Taylor County property tax protest check
Taylor Central Appraisal District appraised 44,651 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 38,699 of them with similar homes nearby, and 18,555 of those (47.9%) 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 Taylor County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $581 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 5,952 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 Elmwood Dr: 55% of 103 homes we could compare look high
- Around Ross Av: 55% of 94 homes we could compare look high
- Around Cedar Lake Dr: 55% of 51 homes we could compare look high
- Around Coates Av: 55% of 66 homes we could compare look high
- Around Canterbury Dr: 54% of 105 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 Taylor County's homes are
Abilene has the most, with 24,625 of the 28,576 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Tuscola (1,600), Merkel (802) and Buffalo Gap (327).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 79606 (6,437), 79602 (6,065) and 79605 (5,428). The roll has homes in 23 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | 24,788 | 48.8% | $208,516 |
| Tuscola | 959 | 50.2% | $367,135 |
| Merkel | 610 | 51.8% | $142,164 |
| Buffalo Gap | 148 | 48.0% | $277,925 |
| Ovalo | 57 | 49.1% | $366,289 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 47.9%.
Taylor County questions
How many Taylor County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
18,555 of the 38,699 homes we could compare, or 47.9%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Taylor Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Taylor County homestead?
$224,948 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 28,576 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Taylor 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 Taylor County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 5 largest cities, Merkel is highest: 51.8% of its 610 homes we could compare look high. Buffalo Gap is lowest at 48.0% of 148. The county as a whole is at 47.9%.
Taylor Central Appraisal District
The district's website is taylor-cad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.taylor-cad.org. To protest, use Taylor 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 8, 2026. The map also has the 2025 certified roll for Taylor County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Taylor County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 4,321 protests. 67% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 99% of formal hearings. Together they took $56 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 40% 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
None of the counties that border Taylor County are on our map yet. These are the closest ones that are:
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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 Taylor 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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