Homeowners in College Station, Bryan, and across Brazos County have the legal right to challenge their appraised value every year — at no cost, without a lawyer. Here is the exact process for filing a protest with the Brazos Central Appraisal District (BCAD).
Texas Tax Code gives every property owner the right to protest their appraisal each year. No attorney or tax agent is required. The two most effective arguments for Brazos County homeowners are:
Citizens Tax Protest Project uses BCAD's public property records to run a comparable analysis and generate your complete filing packet — in minutes. No signup, no cost, no agent commission.
Start Your Free Analysis →| BCAD Contact & Filing Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4051 Pendleton Dr., Bryan, TX 77802 |
| Phone | (979) 774-4100 |
| Drop box | 24-hour drop box available outside the office |
| Property search | brazoscad.org |
| Online protest portal | portal.brazoscad.org |
| Portal login | Owner ID + E-File PIN (from your Notice of Appraised Value) |
| Protest deadline | May 15, or 30 days from notice date |
| Typical combined tax rate | ~1.9% (varies by city and school district) |
No. Texas Tax Code §41.41 gives every property owner the right to appear on their own behalf. Citizens Tax Protest Project provides the analysis and documents — you file and present it yourself. No agent commission, no attorney fees.
May 15, or 30 days after the date on your Notice of Appraised Value — whichever is later. Notices typically arrive in April. File as soon as you receive your notice.
Your Owner ID and E-File PIN, both printed on your Notice of Appraised Value. If you can't find them, contact BCAD at (979) 774-4100 or search your property at brazoscad.org to retrieve your Owner ID.
No. Filing through the BCAD Online Appeals Portal at portal.brazoscad.org counts as both your informal review request and your formal protest. Form 50-132 is only needed if you file by mail or in person.
Yes. Your Closing Disclosure is strong evidence. Under Texas Tax Code §41.43(b)(3), an arm's-length purchase price creates a legal presumption that the appraised value exceeds market value. See our recent purchase protest guide for Brazos County.
Citizens Tax Protest Project uses BCAD's full property database (over 60,000 parcels) to find homes with similar square footage, year built, and location. It adjusts each comp's value to account for size differences, then compares the median adjusted value to your appraised value. If your home is appraised more than 3–10% above the adjusted median, you have a clear case.
No. Protesting your value has no effect on your homestead exemption. If you haven't applied yet, the deadline for homestead exemptions is typically April 30. See our Homestead Exemption Guide.
Citizens Tax Protest Project is a free, self-service tool for Texas property owners. For Brazos County, it uses BCAD's complete property database — the same records BCAD maintains — to find comparable properties, calculate adjusted values, and generate a ready-to-file protest packet.
There is no cost, no signup, and no commission on your savings. The tool currently supports Williamson County (WCAD) and Brazos County (BCAD), with additional Texas counties planned.