Texas Property Tax Research
2023 to 2025 Impact of Protesting or Not Protesting Your Texas Property Taxes
We analyzed millions of Texas properties to show what homeowners gain by protesting and what they leave on the table when they don't.
Overview
Our biennial study analyzes residential property tax protests across 17 high-density Texas counties from 2023 to 2025. We provide a county-by-county breakdown of the number and percentage of protests.
Furthermore, our analysis examines the win rate and the average reduction in market value for protesting homeowners, revealing potential savings that those who did not protest may have foregone. Our full methodology is below.
Key Takeaways
2025 Statewide Protest Participation
Protested 32%
Did Not Protest 68%
1.86M
Protested (2025)
3.93M
Did Not Protest (2025)
$1.2B
Missed Potential Savings (2025)
$3.3B
Missed Potential Savings (2023-2025)
Noteworthy Statistics
- In 2025, 32% (1.86M) of residential properties studied across 17 Texas counties protested their property taxes; 68% (3.93M) did not protest.
- Those who skipped their 2025 protest left $1.2B in potential property tax savings on the table.
- Over three years (2023-2025), 12.16M residential properties (70% of those studied) did not protest across the 17 counties studied.
- The three-year cumulative potential missed savings totals $3.3B — nearly 1.5x the amount actually saved.
- The percentage of residential properties that protested was 29% in 2023 (15 counties), 29% in 2024 (17 counties), and 32% in 2025 (17 counties). Note: 2023 data is unavailable for Bastrop and Guadalupe Counties.
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Overview: Austin Area — 2025
Overview: Austin Area — 2025
2025
2024
2023
In 2025, 779,286 residential properties were analyzed across 4 counties in the Austin Area. Of these, only 31% of homeowners protested their property taxes — leaving an estimated $183.6M in potential savings on the table.
Those who did protest achieved an average assessed value reduction of 7.6% with a 77% win rate, realizing $193.3M in total tax savings. For more information, see our full methodology section below.
Protest Rate — Austin Area
Protested 31%
Did Not Protest 69%
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
288,581 (31%)
490,705 (69%)
Win Rate
77%
—
Avg Reduction
7.6%
—
Tax Savings
$193.3M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$183.6M
2023-2025 Realized Savings
$567.9M
—
2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings
—
$509.7M
County Breakdown — Austin Area
Bastrop County
2025
2024
2023 (N/A)
Protest Rate
Protested 15%
Did Not Protest 85%
52,510 total properties
Bastrop County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
7,905 (15%)
44,605 (85%)
Win Rate
65%
—
Avg Reduction
8.9%
—
Tax Savings
$2.9M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$8.7M
Key Takeaways
- Only 15% of properties in Bastrop County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 65% achieved a reduction averaging 8.9% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $8.7M in potential savings on the table — roughly $194 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2024
$4.0M
2025
$2.9M
Total 2024-2025 Tax Savings: $6.8M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2024
$27.5M
2025
$8.7M
Total 2024-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $36.2M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 44,605 homeowners in Bastrop County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $8.7M in combined potential savings. With a 65% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $194 in potential savings per property.
Hays County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 34%
Did Not Protest 66%
97,160 total properties
Hays County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
33,047 (34%)
64,113 (66%)
Win Rate
87%
—
Avg Reduction
9.5%
—
Tax Savings
$19.9M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$30.9M
Key Takeaways
- Only 34% of properties in Hays County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 87% achieved a reduction averaging 9.5% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $30.9M in potential savings on the table — roughly $482 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$23.6M
2024
$18.8M
2025
$19.9M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $62.2M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$35.3M
2024
$35.3M
2025
$30.9M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $101.5M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 64,113 homeowners in Hays County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $30.9M in combined potential savings. With a 87% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $482 in potential savings per property.
Travis County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 46%
Did Not Protest 54%
382,010 total properties
Travis County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
177,605 (46%)
204,405 (54%)
Win Rate
89%
—
Avg Reduction
9.0%
—
Tax Savings
$160.1M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$122.0M
Key Takeaways
- Only 46% of properties in Travis County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 89% achieved a reduction averaging 9.0% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $122.0M in potential savings on the table — roughly $597 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$129.2M
2024
$146.5M
2025
$160.1M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $435.8M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$66.7M
2024
$101.3M
2025
$122.0M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $290.0M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 204,405 homeowners in Travis County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $122.0M in combined potential savings. With a 89% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $597 in potential savings per property.
