Johnson County property tax protest check
The Central Appraisal District of Johnson County appraised 53,116 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 40,412 of them with similar homes nearby, and 19,271 of those (47.7%) 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 Johnson County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $773 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 12,704 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 Pecan Cir: 60% of 65 homes we could compare look high
- Around Canyon Dr: 59% of 76 homes we could compare look high
- Around Wexley Dr: 59% of 63 homes we could compare look high
- Around Jacobs Crossing Ct: 57% of 70 homes we could compare look high
- Around Twin Oaks Dr: 57% of 65 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 Johnson County's homes are
No single city has most of the 39,865 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Burleson (12,224), Cleburne (8,044), Joshua (3,978) and Mansfield (3,703).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76028 (12,248), 76033 (8,045) and 76058 (3,980). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson | 14,337 | 47.9% | $328,705 |
| Cleburne | 8,859 | 47.8% | $237,166 |
| Joshua | 3,068 | 48.8% | $317,246 |
| Mansfield | 4,157 | 48.0% | $505,861 |
| Alvarado | 2,762 | 47.8% | $276,112 |
| Godley | 3,017 | 47.0% | $385,763 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 47.7%.
Johnson County questions
How many Johnson County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
19,271 of the 40,412 homes we could compare, or 47.7%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Johnson County homestead?
$324,871 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 39,865 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Johnson 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 Johnson County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Joshua is highest: 48.8% of its 3,068 homes we could compare look high. Godley is lowest at 47.0% of 3,017. The county as a whole is at 47.7%.
Central Appraisal District of Johnson County
The district's website is johnsoncad.com. You can look up any account at esearch.johnsoncad.com. To protest, use the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County'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 June 16, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary, 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Johnson County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Johnson County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 5,277 protests. 66% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 47% of formal hearings. Together they took $98 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 72% 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 Central Appraisal District of Johnson County 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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