Lowering your Bexar County property tax bill starts with understanding how property values are set and how to challenge them effectively.
Homeowners across Bexar County know that property taxes can be unpredictable, especially as values rise across San Antonio and surrounding communities. But what many don’t realize is that they have the right to protest their Bexar County property tax value every year.
Determined by the Bexar Appraisal District (BAD)
set by local taxing entities like the city, county, and school districts
While you can’t change the tax rates, you can challenge your property’s market value if you believe it’s too high. That’s where Home Tax Shield comes in, combining data science, local expertise, and years of experience to ensure homeowners only pay their fair share.
Bexar County property values have surged in recent years due to high housing demand and limited supply. The Bexar Appraisal District uses mass appraisal models to determine market value, which means your home is compared to others in your neighborhood based on formulas, not firsthand evaluations.
That’s why so many properties are overvalued and why filing a Bexar County property tax protest can make a difference. Even a small reduction in your property’s market value can lower your tax bill for years to come.
Unclaimed savings
Claimed savings
Average tax reduction
Source: 2015-2019 Operations Survey Data (comptroller.texas.gov). Estimates assume average property tax rate of 2.2% and the state average reduction of 5.2% due to data inconsistencies in underlying county data.
If you’ve received your Notice of Appraised Value from the Bexar Appraisal District and believe your value is too high, here’s what typically happens:
File a protest with the Bexar Appraisal District (usually by mid-May).
Participate in an informal review, where an appraiser may offer to adjust your value.
Attend a formal hearing before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) if needed.
Receive a final determination—either a reduction or confirmation of your value.
Home Tax Shield’s local agents average 18–22 years of experience working with appraisal districts throughout Texas. Our sophisticated technology and protesting expertise ensure every protest is backed by real data and human judgment, not algorithms.
We:
File and manage 100% of the protests requested
Assign experienced professionals who show up to hearings
Charge a fair upfront fee so every case gets full attention
Deliver average reductions between 3–5%, even in competitive markets
In short, it matters who works your case. Many competitors don’t attend hearings or rely on low-effort models. We show up, we fight for fairness, and we follow through to the end.
Bexar Appraisal District
411 N. Frio Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, TX 78207
https://bcad.org/
(210) 224-8511
BCAD Property Search Tool
Around May 15 (check BCAD website for updates)
City of San Antonio, Northside ISD, NEISD, Bexar County, and others
Compare your value to similar homes in your area—but remember, accurate comparisons require adjustments for features, age, and condition. That’s where our data-driven analysis helps.
Typically around May 15, but the exact date can vary. Always confirm with the Bexar Appraisal District.
Yes. Even small reductions compound over time. Homeowners who protest annually save thousands over the years.
Yes. If your property is unequally appraised compared to others, you may still qualify for a reduction.
Your current value stays the same, and there’s no penalty for protesting.
Stay informed about recent developments affecting homeowners:
Proposed increases to the homestead exemption and lower caps on annual appraisal growth could impact Bexar County homeowners.
According to the San Antonio Board of Realtors, median home prices have stabilized, which may influence next year’s property values.