Williamson County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 28%
Did Not Protest 72%
247,606 total properties
Williamson County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
70,024 (28%)
177,582 (72%)
Win Rate
65%
—
Avg Reduction
2.8%
—
Tax Savings
$10.4M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$22.1M
Key Takeaways
- Only 28% of properties in Williamson County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 65% achieved a reduction averaging 2.8% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $22.1M in potential savings on the table — roughly $124 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$11.8M
2024
$40.8M
2025
$10.4M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $63.1M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$16.7M
2024
$43.2M
2025
$22.1M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $82.0M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 177,582 homeowners in Williamson County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $22.1M in combined potential savings. With a 65% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $124 in potential savings per property.
Overview: DFW Area — 2025
Overview: DFW Area — 2025
2025
2024
2023
In 2025, 2,076,494 residential properties were analyzed across 5 counties in the DFW Area. Of these, only 31% of homeowners protested their property taxes — leaving an estimated $448.8M in potential savings on the table.
Those who did protest achieved an average assessed value reduction of 7.7% with a 74% win rate, realizing $306.2M in total tax savings. For more information, see our full methodology section below.
Protest Rate — DFW Area
Protested 31%
Did Not Protest 69%
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
643,809 (31%)
1,432,685 (69%)
Win Rate
74%
—
Avg Reduction
7.7%
—
Tax Savings
$306.2M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$448.8M
2023-2025 Realized Savings
$707.3M
—
2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings
—
$1.2B
County Breakdown — DFW Area
Collin County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 32%
Did Not Protest 68%
358,020 total properties
Collin County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
113,353 (32%)
244,667 (68%)
Win Rate
62%
—
Avg Reduction
4.4%
—
Tax Savings
$28.6M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$38.3M
Key Takeaways
- Only 32% of properties in Collin County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 62% achieved a reduction averaging 4.4% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $38.3M in potential savings on the table — roughly $157 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$26.8M
2024
$25.0M
2025
$28.6M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $80.4M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$40.8M
2024
$48.0M
2025
$38.3M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $127.2M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 244,667 homeowners in Collin County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $38.3M in combined potential savings. With a 62% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $157 in potential savings per property.
Dallas County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 25%
Did Not Protest 75%
678,332 total properties
Dallas County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
166,978 (25%)
511,354 (75%)
Win Rate
57%
—
Avg Reduction
6.6%
—
Tax Savings
$45.7M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$79.5M
Key Takeaways
- Only 25% of properties in Dallas County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 57% achieved a reduction averaging 6.6% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $79.5M in potential savings on the table — roughly $155 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$39.6M
2024
$41.9M
2025
$45.7M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $127.2M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$81.4M
2024
$74.7M
2025
$79.5M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $235.7M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 511,354 homeowners in Dallas County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $79.5M in combined potential savings. With a 57% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $155 in potential savings per property.
Denton County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 38%
Did Not Protest 62%
327,347 total properties
Denton County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
124,077 (38%)
203,270 (62%)
Win Rate
86%
—
Avg Reduction
9.8%
—
Tax Savings
$60.8M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$108.2M
Key Takeaways
- Only 38% of properties in Denton County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 86% achieved a reduction averaging 9.8% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $108.2M in potential savings on the table — roughly $532 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$53.1M
2024
$46.8M
2025
$60.8M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $160.7M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$143.1M
2024
$109.3M
2025
$108.2M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $360.6M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 203,270 homeowners in Denton County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $108.2M in combined potential savings. With a 86% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $532 in potential savings per property.
Rockwall County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 25%
Did Not Protest 75%
43,403 total properties
Rockwall County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
10,945 (25%)
32,458 (75%)
Win Rate
78%
—
Avg Reduction
6.0%
—
Tax Savings
$3.1M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$7.8M
Key Takeaways
- Only 25% of properties in Rockwall County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 78% achieved a reduction averaging 6.0% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $7.8M in potential savings on the table — roughly $240 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$5.2M
2024
$4.0M
2025
$3.1M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $12.3M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$10.2M
2024
$7.5M
2025
$7.8M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $25.5M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 32,458 homeowners in Rockwall County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $7.8M in combined potential savings. With a 78% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $240 in potential savings per property.
Tarrant County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 34%
Did Not Protest 66%
669,392 total properties
Tarrant County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
228,456 (34%)
440,936 (66%)
Win Rate
88%
—
Avg Reduction
11.7%
—
Tax Savings
$168.0M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$214.9M
Key Takeaways
- Only 34% of properties in Tarrant County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 88% achieved a reduction averaging 11.7% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $214.9M in potential savings on the table — roughly $487 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$56.5M
2024
$102.3M
2025
$168.0M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $326.8M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$61.1M
2024
$173.1M
2025
$214.9M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $449.0M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 440,936 homeowners in Tarrant County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $214.9M in combined potential savings. With a 88% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $487 in potential savings per property.
