Rezoning & Property Taxes: What You Need to Know

Who Does What?

• City of San Antonio – Decides zoning, land use, and development regulations.
• Bexar Central Appraisal District – Appraises property at market value for property tax purposes.
• Taxing Entities (City, County, Schools, etc.) – Set the tax rates that determine your tax bill.

Does Rezoning Change My Property Value?

• Rezoning does not automatically change your property’s appraised value.
• If rezoning makes the property more desirable in the market (example: from residential to mixed-use), buyers may be willing to pay more — this is when the market value may rise.
• If rezoning restricts use, market value could decrease.
• Appraised value is always based on what the market shows.

When Would I See a Change?

• Appraised values are set each year as of January 1.
• Any market impacts from rezoning would be reflected in the next appraisal cycle.

Will My Taxes Go Up Immediately?

• Not necessarily. Property taxes depend on both the appraised value and the tax rate set by your city, county, and schools.
• Homestead exemptions and the 10% homestead cap still apply, even if your property is rezoned.
• Other exemptions (Over-65, Disabled Veteran, etc.) are not affected by rezoning.

Do I Need to Notify the Appraisal District?

• No action is required from you just because of rezoning.
• If you change the property’s actual use (for example, from a home to a business), let us know so we can appraise it correctly.

What Are My Rights?

• Each year, you will receive a Notice of Appraised Value (typically in April).
• You have the right to protest your appraised value if you disagree.

If you have questions, please contact us:

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