Travis County property tax protest 2027: deadline, forms and how to file
To protest your 2027 Travis County assessment, file with the Travis Central Appraisal District by 17 May 2027 (May 15, or 30 days after the date on your appraisal notice, whichever is later, Tex. Tax Code §41.44), online at traviscad.org, by mail or in person.
Protest deadline17 May 2027· 209 days leftDistricts mail notices of appraised value by April 1 for homesteads and May 1 for other property, or as soon after as practicable (Tex. Tax Code §25.19). A notice is not required every year, for example when the value did not rise.
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How to file in Travis County
- Step 1 · by 17 May 2027
File the protest
Online at traviscad.org with the account number on your notice, or by mailing Form 50-132. State the grounds the county recognises: incorrect appraised value and unequal appraisal.
- Step 2 · before the hearing
Prepare and submit your evidence
Ask the appraisal district for the evidence it will use at the hearing; it must make it available at least 14 days before (Tex. Tax Code §41.461). Bring your own: comparable appraised values (for an unequal-appraisal protest), photos of condition issues, repair estimates and any recent sales you have. Saying the value is wrong is not enough; the panel decides on evidence.
- Step 3
Meet, then hear
An informal review with Travis Central Appraisal District appraiser comes first; if you decline the offer, the Travis Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board hears the case. Most reductions happen at the first step.
Before you file: how to read your notice · evidence that works · informal vs formal hearing · when not to appeal
Forms
| Form | Number | Use | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Owner’s Notice of Protest | 50-132 | The protest itself. Filing through the district’s online system, where it has one, replaces this form. | Fillable PDF |
| Property Owner’s Affidavit of Evidence | 50-283 | Submit evidence in writing if you cannot attend the hearing. | Fillable PDF |
| Appointment of Agent | 50-162 | Only if someone else represents you. Appealmetrics does not. | Fillable PDF |
| Request to Reschedule ARB Hearing | — | Ask to reschedule a formal ARB hearing | Online |
Appeal levels
| Level | Who hears it | Deadline | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informal review | Travis Central Appraisal District appraiser | After you file; the district schedules it | Free |
| Formal hearing | Travis Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board | Scheduled by the ARB with at least 15 days’ notice | Free |
| Binding arbitration | Texas Comptroller-appointed arbitrator | 60 days after you receive the ARB order | Deposit per the Comptroller’s fee schedule; refunded less $50 if the arbitrator’s value is closer to yours |
| District court | Travis County district court | 60 days after you receive the ARB order | Filing fees and counsel |
What evidence the board accepts
Ask the appraisal district for the evidence it will use at the hearing; it must make it available at least 14 days before (Tex. Tax Code §41.461). Bring your own: comparable appraised values (for an unequal-appraisal protest), photos of condition issues, repair estimates and any recent sales you have. Saying the value is wrong is not enough; the panel decides on evidence.
Travis County questions
When is the Travis County protest deadline for 2027?
May 17, 2027 (May 15 is a Saturday), or 30 days after the date printed on your appraisal notice, whichever is later. Confirm the date on your notice.
How do I file a protest in Travis County?
File online at traviscad.org, or mail or hand-deliver Comptroller Form 50-132 to the Travis Central Appraisal District, P.O. Box 149012, Austin, TX 78714-9012.
Who hears my protest in Travis County?
The Travis Central Appraisal District Appraisal Review Board, a panel of county residents separate from the district’s appraisers. You can usually meet informally with a district appraiser first and settle without a hearing.
Can I protest if sale prices are not public in Texas?
Yes. Texas law lets you protest on unequal appraisal: your home’s appraised value compared with the median appraised value of comparable homes, adjusted (Tex. Tax Code §41.43(b)(3)). That test uses the district’s own records.
How do I contact the Travis Central Appraisal District?
Mail: P.O. Box 149012, Austin, TX 78714-9012. Phone: 512-834-9317. Hours and walk-in details: traviscad.org.
Can I protest after the deadline?
Only in limited cases: a late protest with good cause before the ARB approves the records (§41.44(b)), or a motion to correct a substantial error (§25.25). Otherwise, wait for next year and set a reminder.
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Hays County · Bastrop County · Caldwell County · Williamson County · Blanco County · Lee County · Comal County
- Travis Central Appraisal District - homepage
- Texas Comptroller - appraisal district directory (Travis County)
- TCAD - The Protest Process
- TCAD - Informal Meetings
- TCAD - ARB Hearings
- TCAD - Contact
- Travis Central Appraisal District - online protest / portal
- Tex. Tax Code ch. 41 — Local Review
- Texas Comptroller — Appraisal Protests and Appeals
- Texas Comptroller — Regular Binding Arbitration
- Texas Comptroller — Valuing Property (notice dates)
- Texas Comptroller — Property Tax Forms
- U.S. Census Bureau, county population estimates (2024) and county gazetteer (2024).