Brazos County Property Tax Guide 2026

Complete guide to Brazos County (BCAD) property tax - rates, deadlines, payment options, and how to protest your appraisal in College Station and surrounding areas.

Key Dates

Payment due
January 31, 2026
Notices mailed
April 2026
Protest deadline
May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after notice)
ARB Hearings
May-September 2026

Tax rates

Average Total (Brazos): 2.0% - 2.5%

School district
~1.1-1.4%
County
~0.35%
City
~0.4-0.6%
Special Districts
Varies

Official Resources - Brazos

How to Protest Property Tax - Brazos

How to protest your property tax

1. Review your notice

Check your Notice of Appraised Value for errors in square footage, bedroom count, or market value.

2. File a protest

Submit online or by mail before May 15 (or 30 days after receiving your notice). Filing is free.

3. Gather evidence

Collect comparable sales from your neighborhood and photos of any property issues that affect value.

4. Present your case

Attend your ARB hearing in person, online, or let a professional represent you.

Filing is free and risk-free. Your assessed value cannot increase as a result of protesting.

Payment Information

Online Payment

Credit Card: 2.3% fee (typical) | eCheck: Often free or minimal fee

Mail Payment

Brazos County Tax Office, 300 E 26th St, Bryan, TX 77803

Texas Homestead Exemptions

Property tax exemptions

Homestead Exemption

For your primary residence. Provides $100,000 off school taxes and a 10% cap on annual value increases.

  • $100,000 exemption from school district taxes
  • Up to 20% exemption from county/city taxes
  • 10% annual cap on appraised value increases

Over-65 Exemption

Additional benefits for seniors 65 and older, including a school tax freeze and optional tax deferral.

  • Extra $10,000+ exemption from school taxes
  • School tax ceiling frozen at age 65 amount
  • Optional deferral of all taxes until sale

Disabled Veteran Exemption

For veterans with a VA disability rating. Exemption amount depends on disability percentage.

  • 10-69% disability: $5,000-$10,000 exemption
  • 70-100% disability: $12,000+ exemption
  • 100% disabled: Complete tax exemption

Apply through your county appraisal district. You only need to apply once.

Check your savings potential

Enter your address to see your current tax bill and estimate how much you could save by protesting.

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