Rains County property tax protest check
Rains County Appraisal District appraised 4,606 single-family homes on its 2026 preliminary roll. We could compare 965 of them with similar homes nearby, and 479 of those (49.6%) 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 Rains County's 2026 preliminary roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $25 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 3,641 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 Briggs Blvd: 49% of 128 homes we could compare look high
- Around N Ravine St: 47% of 74 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 Rains County's homes are
Emory has the most, with 1,689 of the 3,015 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Point (667), East Tawakoni (256) and Alba (250).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 75440 (1,693), 75472 (924) and 75410 (245). The roll has homes in 6 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory | 514 | 50.2% | $220,606 |
| Point | 171 | 45.6% | $188,901 |
| East Tawakoni | 209 | 52.2% | $211,179 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.6%.
Rains County questions
How many Rains County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
479 of the 965 homes we could compare, or 49.6%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Rains County Appraisal District's 2026 preliminary roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Rains County homestead?
$242,683 on the 2026 preliminary roll. That is the middle value of the 3,015 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Rains 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 Rains County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 3 largest cities, East Tawakoni is highest: 52.2% of its 209 homes we could compare look high. Point is lowest at 45.6% of 171. The county as a whole is at 49.6%.
Rains County Appraisal District
The district's website is rainscad.org. You can look up any account at rainscad.org property search. To protest, use Rains 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 17, 2026. These are preliminary values, so they can still change when the roll is certified.
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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 Rains 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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