What is the deadline to protest property taxes in Comal County?

May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the Comal County Appraisal District mails your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.

How do I file a property tax protest in Comal County?

File online through the Comal County Appraisal District website, by mail using Form 50-132, or in person.

Why are Comal County appraisals rising so fast?

New Braunfels has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the US for several years running. Rapid population growth drives up comparable sales prices, which the appraisal district uses to raise appraised values across the board, often overshooting older homes.

What is the Comal County property tax rate?

The effective rate is approximately 1.46%. On the median home value of $420,000, that equals roughly $6,132 per year before exemptions.

What evidence works best in Comal County?

Comparable sales from your specific subdivision or neighborhood. Comal County ranges from older New Braunfels neighborhoods to new master-planned communities. The appraisal district often overvalues older homes by using new-construction sales as comps.

Comal County Property Tax Protest 2026: New Braunfels Filing Guide

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