How To Appeal Your Property Taxes In Bexar County

by Tre Serrano

Bexar County homeowners: If your property’s value spiked this year, you might be paying more in taxes than you should. Don’t worry—you have options. The Bexar Appraisal District (BCAD) gives you the legal right to protest your property’s appraised value if you believe it’s incorrect.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on what to look for, how to file, and what happens after your protest is submitted.

📄 What’s in Your Appraisal Notice?

If your property's market value increased by $1,000 or more, you’ll receive a Notice of Appraised Value from BCAD. This includes:

Market Value: The estimated selling price of your property as of January 1.
Assessed Value: Market value adjusted for exemptions (like Homestead or Agricultural exemptions).
Taxable Value: The amount used to calculate your taxes—assessed value minus exemptions.

Didn’t get a notice? You can look up your property using BCAD’s Property Search Tool.

📝 Think Your Value is Too High? Here’s How to File a Protest

You can protest if you believe your market value is inaccurate. Choose the method that works best for you:

🖥️ 1. Online (Fastest & Easiest)

File your protest and submit documents using BCAD’s online services.

📬 2. By Mail

Send your protest to:
Bexar Appraisal District
PO Box 830248
San Antonio, TX 78283

📦 3. In Person (Dropbox)

Drop your form off at:
411 North Frio Street, San Antonio, TX 78207

💻 After You File: What to Expect

Once your protest is received, you may be offered a settlement. You’ll have the chance to:

Submit evidence online (comparable sales, repair estimates, etc.)
Review the District’s evidence
Accept or decline their offer

If no agreement is reached, you’ll proceed to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

⚖️ Appraisal Review Board (ARB) Hearing Options

The ARB is an independent panel that reviews your protest if the informal process doesn’t resolve it.

You can choose how to attend:

📞 Phone
💻 Zoom
✉️ Written affidavit
🏢 In-person (scheduled separately)

Hearings typically last 15–20 minutes, and you’ll receive a final order by certified mail.

If you disagree with the ARB decision, you can take further action by:

Requesting binding arbitration
Filing a case in district court

📆 Important Deadline: May 15 or 30 Days After Notice Date

Whichever comes later is your deadline to file. If May 15 falls on a weekend, the deadline rolls to the next business day.

🛑 Overpay for Your Home

You’ve worked hard for your home—don’t let an inflated appraisal catch you off guard. Reviewing your value and filing a protest is easier than you think, and in many cases, can lead to real tax savings.

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