Hill County property tax protest check
Hill County Appraisal District appraised 12,341 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 6,099 of them with similar homes nearby, and 3,064 of those (50.2%) 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 Hill County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $121 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 6,242 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 N Pecan St: 58% of 59 homes we could compare look high
- Around Rabbit Shadow Trl: 55% of 53 homes we could compare look high
- Around Oak Hill Lp: 53% of 135 homes we could compare look high
- Around Tall Timber Trl: 53% of 134 homes we could compare look high
- Around Dalton St: 53% of 320 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 Hill County's homes are
No single city has most of the 7,636 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Whitney (2,627), Hillsboro (2,069), Itasca (538) and Hubbard (439).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76692 (2,628), 76645 (2,070) and 76055 (538). The roll has homes in 19 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney | 2,568 | 50.5% | $202,687 |
| Hillsboro | 2,065 | 49.3% | $164,110 |
| Itasca | 475 | 51.4% | $170,520 |
| Hubbard | 414 | 49.0% | $134,220 |
| Covington | 66 | 54.5% | $233,740 |
| Blum | 95 | 48.4% | $153,390 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 50.2%.
Hill County questions
How many Hill County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
3,064 of the 6,099 homes we could compare, or 50.2%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Hill County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Hill County homestead?
$213,480 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 7,636 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Hill 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 eprotest.hillcad.org.
Which Hill County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Covington is highest: 54.5% of its 66 homes we could compare look high. Blum is lowest at 48.4% of 95. The county as a whole is at 50.2%.
Hill County Appraisal District
The district's website is hillcad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.hillcad.org. To protest, use Hill 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 July 21, 2026. The map also has the 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Hill County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Hill County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 667 protests. 66% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 47% of formal hearings. Together they took $8.4 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 55% 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 Hill 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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