Harris County Appraisal District Statistics

Across 2016-2024, Harris County protest records from Harris County Central Appraisal District illustrate how often property owners challenged appraisal values and the total appraised value under protest. The page compares the latest year, long-term change, and the highest and lowest points in the period. The total number of property tax protests was 516,654 in 2024. From 2016 to 2024, the number increased from 382,555 to 516,654; an increase of 134,099, or 35.1%. The highest number of protests recorded was in 2023 with 529,093, while the lowest was in2018 with 371,300. 2024 ranks number two of nine recorded years for this metric. Related metrics include $504.1 billion in total appraised value under protest, 372,846 properties resolved through the informal protest process, and $7.1 billion in value reductions granted at Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearings.

Protest volume indicates how many property owners challenged their appraised values, while the total value under protest and resulting reductions demonstrate how active and impactful the appeal process was in a given year. For property owners, the useful takeaway is whether filing a property tax protest is becoming common enough to justify a closer review of the notice. Start by reviewing your property details using the Harris County CAD property search. Compare your property’s information with county trends, then determine whether filing a property tax protest is worthwhile by gathering evidence to support a settlement, an ARB hearing, or an equity-based appeal.