Texas Property Tax Deadlines for 2026
2026 Texas Property Tax Calendar
Texas property tax deadlines vary based on the property type, notice date, appraisal district procedures, and the type of filing or review involved. For many property owners, the usual 2026 protest deadline was May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever was later.
Property owners should always review the deadline printed on their appraisal notice and confirm any property-specific requirements with the appropriate appraisal district.
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2026 Deadline Status
Last reviewed: July 30, 2026
The usual May 15 protest deadline has passed for many Texas properties. Property owners who filed a protest may still be participating in an informal review, waiting for an Appraisal Review Board hearing, reviewing an ARB order, or evaluating an eligible post-ARB option.
A later protest deadline or limited statutory procedure may apply in certain circumstances, including when a required notice was mailed later or when a specific correction procedure is available. These situations are property-specific and should be reviewed promptly.
When BTA is authorized to represent a covered property, BTA helps review appraisal district records, organize property-specific evidence, manage protest and hearing-related steps, and evaluate post-ARB options when available and appropriate.
Need help reviewing an ARB order or a deadline-sensitive property tax matter? Call BTA at (713) 263-6100.
This page provides general timing information and is not a substitute for an appraisal district notice, official state or county guidance, or advice regarding a specific property. Deadlines and eligibility requirements may vary.
Common Texas Property Tax Deadline Questions
Short answers to common Texas property tax timing questions. Always review your appraisal district notice and official county or state guidance for the deadline that applies to your property.
When should I start preparing for a Texas property tax protest?
Property owners do not need to wait until the May protest deadline to begin reviewing their records. Before appraisal notices arrive, owners can organize property condition information, income and expense records, leases, asset lists, inventory records, acquisition costs, photographs, and other property-specific documentation.
A decision about whether and how to protest should be based on the appraisal district’s current records, the Notice of Appraised Value when available, applicable deadlines, and the facts of the property.
When are Notices of Appraised Value mailed in Texas?
Texas appraisal districts generally mail Notices of Appraised Value during the spring. Notices for qualifying single-family residence homesteads are generally mailed by April 1 or as soon as practicable afterward. Notices for many other properties are generally mailed by May 1 or as soon as practicable afterward.
Actual mailing dates may vary by appraisal district, property, and tax year.
What should I review on my Notice of Appraised Value?
Review the property owner name, account number, property description, current appraised value, prior-year value, taxable value, exemptions, property characteristics, and the protest deadline shown on the notice.
Property owners should also compare the appraisal district’s information with their own records. Relevant issues may include incorrect property characteristics, physical condition, vacancy, income and expenses, leases, comparable properties, equipment records, inventory, asset classification, or other property-specific facts.
What should I do if I do not receive an appraisal notice?
Do not assume that the absence of a paper notice means there is no deadline or that no appraisal action occurred. Review the property account through the appraisal district’s official website and confirm the current value, property information, exemption status, notice history, and applicable protest deadline.
Whether a notice was legally required and whether a special procedure may apply are property-specific questions that should be reviewed promptly.
What is the property tax protest deadline in Texas?
The usual Texas property tax protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.
The deadline associated with the property account or printed on the notice should be reviewed carefully because mailing dates, supplemental notices, appraisal-record changes, and property-specific circumstances may affect the applicable deadline.
When is the Texas business personal property rendition deadline?
For many Texas business personal property accounts, the usual rendition deadline is April 15. A timely written request may extend the deadline for many filings to May 15.
Different deadlines may apply to certain regulated property types, extension requests, allocation applications, or special filings. Business owners should review the current Comptroller guidance and appraisal district instructions that apply to the account.
Are there Texas property tax deadlines after May 15?
Yes. Informal reviews, ARB hearings, written ARB orders, eligible post-ARB procedures, appraisal-roll certification, tax-rate adoption, tax bills, and payment deadlines may occur after May 15.
Some properties may also have a later protest deadline based on the mailing date of the appraisal notice or another applicable statutory rule.
What happens if I miss a property tax protest deadline?
Missing the applicable protest deadline may limit or eliminate the usual administrative protest options for that tax year.
A later deadline or limited statutory procedure may apply in certain circumstances, but property owners should not assume they qualify. Review the appraisal district records, notice history, applicable deadlines, and official guidance as soon as possible.
What should I do after receiving an ARB order?
Review the written ARB order promptly. Confirm the property, issues decided, final value, delivery date, and any information regarding further review.
Eligible post-ARB options may have strict filing, payment, deposit, jurisdictional, or procedural requirements. Not every property or ARB determination qualifies for every post-ARB option.
When are Texas property taxes usually due?
Texas property tax bills are commonly due by January 31 of the year following the tax year. Bills are commonly mailed beginning in the fall after taxing units adopt tax rates and final taxable values become available.
