Bexar County · Texas Property Tax Protest · 2026

San Antonio Values Are Up.
Your Assessment Might Be Off.

Bexar County has seen steady appreciation for years and BCAD appraisals have kept pace. A formal protest is the only way to know — and correct — whether your assessment is accurate.

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Protest Deadline
May 15, 2026
STATUTORY DEADLINE
Filing We handle it
Evidence We build it
Hearings We attend
Your time ~2 min to sign up
#2
Most populous county in Texas — 2.1 million Bexar County residents
26%+
San Antonio median home value increase since 2020 — most Bexar assessments reflect it
700K+
Properties on the Bexar County appraisal roll, each eligible to protest before May 15
Bexar County

We protest in all of Bexar County.

Texas Tax Lock handles property tax protests for homeowners throughout Bexar County, including San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Castle Hills, Converse, Universal City, Live Oak, Kirby, Leon Valley, Windcrest, Balcones Heights, Hill Country Village, Shavano Park, Olmos Park, and Hollywood Park.

The Bexar County Appraisal District (BCAD) appraises all residential and commercial property in the county. San Antonio has experienced consistent, steady appreciation over the last several years — bolstered by military employment, growing tech presence, and population growth. BCAD has tracked that appreciation closely, and many homeowners are now assessed at values that exceed what current comparable sales actually support.

The statutory deadline to file a protest with BCAD is May 15, 2026. We handle filing, evidence preparation, and all informal and formal hearing representation. You sign up — we take it from there.

Cities We Serve
San Antonio
Alamo Heights
Terrell Hills
Castle Hills
Converse
Universal City
Live Oak
Kirby
Leon Valley
Windcrest
Balcones Heights
Hill Country Village
Shavano Park
Olmos Park
Hollywood Park
Recent Results

What we've been getting in Bexar County.

San Antonio (Alamo Heights area) — Single-Family
−$61,000
$587,000 assessed → $526,000 settled
2025 Protest Season
San Antonio (Stone Oak) — Single-Family
−$43,000
$478,000 assessed → $435,000 settled
2025 Protest Season
Converse — Single-Family
−$32,000
$298,000 assessed → $266,000 settled
2025 Protest Season
Selected results from our 2025 protest season. Results vary by property — past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
How It Works

Three steps. You do almost nothing.

STEP 01
Sign Up in 2 Minutes

Enter your property address and 2026 notice value. We immediately register as your authorized agent with BCAD and file your protest before the May 15 deadline. No paperwork on your end.

STEP 02
We Build Your Case

Our team pulls comparable sales from BCAD's records and MLS data, runs unequal appraisal analysis, and prepares a complete evidence package. We identify the strongest argument for your specific property — not a one-size-fits-all submission.

STEP 03
We Negotiate and Represent

We attend your informal hearing with BCAD and present the evidence. If informal doesn't resolve, we proceed to a formal ARB hearing. You don't appear. We notify you when there's a final result.

Why Flat Fee

You keep your savings.
We keep our fee.

Contingency-fee firms charge a percentage of your first year's tax savings — which means they take a cut of every dollar you save, every time. Our flat fee means you pay once, up front, and everything you save beyond that is yours to keep.

On a $50,000 value reduction at a 2.3% tax rate, you save approximately $1,150 per year — and every year after. A 25% contingency firm would take $288+ from year one alone. Our fee: $199.

On a $50,000 value reduction
Annual tax savings ~$1,150
Contingency firm (25%) −$288+
Texas Tax Lock −$199 flat
You keep (year 1) $951 more
Pricing

Flat fee. No surprises.

One flat fee per property, based on your 2026 Notice of Appraised Value from BCAD. No contingency fee on your savings — ever.

Under $150K
$99
$150K–$250K
$149
$250K–$400K
$199
$400K–$600K
$249
Over $600K
$299
15% OFF Add 2 or more properties and save 15% on the total. No contingency fee on savings.
Common Questions

What Bexar County homeowners ask us.

What is BCAD and how does it affect my property taxes?
BCAD — the Bexar County Appraisal District — appraises all real property in Bexar County for ad valorem tax purposes. The values BCAD sets are used by the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, SAISD, NEISD, NISISD, and other taxing entities to calculate your annual property tax bill. Your Notice of Appraised Value comes from BCAD. If that value exceeds what comparable sales or appraisal equity data supports, a formal protest is the legal path to correct it.
What's the deadline to file a protest?
The statutory protest deadline in Texas is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value — whichever is later. Sign up before that date and we handle the filing. Earlier sign-ups give us more time to build the strongest case for your property.
Is there a contingency fee if my value gets reduced?
No. Our fee is flat — based on your notice value, not your savings. You pay once and that's it, regardless of the outcome. On a typical $5,000 value reduction, a contingency firm at 25% would take $28.75 or more from your first-year savings. We take $199. On a $50,000 reduction at $1,150 in annual savings, a contingency firm takes $288+. We still take $199.
What evidence does Texas Tax Lock use to argue my value?
We use two primary approaches: comparable sales analysis — recent sales of similar properties in your area that support a lower value — and unequal appraisal, which shows that similar homes in your area are assessed lower than yours on a per-square-foot basis. Texas law requires the appraisal district to correct unequal appraisals. We pull data directly from the CAD's own records and market databases, so the evidence is grounded in the same sources the district uses.
Do I need to attend any hearings?
No. As your appointed agent, we handle all communications, negotiations, and appearances with the appraisal district and the Appraisal Review Board on your behalf. You don't appear, call in, or prepare anything. We notify you when the process is complete and tell you the final result.
How long does the protest process take?
Informal negotiations typically run from late spring through early summer, often resolving by June or July. If a case proceeds to a formal ARB hearing, the timeline can extend into late summer or early fall. The appraisal district controls the schedule; we move as fast as they allow. You'll hear from us when there's a result.
Can I protest multiple properties?
Yes — add as many properties as you own in the signup form. Two or more properties automatically qualify for a 15% discount on the total. We file and represent each property separately with the appropriate appraisal district.
What's the protest climate like at BCAD compared to other Texas CADs?
BCAD processes a high volume of protests each season and has a reasonably organized informal hearing process. Unlike some larger metros, BCAD's informal hearings tend to be less formulaic — reviewers will engage with a well-prepared comparable sales argument. Unequal appraisal cases are also effective in Bexar County, particularly in neighborhoods where BCAD's mass appraisal methodology has produced inconsistent per-square-foot values. We prepare both arguments and pursue whichever yields the stronger result for your property.
Deadline · May 15, 2026

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