Potter County property tax protest check
Potter-Randall Appraisal District appraised 33,662 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 31,510 of them with similar homes nearby, and 15,368 of those (48.8%) 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 Potter County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $406 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 2,152 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 Estates Dr: 55% of 113 homes we could compare look high
- Around Boston Pl: 54% of 82 homes we could compare look high
- Around Cliffside Rd: 53% of 64 homes we could compare look high
- Around RM 1061: 53% of 91 homes we could compare look high
- Around S Buchanan St: 52% of 123 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 Potter County's homes are
98% of the 18,859 homes with a homestead exemption have an Amarillo address.
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 79107 (4,032), 79106 (3,690) and 79124 (3,566). The roll has homes in 19 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo | 30,617 | 48.9% | $133,106 |
| Bushland | 218 | 43.1% | $430,331 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 48.8%.
Potter County questions
How many Potter County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
15,368 of the 31,510 homes we could compare, or 48.8%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Potter-Randall Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Potter County homestead?
$168,498 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 18,859 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Potter 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 prad.org.
Which Potter County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 2 largest cities, Amarillo is highest: 48.9% of its 30,617 homes we could compare look high. Bushland is lowest at 43.1% of 218. The county as a whole is at 48.8%.
Potter-Randall Appraisal District
The district's website is prad.org. You can look up any account at prad.org/property-search. To protest, use Potter-Randall 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 June 1, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary roll for Potter County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Potter County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 6,679 protests. 84% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 63% of formal hearings. Together they took $124 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 44% 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 Potter-Randall 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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