Is Black Orchid & Rimes area, Killeen 76549 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Bell County data shows 253 homes in this neighborhood group. 79% protest success rate. 28,173 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use Bell CAD Online Protest, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

Black Orchid & Rimes area, Killeen 76549 — Bell County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Black Orchid & Rimes area, Killeen 76549 (Neighborhood RKA01RRSF) in Bell County. 253 homes, $134/sqft median.

What this means for your property

253 homes in this area were assessed at a median $134/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 253 others in Black Orchid & Rimes area, Killeen 76549

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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

Compare similar neighborhoods in Bell County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Montrose & Durango area, Killeen 76542	256	$134 same	—
Kathey & Westover area, Killeen 76542	118	$134 same	—
Glynhill & Cricklewood area, Killeen 76542	314	$134 same	—
Brooklawn & Mockingbird area, Temple 76502	129	$134 same	—
Tallwood & Sungate area, Killeen 76549	385	$134 same	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Black Orchid & Rimes area, Killeen 76549.

Top flagged properties in Black Orchid & Rimes area, Killeen 76549

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5201 RIMES CT	25%	$167	$1,129
5006 BAYER HOLLOW DR	25%	$167	$935
4800 GREEN MEADOW ST	25%	$167	$935
4907 GREEN MEADOW ST	25%	$167	$935
4805 BAYER HOLLOW DR	23%	$165	$883

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.