04/22/2026
💰 **Don’t overpay on your property taxes South Texas friends!**
If you just got your Notice of Appraised Value and it seems too high, you have the right to protest it—and it could save you money.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how to protest your property taxes in Hidalgo and Cameron County:
✔️ **Check your appraisal**
Make sure the details (square footage, condition, etc.) are correct. Errors can increase your value.
✔️ **Compare your home**
Look at similar homes (“comps”) in your area—if they’re valued lower, that’s strong evidence.
✔️ **File your protest**
You can file **online, by mail, or in person** with the Hidalgo or Cameron County Appraisal District. ()
⏰ **Deadline:** Typically **May 15 OR 30 days after your notice was mailed (whichever is later)**—don’t miss it! ()
✔️ **Attend your hearing (if needed)**
Start with an informal review, and if needed, go before the Appraisal Review Board.
💡 Good news: Many homeowners successfully lower their values—and there’s **no penalty for protesting**.
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👉 If you’d rather not deal with the process, there are companies that will handle everything for you and only charge if they save you money.
Here’s a helpful article with options for consultants:
🔗 https://realestatebywelcomehome.com/pages/property-tax-consultants/
These services can gather data, file your protest, and even represent you at hearings. ()
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Bottom line: If your value looks high, it’s absolutely worth a few minutes to review—and possibly protest. You might be leaving money on the table if you don’t!
Feel free to share this with anyone in South Texas 👇
Every April in Texas the county will mail you a preliminary property tax statement. If you're like us, it seems like that bill gets higher and higher every year. The last few years appraised value according to the county have increased 25-30% each year. We know we couldn't sell our house for 2...
