Property Tax Resources · Comal County, Texas
One of the fastest-growing counties in the United States — and one of the most important places in Texas to protest your property taxes before values outpace your ability to stay.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 estimate. Effective tax rate: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024. Avg annual bill: calculated from Census ACS median home value. Protest success rate: not published — contact Comal CAD at (830) 625-8597.
🔴 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.
Comal County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in the entire United States for more than a decade. New Braunfels sits at the intersection of I-35 and I-35W, and the growth from San Antonio and Austin has driven property values to levels that many longtime residents never anticipated. The total market value of property in the county reached $53 billion by 2023.
In 2024, 59% of ARB appeals were successful for Comal County property owners — and 23% of all parcels were subject to protest. If you own property in Comal County and have not protested in the last two years, your assessed value may be significantly above where it should be. The 10% homestead cap helps — but only if you have the exemption on file.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Comal Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Comal County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Comal County — your school district, city, county — must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
Photo: Comal County Courthouse, New Braunfels, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Comal County | County | ~$0.26/$100 |
| Comal ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| New Braunfels ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| City of New Braunfels | City | ~$0.35/$100 |
| City of Bulverde / Garden Ridge | City | Varies |
| Various MUDs & Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at comal.countytaxrates.com. Cities and special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at comalad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Comal Appraisal District: 900 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable homes, your purchase price, photos of property condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully before accepting — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
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
Comal County is growing because people want to live here — close to the Hill Country, on the river, between two great cities. But growth that benefits developers and taxing entities should not come at the cost of the families who built their lives here first. The founders’ principle stands: your property cannot be burdened beyond just compensation without your consent. Look up your value. File your protest. Show up. The people setting these rates are your neighbors.
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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