Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

Hunt County Money & Taxes

Each spring, Hunt CAD mails a notice of appraised value. You have a limited window to file a protest — typically around May 15 or 30 days after you receive the notice, whichever is later. Check the notice for the exact deadline.

You present your case to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB), an independent panel. Bring evidence: recent sales of comparable properties, a recent appraisal, or repair estimates. The Texas Comptroller publishes a free guide on how to prepare for your hearing.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Appraisal Protests and Appeals

More Hunt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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OSSF / Septic

Septic systems outside city limits need a permit

Any new or replaced on-site sewage system in unincorporated Hunt County requires a permit before installation.

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