Cameron County Appraisal District statistics

Cameron Appraisal District records in this category track the total number of property tax protests using supporting source-table values, with an emphasis on property owner challenge activity and appeal volume. In the latest available year, this metric stands at 35,428 protests. From 2016 to 2024, the number of protests increased from 10,089 to 35,428, an increase of 25,339 protests or 251.2%. The highest point occurred in 2023 at 38,716, while the lowest occurred in 2016 at 10,089. 2024 ranks second among the nine available years for this metric. Related indicators include $10.1 billion in total value protested, 14,547 informal property tax protests, and $429.6 million in property value reductions at Appraisal Review Board (ARB) protest hearings. Property owners can use these figures as county-level context before deciding whether a closer review of their property value is warranted.

Protest volume shows how frequently property owners challenged noticed values, while protested value and reduction figures provide additional context on activity within the appeal process. When reviewing Cameron County property records, property owners should compare countywide trends with their property's exemptions, characteristics, and supporting valuation evidence. The next step is to use property tax protests guidance to compare the noticed value with comparable sales, equity evidence, applicable exemptions, and property condition before deciding whether to file a protest.