Overview: Houston Area — 2025
Overview: Houston Area — 2025
2025
2024
2023
In 2025, 2,145,730 residential properties were analyzed across 5 counties in the Houston Area. Of these, only 37% of homeowners protested their property taxes — leaving an estimated $404.7M in potential savings on the table.
Those who did protest achieved an average assessed value reduction of 7.9% with a 84% win rate, realizing $277.6M in total tax savings. For more information, see our full methodology section below.
Protest Rate — Houston Area
Protested 37%
Did Not Protest 63%
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
753,715 (37%)
1,392,015 (63%)
Win Rate
84%
—
Avg Reduction
7.9%
—
Tax Savings
$277.6M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$404.7M
2023-2025 Realized Savings
$760.2M
—
2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings
—
$1.1B
County Breakdown — Houston Area
Brazoria County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 33%
Did Not Protest 67%
133,628 total properties
Brazoria County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
43,556 (33%)
90,072 (67%)
Win Rate
82%
—
Avg Reduction
10.0%
—
Tax Savings
$17.5M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$34.6M
Key Takeaways
- Only 33% of properties in Brazoria County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 82% achieved a reduction averaging 10.0% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $34.6M in potential savings on the table — roughly $384 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$14.0M
2024
$9.7M
2025
$17.5M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $41.2M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$21.3M
2024
$26.2M
2025
$34.6M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $82.2M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 90,072 homeowners in Brazoria County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $34.6M in combined potential savings. With a 82% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $384 in potential savings per property.
Fort Bend County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 33%
Did Not Protest 67%
312,342 total properties
Fort Bend County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
103,132 (33%)
209,210 (67%)
Win Rate
87%
—
Avg Reduction
4.5%
—
Tax Savings
$33.0M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$47.7M
Key Takeaways
- Only 33% of properties in Fort Bend County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 87% achieved a reduction averaging 4.5% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $47.7M in potential savings on the table — roughly $228 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$19.7M
2024
$22.9M
2025
$33.0M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $75.6M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$32.7M
2024
$24.0M
2025
$47.7M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $104.4M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 209,210 homeowners in Fort Bend County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $47.7M in combined potential savings. With a 87% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $228 in potential savings per property.
Galveston County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 38%
Did Not Protest 62%
116,732 total properties
Galveston County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
44,694 (38%)
72,038 (62%)
Win Rate
75%
—
Avg Reduction
11.7%
—
Tax Savings
$21.1M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$28.1M
Key Takeaways
- Only 38% of properties in Galveston County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 75% achieved a reduction averaging 11.7% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $28.1M in potential savings on the table — roughly $389 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$37.8M
2024
$25.6M
2025
$21.1M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $84.6M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$45.4M
2024
$38.6M
2025
$28.1M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $112.0M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 72,038 homeowners in Galveston County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $28.1M in combined potential savings. With a 75% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $389 in potential savings per property.
Harris County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 33%
Did Not Protest 67%
1,279,321 total properties
Harris County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
423,053 (33%)
856,268 (67%)
Win Rate
87%
—
Avg Reduction
7.4%
—
Tax Savings
$166.1M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$267.9M
Key Takeaways
- Only 33% of properties in Harris County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 87% achieved a reduction averaging 7.4% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $267.9M in potential savings on the table — roughly $313 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$132.0M
2024
$145.0M
2025
$166.1M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $443.1M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$158.4M
2024
$259.0M
2025
$267.9M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $685.3M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 856,268 homeowners in Harris County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $267.9M in combined potential savings. With a 87% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $313 in potential savings per property.
Montgomery County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 46%
Did Not Protest 54%
303,707 total properties
Montgomery County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
139,280 (46%)
164,427 (54%)
Win Rate
88%
—
Avg Reduction
6.2%
—
Tax Savings
$39.9M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$26.4M
Key Takeaways
- Only 46% of properties in Montgomery County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 88% achieved a reduction averaging 6.2% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $26.4M in potential savings on the table — roughly $161 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$19.7M
2024
$33.3M
2025
$39.9M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $92.9M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$37.6M
2024
$60.2M
2025
$26.4M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $124.2M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 164,427 homeowners in Montgomery County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $26.4M in combined potential savings. With a 88% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $161 in potential savings per property.
Overview: San Antonio Area — 2025
Overview: San Antonio Area — 2025
2025
2024
2023
In 2025, 789,451 residential properties were analyzed across 3 counties in the San Antonio Area. Of these, only 23% of homeowners protested their property taxes — leaving an estimated $154.5M in potential savings on the table.
Those who did protest achieved an average assessed value reduction of 7.1% with a 76% win rate, realizing $61.8M in total tax savings. For more information, see our full methodology section below.
