Jefferson County property tax protest check
Jefferson Central Appraisal District appraised 74,734 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 63,238 of them with similar homes nearby, and 31,483 of those (49.8%) 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 Jefferson County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $811 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 11,496 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 Rikisha Ln: 64% of 64 homes we could compare look high
- Around Firethorn Dr: 61% of 69 homes we could compare look high
- Around 23rd St: 60% of 60 homes we could compare look high
- Around Reins Rd: 59% of 56 homes we could compare look high
- Around Manning St: 59% of 51 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 Jefferson County's homes are
No single city has most of the 48,811 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Beaumont (24,384), Port Arthur (10,028), Nederland (5,520) and Groves (4,037).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 77642 (6,232), 77706 (5,911) and 77627 (5,518). The roll has homes in 17 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 32,312 | 49.6% | $162,267 |
| Port Arthur | 14,511 | 50.0% | $105,778 |
| Nederland | 6,396 | 49.9% | $201,047 |
| Groves | 5,110 | 49.6% | $174,541 |
| Port Neches | 4,125 | 50.5% | $232,862 |
| Hamshire | 180 | 48.3% | $239,487 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.8%.
Jefferson County questions
How many Jefferson County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
31,483 of the 63,238 homes we could compare, or 49.8%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Jefferson Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Jefferson County homestead?
$189,202 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 48,811 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Jefferson 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 portal.jcad.org.
Which Jefferson County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Port Neches is highest: 50.5% of its 4,125 homes we could compare look high. Hamshire is lowest at 48.3% of 180. The county as a whole is at 49.8%.
Jefferson Central Appraisal District
The district's website is jcad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.jcad.org. To protest, use Jefferson 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 and 2025 certified rolls for Jefferson County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Jefferson County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 7,067 protests. 47% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 61% of formal hearings. Together they took $328 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 49% 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.
Nearby counties
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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 Jefferson 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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