Everything you need to know about protesting your property taxes in Montgomery County, Texas.
Address: 109 Gladstell St, Conroe, TX 77301
Phone: 936-756-3354
Website: mcad-tx.org
Online Protest: mcad-tx.org/online-protest
Property Search: esearch.mcad-tx.org
Your property tax bill is the sum of levies from multiple taxing entities. Here are the major entities for most Montgomery County homeowners:
| Taxing Entity | Rate per $100 |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $0.3675 |
| Conroe ISD | $1.0567 |
| Magnolia ISD | $1.1722 |
| Montgomery ISD | $1.0517 |
| Lone Star College | $0.0775 |
| Montgomery County Hospital District | $0.0650 |
| Typical total rate | $1.85–$2.15 |
Rates vary by location. Your actual total depends on which school district, MUD, and special districts you're in.
Montgomery County consistently has one of the highest informal protest success rates in Texas. Based on Texas Comptroller data (via O'Connor Tax Reduction):
| Year | Informal Success Rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89% | Highest in recent years |
| 2023 | 85% | Strong |
| 2022 | 72% | Post-COVID recovery |
| 2021 | 65% | COVID-impacted |
| 2020 | 60% | COVID year |
Your protest must be filed by May 15 or 30 days after you receive your Notice of Appraised Value — whichever is later.
Don't wait until the last day. MCAD's online system can slow down near the deadline, and mailed protests must be postmarked by the deadline.
MCAD typically mails Notices of Appraised Value in mid-to-late April. Check your mail starting in early April.
After filing, you'll be scheduled for an informal hearing, usually 6-12 weeks later. Most hearings are in June through August.
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