Mitchell County property tax protest check
Mitchell County Appraisal District appraised 2,580 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 1,652 of them with similar homes nearby, and 812 of those (49.2%) 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 Mitchell County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $17 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 928 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 E 6th: 53% of 72 homes we could compare look high
- Around E 16th: 52% of 128 homes we could compare look high
- Around Locust: 51% of 59 homes we could compare look high
- Around Oak: 50% of 705 homes we could compare look high
- Around Dallas: 47% of 71 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 Mitchell County's homes are
Colorado City has the most, with 1,057 of the 1,234 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Loraine (136) and Westbrook (40).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 79512 (1,057), 79532 (136) and 79565 (40).
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado City | 1,456 | 49.7% | $72,962 |
| Loraine | 154 | 46.1% | $58,610 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.2%.
Mitchell County questions
How many Mitchell County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
812 of the 1,652 homes we could compare, or 49.2%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Mitchell County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Mitchell County homestead?
$96,225 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 1,234 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Mitchell 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 Mitchell County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 2 largest cities, Colorado City is highest: 49.7% of its 1,456 homes we could compare look high. Loraine is lowest at 46.1% of 154. The county as a whole is at 49.2%.
Mitchell County Appraisal District
The district's website is mitchellcad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.mitchellcad.org. To protest, use Mitchell 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 public download, and our copy was last updated on September 23, 2026. The map also has the 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Mitchell County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Mitchell County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 63 protests. 33% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 14% of formal hearings. Together they took $1.1 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 61% 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 Mitchell 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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