Milam County property tax protest check
Milam Appraisal District appraised 6,980 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 2,206 of them with similar homes nearby, and 1,082 of those (49.0%) 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 Milam County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $43 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 4,774 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 Yokley: 61% of 61 homes we could compare look high
- Around N Cleveland: 56% of 55 homes we could compare look high
- Around Alcoa: 53% of 81 homes we could compare look high
- Around Sager: 49% of 63 homes we could compare look high
- Around Post Oak: 49% of 108 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 Milam County's homes are
No single city has most of the 4,388 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Rockdale (1,712), Cameron (1,384), Thorndale (576) and Milano (224).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76567 (1,714), 76520 (1,386) and 76577 (576). The roll has homes in 14 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale | 1,121 | 48.6% | $167,174 |
| Cameron | 695 | 49.5% | $134,165 |
| Thorndale | 231 | 50.6% | $220,987 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.0%.
Milam County questions
How many Milam County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
1,082 of the 2,206 homes we could compare, or 49.0%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Milam Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Milam County homestead?
$185,478 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 4,388 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Milam 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.milamad.org.
Which Milam County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 3 largest cities, Thorndale is highest: 50.6% of its 231 homes we could compare look high. Rockdale is lowest at 48.6% of 1,121. The county as a whole is at 49.0%.
Milam Appraisal District
The district's website is milamad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.milamad.org. To protest, use Milam 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 20, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary and 2025 certified rolls for Milam County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Milam County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 1,385 protests. Paid agents or firms filed about 20% 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 Milam 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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