Rockwall County property tax protest check
Rockwall Central Appraisal District appraised 41,065 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 37,864 of them with similar homes nearby, and 16,653 of those (44.0%) 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 Rockwall County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $636 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 3,201 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 Kensington Dr: 56% of 72 homes we could compare look high
- Around Winding Ridge Ln: 56% of 54 homes we could compare look high
- Around Chippendale Dr: 55% of 85 homes we could compare look high
- Around Bourbon St Cir: 55% of 78 homes we could compare look high
- Around Drew Ln: 55% of 62 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 Rockwall County's homes are
No single city has most of the 30,891 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Rockwall (13,708), Fate (6,286), Royse City (4,876) and Heath (3,051).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 75087 (11,897), 75032 (8,734) and 75189 (7,664). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall | 12,925 | 47.6% | $496,575 |
| Fate | 7,392 | 40.1% | $358,377 |
| Royse City | 4,814 | 43.8% | $343,852 |
| Heath | 3,265 | 49.2% | $778,093 |
| Rowlett | 1,287 | 47.9% | $370,238 |
| McLendon Chisholm | 879 | 44.1% | $544,908 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 44.0%.
Rockwall County questions
How many Rockwall County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
16,653 of the 37,864 homes we could compare, or 44.0%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Rockwall Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Rockwall County homestead?
$437,425 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 30,891 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Rockwall 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 Rockwall County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Heath is highest: 49.2% of its 3,265 homes we could compare look high. Fate is lowest at 40.1% of 7,392. The county as a whole is at 44.0%.
Rockwall Central Appraisal District
The district's website is rockwallcad.com. You can look up any account at rockwallcad.com/property-search. To protest, use Rockwall Central 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 May 26, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary roll for Rockwall County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Rockwall County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 8,761 protests. 89% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 67% of formal hearings. Together they took $114 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 66% 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.
Nearby counties
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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 Rockwall Central 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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