Property Tax Resources · Bexar County, Texas
Bexar County
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San Antonio and 81 taxing entities — 774,000 parcels worth $316 billion, and roughly 88% of protests result in a reduction for those who file.
Property Tax Resources · Bexar County, Texas
San Antonio and 81 taxing entities — 774,000 parcels worth $316 billion, and roughly 88% of protests result in a reduction for those who file.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Bexar County is home to San Antonio — Texas’s second-largest city and a metropolitan area of over two million people. The Bexar Central Appraisal District (BCAD) manages 774,100 parcels with a combined market value exceeding $316 billion, serving 81 separate taxing entities. Your BCAD notice drives your school district bill, your city bill, and your county bill all at once. If it is wrong, every one of those entities benefits at your expense.
The protest numbers in Bexar County are striking: approximately 88% of protests filed in 2024 resulted in a meaningful reduction. If you have not protested your 2026 notice, you are almost certainly leaving money on the table. The deadline is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your notice was mailed — and BCAD mails notices in April. Act now.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information for San Antonio and Bexar County.
Search your property record, file your protest online, and manage your account at BCAD’s e-services portal.
BCAD protest procedures — file online at bcadonline.org, by mail, or in person at 411 N. Frio St., San Antonio, TX 78207.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Bexar County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Bexar County — all 81 of them, including San Antonio ISD, the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, and University Health — must publish proposed rates and hold public hearings before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
Photo: Bexar County Courthouse, San Antonio, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2025 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | County | ~$0.30/$100 |
| San Antonio ISD | School District | ~$0.84/$100 |
| Northside ISD | School District | ~$0.86/$100 |
| North East ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| City of San Antonio | City | ~$0.54/$100 |
| University Health System | Hospital District | ~$0.28/$100 |
| San Antonio River Authority | Special District | ~$0.02/$100 |
| Multiple Additional ISDs, Cities & Districts | Various | Varies by location |
Rates shown are approximate 2025 adopted rates. Bexar County has 81 taxing entities — verify your specific entities and rates at bexar.countytaxrates.com or on your tax statement.
Go to bcadonline.org and search your property. Your Owner ID and PIN are printed on your Notice of Appraised Value.
File online at bcadonline.org, by mail, fax, or in person at BCAD: 411 N. Frio Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Comparable sales from BCAD’s own search showing similar San Antonio homes selling below your appraised value, your purchase price, and photos of condition issues all strengthen your case.
BCAD offers informal settlement before the formal ARB hearing. The vast majority of Bexar County protests are resolved informally — with a 99% success rate.
If no settlement is reached, you’ll appear before the Appraisal Review Board at 411 N. Frio St. You may appear in person, by phone, by Zoom, or by written affidavit.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836
San Antonio was founded before Texas was Texas. The Alamo stands in Bexar County — the very place where men died for the principle that a government does not have unlimited claim on the property of its citizens. BCAD now manages over 774,000 parcels serving 81 taxing entities. The system is large, complex, and designed to be navigated without a lawyer if you are willing to show up. About 88% of those who file get a reduction. Look up your value. File your protest. Attend the hearings. The people setting your rates are your neighbors. Hold them to account.
For informational and educational purposes only. Property-Taxes-Texas.com is a citizen advocacy and education resource. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or appraisal advice. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed appraisers. Consult a licensed Texas attorney, qualified financial advisor, or certified appraiser for guidance specific to your situation. Deadlines, rates, and statutes are subject to change — verify all details with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before acting.
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