Matagorda County property tax protest check
Matagorda County Appraisal District appraised 12,808 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 9,539 of them with similar homes nearby, and 4,731 of those (49.6%) look high.
This free, independent check uses the appraisal district's own values, not sale prices. Click your home on the map for a report that compares it with 5 similar homes nearby, and see the Playbook if you decide to protest on your own.
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What Matagorda County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $204 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 3,269 homes on the roll (an unusual size or age, or a rural home), so they are not part of the percentage.
Neighborhoods where the most homes look high
- Around Valhalla Dr: 60% of 77 homes we could compare look high
- Around 10th St: 57% of 76 homes we could compare look high
- Around Mertie: 56% of 71 homes we could compare look high
- Around Ave I: 56% of 73 homes we could compare look high
- Around CR 206 Creekside Dr: 55% of 115 homes we could compare look high
These counts cover single-family homes only. Every county has some homes above similar homes and some below, so this is not proof the whole county is over-appraised.
Where Matagorda County's homes are
Bay City has the most, with 3,786 of the 7,221 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Palacios (1,181), Van Vleck (509) and Sargent (502).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 77414 (4,311), 77465 (1,177) and 77482 (519). The roll has homes in 17 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | 4,895 | 50.0% | $184,455 |
| Palacios | 1,363 | 51.4% | $171,144 |
| Van Vleck | 533 | 47.1% | $203,477 |
| Sargent | 1,283 | 51.0% | $267,130 |
| Blessing | 215 | 50.7% | $166,125 |
| Markham | 197 | 49.2% | $127,170 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 49.6%.
Matagorda County questions
How many Matagorda County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
4,731 of the 9,539 homes we could compare, or 49.6%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Matagorda County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Matagorda County homestead?
$206,890 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 7,221 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Matagorda County appraisal?
The 2026 protest season is closed. The next one starts when 2027 preliminary notices go out, usually in April or May. The deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the notice is delivered (a mailed notice counts as delivered on the date it was mailed), whichever is later (Tax Code §41.44). If the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, it moves to the next business day (Tax Code §1.06). Go by the date printed on your own notice. The appraisal district takes protests online at portal.matagorda-cad.org.
Which Matagorda County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Palacios is highest: 51.4% of its 1,363 homes we could compare look high. Van Vleck is lowest at 47.1% of 533. The county as a whole is at 49.6%.
Matagorda County Appraisal District
The district's website is matagorda-cad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.matagorda-cad.org. To protest, use Matagorda County Appraisal District's protest page. What notice and certified values mean
The numbers on this page come from the appraisal district's 2026 certified roll. We got it through a free public download, and our copy was last updated on October 29, 2026.
What happened when Matagorda County owners protested
In 2023, the appraisal district received 1,553 protests. 99% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 90% of formal hearings. Together they took $14 million off appraised values. Across all property types, designated agents filed 57.2% of the protests. Owners can file on their own for free.
Source: Texas Comptroller Appraisal District Operations Survey (2023), with county-wide figures reported by the appraisal district.
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The fine print
Not legal advice. This page is an educational check built on public appraisal data. It is not affiliated with the Matagorda County Appraisal District or the State of Texas, and it does not file anything on your behalf. You are responsible for your own filings and deadlines. The regular spring protest window is closed on the 2026 certified roll. See the full Disclaimer & Terms of Use.
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