Bexar County Property Tax Protest Deadlines

Got your Notice of Appraised Value in the mail and wondering when to protest? You are not alone. Knowing your exact deadline is the difference between a smooth appeal and missing your chance. In this guide, you will learn the 2025 protest deadlines for Bexar County, how to file online or by form, what to do if you miss the date, and your appeal options after a hearing. Let’s dive in.

Your 2025 protest deadline

Most Bexar County protests are due by May 15 or within 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value (NOAV) was mailed, whichever is later. If the deadline lands on a weekend or legal holiday, it moves to the next business day. This rule is confirmed by the Bexar Appraisal District’s guidance on how to file a protest.

Always check your NOAV for the mailing date and the specific due date shown for your account. The exact “30-days-after-mailing” date changes year to year. Local reports note NOAVs often go out in mid to late spring in San Antonio, but timing can vary, so rely on the date on your notice.

How to confirm your exact due date

• Read the NOAV and note the “mailed on” date and the stated protest deadline.
• If you misplaced the notice, call BCAD or sign in to the online portal as soon as possible.
• If your mailed deadline is unclear, follow the default rule from BCAD’s How to File a Protest, then confirm directly with BCAD.

How to file in Bexar County

You can file online or with a paper form. Filing online is usually fastest.

• Online through BCAD: Use the Owner or Agent ID and PIN from your NOAV to access BCAD’s e-file system. The portal opens when notices are mailed and stays open through the deadline. Replacement PINs are mailed and do not extend your due date. BCAD explains the process in its online protest instructions.
• Paper, mail, fax, or in person: Use the state’s Form 50-132 (Notice of Protest). If you plan to have someone represent you, submit Form 50-162 to appoint an agent. You can find both forms and statewide guidance on the Texas Comptroller’s Appraisal Protests and Appeals page.

Quick filing checklist

• Locate your NOAV, then note the mailing date and your Owner ID and PIN.
• Decide your protest grounds, such as market value or incorrect property details.
• Gather evidence, like comparable sales, contractor estimates, closing statements, photos, or repair bids, as the Comptroller’s guide suggests.
• File by the deadline using BCAD e-file or Form 50-132. Use Form 50-162 if you appoint an agent.
• Watch for your informal review and, if needed, your formal ARB hearing date.

What happens after you file

After you submit your protest, you will typically get an informal review with an appraiser to try to resolve your case. If you do not reach an agreement, a formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing will be scheduled. BCAD will mail your hearing notice, usually at least 15 days before the hearing, and will outline how to submit or upload evidence. For process details and timelines, review BCAD’s protest and appeal procedures.

Missed the date? Late protest options

If you miss the normal deadline, you may still request a late protest if you can show “good cause,” as long as the ARB has not yet approved the appraisal records for the year. ARB approvals and roll certification generally occur in July in Texas, which is why time is limited. See the Comptroller’s deadlines calendar for typical July milestones on the property tax deadlines page, and BCAD’s procedures for late protest guidance.

Special late remedies can apply in specific situations, such as not receiving a required notice, certain substantial over-appraisal corrections, or qualifying military circumstances. These have their own eligibility rules and timelines. The Comptroller’s Appraisal Protests and Appeals page explains these options.

After the ARB decision

If you disagree with the ARB’s decision, you usually have three choices, each with its own rules, fees, and deadlines:

• File a lawsuit in district court.
• Request binding arbitration, including limited binding arbitration when eligible.
• Appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings for certain cases.

Appeals are time-sensitive, often due within 30 days after the ARB order, and may require you to pay the undisputed portion of taxes. For specifics, see BCAD’s protest and appeal procedures.

San Antonio resources

• Bexar Appraisal District: How to e-file, portal tips, and protest steps, all in the online protest instructions.
• Texas Comptroller: State rules, helpful examples, and Forms 50-132 and 50-162 at Appraisal Protests and Appeals.
• Local outreach: The City and BCAD have hosted free workshops in recent years. See local coverage on how to protest in Bexar County in this MySanAntonio article.

Legislative proposals can shift timelines from year to year, so always verify the current-year deadline printed on your NOAV and check official guidance. For context on 2025 proposals, see the introduced bill text for HB 416.

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FAQs

When is the 2025 Bexar County property tax protest due?

• Most protests are due by May 15 or within 30 days after your NOAV was mailed, whichever is later, and the deadline moves to the next business day if it falls on a weekend or holiday, per BCAD’s How to File a Protest.

How do you protest online with BCAD in San Antonio?

• Use the Owner or Agent ID and PIN from your NOAV to access the e-file system, remembering that replacement PINs are mailed and do not extend your deadline, as outlined in BCAD’s online protest instructions.

What if you missed the protest deadline in Bexar County?

• You may request a late protest for “good cause” before the ARB approves the appraisal records, which generally happens in July statewide, according to BCAD’s procedures and the Comptroller’s deadlines calendar.

What forms do you need to file a Texas property tax protest?

• File Form 50-132 to protest and Form 50-162 to appoint an agent, both available on the Comptroller’s Appraisal Protests and Appeals page.

What are your options if you disagree with the ARB decision in Bexar County?

• You can pursue district court, binding arbitration, or a SOAH appeal if eligible, typically within 30 days and while paying the undisputed portion of taxes, per BCAD’s protest and appeal procedures.