Protest Rate — San Antonio Area
Protested 23%
Did Not Protest 77%
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
173,613 (23%)
615,838 (77%)
Win Rate
76%
—
Avg Reduction
7.1%
—
Tax Savings
$61.8M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$154.5M
2023-2025 Realized Savings
$173.4M
—
2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings
—
$497.3M
County Breakdown — San Antonio Area
Bexar County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 21%
Did Not Protest 79%
623,965 total properties
Bexar County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
133,306 (21%)
490,659 (79%)
Win Rate
85%
—
Avg Reduction
6.0%
—
Tax Savings
$45.0M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$126.5M
Key Takeaways
- Only 21% of properties in Bexar County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 85% achieved a reduction averaging 6.0% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $126.5M in potential savings on the table — roughly $258 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$46.2M
2024
$39.7M
2025
$45.0M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $130.9M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$89.0M
2024
$137.4M
2025
$126.5M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $352.9M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 490,659 homeowners in Bexar County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $126.5M in combined potential savings. With a 85% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $258 in potential savings per property.
Comal County
2025
2024
2023
Protest Rate
Protested 26%
Did Not Protest 74%
82,723 total properties
Comal County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
21,369 (26%)
61,354 (74%)
Win Rate
84%
—
Avg Reduction
7.8%
—
Tax Savings
$11.5M
—
Missed Potential Savings
—
$16.8M
Key Takeaways
- Only 26% of properties in Comal County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 84% achieved a reduction averaging 7.8% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $16.8M in potential savings on the table — roughly $275 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2023
$9.1M
2024
$9.6M
2025
$11.5M
Total 2023-2025 Tax Savings: $30.2M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2023
$75.4M
2024
$25.7M
2025
$16.8M
Total 2023-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $118.0M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 61,354 homeowners in Comal County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $16.8M in combined potential savings. With a 84% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $275 in potential savings per property.
Guadalupe County
2025
2024
2023 (N/A)
Protest Rate
Protested 23%
Did Not Protest 77%
82,763 total properties
Guadalupe County — 2025 Results
Protested
Did Not Protest
Properties
18,938 (23%)
63,825 (77%)
Win Rate
58%
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Avg Reduction
7.5%
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Tax Savings
$5.4M
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Missed Potential Savings
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$11.2M
Key Takeaways
- Only 23% of properties in Guadalupe County protested in 2025.
- Of those who protested, 58% achieved a reduction averaging 7.5% off assessed value.
- Non-protesting homeowners left an estimated $11.2M in potential savings on the table — roughly $175 per property.
Year-over-Year Trends
Annual Tax Savings
2024
$6.9M
2025
$5.4M
Total 2024-2025 Tax Savings: $12.3M
Annual Potential Missed Savings
2024
$15.2M
2025
$11.2M
Total 2024-2025 Potential Missed Savings: $26.4M
Savings Realized
Potential Missed
Summary
In 2025, 63,825 homeowners in Guadalupe County chose not to protest, missing out on an estimated $11.2M in combined potential savings. With a 58% win rate for those who protested, the data strongly suggests that filing a protest is worth it — averaging roughly $175 in potential savings per property.
About This Research
Methodology
We used and analyzed certified county data from 2023 to 2025 for fourteen high-density Texas counties to compare YoY market value and tax-saving differences between homeowners who protested their property taxes and received reductions and those who didn't.
Included data:
- The average county tax rate
- Number of residents who protested and didn't protest
- Success rate (the percentage of protestors who won their cases and received a reduction)
- Total market value from successful protestors and non-protestors
- Average reduction percentage for successful protestors
Calculation:
Using the above data, we calculated these four key data points:
- The total market value reduction from the protestors
- The estimated total market value reduction from non-protestors if they'd protested
- Tax bill (realized) savings from protestors
- Estimated potential tax bill (unrealized) savings from non-protestors if they'd protested
To calculate protestors' market-value reduction and realized savings, we considered the percentage of cases won and the market value to beat, accounting for homestead caps.
Limitations and Assumptions:
The reduced market value of unrealized savings for non-protestors is based on the assumption that non-protestors would receive similar reductions to those that successfully protested. However, this total reduction might differ since more homeowners protesting could change each county's average reduction percentage and win rate.
However, this approach is consistent across counties and independent of market conditions.
Data Availability: 2023 data is unavailable for Bastrop County (Austin Area) and Guadalupe County (San Antonio Area). Three-year totals, cumulative savings figures, and statewide participation statistics for these two counties reflect 2024-2025 data only. All other counties include the full 2023-2025 dataset. Where noted, this is accounted for in the relevant figures throughout this report.