La Salle County property tax protest check
La Salle County Appraisal District appraised 1,814 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 1,026 of them with similar homes nearby, and 549 of those (53.5%) 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 La Salle County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $9.2 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 788 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 Alta Vista St: 55% of 499 homes we could compare look high
- Around Leona St: 53% of 324 homes we could compare look high
- Around N Buena Vista Ave: 53% of 150 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 La Salle County's homes are
Cotulla has the most, with 539 of the 629 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Encinal (67), Fowlerton (11) and Millett (5).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 78014 (542), 78019 (67) and 78021 (11). The roll has homes in 5 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotulla | 858 | 53.7% | $56,867 |
| Encinal | 149 | 53.0% | $50,454 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 53.5%.
La Salle County questions
How many La Salle County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
549 of the 1,026 homes we could compare, or 53.5%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on La Salle County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a La Salle County homestead?
$66,774 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 629 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my La Salle 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 La Salle County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 2 largest cities, Cotulla is highest: 53.7% of its 858 homes we could compare look high. Encinal is lowest at 53.0% of 149. The county as a whole is at 53.5%.
La Salle County Appraisal District
The district's website is www.lasallecad.com. You can look up any account at lasallecad.com/property-search. To protest, use La Salle 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 download from a public data portal, and our copy was last updated on August 12, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary roll for La Salle County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when La Salle County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 17 protests. 53% of informal reviews ended with a lower value. Together they took $136,000 off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 77% 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 La Salle 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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