Property tax protest season is in full swing across the San Antonio metro area, revealing a concerning trend: Most homeowners accepted their appraisals without question, potentially overpaying by hundreds or thousands of dollars.
This data-driven analysis examines protest patterns across Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties, breaking down participation rates, DIY versus professional firm usage, and the average savings achieved by market value—providing San Antonio homeowners with transparency into what their neighbors are doing (and saving).
Key 2025 San Antonio Area Protest Takeaways
Stunning Non-Participation: Across the San Antonio metro, 78% of homeowners (over 614,000 properties) did not file protests in 2025.
Highest Average Savings: To date, Comal County homeowners who protested have achieved the region's highest average savings of $1,160 — more than double the average in Bexar County.
Lowest Protest Rate: Guadalupe County saw just 22% of properties protest, the lowest participation rate in the metro area.
Ownwell's Market Leadership: In 2025, San Antonio-area homeowners chose Ownwell over any other property tax company. Ownwell represented 37,558 residential properties, a 109% increase from the 17,969 protests in 2024.
8 in 10 San Antonio Residential Properties Didn't Protest Their Property Taxes
Despite opportunities for substantial tax savings, 614,560 San Antonio-area residential properties (78%) did not file protests in 2025.
This massive non-participation rate means the majority of homeowners simply accepted whatever valuation their county appraisal district assigned — regardless of accuracy.
San Antonio area protest participation by county:
County | Total Properties | Protested | Protest Rate | Didn't Protest |
Bexar | 613,789 | 124,750 | 20% | 489,039 (80%) |
Comal | 80,439 | 18,746 | 23% | 61,693 (77%) |
Guadalupe | 80,950 | 17,576 | 22% | 63,374 (78%) |
Total | 775,178 | 161,072 | 22% | 614,560 (78%) |
When homeowners don't challenge their appraisals, they forfeit the opportunity to correct overvaluations that directly inflate their annual tax bills.
Bexar County: 80% Acceptance Rate Despite Strong Protest Potential
In Bexar County, home to San Antonio, only one in five homeowners challenged their property appraisals — leaving over 489,000 properties unchallenged.
Total Residential Properties: 613,789
Filed Protests: 124,750 (20%)
Who Handled the Protests?
DIY Homeowners: 35,149 (28%)
All Property Tax Firms: 89,601 (72%)
Ownwell's Share: 27,700 (22% of all protests)
Average Savings in Bexar County by Market Value
Market Value Bands | Average Savings Thus Far* |
<$250K | $240 |
$250K-$500K | $379 |
$500K-$750K | $566 |
$750K-$1M | $878 |
$1M-$3M | $1,812 |
>$3M | $18,185 |
County Average | $504 |
Comal County: Highest Protest Percentage
Comal County homeowners achieved the San Antonio area's highest protest rate at 23%. However, 77% of residential properties still went unprotested.
Total Residential Properties: 80,439
Filed Protests: 18,746 (23%)
Who Handled the Protests?
DIY Homeowners: 3,720 (20%)
All Property Tax Firms: 15,026 (80%)
Ownwell's Share: 6,405 (34% of all protests)
Average Savings in Comal County by Market Value
Market Value Bands | Average Savings Thus Far* |
<$250K | $370 |
$250K-$500K | $807 |
$500K-$750K | $1,233 |
$750K-$1M | $1,490 |
$1M-$3M | $2,331 |
>$3M | $27,175 |
County Average | $1,160 |
Guadalupe County: Only 17,500 Properties Protested
Guadalupe County recorded a similar low protest rate compared to other counties in the San Antonio area, with a rate of just 22%. In other words, the owners of nearly 63,400 residential properties didn’t protest their appraisals.
Total Residential Properties:80,950
Filed Protests: 17,576 (22%)
Who Handled the Protests?
DIY Homeowners: 5,330 (30%)
All Property Tax Firms: 12,246 (70%)
Ownwell's Share: 3,453 (20% of all protests)
Average Savings in Guadalupe County by Market Value
Market Value Bands | Average Savings Thus Far* |
<$250K | $254 |
$250K-$500K | $445 |
$500K-$750K | $928 |
$750K-$1M | $1,607 |
$1M-$3M | $3,410 |
>$3M | $39,173 |
County Average | $781 |
Ownwell's San Antonio Area Growth
Ownwell became the most-chosen property tax company by San Antonio-area homeowners in 2025, representing more protests than any competitor across Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties.
Ownwell San Antonio area growth:
2024: 17,969 Ownwell residential protests
2025: 37,558 Ownwell residential protests (+109% YoY)
Market position: Most chosen property tax company in the San Antonio metro
This explosive 109% year-over-year growth demonstrates San Antonio homeowners' shift toward Ownwell's transparent methodology and competitive 25% contingency fee structure — especially compared to competitors charging 30-50% plus mandatory upfront fees.
Don't Miss Out on Property Tax Savings in 2026
If you're among the over 614,000 residential San Antonio-area property owners who didn't protest in 2025, you don't have to repeat this costly mistake.
Whether you own a home or commercial property in the San Antonio metro, protesting your property taxes could save you hundreds or thousands annually.
Ownwell makes the process simple and risk-free.
Why San Antonio Property Owners Choose Ownwell:
Average savings of $1,102 across residential and commercial properties
86% win rate
Pay nothing unless we win and save you money
Trusted already by 37,500+ San Antonio-area property owners
Ready to stop overpaying on your property taxes? Join the thousands of San Antonio homeowners and commercial property owners who trust Ownwell.
*Important methodology note: All county average savings calculations are based solely on won protests when savings are achieved and explicitly exclude cases involving assessed value reductions that did not result in a tax liability reduction due to the homestead cap.
All data is based on public county data received or retrieved by Ownwell as of May 14, 2025, and updated from internal Ownwell processes as of September 18, 2025. Incomplete or late postings may alter the totals.
