Lower your Bexar County property taxes
Bexar Appraisal District mailed about 196,000 notices in April 2026, only to owners whose value changed. Residential values are softening, which makes evidence from recent nearby sales more useful than ever. We compare your home with similar ones and protest when you're overpaying. 25% of first-year savings, only if you save.
What a too-high value costs you
If your home is assessed at $300,000 but similar homes point to about $275,000, you're taxed on $25,000 too much. At a 2.44% rate that's about $610 a year. Our fee would be $153; you'd keep $458.
What gets missed in Bexar County
- Softening market. Many 2026 values slipped only slightly, while nearby sales dropped more. The gap is your savings.
- Unequal appraisal. Similar homes on your street can be valued lower than yours. Texas lets you protest that directly.
- No notice, no review. If your value didn't change, BCAD didn't mail a notice. You can still protest, and many owners never do.
- Condition. Foundation movement, roof wear and dated kitchens rarely show up in district records unless you prove them.
Insider tip: Filing through BCAD's Online Services Portal can get you a settlement offer by email. Compare it with your evidence before you accept; you can decline and go to an Appraisal Review Board hearing.
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| January 1 | Valuation date |
| April | BCAD mails notices of appraised value |
| May 17, 2027 | Protest deadline (May 15 falls on a Saturday), or 30 days after your notice if later |
| Spring – summer | Online settlement offers through the portal, then Appraisal Review Board hearings (about 15 minutes) |
| July 25 | Appraisal roll certified |
| After the ARB order | 60 days to request binding arbitration or appeal to court |
| October / January | Tax bills mailed / taxes due by the end of January |
*Bexar County's 2025 official rates: county, University Health, Alamo Colleges, river authority, City of San Antonio and SAISD combined. Northside and North East ISD homes are a bit lower.
Sources: Bexar Appraisal District · BCAD: 2026 notices in the mail · Bexar County 2025 tax rates · Texas Comptroller — protest guide. Dates are checked each year; confirm with the county for your property.
Exemptions to check
Your homestead exemption takes $140,000 off your home's value for school taxes ($200,000 if you're 65+ or disabled), and caps how much your taxable value can rise each year at 10%. Over-65 and disabled owners also get a school-tax ceiling. We check your exemptions free at sign-up. Bexar County, the City of San Antonio and University Health add their own over-65 exemptions ($50,000, $85,000 and $30,000).
Bexar County questions
How do I protest with BCAD?
Online through BCAD's Online Services Portal using the Owner ID and PIN on your notice, or let us file for you with Form 50-162.
What if I didn't get a notice this year?
BCAD only mailed notices when values changed. You can still protest by the deadline.
Can protesting raise my value?
No. The Appraisal Review Board can't set your value higher than what's in the district's records.