What is the protest deadline?

For Travis, Williamson, and Hays County, the deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails your Notice of Appraised Value—whichever is later. There are no extensions, so file on time.

Can I get an extension?

No. Texas law does not allow extensions for filing a protest. File by the deadline on your notice (or by May 15 if that’s later).

What if I disagree with the ARB decision?

You can appeal beyond the ARB to the state district court in your county, or in some cases to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) or binding arbitration, depending on the facts and property type. Deadlines and procedures apply; consider consulting a tax or legal professional.

Austin, TX · Travis & Williamson County

Fight Your Property Tax Bill

Austin home values have soared — and appraisal districts don't always get them right. Use our free tools and step-by-step guides to protest your assessment yourself, or let a local certified realtor do the heavy lifting. No expensive firm required.

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Travis CountyAustin · TCAD

Free self-service guide: deadline calculator, steps, and links to file your protest with Travis Central Appraisal District.

View guide Williamson CountyRound Rock · Georgetown · WCAD

Free self-service guide: deadline calculator, steps, and links to file with Williamson Central Appraisal District. Includes Express Review for recent buyers.

View guide Hays CountyKyle · Buda · Dripping Springs · HCAD

Free self-service guide: deadline calculator, steps, and official links to file with Hays Central Appraisal District.

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$1,400Average annual savings

82%Of protests result in a reduction

2–3 daysTurnaround on documents

“I had no idea how to protest my appraisal. The document package made it simple — I walked into my ARB hearing confident and got my value reduced by $48,000.”

Sarah M.Travis County · saved ~$1,100/yr

“Chose the contingency plan because I wasn't sure it would work. It did. TCAD dropped my appraisal by $62,000 after I submitted the comp analysis.”

James R.Travis County · saved ~$1,400/yr

“Super easy. Uploaded my notice, got a full evidence packet back in two days. The comparable sales alone were worth it — I never would have found those myself.”

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Frequently asked questions

What is the protest deadline?: For Travis, Williamson, and Hays County, the deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails your Notice of Appraised Value—whichever is later. There are no extensions, so file on time.
Can I get an extension?: No. Texas law does not allow extensions for filing a protest. File by the deadline on your notice (or by May 15 if that’s later).
What if I disagree with the ARB decision?: You can appeal beyond the ARB to the state district court in your county, or in some cases to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) or binding arbitration, depending on the facts and property type. Deadlines and procedures apply; consider consulting a tax or legal professional.