The Notice of Protest Form, headed Property Appraisal Notice of Protest for Tax Year 2026, is the form a property owner or designated agent uses to file a protest with the appraisal review board (ARB) under Tax Code Section 41.41. It carries the Bexar Central Appraisal District header and is published on the Bexar County website, so it is one of the Bexar County property tax forms owners meet when they disagree with an appraisal. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF lives on the county's website at bexar.org.
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What is Notice of Protest Form – Bexar County, TX?
The Notice of Protest Form, titled Property Appraisal Notice of Protest for Tax Year 2026, is the Bexar Central Appraisal District form a property owner or designated agent uses to file a protest with the appraisal review board (ARB) under Tax Code Section 41.41.
Filing it starts the protest process. The form records who is protesting, which property is involved, why the appraisal or other determination is disputed, and how the owner wants the hearing handled. It has six sections:
- Section 1, owner or lessee information, with agent details.
- Section 2, property description.
- Section 3, reasons for protest.
- Section 4, additional facts, hearing type and how the hearing notice is delivered.
- Section 5, a special panel request for high-value property.
- Section 6, name, signature and relation to the property.
The top of the form also lets you ask for an informal conference, request the district's evidence, and request an electronic reminder.
The form is not filed with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Two other forms it mentions are separate documents: Form 50-843, Request for Electronic Delivery of Communications with a Tax Official, and Comptroller Form 50-283, Property Owner Affidavit of Evidence.
Who needs to file Notice of Protest Form – Bexar County, TX?
A property owner, or the owner's designated agent, uses this form to protest with the ARB. A lessee who is contractually obligated to reimburse a property owner for property taxes may protest as a lessee if all Tax Code requirements are met, including those in Tax Code Section 41.413.
Section 1 lets you mark the owner's status where it applies: person age 65 or older, disabled person, military service member, military veteran, or spouse of a military service member or veteran. An agent enters the agent's ID and the owner the agent acts for.
The form addresses these situations:
- Owners who disagree with the appraised value, an exemption decision, a special appraisal decision or another matter listed in Section 3.
- Owners of property appraised at or above the value threshold printed in Section 5, who may ask for a special panel. Special panels are available only in counties with a population of 1.2 million or more, and Section 5 sets the property qualification.
- Owners who want a reminder of the hearing. Electronic reminders are available in counties with a population of 120,000 or more.
Do not send this form to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
When to file Notice of Protest Form – Bexar County, TX
The typical deadline for filing a notice of protest is midnight, May 15 (Tax Code Section 41.44), with exceptions; the form does not list them. This form is printed for tax year 2026.
Other timing rules printed on the form apply after you file:
- To change how you will appear at the ARB hearing, submit the change in writing 10 days before the hearing.
- If you decide later to appear by telephone conference call or videoconference, give the ARB written notice at least 5 days before the hearing, or 10 days before if you have an authorized representative.
- The ARB must offer a single-member panel if you request it in the notice of protest or in writing not later than the 10th day before the hearing date (Tax Code Section 41.45(b-4)).
- Informal conferences are offered by telephone conference or virtually before all formal hearings.
Documents you need
- Supporting documentation: the form says to file it together with the notice of protest at the appraisal district office; it does not list which items to include.
- Written affidavit and evidence, if you choose to appear by notarized affidavit: submit them to the ARB before the hearing begins. Comptroller Form 50-283, Property Owner Affidavit of Evidence, may be used.
- Written notice to the ARB, if you later decide to appear by telephone conference call or videoconference: at least 5 days before the hearing, or 10 days before if you have an authorized representative.
- Form 50-843, Request for Electronic Delivery of Communications with a Tax Official: only if you want electronic communications from a tax official, filed with the tax official in the county where the property is located.
How to fill out Notice of Protest Form – Bexar County, TX
Enter owner or lessee information
In Section 1, give the Name of Property Owner or Lessee, mailing address, email address and phone number. Agents add their Agent ID and Owner ID and the owner they act for; mark any status box that applies, such as Person Age 65 or Older.
Describe the property
In Section 2, enter the Property ID and Geo ID, and the physical address (if different from above) or legal description. For a mobile home, add its make, model and identification.
Select every reason for protest
In Section 3, check every box that matches your reasons, such as incorrect appraised value, an exemption denied, modified or canceled, or an incorrect owner name. Use the blanks for the taxing unit, the type of notice not sent, or Other.
Set conference, evidence and reminder options
Near the top, mark Informal Conference Requested Yes or No and check Evidence Requested to request the district's evidence. Check By text or By email if you want an electronic reminder, and give a valid email address or phone number.
