Hood County property tax protest check
Hood Central Appraisal District appraised 23,039 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 16,981 of them with similar homes nearby, and 8,181 of those (48.2%) 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 Hood County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $514 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 6,058 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 +3.1%.
Neighborhoods where the most homes look high
- Around Lakewood: 59% of 63 homes we could compare look high
- Around Pecan Valley: 58% of 67 homes we could compare look high
- Around Circo: 58% of 52 homes we could compare look high
- Around Mojave: 58% of 73 homes we could compare look high
- Around Spanish Trail: 57% of 101 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 Hood County's homes are
90% of the 16,211 homes with a homestead exemption have a Granbury address.
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76049 (8,844), 76048 (5,767) and 76476 (806). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury | 11,691 | 48.4% | $394,270 |
| Tolar | 223 | 47.5% | $350,199 |
| Lipan | 53 | 50.9% | $305,485 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 48.2%.
Hood County questions
How many Hood County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
8,181 of the 16,981 homes we could compare, or 48.2%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Hood Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Hood County homestead?
$389,810 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 16,211 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Hood 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 Hood County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 3 largest cities, Lipan is highest: 50.9% of its 53 homes we could compare look high. Tolar is lowest at 47.5% of 223. The county as a whole is at 48.2%.
Hood Central Appraisal District
The district's website is hoodcad.net. You can look up any account at Hood Central Appraisal District property search. To protest, use Hood 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 July 21, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary roll for Hood County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Hood County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 1,608 protests. 12% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 42% of formal hearings. Together they took $13 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 60% 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 Hood 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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