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Limestone County Property Tax Protest, Texas

Travis BunnTravis Bunn·Updated July 22, 2026

Limestone County is located in Central Texas, approximately 30 miles east of Waco and 80 miles south of Dallas. The county seat is Groesbeck, with Mexia serving as the largest city. With a population of approximately 22,849, Limestone County offers significantly lower property tax burdens compared to state and national averages. The median home value of $78,600 is well below the Texas state median of $125,800, and the effective property tax rate of 1.09% is substantially lower than the state average of 1.67%. The median annual property tax bill of $854 is approximately $1,546 below the national median of $2,400, making Limestone County an affordable option for Texas homeowners while still requiring vigilance in protesting potentially overvalued assessments.

Notable cities: Groesbeck, Mexia, Coolidge, Thornton, Kosse

Median Home

$78,600

Tax Rate

1.09%

Annual Tax

$854

Population

22,849

On the typical Limestone County home, valued near $78,600 at the county’s effective tax rate of 1.09%, an over-assessment of even 10% means you are overpaying year after year until you protest it. Here is how to find out if yours qualifies.

2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later

Under Texas Tax Code Section 41.44, the protest deadline is May 15 of the tax year OR 30 days from the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed by the appraisal district, whichever date is later. The specific deadline for your property is printed on your notice. If your notice was mailed after April 15, you receive the automatic 30-day extension. Missing this deadline means you cannot protest your 2026 assessment.

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How Limestone County Assesses Property

100%of market value

Assessed by: Limestone County Appraisal District

Assessment cycle: annual

Notices typically mailed: April-May

Texas assesses all residential property at 100% of market value as of January 1st each year. This means your assessed value equals your property's full market value with no reduction before exemptions are applied. For example, if your home's market value is $78,600 (the county median), at Texas's 100% assessment ratio your assessed value would be $78,600. With the county's effective tax rate of 1.09%, this results in approximately $857 in annual taxes before any exemptions. Homestead and other exemptions reduce your taxable value after this assessment is determined.

The Protest Process

Appeals are heard by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). After filing your protest, you'll first be offered an informal review with appraisal district staff where most cases are settled. If no agreement is reached, you'll receive a formal hearing notice scheduling your case before a panel of the Appraisal Review Board, where both you and the chief appraiser present evidence and the board issues a binding determination.

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Step 1: Review your Notice of Appraised Value immediately when it arrives (typically April-May). Note your property's appraised value, the protest deadline printed on the notice, and any changes from the previous year.

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Step 2: Research comparable properties in Limestone County using the appraisal district's property search at esearch.limestonecad.com. Gather recent sales data for similar homes, photos of property defects, repair estimates, or other evidence showing your assessed value is too high.

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Step 3: Complete and file Form 50-132-A (Notice of Protest for counties under 120,000 population) before your deadline. File online, by mail to 303 S. Waco St., Groesbeck, TX 76642, in person, or by calling 254-729-3009. Indicate you want both an informal review and formal hearing if needed.

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Step 4: Attend the informal review with an appraisal district staff member. Present your evidence showing why your value should be reduced. Many protests are resolved at this stage. If you reach an agreement, sign the settlement. If not, proceed to the formal ARB hearing.

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Step 5: Prepare for and attend your formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing. Present your comparable sales, photos, and other documentation to the board. The ARB will issue a written determination, typically reducing your value if your evidence is strong.

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Step 6: If you disagree with the ARB's decision, you can appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) by filing Form 50-217 within 60 days, or file a lawsuit in district court within 60 days of receiving the ARB order.

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Step 7: If you win your protest, the reduced value will be certified and used to calculate your tax bill. Monitor your tax statement to ensure the reduction was properly applied before the January 31 payment deadline.

