Texas Property Tax Protest Deadline for 2027
In Texas you have a limited window each spring to protest your appraised value. Miss it and you generally wait a year. Here is the exact rule, this year's date, and what to do if your notice arrived late or you've already missed it.
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- General protest deadline for 2027
- May 17, 2027
- After your notice is delivered, if that is later than May 15
- 30 days
- When May 15 falls on a weekend or legal holiday
- Next business day
The rule
Texas Tax Code §41.44 sets the deadline to file a protest with the Appraisal Review Board: May 15, or the 30th day after your Notice of Appraised Value was delivered, whichever is later. The Comptroller notes that for a mailed notice, the 30 days are generally counted from the date the district mailed it.
Tax Code §1.06 adds that a deadline falling on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday moves to the next regular business day. That's why the deadline isn't always May 15.
The 2027 date
May 15, 2027 is a Saturday, so the general deadline for 2027 is May 17, 2027. 2027 values are expected around mid-April 2027, which leaves roughly four weeks to file and prepare.
| Tax year | May 15 falls on | General deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday | May 17, 2027 (rolled forward) |
| 2028 | Monday | May 15, 2028 |
| 2029 | Tuesday | May 15, 2029 |
| 2030 | Wednesday | May 15, 2030 |
Find your exact deadline
Read your notice
Your Notice of Appraised Value states the protest deadline that applies to your property.File early, add evidence later
Filing online takes a few minutes and protects your right to a hearing. You can add evidence afterward.
If you missed the deadline
Call your appraisal district right away and ask what options remain. Texas law allows late protests only in narrow situations, such as when the district failed to deliver a notice it was required to send, and some errors in the appraisal records can be corrected later in the year. These remedies are fact-specific and have their own deadlines.
If none applies, use the time to prepare for next year: make sure your homestead exemption is on file and your property record is accurate.
Other dates to know
| Date | What it is |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Valuation date: your home is appraised as of this day. |
| Before May 1 | General deadline to apply for a homestead or other exemption for the year. |
| April (typically) | Appraisal districts mail Notices of Appraised Value. |
| 60 days after the ARB order | Deadline to petition district court if you appeal the ARB decision. |
| January 31 | Last day to pay the prior year’s taxes before penalties and interest. |
Know whether to protest before the deadline arrives
Run the free check now to see how your value compares with similar homes. When new values are released, you'll know exactly where you stand.
Check my property freeFrequently asked questions
When is the property tax protest deadline in Texas for 2027?
What happens if May 15 falls on a weekend?
Is the deadline the same in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties?
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Can I file my protest before I have all my evidence?
2027 protest season
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Your Protest Kit is built from your county's 2027 values and emailed when they're released (expected mid-April 2027). Full refund any time before your report is delivered, or if we can't build a report for your property.
Sources
- Texas Comptroller: Appraisal protests and appeals (opens in a new tab)
- Texas Tax Code Chapter 41: Local review (protests) (opens in a new tab)
- Texas Comptroller: Property tax exemptions (opens in a new tab)
General information, not legal or tax advice. Laws, deadlines and exemption amounts change; confirm details with your appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before you rely on them.