Tarrant County property tax protest check
Tarrant Appraisal District appraised 594,313 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 589,595 of them with similar homes nearby, and 284,326 of those (48.2%) 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 Tarrant County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $18.8 billion above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 4,718 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 Carmona Tr: 73% of 173 homes we could compare look high
- Around Pecan Chase Cir: 70% of 90 homes we could compare look high
- Around Davis Blvd: 67% of 55 homes we could compare look high
- Around Watermere Dr: 65% of 52 homes we could compare look high
- Around W 7th St: 62% of 53 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 Tarrant County's homes are
No single city has most of the 416,211 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Fort Worth (168,687), Arlington (68,812), North Richland Hills (16,413) and Mansfield (15,035).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 76179 (19,402), 76063 (15,937) and 76244 (15,605). The roll has homes in 92 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 254,049 | 48.2% | $255,070 |
| Arlington | 99,808 | 47.9% | $267,009 |
| North Richland Hills | 20,904 | 47.9% | $312,461 |
| Mansfield | 19,716 | 48.2% | $362,007 |
| Keller | 14,477 | 49.5% | $520,666 |
| Grand Prairie | 15,851 | 48.0% | $335,866 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 48.2%.
Tarrant County questions
How many Tarrant County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
284,326 of the 589,595 homes we could compare, or 48.2%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Tarrant Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Tarrant County homestead?
$303,412 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 416,211 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Tarrant 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 Tarrant County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Keller is highest: 49.5% of its 14,477 homes we could compare look high. North Richland Hills is lowest at 47.9% of 20,904. The county as a whole is at 48.2%.
Tarrant Appraisal District
The district's website is tad.org. You can look up any account at tad.org property search. To protest, use Tarrant 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 22, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary roll for Tarrant County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Tarrant County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 120,907 protests. 98% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 86% of formal hearings. Together they took $9.7 billion off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 91% 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 Tarrant 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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