Hamilton County property tax protest check
Hamilton Central Appraisal District appraised 3,803 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 1,403 of them with similar homes nearby, and 716 of those (51.0%) 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 Hamilton County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $26 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 2,400 homes on the roll (an unusual size or age, or a rural home), so they are not part of the percentage.
The median change in appraised value from last year was +6.6%.
Neighborhoods where the most homes look high
- Around S Bell: 57% of 84 homes we could compare look high
- Around E Boynton: 54% of 94 homes we could compare look high
- Around W Grogan: 53% of 147 homes we could compare look high
- Around S Williams: 52% of 184 homes we could compare look high
- Around E Henry: 51% of 102 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 Hamilton County's homes are
Hamilton has the most, with 1,195 of the 2,036 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Hico (505), Evant (109) and Jonesboro (92).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76531 (1,195), 76457 (504) and 76525 (107). The roll has homes in 13 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 554 | 50.5% | $172,920 |
| Hico | 185 | 43.2% | $215,450 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 51.0%.
Hamilton County questions
How many Hamilton County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
716 of the 1,403 homes we could compare, or 51.0%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Hamilton Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Hamilton County homestead?
$192,242 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 2,036 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Hamilton 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 Hamilton County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 2 largest cities, Hamilton is highest: 50.5% of its 554 homes we could compare look high. Hico is lowest at 43.2% of 185. The county as a whole is at 51.0%.
Hamilton Central Appraisal District
The district's website is hamiltoncad.org. You can look up any account at hamiltoncad.org property search. To protest, use Hamilton 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 public records request, and our copy was last updated on July 27, 2026.
What happened when Hamilton County owners protested
In 2023, the appraisal district received 143 protests. 4% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 100% of formal hearings. Together they took $3.0 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 3% of the protests, and owners can also file on their own for free.
Source: Texas Comptroller Appraisal District Operations Survey (2023), 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 Hamilton 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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