How to protest your property appraisal in Brazos County

When a Notice of Appraised Value looks wrong, use the date Brazos CAD mailed it. The usual deadline for an ordinary protest is May 15 or 30 days after that mailing date, whichever is later. Special protests and correction requests can follow other clocks.

You can file through BCAD's online system, by mail, or in person. The Appraisal Review Board is independent of BCAD. A hearing may be in person, by phone, by video, or through a written affidavit.

Bring evidence that fits the claim. This may include nearby sales, an appraisal, repair bids, or clear photos. An informal talk with an appraiser can settle a value, but only a timely formal protest keeps the ARB route open.

Missing the ordinary deadline does not always close every door. State law has narrow routes for good cause, failure to receive notice, and some record corrections. After an ARB order, the next review route depends on the property, value, and issue. Read the order and the Comptroller guide right away.