Property Tax Resources · Johnson County, Texas
Cleburne, Burleson, Joshua — the Chisholm Trail corridor is driving appraisals up fast. Only 6% of owners protested in 2024. That number should be much higher.
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 Johnson CAD at (817) 648-3000.
🔴 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.
Johnson County sits at the southern edge of the DFW metroplex — and the Chisholm Trail Parkway has accelerated exactly the kind of growth that mass-appraisal models handle worst. Johnson CAD is valuing existing homes in Cleburne, Joshua, and Alvarado using new-construction comparable sales from different market segments. Homes assessed using comparables from developments they have nothing to do with. Values that climb 12% in a single year, while the homestead cap of 10% provides only partial protection — and none at all for non-homesteaded properties.
Only 6% of Johnson County property owners protested in 2024 — one of the lowest rates among DFW-area counties. That’s not because values are fair. It’s because most owners don’t know the process exists, or believe it won’t work. At a 2.1% effective rate on a $332,000 median home, a $25,000 overvaluation costs you roughly $550 every year. File. The tools below show you how.
Official CAD site — property search, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view your current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Johnson CAD 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 Johnson County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Johnson County — your school district, city, and 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: Johnson County Courthouse, Cleburne, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | County | approx. $0.4900/$100 |
| Cleburne ISD | School District | approx. $1.1392/$100 |
| Burleson ISD | School District | approx. $1.1392/$100 |
| Joshua ISD | School District | approx. $1.1392/$100 |
| Grandview ISD | School District | approx. $1.1392/$100 |
| Godley ISD | School District | approx. $1.1392/$100 |
| City of Cleburne | City | approx. $0.6200/$100 |
| City of Burleson | City | approx. $0.5500/$100 |
| Multiple MUDs & Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Your exact combination depends on your city and school district. Verify current rates at johnson.countytaxrates.com and check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at johnsoncad.com. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Johnson CAD: 1800 Ridgemar Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Challenge any new-construction comparables in your valuation. Recent sales of similar older homes, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates all support your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of Johnson 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
Johnson County families in Cleburne, Joshua, and every community along the Chisholm Trail corridor are watching their tax bills rise faster than their incomes, driven by appraisals built on market activity they never participated in. The founders of this Republic were explicit: property is not to be taken without consent and just compensation. Show up. Look up your value. File your protest. Attend the hearings. The people setting these rates are your neighbors. They work for you — as long as you hold them to it.
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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