Tarrant County
Property Tax Guide
Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD)
Contact Your CAD
Always verify this link is current at your CAD's official website before filing.
Important: Confirm all deadlines and procedures directly with TAD at tad.org or 817-284-0024. This is educational content only, not legal, tax, or appraisal advice.
Typical Protest Deadline
May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later.
This is the general rule. Always confirm the exact deadline directly with Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD).
Estimate Your Specific Deadline
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General Filing Steps
- 1
Receive your Notice of Appraised Value (typically mailed April–May).
- 2
Review the assessed value on the TAD website and compare to your opinion of market value.
- 3
File a protest online at tad.org, by mail, or in person at the CAD office before the deadline.
- 4
Gather comparable sales data and any evidence of property condition issues.
- 5
Attend your informal hearing with a CAD appraiser.
- 6
If unresolved, request a formal ARB (Appraisal Review Board) hearing.
- 7
Accept the final value or pursue binding arbitration / district court appeal.
Commonly Required Documents
- Notice of Appraised Value (or your CAD property account number)
- Recent comparable sales (within 0.5–1 mile, similar size/age/condition)
- Photos documenting any property condition issues
- Recent appraisal or licensed inspection report (if available)
- Repair estimates for documented damage
Evidence Tips for Tarrant County
- TAD's online portal shows your property's details. Verify square footage and year built.
- Find comps by searching TAD's website for nearby sold properties.
- Bring printed comparables, not just digital, panels prefer physical evidence binders.
- Arrive early to informal hearings; wait times can be long in busy seasons.
About Tarrant County Property Taxes
Tarrant County is anchored by Fort Worth and includes a wide range of communities, from established urban neighborhoods to growing suburban cities like Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, Southlake, and Keller. The Tarrant Appraisal District manages appraisals across this diverse geography, covering everything from affordable starter homes in established Fort Worth neighborhoods to high value properties in some of the wealthiest ZIP codes in North Texas.
The range of sub-markets within Tarrant County is broad enough that county wide or even city wide averages are rarely useful as protest evidence. The strongest cases are built on what is happening in your specific neighborhood or subdivision, both in terms of comparable sales and how similar nearby properties have been assessed.
Protest Preparation Tips
Before filing your protest, organizing the following will make the hearing process smoother.
- Have your Notice of Appraised Value ready. Your TAD account number is printed on it.
- Log in to tad.org and review your property's recorded square footage, year built, and condition rating for accuracy.
- Photograph any condition issues such as foundation cracks, roof problems, HVAC failures, water damage, or deferred maintenance before your hearing.
- Research comparable properties on TAD's database to support an unequal appraisal argument.
- If you have a recent licensed appraisal or inspection report, bring it as supporting documentation.
- Print your evidence. TAD informal hearings typically work better with physical evidence packets than digital only presentations.
Building Your Evidence
TAD's informal hearing process tends to favor well organized printed evidence over digital presentations.
- For an unequal appraisal argument, use TAD's own database to find homes similar to yours in size and age that are assessed at a lower rate per square foot. This argument relies entirely on TAD's own numbers, making it straightforward to present.
- For a market value argument, recent comparable sales from real estate platforms or a licensed appraiser's report are the primary evidence. Focus on homes within roughly half a mile, similar in square footage, year built, and condition.
- Organize your evidence into a clear printed packet with your subject property first, followed by comparables and condition documentation. Informal TAD reviewers handle a large volume of cases, and organized submissions move faster.
- Arrive early to informal hearings, especially during busy protest periods. Wait times can be significant.
Local Verification Reminder
TAD's filing deadlines, online protest options, required forms, and hearing formats are subject to change each year. Always confirm the current process directly at tad.org or by calling 817-284-0024 before you file.
Confirming the current procedures before your deadline, rather than relying on information from a prior year, is always worth the extra few minutes.
Helpful Next Steps
- Look up your property on tad.org and verify square footage, year built, and condition information
- Print physical copies of all your evidence for your TAD hearing packet
Sources & Last Verified
This county guide is prepared for general educational purposes using publicly available property tax information, county appraisal district resources, and Texas property tax guidance. Property tax deadlines, forms, protest procedures, and local requirements can change. Always confirm important details directly with your county appraisal district or a qualified professional.
See something outdated or incorrect? Contact us with the county name, page URL, the information that needs correction, and an official source link if available.
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