Washington County property tax protest check
Washington County Appraisal District appraised 12,306 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 7,278 of them with similar homes nearby, and 3,543 of those (48.7%) 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 Washington County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $163 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 5,028 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 FM 1371: 54% of 59 homes we could compare look high
- Around Brandenburg Ln: 54% of 63 homes we could compare look high
- Around N Briarwood Dr: 53% of 140 homes we could compare look high
- Around W Jefferson St: 52% of 909 homes we could compare look high
- Around N Colorado St: 52% of 95 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 Washington County's homes are
Brenham has the most, with 6,121 of the 7,809 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Burton (598), Chappell Hill (553) and Washington (376).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 77833 (6,121), 77835 (598) and 77426 (553). The roll has homes in 7 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham | 6,605 | 48.5% | $280,093 |
| Burton | 228 | 52.6% | $286,835 |
| Chappell Hill | 329 | 50.8% | $418,683 |
| Washington | 104 | 46.2% | $267,340 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 48.7%.
Washington County questions
How many Washington County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
3,543 of the 7,278 homes we could compare, or 48.7%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Washington County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Washington County homestead?
$313,920 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 7,809 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Washington 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 portal.washingtoncad.org.
Which Washington County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 4 largest cities, Burton is highest: 52.6% of its 228 homes we could compare look high. Washington is lowest at 46.2% of 104. The county as a whole is at 48.7%.
Washington County Appraisal District
The district's website is washingtoncad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.washingtoncad.org. To protest, use Washington County 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 July 21, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary, 2025 certified and 2024 certified rolls for Washington County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Washington County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 1,074 protests. 41% of formal hearings ended with a lower value. Together they took $4.5 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 48% 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 Washington 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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