Required form: Form 50-132-A (Property Owner's Notice of Protest for Counties with Populations Less than 120,000)

Filing Methods

online:Check the Limestone County Appraisal District website at www.limestonecad.com for online filing portal availability
mail:Mail Form 50-132-A to: Limestone County Appraisal District, 303 S. Waco St., Groesbeck, TX 76642
in-person:Deliver protest form in person to: 303 S. Waco St., Groesbeck, TX 76642, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
email:Email protest to: limestone@limestonecad.net (confirm acceptance with appraisal district first)

Evidence to Bring

Comparable sales data from similar properties in Limestone County sold within the past 6-12 monthsPhotos documenting property defects, damage, or deferred maintenanceRepair estimates or contractor quotes for needed workMLS listings or appraisals showing lower valuesDocumentation of unequal appraisal compared to similar propertiesProperty condition reports or inspection findings

Limestone County Assessor Contact

Limestone County Appraisal District

Website: https://www.limestonecad.com

Online Portal: https://esearch.limestonecad.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tax Exemptions in Limestone County

General Residence Homestead Exemption

$140,000 for school district taxes (increased from $100,000 in 2026)

Mandatory exemption for all Texas school districts that reduces the taxable value of your primary residence for school district taxes. Counties and cities may offer additional optional homestead exemptions.

Eligibility: Must own and occupy the property as your primary residence on January 1 of the tax year. Only one homestead exemption allowed per household.Deadline: April 30, 2026 (late applications accepted up to 2 years after the tax year)

Over-65 Exemption

Additional $10,000 school district exemption plus $60,000 from recent legislation, totaling $70,000 additional reduction. Combined with general homestead provides $210,000 total school exemption. School tax ceiling also applies.

Additional exemption for homeowners age 65 or older, plus a school tax ceiling that freezes school district taxes at the level from the year you turned 65.

Eligibility: Must be age 65 or older on January 1 of the tax year and have a qualified homestead exemption. If married, only one spouse needs to be 65.Deadline: April 30, 2026

Disabled Person Exemption

Additional $10,000 school district exemption plus $60,000 from recent legislation for $70,000 total additional reduction. Cannot be combined with over-65 exemption.

Additional exemption for homeowners who meet Social Security Administration's definition of disabled, includes school tax ceiling similar to over-65.

Eligibility: Must meet SSA disability definition and have qualified homestead exemption on your primary residence.Deadline: April 30, 2026

Disabled Veteran Exemption

Sliding scale from $5,000 (10-29% disability) up to $12,000 (70-100% disability). Veterans rated 100% disabled or unemployable due to service-connected disability receive total property tax exemption.

Partial or total property tax exemption based on VA disability rating. Veterans with 100% disability rating receive total exemption from all property taxes.

Eligibility: Must have VA service-connected disability rating and own/occupy property as primary residence. File Form 50-135 for partial exemption or Form 50-114 for 100% rating.Deadline: April 30, 2026

Surviving Spouse Exemption

Same exemption amount the deceased veteran received, including total exemption if applicable

Continues the disabled veteran exemption or 100% exemption for surviving spouses of qualifying veterans, first responders killed in line of duty, or service members killed in action.

