Travis County Property Tax Protest 2026 (TCAD)
How to protest your property assessment in Travis County (Austin), TX, filed with TCAD. Everything below is pulled from Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD). Always confirm the current details with the county before filing — this is general information, not legal advice.
May 15, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value was delivered — whichever is later
$450,000
~1.8% effective rate
Form 50-132, Notice of Protest
Travis County property tax protest deadline 2026
The 2026 deadline to protest your Travis County property assessment is May 15, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value was delivered — whichever is later. File your Form 50-132, Notice of Protest with Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) (TCAD) on or before that date — miss it and you generally wait until next year. File as early in the window as possible to secure a hearing slot.
Who assesses & hears your appeal
Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD)
Appeals are heard by the Travis County Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
How to file in Travis County
Online via the TCAD portal
traviscad.orgMail Form 50-132 to TCAD
P.O. Box 149012, Austin, TX 78714-9012
Travis County (Austin) has seen rapid valuation growth; comparable-sales evidence is especially important here.
Travis County property tax appeal FAQ
How do I protest my Travis County property taxes?
File Form 50-132 with Travis Central Appraisal District online or by mail before the May 15 deadline, then present your evidence to the ARB.
Deadlines, forms, and contact details change — always confirm with Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) before filing. This is general information, not legal advice.
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