Medina County property tax protest check
Medina County Appraisal District appraised 15,747 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 11,169 of them with similar homes nearby, and 5,389 of those (48.2%) 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 Medina County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $231 million above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 4,578 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 16th St: 51% of 1,556 homes we could compare look high
- Around Jack Nicklaus Dr: 50% of 1,165 homes we could compare look high
- Around PR 1712: 50% of 370 homes we could compare look high
- Around CR 770: 50% of 440 homes we could compare look high
- Around CR 2471: 50% of 337 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 Medina County's homes are
No single city has most of the 11,286 homes with a homestead exemption. The largest counts are in Castroville (2,365), Hondo (2,004), Devine (1,767) and San Antonio (1,562).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 78009 (2,368), 78861 (1,995) and 78016 (1,752). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castroville | 2,456 | 49.8% | $449,450 |
| Hondo | 1,992 | 51.6% | $200,975 |
| Devine | 1,606 | 49.3% | $196,480 |
| San Antonio | 2,052 | 44.0% | $319,660 |
| Natalia | 925 | 51.2% | $270,110 |
| Mico | 854 | 48.0% | $556,050 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 48.2%.
Medina County questions
How many Medina County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
5,389 of the 11,169 homes we could compare, or 48.2%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Medina County Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Medina County homestead?
$325,275 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 11,286 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Medina 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.medinacad.org.
Which Medina County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Hondo is highest: 51.6% of its 1,992 homes we could compare look high. San Antonio is lowest at 44.0% of 2,052. The county as a whole is at 48.2%.
Medina County Appraisal District
The district's website is medinacad.org. You can look up any account at esearch.medinacad.org. To protest, use Medina 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 27, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary roll for Medina County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Medina County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 1,263 protests. 76% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 54% of formal hearings. Together they took $17 million off appraised values. Across all property types, designated agents filed 58.9% of the protests. Owners can file on their own for free.
Source: Texas Comptroller Appraisal District Operations Survey (2024), with county-wide figures reported by the appraisal district.
Nearby counties
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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 Medina 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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