Hunt County property tax protest check
Hunt County Appraisal District appraised 36,514 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 24,820 of them with similar homes nearby, and 11,604 of those (46.8%) 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 Hunt County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $396 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 11,694 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 Shoreline Dr: 57% of 53 homes we could compare look high
- Around County Road 2450: 56% of 73 homes we could compare look high
- Around Willow Rd: 54% of 224 homes we could compare look high
- Around Ranchwood Dr: 54% of 113 homes we could compare look high
- Around Park St: 54% of 167 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 Hunt County's homes are
No single city has most of the 24,222 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Greenville (8,223), Royse City (4,058), Caddo Mills (3,237) and Quinlan (2,420).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 75402 (4,990), 75189 (4,219) and 75135 (3,513). The roll has homes in 18 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 10,523 | 47.2% | $225,905 |
| Royse City | 4,511 | 42.6% | $294,329 |
| Caddo Mills | 2,964 | 45.9% | $298,653 |
| Quinlan | 2,170 | 51.7% | $265,403 |
| Commerce | 1,418 | 48.8% | $169,935 |
| Celeste | 396 | 52.3% | $253,000 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 46.8%.
Hunt County questions
How many Hunt County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
11,604 of the 24,820 homes we could compare, or 46.8%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Hunt County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Hunt County homestead?
$273,868 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 24,222 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Hunt 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 hunt-cad.org.
Which Hunt County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Celeste is highest: 52.3% of its 396 homes we could compare look high. Royse City is lowest at 42.6% of 4,511. The county as a whole is at 46.8%.
Hunt County Appraisal District
The district's website is hunt-cad.org. You can look up any account at hunt-cad.org/property-search. To protest, use Hunt 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 26, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary and 2024 certified rolls for Hunt County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Hunt County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 3,673 protests. 80% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 12% of formal hearings. Together they took $775 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 57% 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 Hunt 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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