Gaines County property tax protest check
Gaines County Appraisal District appraised 4,236 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 1,846 of them with similar homes nearby, and 920 of those (49.8%) 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 Gaines County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $27 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 2,390 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 SW 22nd St: 57% of 56 homes we could compare look high
- Around NW Ave I: 54% of 106 homes we could compare look high
- Around NW Ave G: 53% of 75 homes we could compare look high
- Around SW 14th St: 53% of 121 homes we could compare look high
- Around SW 10th St: 51% of 264 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 Gaines County's homes are
Seminole has the most, with 1,966 of the 2,465 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Seagraves (356), Denver City (59) and Loop (38).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 79360 (1,972), 79359 (348) and 79323 (59). The roll has homes in 5 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole | 943 | 50.6% | $226,540 |
| Seagraves | 254 | 52.8% | $83,515 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.8%.
Gaines County questions
How many Gaines County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
920 of the 1,846 homes we could compare, or 49.8%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Gaines County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Gaines County homestead?
$203,000 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 2,465 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Gaines 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 portal.gainescad.org.
Which Gaines County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 2 largest cities, Seagraves is highest: 52.8% of its 254 homes we could compare look high. Seminole is lowest at 50.6% of 943. The county as a whole is at 49.8%.
Gaines County Appraisal District
The district's website is gainescad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.gainescad.org. To protest, use Gaines County 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 September 1, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary roll for Gaines County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Gaines County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 35 protests. 82% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 86% of formal hearings. Together they took $282,000 off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 58% 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 Gaines County 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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