Tax Protest

You can protest your property value in Hill County

Hill County property owners can challenge the appraised value set by Hill CAD each year before the Appraisal Review Board.

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If you think Hill CAD set your property value too high, you can file a protest. The Appraisal Review Board (ARB) is a separate, independent panel. It listens to both sides and decides. The ARB is not part of Hill CAD. Hearings are typically held in the spring and summer months.

To protest, file with Hill CAD by the deadline on your notice of appraised value. That notice comes in the mail each spring. If you miss the deadline, you lose your chance for that year. A successful protest means lower taxes for that year. Check hillcad.org for current forms and deadlines. These dates can shift, so check before you assume.

Source to confirm: Hill CAD — Tax Overview

More Hill County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Hill County

Hill County has two separate offices for property taxes: one that values your property and one that collects your bill.

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Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption can lower your tax bill in Hill County

If you own and live in your home in Hill County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland in Hill County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

Texas lets qualifying farm and ranch land be appraised at its agricultural productivity value, which is usually much lower than market value.

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Flood Risk

FEMA released preliminary flood maps for Hill County in 2025 for public comment

In January 2025, FEMA invited Hill County property owners to review and appeal preliminary updated flood hazard maps before they take effect.

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