How long does a property tax protest take?

Running the analysis takes about 30 seconds to 3 minutes per property. Reading and signing the packet takes about an hour. The hearing itself is usually 5–15 minutes.

Will the appraisal district retaliate against me for protesting?

No. Texas Tax Code §41.41 expressly grants every homeowner the right to protest. Protests are routine — McLennan County, Bell County, and Williamson County each process thousands every year. Filing a protest does not affect future valuations, exemptions, or any other county service.

What if I lose at my property tax hearing?

Texas law structurally favors the homeowner on equal-and-uniform protests. The burden is on the appraisal district to prove your home isn't appraised above the median. If you don't get a reduction at the informal stage, you can still proceed to the formal ARB hearing, and beyond that to district court.

What counties does Parity Tax Engine support?

McLennan County (MCAD), Bell County (BCAD), and Williamson County (WCAD) are all live now. Additional Texas counties are on the roadmap.

How much does Parity Tax Engine cost?

A one-time flat fee per protest — Basic Math starts at $99, The Arsenal is $149. Never a contingency. Never a percentage of your savings.

When is the property tax protest deadline in Texas?

May 15 of the tax year, OR 30 days after the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. For most McLennan County, Bell County, and Williamson County homeowners in 2026, the deadline is May 15, 2026.

Can I protest my property tax appraisal without a lawyer?

Yes. Texas Appraisal Review Board hearings are designed for self-represented property owners. The packet Parity generates includes verbatim rebuttals to read aloud — no legal training required.

Will my data be private?

Property records in Texas are already public. Parity stores only what's needed to generate your report and never sells or shares anything beyond the appraisal district's own published records.

2026 Protest Deadline: May 15

Travis County Property Tax ProtestAustin, TX

Austin home values have surged. TCAD's 2026 appraisals reflect that — but market value and taxable value are not the same thing. Parity analyzes your property against real comparable sales and builds your protest case automatically.

Run My Free Travis County Analysis File Direct with TCAD

2026 Travis County Protest Facts

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Filing Deadline

May 15, 2026

Or 30 days after your Notice is mailed, whichever is later

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Online Portal

traviscad.org/portal

File online for immediate confirmation + evidence upload

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ARB Process

Informal First

Informal meeting with TCAD appraiser before ARB hearing

Why Austin Homeowners Win Protests

Travis County is one of the most active protest markets in Texas. Austin's rapid appreciation cycle means TCAD appraisals often lag real market corrections — and the Equal and Uniform standard means your value must be consistent with comparable properties, not just "market."

TCAD uses mass appraisal models that cannot account for your property's specific condition, lot characteristics, or micro-neighborhood dynamics. That gap is where protests are won.

Parity pulls real comparable sales from the same neighborhood, applies the same methodology TCAD uses, and identifies where your appraisal is out of line — automatically.