Houston, TX
Houston Property Tax Protest: Deadline and How to File
Houston is appraised by the Harris Central Appraisal District. File your protest with HCAD and it is heard by the Appraisal Review Board.
Filing Deadline
May 15
Files With
Harris County Appraisal Review Board
Assessed By
Harris County
Assessor records: hcad.org
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How to Protest Your Property Taxes in Houston
1. Check your notice
Find the assessed value and the protest deadline printed on your notice. The date on your notice overrides any general date.
2. Gather comparables
Pull 3 to 5 properties near you in Houston assessed lower per square foot than yours. Assessor records are public.
3. File your protest
Submit to Harris County Appraisal Review Board by May 15, with your evidence attached to the letter.
Houston Property Tax Protest Questions
What is the deadline to protest property taxes in Houston?
May 15. Deadlines shift year to year and some are tied to the date your notice was mailed, so always confirm against the date printed on your assessment notice.
Who handles a property tax protest in Houston?
Harris County Appraisal Review Board. Houston is appraised by the Harris Central Appraisal District. File your protest with HCAD and it is heard by the Appraisal Review Board.
Do I need a lawyer to protest my Houston property taxes?
No. Property owners can file on their own behalf in every US jurisdiction. Most protest hearings run 10 to 15 minutes and many are settled informally before the formal hearing date.
What evidence works best in a Houston protest?
Comparable properties near you assessed lower per square foot than yours, ideally 3 to 5 of them. Recent sale prices below your assessed value and documented condition problems also carry weight.
Other cities in Texas
Deadlines and procedures change. Always verify with Harris County Appraisal Review Board before filing. This is not legal advice.