Hays County property tax protest

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Hays County homeowners file Form 50-132 with the Hays Central Appraisal District by May 15 or within 30 days of the notice. Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos protests rely on neighborhood comparable properties and informal staff reviews settle the majority before the ARB.
Deadline
May 15 or 30 days after Hays CAD mails your notice
Form
Form 50-132 (Hays CAD online portal)
Where to file
State guide

What works in Hays County

Hays County valuations swung hard with Austin-area corrections; recent-sale comps within the same subdivision are particularly persuasive.

Across Texas, the strongest single-family appeals pair three to five recent comparable assessments with documented property condition. See the evidence and comps guide for what the ARB will weigh.

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Guides for your Hays County protest

Other Texas counties

General information only, not legal advice. Confirm the deadline on your most recent notice from Hays Central Appraisal District.

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