Eligibility: Surviving spouse must not remarry to maintain exemption eligibility.Deadline: April 30, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to protest my property taxes in Limestone County for 2026?
The protest deadline in Limestone County is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed by the Limestone County Appraisal District, whichever date is later. The specific deadline for your property is printed on your notice. If your notice was mailed after April 15, 2026, you automatically receive a 30-day extension from that mailing date. Missing this deadline means you forfeit your right to protest your 2026 assessment entirely, so file as early as possible and don't wait until the last day when online systems may be overloaded.
How do I file a property tax protest in Limestone County?
To file a protest in Limestone County, complete Form 50-132-A (Notice of Protest for Counties with Populations Less than 120,000), available from the Texas Comptroller's website or the Limestone County Appraisal District. You can file online through the district's website at www.limestonecad.com, mail the form to 303 S. Waco St., Groesbeck, TX 76642, deliver it in person during business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM), or email to limestone@limestonecad.net after confirming they accept email submissions. Include your property account number, the reasons for your protest (market value and/or unequal appraisal are most common), and request both an informal review and formal ARB hearing to preserve all your rights.
What is the homestead exemption worth in Limestone County?
In Limestone County, the mandatory school district homestead exemption is worth $140,000 off your home's taxable value for school taxes, which is the largest portion of your property tax bill. At the county's 1.09% effective tax rate, this exemption saves approximately $1,526 annually on the school district portion of your taxes. Counties and cities in Limestone County may offer additional optional homestead exemptions up to 20% of appraised value or up to $3,000. If you're age 65 or older, you receive an additional $70,000 exemption for school taxes plus a school tax ceiling that freezes your school tax amount permanently. To receive these exemptions, you must file Form 50-114 with the Limestone County Appraisal District by April 30, 2026.
What happens at an ARB hearing in Limestone County?
At a Limestone County Appraisal Review Board hearing, you'll present your evidence to a panel of appointed board members who are independent from the appraisal district. The chief appraiser or staff will present the district's evidence supporting their valuation. You should bring comparable sales data from similar properties in Limestone County, photos of any property defects, repair estimates, and any other documentation showing your property is overvalued or unequally appraised. The hearing is informal and typically lasts 15-30 minutes. The ARB panel will ask questions, review your evidence, and issue a written determination usually within a few weeks. If you disagree with their decision, you have 60 days to appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings or district court.
How much can I save by protesting my property taxes in Limestone County?
Savings from protesting in Limestone County depend on how much your assessment can be reduced. With the county's 1.09% effective tax rate, every $10,000 reduction in assessed value saves approximately $109 annually in property taxes. If you successfully reduce your home's value by $20,000, you'd save approximately $218 per year. Texas homeowners statewide who win their protests save between $606 and $3,500 annually depending on the county and property value. In Limestone County where the median home value is $78,600, a 10% value reduction would save approximately $86 per year, while a 20% reduction would save approximately $171 annually. These savings continue every year until your next reassessment, making the effort worthwhile even for modest reductions.
What evidence do I need for a successful Limestone County property tax protest?
The strongest evidence for a Limestone County protest includes recent comparable sales (within the past 6-12 months) of similar properties in your area that sold for less than your assessed value. You can find comparable properties using the Limestone County Appraisal District's online property search at esearch.limestonecad.com. Also gather photos showing property defects, damage, needed repairs, or deferred maintenance that reduce your home's value. Contractor estimates or repair quotes add credibility to your claims. If protesting unequal appraisal, print data showing similar properties in Limestone County with lower assessed values per square foot than yours. Avoid subjective arguments about tax burden or affordability, the ARB responds to objective data showing your market value is overstated or your assessment is unequal compared to similar properties.
Can I protest my Limestone County property taxes online?
Limestone County homeowners should check the Limestone County Appraisal District website at www.limestonecad.com to see if online filing is available for 2026. Many Texas counties now offer online protest filing systems, though availability varies by county. If online filing is available, you'll create an account, search for your property, and submit Form 50-132-A electronically with supporting documents. Online filing creates an instant confirmation record proving you met the deadline. If online filing is not available in Limestone County, you can still file by mail to 303 S. Waco St., Groesbeck, TX 76642, in person during business hours, or by calling 254-729-3009. Regardless of method, make sure to file before your deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your notice was mailed, whichever is later.
Should I protest my Limestone County property taxes even if I have a homestead exemption?
Yes, you should absolutely protest your Limestone County property taxes even if you have a homestead exemption. Exemptions and protests serve different purposes, your homestead exemption reduces your taxable value by $140,000 for school taxes, but it applies to whatever assessed value the appraisal district determines. If that assessed value is too high, you're still overpaying even with the exemption applied. Protesting challenges the base assessed value itself, and any reduction you achieve is applied before your exemptions, multiplying your savings. For example, if you reduce your assessed value by $20,000, you save on all taxing entities, not just schools. In Limestone County with a 1.09% effective rate, that $20,000 reduction saves approximately $218 per year regardless of whether you have a homestead exemption.

Official Resources

Limestone County Appraisal District Official Website →

Access property records, file exemptions, view appraisal information, and find protest forms and deadlines.

Limestone County Property Search Portal →

Search property records by owner name, address, or property ID to view current appraisals and find comparable properties.

Texas Comptroller Property Tax Forms →

Download Form 50-132-A (Notice of Protest), Form 50-114 (Homestead Exemption Application), and other official Texas property tax forms.

Texas Comptroller Property Tax Protest Guide →

Official state guidance on property tax protests, appeals, exemptions, and taxpayer rights under Texas law.

For state-wide protest information including Texas's assessment ratio and deadlines, see our Texas Property Tax Protest Guide →

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Sources: https://www.limestonecad.com | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/limestone.php | https://www.tax-rates.org/texas/limestone_county_property_tax | https://www.ownwell.com/trends/texas/limestone-county | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limestone_County,_Texas

Last verified: 2026-07-22