Payment procedures, installment options, penalties, interest, and eligibility requirements are administered by the applicable county tax assessor-collector. Property owners should review their tax bill and local payment instructions.
Texas Property Tax Annual Calendar
The dates below summarize common points in the Texas property tax year. They are not a substitute for your appraisal district notice, county tax office instructions, or official state guidance. Some deadlines vary by property type, county, notice date, exemption type, or post-ARB procedure.
JANUARY 1 – Appraisal Date
JANUARY 1 (ANNUALLY)
What Happens:
January 1 is the appraisal date for many Texas property tax purposes. Property ownership, condition, use, and business personal property records may be reviewed as of this date, depending on the issue and property type.
Action Items:
– Business owners should keep asset, inventory, acquisition cost, disposal, and location records organized for rendition review.
– Real property owners should document relevant condition issues such as damage, vacancy, deferred maintenance, lease changes, or other property-specific facts.
– Commercial and industrial property owners should begin organizing income, expense, lease, market, and property condition documentation.
BTA’s Role:
BTA reviews property records, appraisal district data, and property-specific documentation to prepare for authorized valuation review and protest support.
APRIL 1 – MAY 1: Notices of Appraised Value
SPRING NOTICE PERIOD – TIMING VARIES BY PROPERTY
What Happens:
Texas appraisal districts commonly send Notices of Appraised Value during the spring. Notices for qualifying single-family residence homesteads are generally mailed by April 1 or as soon as practicable afterward. Notices for many other properties are generally mailed by May 1 or as soon as practicable afterward.
The notice may include the current appraised value, prior-year value, property information, exemption information, instructions for filing a protest, and the protest deadline that applies to the account.
Action Items:
– Review the notice as soon as it becomes available.
– Confirm the protest deadline shown on the notice.
– Review ownership, property characteristics, exemptions, appraised value, and taxable value.
– Compare the noticed information with property-specific records, market evidence, income and expense information, condition issues, asset records, or equity information where applicable.
– Contact BTA before the applicable deadline if you want assistance reviewing the noticed value or filing an authorized protest.
BTA’s Role:
When BTA is authorized to represent a covered property, BTA helps review appraisal district records, organize relevant property-specific evidence, and file authorized protests within applicable deadlines.
APRIL 15 – Business Personal Property Rendition Deadline
APRIL 15 (COMMON DEADLINE FOR MANY BPP ACCOUNTS)
What Happens:
For many Texas business personal property accounts, April 15 is the deadline to file a rendition with the county appraisal district. Certain regulated property types and extension requests may have different timing.
Who May Need to File:
Businesses or individuals with taxable business personal property on January 1 may need to report assets such as equipment, machinery, computers, furniture, fixtures, inventory where applicable, vehicles used for business, and other taxable personal property.
What to Prepare:
– Asset lists
– Acquisition costs and acquisition years
– Disposal records
– Inventory records where applicable
– Business location records
– Exemption documentation where applicable
BTA’s Role:
BTA supports business personal property owners with rendition preparation, documentation review, asset classification review, exemption coordination where applicable, and protest support when appraisal district values require further review.
Related: Learn more about BPP services
APRIL 30 – Common Exemption, Special Appraisal and
Allocation Deadlines
VERIFY THE DEADLINE THAT APPLIES TO YOUR PROPERTY
What Happens:
April 30 is a common filing deadline for certain exemption applications, special appraisal applications, allocation requests, and other property tax reports. The applicable deadline depends on the property, filing type, qualification requirements, and any extension or late-filing provisions allowed by law.
Not every exemption or special filing uses the same deadline. Some applications may be filed earlier, later, annually, after a change in qualification, or within a different statutory period.
Action Items:
– Identify the specific exemption, special appraisal, allocation, or report involved.
– Review the current appraisal district form and filing instructions.
– Confirm whether the filing is annual, one-time, renewable, or eligible for an extension or late-filing procedure.
– Keep copies of submitted forms, supporting documents, and filing confirmations.
BTA’s Role:
BTA may help identify property tax records or valuation issues that require additional documentation or coordination with the appraisal district. Exemption eligibility, filing requirements, and approval decisions are governed by applicable law and the appraisal district’s review process.
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MAY 15 – Common Property Tax Protest Deadline
MAY 15 OR 30 DAYS AFTER NOTICE MAILING, WHICHEVER IS LATER, IN MANY CASES
What Happens:
For many Texas property owners, the usual protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The deadline printed on the notice is important and should be reviewed carefully.
