Tarrant County, TX
Property Tax Protest Guide · Texas
Protest Deadline
Not later than May 15, or the 30th day after the appraisal district's notice of
appraised value was delivered to you, whichever is later. Texas Tax Code Section
41.44(a)(1). Limited exceptions apply for good cause, offshore workers, and active
military service members.
Deadlines
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What is the protest deadline under Texas law?
Texas state law |
Not later than May 15 or the 30th day after the date that notice to the property owner was delivered, whichever is later.
“not later than May 15 or the 30th day after the date that notice to the property owner was delivered to the property owner as provided by Section 25.19”
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| What is the protest deadline in Tarrant County? |
May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the date Notice of Appraised Value was delivered
“The deadline to file is May 15, 2026 , or 30 days after the date your Notice of Appraised Value was delivered .”
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| When does Tarrant Appraisal District mail appraisal notices? |
Around April 17, 2026
“FORT WORTH, TX (April 17, 2026) — The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) has officially mailed 2026 Notice of Appraised Value statements to property owners across Tarrant County.”
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How to File
| Where do I file a protest online in Tarrant County? |
TAD.org Portal / homeowner dashboard (https://tarrant.prodigycad.com/public-portal/sign-in)
“Set up an Online Account through the new portal. This will give you full control over each of your properties, including the ability to submit and view your online Protest. When you Sign In to your Online Account, you can view and interact with all your various property accounts on your personal Dashboard.”
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| Can I file online, and what do I need? |
TAD offers the value negotiation tool to residential taxpayers. TAD's materials describe it as a way to resolve value disputes without a formal hearing; whether using it constitutes filing a formal protest is not stated on TAD's public pages.
“We are offering the value negotiation tool as a benefit to residential taxpayers in an effort to resolve value disputes in the most efficient manner possible.”
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| How do I file by mail or in person in Tarrant County? |
Notice of Protest form, mail to TARB, P.O. Box 185519, Fort Worth Texas 76181-0519
“TARRANT APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD NOTICE OF PROTEST... TARB • P.O. Box 185519 • Fort Worth Texas • 76181-0519”
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Hearings and Evidence
| Can I talk to an appraiser before the hearing? |
Yes, value negotiation tool online, or check the box on Notice of Protest form
“Mark here to request an informal conference with TAD before the protest hearing.”
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| Can my protest be settled without a hearing? |
Yes. TAD offers an online value negotiation tool that it describes as a way to resolve value disputes without a formal hearing.
“Our goal is to provide a free and timely process for people to dispute their value and not spend hours at the District.”
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| How can I attend my ARB hearing? |
In person, telephone conference call, videoconference, or notarized affidavit/unsworn declaration
“Mark (◼) only one box: In person; By notarized affidavit... or unsworn declaration; By telephone conference call...; By videoconference”
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| When and how do I submit my evidence? |
At least 5 business days before the hearing date
“To allow for processing, all documents should be received/uploaded, at least five (5) business days prior to scheduled hearing.”
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Can I see the district's evidence before the hearing?
Texas state law |
Email res@tad.org (homeowners) or use Mass Upload Evidence on TAD.org Portal
“HOMEOWNERS: Send 41.461 Requests for ARB Evidence to: res@tad.org”
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| Where are the ARB hearing procedures published? |
2026 Hearing Procedures for Tarrant Appraisal Review Board (TARB), published at tad.org.
“Hearing Procedures for Tarrant Appraisal Review Board (TARB)”
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| What if I do not speak English? |
A property owner who does not speak English will need to provide his/her own translator.
“A property owner who does not speak English will need to provide his/her own translator.”
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If You Disagree with the ARB
| What if I find an error after the deadline? |
TAD provides forms for 25.25(c) and 25.25(d) motions
“Motion for Correction of Appraisal Roll (25.25c) ... Motion for Hearing to Correct 25.25(d)”
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| What are my options besides district court? |
$5 million value limit (no limit for homestead); deposit $450 to $1,550 depending on property type and value
“the disputed property's value, as determined by the ARB, does not exceed $5 million, except for residence homesteads for which there is no value limit”
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How do I appeal an ARB decision to court?
Texas state law |
Any ARB decision may be appealed to the state district court in the county where the property is located. A petition for review must be filed within 60 days of receiving the ARB's order (Tax Code Chapter 42). Tarrant County does not publish property-tax-specific filing instructions on its district courts page.
“Any ARB decision can be appealed to the state district court in the county in which the property is located.”
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Homestead Exemption
| When is the homestead exemption deadline? |
April 30 of the tax year claimed, per TAD.
“File applications by April 30.”
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Can I still file a homestead exemption if I missed the deadline?
Texas state law |
The chief appraiser must accept a late application filed within two years after the delinquency date for taxes on the homestead. There is no requirement to apply in your first year of ownership. If the tax was already paid, the collector refunds the tax on the exempted amount.
“the chief appraiser shall accept and approve or deny an application for a residence homestead exemption after the deadline for filing it has passed if it is filed not later than two years after the delinquency date for the taxes on the homestead”
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| How do I file for a homestead exemption? |
Online via TrueRoll, or mail to PO Box 185579, Fort Worth, TX 76181, or hand deliver. No fee.
“There is no fee for filing an application for a homestead exemption. To complete the online Homestead Exemption application, please click the button below.”
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Contacts and Hours
| How do I contact the Tarrant County Appraisal Review Board? |
(817) 284-8884, P.O. Box 185519, Fort Worth, Texas 76181
“TARRANT APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD... 2500 Handley-Ederville Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118 (817) 284-8884 Mailing Address TARB P.O.Box 185519 Fort Worth, Texas 76181”
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| How do I contact Tarrant Appraisal District? |
(817) 284-0024, 2500 Handley-Ederville Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6909
“Tarrant Appraisal District 2500 Handley-Ederville Road Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6909 (817) 284-0024”
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| What are the appraisal district's office hours? |
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
“Business Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm”
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