McLennan County property tax protest check
McLennan Central Appraisal District appraised 73,321 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 66,653 of them with similar homes nearby, and 32,941 of those (49.4%) 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 McLennan County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $1.4 billion above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 6,668 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 Princess Diana Dr: 65% of 76 homes we could compare look high
- Around Big Creek Loop: 61% of 54 homes we could compare look high
- Around W 04th St: 60% of 62 homes we could compare look high
- Around Adrian Dr: 60% of 84 homes we could compare look high
- Around Deerwood Dr: 58% of 151 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 McLennan County's homes are
Waco has the most, with 24,911 of the 49,450 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Woodway (6,745), Hewitt (3,628) and Lorena (3,345).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76712 (7,053), 76708 (5,755) and 76705 (5,043). The roll has homes in 26 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | 38,836 | 49.7% | $190,174 |
| Woodway | 8,169 | 48.5% | $327,737 |
| Hewitt | 4,516 | 48.4% | $287,021 |
| Lorena | 3,706 | 48.5% | $320,000 |
| McGregor | 3,522 | 49.5% | $304,880 |
| West | 1,681 | 51.6% | $249,849 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.4%.
McLennan County questions
How many McLennan County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
32,941 of the 66,653 homes we could compare, or 49.4%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on McLennan Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a McLennan County homestead?
$273,471 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 49,450 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my McLennan 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 mclennancad.org.
Which McLennan County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, West is highest: 51.6% of its 1,681 homes we could compare look high. Hewitt is lowest at 48.4% of 4,516. The county as a whole is at 49.4%.
McLennan Central Appraisal District
The district's website is mclennancad.org. You can look up any account at mclennancad.org/property-search. To protest, use McLennan 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 download from a public data portal, and our copy was last updated on July 30, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary roll for McLennan County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when McLennan County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 10,713 protests. 78% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 47% of formal hearings. Together they took $299 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 67% 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 McLennan 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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