Who Should Review Their Value:
– Property owners with a noticed value increase
– Commercial property owners with income, expense, occupancy, lease, or market evidence that may support review
– Industrial property owners with specialized property, cost, market, or condition evidence
– Business personal property owners reviewing rendered or noticed values
– Residential owners with market, equity, condition, or exemption concerns
How Protests Are Commonly Filed:
– Online through the appraisal district, if available
– By mail using the required form or written notice
– In person with the appraisal district, where allowed
– Through an authorized representative such as BTA when engagement and authorization are in place
BTA’s Role:
BTA helps authorized clients review appraisal district records, gather property-specific evidence, file protests within applicable deadlines, participate in informal review when appropriate, and support ARB hearing preparation.
Related: Learn about the BTA property tax protest process
MAY THROUGH AUGUST – Informal Reviews and ARB Hearings
TIMING VARIES BY COUNTY AND PROPERTY
What Happens:
After a protest is filed, appraisal districts may offer informal review, and the Appraisal Review Board may schedule a formal hearing. Hearing timing varies by county, property type, issue complexity, and appraisal district workload.
What You Need to Know:
– Appraisal districts and ARBs control hearing schedules.
– Notices should be reviewed carefully when received.
– If BTA is your authorized agent for a covered property, BTA helps manage hearing notices and scheduling communication within the scope of the engagement.
– Some cases may require owner documentation, additional evidence, or participation.
BTA’s Role:
BTA reviews appraisal district records, prepares property-specific evidence, participates in informal review when appropriate, and supports ARB hearing presentation for authorized clients. Outcomes depend on the evidence, appraisal district review, ARB decision-making, property facts, and applicable law.
Related Link:
BTA Property Tax Protest Process
AFTER AN ARB DECISION – Written Orders and Post-ARB Deadlines
REVIEW THE WRITTEN ORDER PROMPTLY
POST-HEARING DOCUMENTATION
What Happens:
After the ARB decides a protest, the property owner or authorized representative receives a written order of determination. The timing of the order varies by appraisal district, hearing date, delivery method, and case.
What to Review:
– Property account and tax year
– Issues addressed by the ARB
– Final appraised or market value
– Date the written order was received
– Instructions concerning further review
– Tax-payment, deposit, filing, and procedural requirements
Common Post-ARB Timing:
A petition for review in Texas district court generally must be filed within 60 days after the property owner receives the written ARB order.
A regular binding arbitration request and the required deposit generally must also be filed within 60 days after receiving the ARB order.
A qualifying SOAH appeal follows a different timeline. The notice of appeal generally must be filed within 30 days, and the required deposit generally must be filed within 90 days after receiving the ARB order.
Eligibility, filing requirements, payment obligations, jurisdictional rules, and available appeal routes vary by property and case. Property owners should not assume that every option is available.
BTA’s Role:
BTA reviews protest outcomes, valuation records, and written ARB orders and helps eligible property owners evaluate post-ARB options. For district court matters, legal advice and court representation are handled by independent licensed Texas counsel.
BTA does not control appraisal district decisions, ARB determinations, tax rates, tax bills, exemption approvals, or post-ARB outcomes.
Related Link:
Property Tax Litigation & Arbitration
OCTOBER THROUGH NOVEMBER – Tax Bills Mailed
TAXING UNITS APPLY TAX RATES TO FINAL VALUES
What Happens:
County tax assessor-collectors commonly send property tax bills in the fall. Tax bills are based on final taxable values, applicable exemptions, and tax rates adopted by taxing units. Appraisal districts appraise property values; taxing units set tax rates.
What to Review:
– Final appraised value
– Taxable value
– Exemptions
– Tax rates by taxing unit
– Total amount due
– Payment deadline
– Payment options and installment eligibility, if applicable
If You Protested:
If a protest changes the final value, your tax bill may reflect that final value once the taxing units apply adopted tax rates and applicable exemptions. Review the bill carefully and contact the appropriate tax office if the bill appears inconsistent with the final value or exemption status.
BTA’s Role:
BTA helps clients understand how final values from the protest process relate to the property tax bill, but BTA does not set tax rates or issue tax bills.
JANUARY 31 – Common Property Tax Payment Deadline
VERIFY YOUR TAX BILL AND COUNTY TAX OFFICE INSTRUCTIONS
What Happens:
Texas property tax bills are commonly due by January 31 of the year after the tax year. Payment procedures, penalties, interest, installment options, and eligibility rules are handled by the county tax assessor-collector.
Action Items:
– Review the tax bill carefully.
– Confirm taxable value, exemptions, and tax rates.
– Pay by the listed deadline or contact the tax office about available options.
– Keep payment confirmation records.
– If the bill does not appear to reflect the final value after a protest, contact the appropriate tax office quickly.
BTA’s Role:
BTA can help clients review whether final protest values appear to align with property tax bill information, but tax bills and payment administration are handled by the tax office.