What Is a Notice of Appraised Value?

The appraised value of your property is the value determined each year by the appraisal district. This value is used by local taxing units (such as school districts, cities, and counties) to calculate property taxes. 

A Notice of Appraised Value is an official document mailed by the appraisal district that explains how your property was valued for the current tax year. 

The notice typically includes:

• The current year appraised value
• The prior year value (for comparison)
• Any exemptions applied to the property
• Information on how and when to protest the value if you disagree
• Important deadlines related to filing a protest

Receiving a Notice of Appraised Value does not mean you have received a tax bill. It is an informational notice that gives you the opportunity to review your value before taxes are calculated later in the year

 How Do I Find the Appraised Value of My Property?

You can find your property’s appraised value in several ways:

• Online Property Search: Most appraisal districts provide an online property search tool. By entering your property address or owner name, you can view the current and prior year appraised values.
• Notice of Appraised Value: Each year, the appraisal district mails a Notice of Appraised Value to property owners. This notice shows the appraised value and any exemptions applied.
• You may also call or visit the appraisal district for assistance in locating your property information.

When Are Appraisal Notices Mailed?

Appraisal districts generally mail Notices of Appraised Value in the spring, most commonly between April and May. The exact mailing date may vary. 

If your property value does not increase, you may not receive a notice. 

Appraisal districts are required to mail a Notice of Appraised Value only under the following conditions:

• The appraised value of your property has increased by $1,000 or more from the previous year.
• The appraised value is higher than the value you submitted in a timely rendition.
• Your property was not included in the appraisal roll in the prior year.
• An exemption approved in the previous year has been canceled or reduced for the current year.

If your property did not meet at least one of these conditions, an appraisal notice will not be generated for your account. Property owners can still view their market value and other account information by conducting a Property Search at www.bcad.org.

How Can I Obtain Another Copy of My Notice of Appraised Value?

The appraisal district can provide a copy of a Notice of Appraised Value only if a notice was originally generated for your property account for that tax year.

If your property qualified for a Notice of Appraised Value and one was issued, you may request a duplicate by:

• Accessing your property account online, where available, to view or download the notice
• Contacting the appraisal district by phone or email to request a copy
• Visiting the appraisal district office in person for assistance

If a Notice of Appraised Value was not generated—because the property did not meet the legal requirements for notice—the appraisal district cannot produce one retroactively. In those cases, staff can provide a general property information printout from the public website, which includes similar details such as market value, appraised value, and exemptions, but it is not an official appraisal notice. 

What Should I Do If I Disagree with My Value?

If you believe your appraised value is incorrect:

• Review your Notice of Appraised Value carefully
• Check that the property details are accurate
• File a protest by the deadline listed on your notice

You can still protest your value even if you do not receive a notice.

We’re here to help, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Contact Information: 
Bexar Central Appraisal District 
411 N Frio St 
PO Box 830248 
San Antonio, TX 78283-0248 
Phone: 210-242-2432 
Fax: 210-242-2454 or 210-242-2453