How to Protest Your Property Appraisal

How to Protest Your Property Appraisal

Community Workshops

Join Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) for a series of free community workshops designed to help homeowners navigate the property appraisal protest process in Travis County. Each workshop will feature a presentation by ABoR volunteers, followed by a Q&A session where attendees can get their questions answered. 

Workshops are open to everyone, with sessions organized throughout the City to better serve the community. With four workshops planned in April, you can choose the location or date that works best for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to effectively protest your property appraisal and ensure a fair valuation of your home! 

Workshop Dates and Registration 

  • Wednesday, April 16 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM | ACC South Austin Campus | Register Here

  • Wednesday, April 23 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM | ABoR HQ (Virtual Attendance Option Available) | Register Here 

  • Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Montopolis Recreation Center | Register Here 

  • Wednesday, April 30 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM | City Hall | Register Here 

Appraisal Districts Tile

Community Resources

COA Resources

Whether you’re filling your homestead exemption or protesting your property appraisal find help by contacting your local appraisal district. Connect with the appraisal district in your county using the resources below. 

Visit: Bastrop County 
Visit: Caldwell County 
Visit: Hays County 
Visit: Travis County 
Visit: Williamson County 

The resources below provide you with an overview of our local property tax system and give you the tools you need to navigate the property appraisal protest process. 

Download: How to Protest Your Property Appraisal Presentation
Download: 18 Tips on How to Avoid Losing Your Protest
Download: Understanding the Property Tax System
Download: Understanding the Appraisal Protests Process
Download: Understanding Notice of Appraised Value 
Download: Understanding Homestead Exemptions
Download: Understanding The Homestead Verification Process
Visit: ProtestingPropertyTaxes.com
Visit: TCAD Protest Process Webinar on April 22

Learn more about who represents you on the Austin City Council with our District Profiles. Locate your property's Austin City Council District by visiting this link and entering your address.

Download: Mayor’s Office Profile 
Download: District 1 Profile 
Download: District 2 Profile 
Download: District 3 Profile 
Download: District 4 Profile 
Download: District 5 Profile 
Download: District 6 Profile 
Download: District 7 Profile 
Download: District 8 Profile 
Download: District 9 Profile 
Download: District 10 Profile

Brandy ABJ

Every spring, Texas homeowners receive their annual property appraisal notice in the mail, often met with frustration, confusion and worry. As professional real estate agents, we see it all the time — clients reaching out in shock, wondering why their home’s value has risen so much in a single year and whether that means their tax bill will skyrocket.


While there are a lot of factors that play into an appraisal, the truth is any homeowner can protest their valuation.


Read Brandy's Full ABJ Article