Gregg County property tax protest check
Gregg County Appraisal District appraised 33,899 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 25,147 of them with similar homes nearby, and 12,356 of those (49.1%) 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 Gregg County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $355 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 8,752 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 Montreal Dr: 62% of 92 homes we could compare look high
- Around Browning Dr: 61% of 54 homes we could compare look high
- Around Evergreen St: 60% of 58 homes we could compare look high
- Around Level St: 59% of 68 homes we could compare look high
- Around Regency Dr: 58% of 73 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 Gregg County's homes are
Longview has the most, with 16,808 of the 22,767 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Kilgore (3,036), White Oak (1,484) and Gladewater (1,348).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 75601 (16,811), 75662 (3,049) and 75693 (1,487). The roll has homes in 10 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | 19,965 | 49.0% | $218,842 |
| Kilgore | 2,551 | 50.4% | $210,489 |
| White Oak | 1,422 | 49.2% | $248,200 |
| Gladewater | 1,139 | 49.6% | $188,895 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.1%.
Gregg County questions
How many Gregg County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
12,356 of the 25,147 homes we could compare, or 49.1%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Gregg County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Gregg County homestead?
$244,860 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 22,767 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Gregg 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. This page links to the appraisal district's protest page.
Which Gregg County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 4 largest cities, Kilgore is highest: 50.4% of its 2,551 homes we could compare look high. Longview is lowest at 49.0% of 19,965. The county as a whole is at 49.1%.
Gregg County Appraisal District
The district's website is gcad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.gcad.org. To protest, use Gregg 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 October 1, 2026. The map also has the 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Gregg County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Gregg County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 1,368 protests. 42% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 52% of formal hearings. Together they took $28 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 69% 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 Gregg 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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