Kaufman County property tax protest check
Kaufman Central Appraisal District appraised 51,102 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 44,319 of them with similar homes nearby, and 17,673 of those (39.9%) 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 Kaufman County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $409 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 6,783 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 Kings Creek Dr: 57% of 61 homes we could compare look high
- Around Reiner Dr: 56% of 57 homes we could compare look high
- Around Shore Dr: 56% of 106 homes we could compare look high
- Around S Jefferson St: 56% of 90 homes we could compare look high
- Around Co Rd 346: 55% of 74 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 Kaufman County's homes are
No single city has most of the 33,374 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Forney (15,433), Terrell (4,521), Crandall (3,866) and Heartland (2,950).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 75126 (18,796), 75114 (4,295) and 75160 (3,531). The roll has homes in 20 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forney | 21,486 | 39.9% | $313,610 |
| Terrell | 5,191 | 45.6% | $249,360 |
| Crandall | 5,653 | 35.0% | $246,225 |
| Heartland | 3,821 | 38.1% | $281,127 |
| Kaufman | 1,863 | 47.1% | $271,417 |
| Kemp | 557 | 50.4% | $292,896 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 39.9%.
Kaufman County questions
How many Kaufman County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
17,673 of the 44,319 homes we could compare, or 39.9%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Kaufman Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Kaufman County homestead?
$305,602 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 33,374 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Kaufman 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.kaufman-cad.org.
Which Kaufman County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Kemp is highest: 50.4% of its 557 homes we could compare look high. Crandall is lowest at 35.0% of 5,653. The county as a whole is at 39.9%.
Kaufman Central Appraisal District
The district's website is kaufman-cad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.kaufman-cad.org. To protest, use Kaufman 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 17, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary and 2025 certified rolls for Kaufman County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Kaufman County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 8,612 protests. 98% of formal hearings ended with a lower value. Together they took $20 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 70% 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 Kaufman 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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