Property Tax Protest & Homestead Exemption

Resources

If you are unable to attend one of our information sessions, please review our presentation materials:

• Session Presentation(PDF, 11MB)
• Session Presentation in Other Languages
• Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 267KB)
  • Frequently Asked Questions in Other Languages
• Homestead Exemption Information(PDF, 86KB)
  • Homestead Exemption Information in Other Languages
  • Reproduced and translated with permission from Bexar Central Appraisal District.
  • For more information, visit Property Tax Exemptions Overview.
• Notice of Protest (PDF)
• Residence Homestead Exemption Application (PDF)
• Residence Homestead Exemption Affidavit (PDF)
• Disabled Veteran's or Survivor’s Exemption Application (PDF) 

About Property Taxes

Property taxes fund local services like:

• the health system
• libraries
• schools and colleges in your neighborhood
• improved roads
• parks

Every year, the Bexar Central Appraisal District (BCAD) determines the value of your home. You will receive a notice of appraisal statement with this value, which is an estimate of how much your home would sell for, compared to other homes in your neighborhood. This value will affect the amount of property taxes you pay.

Appeal Your Assessment

If you believe your home was assessed too high, you can appeal the assessment. This is commonly referred to as protesting.

BCAD will schedule a hearing to let you protest your taxes. At the hearing you will speak to a panel and explain why you think the value should be lower. You can attend the hearing:

• In person
• Virtually
• Telephone conference phone call

Videos

These videos will help you understand the basics of:

• what property taxes are used for.
• common exemptions.
• how to protest your property tax appraisal value.