Walker County Property Tax Protest, Texas

Step 1: Review your Notice of Appraised Value immediately upon receipt. Check the property ID, owner name, appraised value, exemption status, and the protest deadline printed on the notice.

Step 2: Gather evidence to support your protest. Collect comparable sales of similar properties in your area, photographs showing property condition or damage, repair estimates, your closing statement, survey documents, and any prior appraisal records. Save a copy of your Walker CAD property record from the online property search.

Step 3: File your protest before the deadline using Form 50-132 (Notice of Protest) or a written letter. You can file online through the Walker CAD Taxpayer Portal at https://eprotest.walkercad.org/, by mail to P.O. Box 1798 Huntsville TX 77342, by email to arb@walkercad.org, or in person at 1060 US 190 E. Include your property ID, tax year, reason for protest (market value, unequal appraisal, or both), and contact information.

Step 4: Request the appraisal district's evidence packet at least 14 days before your hearing. Under Texas law (HB 1533), the CAD must provide their evidence showing the comparable properties and data they used to determine your value. Review this carefully to prepare your counter-arguments.

Step 5: Attend your informal hearing (if offered) or formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing. Walker County ARB hearings typically begin in late June (June 24, 2026 for the 2026 tax year). Present your evidence clearly, including comparable sales showing lower values, photographs of property conditions, and any documentation of needed repairs or defects.

Step 6: Receive the ARB's decision in writing. If you disagree with the ARB's determination, you have appeal options including binding arbitration (for properties under $3 million), judicial appeal to district court (must be filed within 60 days of receiving written notice of the ARB order), or appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for certain protest grounds.