Is Mustang & Palomino area, San Marcos 78666 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Hays County data shows 121 homes in this neighborhood group. 89% protest success rate. 9 hearings.

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use Hays 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.

Mustang & Palomino area, San Marcos 78666 — Hays County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Mustang & Palomino area, San Marcos 78666 (Neighborhood CEST) in Hays County. 121 homes, $229/sqft median.

What this means for your property

121 homes in this area were assessed at a median $229/sqft. With a 89% 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 Hays CAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with Hays CAD (online via Hays 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 Hays County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

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See how your home compares to 121 others in Mustang & Palomino area, San Marcos 78666

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Hays County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step Hays CAD Online Protest walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Hays County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Village area, Buda 78610	24	$228 -$0.8	100%
Sunrise & Bebee area, Kyle 78640	59	$228 -$1.0	100%
Bellair & Spring Branch area, Kyle 78640	88	$227 -$1.2	75%
Andra & Ridgewood area, San Marcos 78666	15	$230 +$1.8	100%
Kimble Creek & Azul River area, Kyle 78640	73	$227 -$1.8	92%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Mustang & Palomino area, San Marcos 78666.

Top flagged properties in Mustang & Palomino area, San Marcos 78666

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
801 COUNTRY ESTATES DR	74%	$399	$38,540
2113 DERBY CT	62%	$371	$4,584
1315 PALOMINO LN	54%	$352	$5,373
2100 DERBY CT	45%	$331	$2,704
916 MUSTANG LN	44%	$329	$4,355

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.