El Paso County property tax protest check
El Paso Central Appraisal District appraised 227,208 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 220,713 of them with similar homes nearby, and 103,392 of those (46.8%) look high.
This free, independent check uses the appraisal district's own values, not sale prices. Click your home on the map for a report that compares it with 5 similar homes nearby, and see the Playbook if you decide to protest on your own.
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What El Paso County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $2.5 billion above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 6,495 homes on the roll (an unusual size or age, or a rural home), so they are not part of the percentage.
Neighborhoods where the most homes look high
- Around Ave Maxey Marie: 60% of 53 homes we could compare look high
- Around Dr Woodfield: 59% of 75 homes we could compare look high
- Around Cir Diamond Point: 59% of 58 homes we could compare look high
- Around Dr Jamaican Palm: 58% of 108 homes we could compare look high
- Around Rd Montecito: 58% of 93 homes we could compare look high
These counts cover single-family homes only. Every county has some homes above similar homes and some below, so this is not proof the whole county is over-appraised.
Where El Paso County's homes are
El Paso has the most, with 147,467 of the 174,036 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Socorro (10,222), Horizon City (5,877) and Clint (4,148).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 79936 (23,043), 79928 (22,372) and 79938 (21,431). The roll has homes in 30 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 188,741 | 46.7% | $224,904 |
| Socorro | 12,277 | 47.4% | $194,866 |
| Horizon City | 7,293 | 44.5% | $214,168 |
| Clint | 4,556 | 50.0% | $173,898 |
| San Elizario | 2,479 | 50.5% | $140,665 |
| Canutillo | 2,144 | 48.7% | $191,583 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 46.8%.
El Paso County questions
How many El Paso County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
103,392 of the 220,713 homes we could compare, or 46.8%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on El Paso Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of an El Paso County homestead?
$223,435 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 174,036 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my El Paso County appraisal?
The 2026 protest season is closed. The next one starts when 2027 preliminary notices go out, usually in April or May. The deadline is generally May 15, or 30 days after your notice was delivered if that is later. Go by the date printed on your own notice. The appraisal district takes protests online at epcad.org.
Which El Paso County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, San Elizario is highest: 50.5% of its 2,479 homes we could compare look high. Horizon City is lowest at 44.5% of 7,293. The county as a whole is at 46.8%.
El Paso Central Appraisal District
The district's website is epcad.org. You can look up any account at epcad.org/Search. To protest, use El Paso Central Appraisal District's protest page. What notice and certified values mean
The numbers on this page come from the appraisal district's 2026 certified roll. We got it through a free public download, and our copy was last updated on August 31, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary and 2025 certified rolls for El Paso County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when El Paso County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 29,132 protests. 92% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 75% of formal hearings. Together they took $579 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 49% of the protests, and owners can also file on their own for free.
Source: Texas Comptroller Appraisal District Operations Survey (2024), with county-wide figures reported by the appraisal district.
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The fine print
Not legal advice. This page is an educational check built on public appraisal data. It is not affiliated with the El Paso Central Appraisal District or the State of Texas, and it does not file anything on your behalf — you are responsible for your own filings and deadlines. The regular spring protest window is closed on the 2026 certified roll. See the full Disclaimer & Terms of Use.
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