Bexar County Property Tax Protest Services

Deadlines, BCAD Filing, Evidence & ARB Hearings

Ballard Property Tax Protest helps Bexar County homeowners challenge their property tax appraisals through the Bexar Appraisal District (BCAD). We manage filing, evidence, negotiations, and hearings so you don’t have to.

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Bexar County Property Tax Protest Deadline

The Bexar Appraisal District (BCAD) follows Texas law for protest deadlines.

The deadline to file a Bexar County property tax protest is:

• May 15, or
• 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later.

For a statewide explanation of deadlines and protest rights, see our Texas Property Tax Protest Guide:
https://www.ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/texas-property-tax-protest

How to File a Property Tax Protest in Bexar County

Most homeowners file protests online through BCAD, which is typically the fastest option.

File Online With BCAD

To file online, you will need:

• Your BCAD property account number
• The PIN from your appraisal notice
• A selected protest reason such as market value or unequal appraisal

Official BCAD protest portal:
https://www.bcad.org

BCAD Protest Procedures

After filing your protest:

• BCAD confirms receipt
• Evidence may be exchanged
• An informal review may be scheduled
• A formal ARB hearing follows if no agreement is reached

For professional handling of this process, see our Bexar County Property Tax Protest Guide:
https://www.ballardpropertytaxprotest.com/bexar-county-property-tax-protest

Informal Review vs ARB Hearing in Bexar County

If your protest is not resolved informally, it proceeds to a hearing before the Bexar County Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

Ballard Property Tax Protest represents clients at both informal reviews and ARB hearings.

What Evidence Wins Bexar County Property Tax Protests

Strong evidence often includes:

• Recent comparable sales
• Unequal appraisal comparisons
• Property condition documentation

Evidence quality matters more than filing method.

Bexar County Property Tax Protest Timeline

• January 1: Valuation date
• March–April: Notices mailed
• May 15: Filing deadline
• May–July: Reviews and ARB hearings
• Summer: Final values issued

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Ballard Property Tax Protest manages the entire BCAD protest process from filing through resolution.

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