Montague County property tax protest check
Montague County Appraisal District appraised 7,485 single-family homes on its 2026 preliminary roll. We could compare 3,134 of them with similar homes nearby, and 1,588 of those (50.7%) 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 Montague County's 2026 preliminary roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $67 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 4,351 homes on the roll (an unusual size or age, or a rural home), so they are not part of the percentage.
The median change in appraised value from last year was +6.8%.
Neighborhoods where the most homes look high
- Around N Hwy 59: 59% of 181 homes we could compare look high
- Around Zahara St: 55% of 69 homes we could compare look high
- Around E Clay St: 54% of 59 homes we could compare look high
- Around Nocona Dr: 54% of 157 homes we could compare look high
- Around Cooke St: 53% of 57 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 Montague County's homes are
No single city has most of the 4,513 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Bowie (2,162), Nocona (1,138), Saint Jo (337) and Sunset (332).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76230 (2,163), 76255 (1,138) and 76265 (337). The roll has homes in 16 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie | 1,094 | 51.3% | $216,711 |
| Nocona | 546 | 48.9% | $196,058 |
| Saint Jo | 109 | 42.2% | $203,660 |
| Sunset | 81 | 51.9% | $341,331 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 50.7%.
Montague County questions
How many Montague County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
1,588 of the 3,134 homes we could compare, or 50.7%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Montague County Appraisal District's 2026 preliminary roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Montague County homestead?
$222,530 on the 2026 preliminary roll. That is the middle value of the 4,513 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Montague 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 Montague County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 4 largest cities, Sunset is highest: 51.9% of its 81 homes we could compare look high. Saint Jo is lowest at 42.2% of 109. The county as a whole is at 50.7%.
Montague County Appraisal District
The district's website is montaguecad.net. You can look up any account at montaguecad.net property search. To protest, use Montague County Appraisal District's protest page. What notice and certified values mean
The numbers on this page come from the appraisal district's 2026 preliminary roll. We got it through a public records request, and our copy was last updated on July 28, 2026. These are preliminary values, so they can still change when the roll is certified.
What happened when Montague County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 274 protests. 6% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 98% of formal hearings. Together they took $8.9 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 38% 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 Montague 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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