Add your opinion of value and facts
In Section 4, you may enter your opinion of the property's value; this is optional. Then write the facts that may help resolve the protest.
Choose hearing type and language
In Section 4, mark how you will appear: In Person, By Telephone Conference, By Zoom or By Notarized Affidavit, and Single-Member Panel or Three-Member Panel. Mark English or Spanish as your preferred language.
Choose hearing notice delivery
Notice and hearing procedures go by regular first-class mail unless you request Certified Mail or email. The certified mail box states that you agree to pay the cost.
Complete Section 5 if it applies
Answer the special panel request Yes or No, enter the appraisal district's value and mark the classification of your property. Complete it only if the property meets the qualification printed there.
Sign and date Section 6
Mark your relation to the property: Property Owner, Property Owner's Agent or Other. Print the name of the owner or authorized representative, then sign and date.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every section, especially the Section 3 boxes and the signature. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and file it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Notice of Protest Form – Bexar County, TX
The form gives one filing instruction: file it, with all supporting documentation, with the appraisal district office in each county in which the property is taxable. It names no mail, online or in-person channel beyond that, so confirm how the district accepts filings before you send anything.
- Bexar Central Appraisal District: the form's header lists 411 N FRIO, PO BOX 830248, SAN ANTONIO TX 78283-0248, telephone 210-242-2432.
- Other counties: if the property is taxable in more than one county, file with the appraisal district in each. The Comptroller's website lists contact information for appraisal district offices.
- Not the Comptroller: do not file this document with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Hearing notice and procedures go by regular first-class mail unless you request Certified Mail or email in Section 4. Certified mail requires you to agree to pay its cost. If you give an email address, you consent to its release under the Public Information Act. To request electronic communications from a tax official, use Form 50-843, filed with the tax official in the county where the property is located.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving unchecked a Section 3 box that matches one of your reasons; the form warns you may lose the ability to protest that issue.
- Filing the notice with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts instead of the appraisal district office.
- Filing after midnight, May 15 without a stated exception; this is the typical deadline under Tax Code Section 41.44.
- Forgetting to check the Evidence Requested box, which the form reminds you to check to request the district's evidence.
- Asking for an electronic reminder without giving a valid email address or telephone number.
- Changing your hearing type without written notice: 10 days before the hearing, or 5 days (10 with a representative) for telephone or video.
- Requesting a special panel in Section 5 for property that does not meet the qualification printed there.
- Leaving Section 6 unsigned or undated, or not marking your relation to the property.
- Filing in only one county when the property is taxable in more than one; the form says to file in each county.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Notice of Protest Form in Bexar County?
It is the Property Appraisal Notice of Protest for tax year 2026, headed Bexar Central Appraisal District. A property owner or designated agent uses it to file a protest with the appraisal review board (ARB) under Tax Code Section 41.41.
When is the deadline to file a property tax protest in Bexar County?
The form states that the typical deadline for filing a notice of protest is midnight, May 15 (Tax Code Section 41.44), with exceptions. The form does not describe the exceptions, so ask the appraisal district if your situation is unusual.
Who can file a notice of protest?
A property owner or the owner's designated agent. A lessee contractually obligated to reimburse the owner for property taxes may also protest if all Tax Code requirements are met, including those in Tax Code Section 41.413.
Where do I file the Notice of Protest Form?
File it, with all supporting documentation, with the appraisal district office in each county where the property is taxable. Do not file it with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The header lists Bexar Central Appraisal District at 411 N Frio, PO Box 830248, San Antonio TX 78283-0248.
Can I fill out the Notice of Protest Form online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not file the protest with the appraisal district or the ARB; you file the completed form through the district's channels.
Do I have to check every reason for protest in Section 3?
Check every box that corresponds to a reason you want to pursue. The form warns that failing to select the box for a reason may leave you unable to protest that issue. Boxes that do not apply to you stay unchecked.
Can I appear at the ARB hearing by phone, Zoom or affidavit?
Yes. Section 4 offers In Person, By Telephone Conference, By Zoom and By Notarized Affidavit. Changes must be submitted in writing 10 days before the hearing. Submitting an affidavit or appearing by phone or video does not waive your right to appear in person.
How do I get a hearing reminder by text or email?
Check By text or By email at the top of the form and provide a valid email address or telephone number. The form says electronic reminders are available in counties with a population of 120,000 or more (Tax Code Section 41.46(f)).
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