The Notice of Appraised Value is a letter from the Bexar County Appraisal District mailed to homeowners in April or May each year. It shows the assessed value of your property for the current tax year. The notice includes the prior year's value, the new proposed value, exemptions on file, and instructions on how to protest. Review it carefully and decide if you want to challenge the value.
When You Receive It
BCAD mails Notices of Appraised Value in April and May. The exact date depends on when your property was appraised. If you recently purchased your home or made improvements, you may receive the notice earlier. Online access through the BCAD property search tool may show your value before the physical notice arrives. Check your mail carefully during this period. The date on the notice determines your protest deadline.
How to Review Your Notice
Your notice shows the previous year's market value, the current year's proposed market value, and any exemptions applied. Compare the new value to what you believe your home is worth. Look at recent sales of similar homes in your neighborhood. Check that your exemptions are correctly reflected. If the value seems too high, or if you think errors were made in the property description, you have grounds to protest. The notice also includes a breakdown of the appraisal method used.
What to Do After Reviewing
If you disagree with the assessed value, file a protest with BCAD before the deadline shown on the notice. The deadline is typically May 15 or 30 days after the notice date, whichever is later. Filing is free and can be done online, by mail, or in person. Gather your evidence, including comparable sales and photos, to support your case. If the value seems fair, you can accept it and no further action is needed.