	1952	$456,820	$305,100	$151,720	49.7%	$2,989
3XXX HARRY WURZBACH RD	2,208	2017	$433,920	$331,200	$102,720	31%	$2,024
2XXXX CAMINO TOWER	1,923	2011	$389,460	$288,450	$101,010	35%	$1,990
6XXX REGENCY WOOD	1,535	1995	$318,170	$230,250	$87,920	38.2%	$1,732
1XXX CHEVY CHASE DR	2,302	1955	$430,990	$345,300	$85,690	24.8%	$1,688
6XXX HART FLD	1,843	1998	$357,500	$276,450	$81,050	29.3%	$1,597
2XXXX HYERWOOD	1,867	1998	$350,240	$280,050	$70,190	25.1%	$1,383
5XXX THUNDER OAKS	1,613	2010	$310,300	$241,950	$68,350	28.2%	$1,346
8XXX KALLISON ARBOR	2,240	2020	$403,860	$336,000	$67,860	20.2%	$1,337
8XXX GRISSOM CIR	1,626	2011	$310,590	$243,900	$66,690	27.3%	$1,314
1XXXX PAWNEE	1,742	2017	$323,650	$261,300	$62,350	23.9%	$1,228
1XXXX DRAKEWOOD	1,467	1995	$280,950	$220,050	$60,900	27.7%	$1,200
8XX PINE MOUNTAIN DR	1,132	1983	$218,858	$169,800	$49,058	28.9%	$966
3XXX CRIMSON STAR	1,513	2007	$274,440	$226,950	$47,490	20.9%	$936
7XXX BLUEWATER CV	1,450	2018	$260,680	$217,500	$43,180	19.9%	$851
8XX CROSS DR	1,690	2018	$292,387	$253,500	$38,887	15.3%	$766
7XXX BLUESTONE RD	1,746	1987	$293,440	$261,900	$31,540	12%	$621
2XXX VIRGINIA BLVD	1,750	1958	$290,580	$262,500	$28,080	10.7%	$553
7XXX HERCULES PT	1,305	2020	$220,490	$195,750	$24,740	12.6%	$487

Data: HCAD public records, Bexar County, ZIP 85281. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act.

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