Licensed Texas property tax attorney and consultant representing San Antonio homeowners, commercial owners, and high-value property owners before BCAD, the ARB, and in arbitration.
If you own property in San Antonio or anywhere in Bexar County, you have the right to challenge an overvalued or unequally appraised assessment from the Bexar County Appraisal District (BCAD). PropertyTaxes.Law is led by Brandon Barcus, a dual-licensed Texas property tax attorney and certified consultant who represents San Antonio property owners at every stage of the protest and appeal process.
Unlike protest companies staffed by non-attorney agents, our clients work directly with a licensed attorney who understands both the legal and valuation dimensions of property tax cases in San Antonio. That distinction matters most when a protest escalates to arbitration, formal appeals, or litigation — options that protest companies simply cannot provide.
San Antonio market note: As one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States, San Antonio has seen significant property value increases in recent years. BCAD appraises more than 700,000 properties annually — and mass appraisal methods at that scale frequently produce values that do not reflect your specific property's condition, location nuances, or market position. The protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after your notice is delivered. View all Texas deadlines by county.
Why a Property Tax Attorney vs. a Protest Company in San Antonio?
Most San Antonio property owners can choose between a generic protest company and a licensed property tax attorney. The distinction matters more than most people realize:
Legal Representation
A licensed attorney can represent you in binding arbitration, district court appeals, and complex commercial litigation — options unavailable to non-attorney protest firms.
Valuation Expertise
As both a licensed attorney and certified property tax consultant, Brandon builds cases using comparable sales, unequal appraisal data, and income evidence with professional depth.
High-Value Protection
For commercial, industrial, or high-value residential property in San Antonio, the dollar stakes are too significant for a form-filing service. Strategic attorney-led preparation makes the difference.
Full-Process Coverage
From the BCAD informal review through the ARB hearing, binding arbitration, and district court — one attorney handles the entire case, with knowledge of how each stage affects the next.
Property Tax Services for San Antonio Property Owners
PropertyTaxes.Law provides the full range of property tax services for San Antonio and Bexar County clients:
BCAD Property Tax Protest
Attorney-backed evidence preparation and presentation for BCAD protests — comparable sales, unequal appraisal data from BCAD's own records, condition documentation, and income analysis for commercial property. Includes informal review preparation and ARB hearing support. See our Texas property tax protest services.
San Antonio's commercial market — along the I-10 corridor, the South Side industrial belt, and the Medical Center — involves income-based valuations that require careful cap rate analysis, vacancy documentation, and comparable income property selection. See our commercial property tax protest guide.
High-Value Residential Protest
Luxury homes in Alamo Heights, The Dominion, Stone Oak, Olmos Park, and similar San Antonio neighborhoods require precise comparable selection that accounts for custom features, lot position, and neighborhood dynamics. Learn about our high-end residential property tax services.
Exemptions & Tax Relief
Many San Antonio property owners are missing exemptions they qualify for — homestead, over-65, disability, veterans, agricultural, or wildlife management. We identify and file missing exemptions and review whether special-use valuations apply. See our Texas property tax exemption services.
Property Tax Protest Results
Our attorney-led approach — evidence preparation, focused protest strategy, and full-process representation — produces consistent results across Texas:
208Leads generated in under 2 months during protest season
17%+Conversion rate from inquiry to signed engagement
38Five-star Google reviews from verified Texas clients
No win, no fee: PropertyTaxes.Law operates on a contingency basis for most protest matters — you pay only if we successfully reduce your assessed value. If we do not save you money, you owe nothing for the protest.
How the BCAD Protest Process Works in San Antonio
Protests for San Antonio and Bexar County properties are filed with the Bexar County Appraisal District (BCAD), which appraises more than 700,000 properties across the San Antonio metropolitan area. Understanding the BCAD-specific process helps you prepare a stronger case.
Appraisal districtBexar County Appraisal District (BCAD) — bcad.org
Office address411 N. Frio St, San Antonio, TX 78207
File onlinebcad.org/online-portal/ — BCAD accepts online protests through its portal; login requires your Owner ID and PIN from your appraisal notice.
By mail or in personPTAD Form 50-132 — mail to 411 N. Frio St, San Antonio, TX 78207 or hand-deliver during business hours
Protest deadlineMay 15, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is delivered — whichever is later
Informal reviewAfter filing, BCAD schedules an informal review meeting where you present your evidence to an appraiser. Many cases resolve at this stage.
ARB hearingIf the informal review does not resolve the case, a Bexar County Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing is scheduled. Most San Antonio ARB hearings are completed by July–August.
After ARBIf the ARB result remains unsatisfactory, binding arbitration or district court appeal are available within 45 days of the written ARB order.
BCAD biennial reappraisal note: Bexar County appraises most residential properties on a two-year cycle. In a reappraisal year, BCAD typically updates values to reflect market changes from the prior two years — meaning large increases are common in reappraisal years. If you received a significant increase, the protest is especially worth pursuing. For more on the BCAD protest process, see our Bexar County property tax protest guide.
