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Montgomery County Texas property tax protest services

Protest Your 2026 Montgomery County Property Taxes

We handle everything with MCAD - research, filing, and your hearing - so you don't lift a finger.

Deadline: May 15, 2026
No upfront feesOnly pay if we save you money

How to Protest Your Montgomery County Property Taxes

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Sign Up

Authorize us to represent you with MCAD. Takes about 5 minutes online.

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We Handle Everything

We research your property, gather evidence, and present your case at hearings with MCAD.

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Results

You receive notification of your final assessed value and updated tax bill.

Benefits of Protesting Your Montgomery County Property Taxes

Beat Tax Value Increases

With rapidly inflating home values, if you're not protesting, you're paying more than your fair share in property taxes.

Save Time, Save Money

We handle the entire process for you - filing your protest, crafting your unique case analysis and fighting to reduce your tax burden.

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No credit card required. No service fee until after you've saved money. If there is no reduction, our services are free.

What Montgomery County Homeowners Say

See why homeowners trust us to handle their MCAD property tax protests.

Ballard Property Tax Protest was the first Property Tax Protest company to successfully reduce my Montgomery County, TX property taxes.

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Geaux C.
Montgomery County, TX

This was such a simple and successful process, and I can't recommend Ballard enough if you're looking to protest your property taxes. Everything was done virtually, and I was informed on each step of the process via email.

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Erica O.
Texas

Outstanding service!

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Daniel O.
Texas

Areas We Serve in Montgomery County

We help homeowners throughout Montgomery County reduce their property tax burden. Whether you live in a major city or a smaller community, we can represent you.

The Woodlands
Conroe
Willis
Montgomery
Magnolia
Shenandoah
Oak Ridge North
Panorama Village
Woodloch
Cut and Shoot
Splendora
Porter
New Caney
Patton Village
Stagecoach
Woodbranch

Montgomery County Property Tax Calendar

Important dates for the 2026 MCAD property tax protest season.

April 2026

MCAD mails appraisal notices to property owners

May 15, 2026

Deadline to file property tax protest

June - August 2026

Informal hearings with MCAD appraisers

June - September 2026

Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearings

October 2026

Tax bills mailed by Montgomery County Tax Office

January 31, 2027

Property tax payment deadline

Montgomery County Property Tax Protest FAQs

Get answers to common questions about protesting your MCAD property tax assessment. For more detailed information, visit our comprehensive FAQ page.

MCAD Contact Information

109 Gladstell St, Conroe, TX 77301

Phone: (936) 756-3354

Website: www.mcad-tx.org

Montgomery County Property Tax Statistics

Key data points for Montgomery County homeowners considering a property tax protest.

88%
Informal Protest Success Rate
97,670
Protests Filed (2024)
$335K
Median Home Value
26%
of Properties Protested
1.39%
Median Effective Tax Rate
76%
ARB Hearing Success Rate
+1%
YoY Home Value Change
$0.38
County Rate per $100

Data from 2024. Sources: MCAD, Texas Comptroller, Zillow.

Why Choose Us for Your Montgomery County Property Tax Protest

We don't just file protests with MCAD; we study the data and discover new ways to save our clients money. We are always updating our technology to feature the latest in protest software and have implemented a results-based business model.

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Property Tax Protest Services in Nearby Counties

We also help homeowners in neighboring counties reduce their property taxes. View all Texas counties we serve.

About Montgomery County Property Taxes

Montgomery County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, with a population exceeding 600,000 residents. Located north of Houston, the median home value is approximately $335,000, and at an effective tax rate of about 1.39%, the typical homeowner pays roughly $4,655 per year in property taxes.

The Montgomery Central Appraisal District (MCAD) appraises all property in the county annually. In 2024, nearly 98,000 property tax protests were filed - 26% of all parcels - and 88% of those protests resulted in a reduced value. At the ARB level, 76% of cases still result in reductions.

Montgomery County is anchored by The Woodlands, one of the most successful master-planned communities in the nation, and the historic city of Conroe, which has experienced rapid growth in recent years. The lake communities around Lake Conroe, along with Magnolia, Willis, and the rural areas of the county, offer diverse housing options. Property values rose 1% year-over-year in recent data, and with continued growth the appraisal district regularly pushes values higher.

Whether you own a home in the upscale villages of The Woodlands, the lakeside communities near Lake Conroe, or the growing areas of Magnolia and Willis, protesting your MCAD assessment is one of the most effective ways to manage your Montgomery County tax bill.

For official property tax information, visit the MCAD website or the Texas Comptroller's Property Tax page.

Have questions about the protest process? Visit our FAQ page or contact us directly.

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