Montgomery County Appraisal District statistics

For Montgomery County, the property tax protest category tracks the total number of property tax protests from 2016 through 2024, with an emphasis on owner challenge activity and appeal volume. In the latest available year, this metric stands at 97,674 protests. From 2016 to 2024, the number of protests increased from 51,018 to 97,674, an increase of 46,656 protests or 91.5%. The highest point occurred in 2023 at 99,446, while the lowest occurred in 2018 at 44,881. 2024 ranks second among the nine available years for this metric. Related indicators include $60.2 billion in total value protested, 27,816 informal property tax protests, and $3.9 billion in property value reductions at Appraisal Review Board (ARB) protest hearings.

Protest volume shows how frequently property owners challenged their noticed values, while protested value and reduction figures provide additional context on activity within the appeal process. For owners, these countywide figures can help determine whether a closer review of an individual property account may be warranted. Start with Montgomery County property records, then 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.