About Brandon Barcus — Texas Property Tax Attorney
Brandon Barcus is the founder of PropertyTaxes.Law and the licensed Texas property tax attorney and consultant who works directly on every client matter. Unlike large protest companies where your file is passed to a non-attorney agent, Brandon reviews your appraisal data, builds the evidence package, and represents your interests at every stage.
Dual-licensed: Licensed Texas attorney and certified property tax consultant — covering both the legal and valuation dimensions of every case.
Full-range representation: Handles residential, high-value residential, commercial, industrial, and business personal property across San Antonio, Bexar County, and throughout Texas.
Beyond the protest: Guides clients through arbitration and litigation when the ARB result is unsatisfactory — options protest companies cannot provide.
Texas statewide: Representing clients across Bexar, Harris, Travis, Denton, Tarrant, Dallas, and other Texas counties from the same experienced team.
PropertyTaxes.Law represents property owners throughout San Antonio and Bexar County, including:
San AntonioAlamo HeightsStone OakThe DominionHelotesOlmos ParkLeon ValleyMedical Center AreaConverseSchertz (Bexar Co. portion)Universal CityWindcrestSelmaShavano Park
For full BCAD filing instructions, protest deadlines, and Bexar County-specific protest guidance, visit our dedicated Bexar County property tax protest page.
Frequently Asked Questions
A San Antonio property tax attorney represents property owners in challenging the Bexar County Appraisal District's (BCAD) assessed value of their property. This includes preparing evidence, filing the protest, presenting the case at BCAD informal reviews and ARB hearings, and — where needed — representing the client in binding arbitration or district court appeals. An attorney provides legal representation that non-attorney protest companies cannot offer, which matters most if your case does not resolve at the initial protest stage.
PropertyTaxes.Law handles most San Antonio property tax protest matters on a contingency fee basis — you pay only if we successfully reduce your assessed value. There is no upfront fee for the protest itself. If we do not achieve a reduction, you owe nothing. This is the same "no win, no fee" structure used by most property tax protest firms in Texas. For arbitration and litigation matters, fee structures vary based on the complexity and value of the case; contact us for details specific to your property.
The most effective way to reduce your Texas property taxes is to file a formal protest and appear at the Appraisal Review Board hearing (or informal review) with a well-organized evidence packet. In Texas, the two most powerful protest arguments are: (1) over-appraisal — showing that comparable sales support a lower market value — and (2) unequal appraisal — showing that similar properties in the appraisal district's own records are assessed at a lower rate per square foot. Because Texas is a non-disclosure state, unequal appraisal arguments are often stronger and more accessible than comparable sales evidence. Working with an attorney maximizes the impact of your evidence and preserves all your options if the initial result is unsatisfactory.
To dispute your San Antonio property taxes, file a protest with the Bexar County Appraisal District (BCAD) before the May 15 deadline (or 30 days after your notice, whichever is later). File online at bcad.org/online-portal/ using your Owner ID and PIN from your appraisal notice. After filing, you will be scheduled for an informal review meeting with a BCAD appraiser where you present your evidence. If the informal review does not produce an acceptable result, your case proceeds to a formal ARB hearing. If the ARB result is still unsatisfactory, binding arbitration or district court appeal are available within 45 days. For a full step-by-step guide to the BCAD process, see our Bexar County protest guide.
For straightforward residential protests, a knowledgeable protest company or well-prepared self-representation can be sufficient. But for commercial property, high-value residential, or any case that may proceed past the ARB stage, legal representation typically produces better outcomes. A licensed attorney can file for arbitration and district court on your behalf, cross-examine the appraisal district's evidence, and build a case strategy that accounts for post-protest options from the start. Since PropertyTaxes.Law works on a contingency basis, there is no upfront financial risk to hiring an attorney for most San Antonio protest matters.
The standard deadline is May 15, or 30 days after BCAD mails your Notice of Appraised Value — whichever is later. Because BCAD typically mails notices in March and April, the 30-day rule may push your deadline past May 15 in some years. Always confirm the specific deadline printed on your notice. For county-specific deadline guidance, see our Texas property tax deadlines by county guide.
Yes. Commercial, industrial, multifamily, and mixed-use properties in San Antonio and Bexar County can all be protested with BCAD. Commercial protests typically involve income-based valuation arguments — rent rolls, vacancy rates, operating expenses, and cap rate analysis — as well as comparable sales and unequal appraisal comparisons. Attorney representation is particularly valuable for commercial matters because of the complexity of the evidence and the higher dollar stakes that make post-ARB appeals worthwhile.
Get a Free Review of Your San Antonio Property Assessment
PropertyTaxes.Law helps San Antonio and Bexar County property owners challenge unfair BCAD valuations — at no upfront cost. Contact us to discuss your property and what a protest could save you.
Brandon and his team have proven they can perform with any product type we give them,
from industrial and office property to single and multi-family residential.
- HunterBrown, InSite Realty Partners, L.P.
At a critical time when a property was in lease-up, we were faced with an unreasonable and unjustified assessment.
Brandon’s tenacity and responsiveness resulted in a fair assessment and the largest value change I've seen in my career.
- Jeremy Bartholomew
Outstanding!! These guys are pros - they are great at what they do and great to work with.
- David Denenburg, Denenburg Interests, LLC / Station 3
