Forest & Palmetto area, Belton 76513

CAD Neighborhood RBB06RVFT

Property tax protest data for the Forest & Palmetto area, Belton 76513 (Neighborhood RBB06RVFT) in Bell County. 57 homes, $116/sqft median.

Strong protest signal
79% success rate · 57 homes analyzed
What protesters saved
$11,889
County-wide avg. per successful protest (2024)
Protest success rate
79%
Based on 28,173 county-wide protests (2024)
Homes analyzed
57
Median assessment
$116/sqft
Avg: $119/sqft

Source: Bell CAD public records, 2024 protest season

What this means for your property

57 homes in this area were assessed at a median $116/sqft. With a 79% protest success rate, most homeowners who challenged their assessment received a reduction. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties, you likely have grounds to protest. An evidence packet shows exactly how your assessment compares — with the specific comps and data you'd present at a hearing.

What's in the evidence packet?

5 comparable properties matched to your home, an assessment gap analysis showing where your value exceeds comps, a filing checklist for Bell CAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with Bell CAD (online via Bell CAD Online Protest), attend an informal hearing where you present your evidence, and most cases settle right there. The evidence packet gives you everything you need for that hearing.

What's the deadline?

The protest deadline for Bell County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 57 others in Forest & Palmetto area, Belton 76513

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What's in your evidence packet

5 comparable properties matched to your home
Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts
Bell County filing checklist
Hearing script you can read word-for-word
Comparable sales grid (PDF)
Step-by-step Bell CAD Online Protest walkthrough
In Bell County, 28,173 property owners protested last year. 79% received a reduction.

Compare similar neighborhoods in Bell County

Neighborhood Homes Median $/Sq Ft Win Rate
15th & 17th area, Temple 76501 114 $116 same
45th & 43rd area, Temple 76504 204 $116 same
Scottsdale & Phoenix area, Killeen 76543 130 $117 +$0.8
Willowbend & Lisa area, Killeen 76543 616 $117 +$1.0
Cedar & Pine area, Killeen 76543 262 $115 -$1.0

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Forest & Palmetto area, Belton 76513.

Top flagged properties in Forest & Palmetto area, Belton 76513

Address % Above $/Sqft Est. Savings
802 PALMETTO ST 47% $171 $1,883
1309 LIVE OAK DR 40% $162 $2,124
109 PALMETTO ST 39% $161 $1,918
1308 FOREST DR 38% $160 $2,073
815 RIVER DR 27% $148 $1,564

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.