Harris County property tax appeal
Harris County homeowners protest their HCAD value by filing Form 50-132 by May 15 or within 30 days of the appraisal notice. iFile is the fastest route. The Appraisal Review Board hears protests through summer, and informal settlements resolve most cases without a formal hearing.
Deadline
May 15 or 30 days after HCAD mails your notice
Form
Form 50-132 (filed via HCAD iFile or by mail)
Where to file
State guide
What works in Harris County
HCAD reviews about 500,000 protests a year. Cases backed by three to five comparable sales within a half mile typically settle informally.
Across Texas, the strongest single-family appeals pair three to five recent comparable sales with documented property condition. See the evidence and comps guide for what the ARB will weigh.
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General information only, not legal advice. Confirm the deadline on your most recent notice from Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD).