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Texas · Pecos CountyPecos County, TX property taxes. A softer market. A higher bill?
In January 2026, the typical home in Pecos County was worth about $160,000, 22.5% below the December 2021 peak of $206,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, a protest may be worth filing.
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What Pecos County home values did
Pecos County values peaked in December 2021 and were 22.5% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 2.2%. That's weaker than Texas as a whole (-1.1%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $196,000 | +21.9% |
| January 2022 | $204,000 | +3.9% |
| January 2023 | $174,000 | -14.6% |
| January 2024 | $172,000 | -1.4% |
| January 2025 | $163,000 | -5.1% |
| January 2026 | $160,000 | -2.2% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $160,000 | +0.2% since January |
Peak since 2021: $206,000 in December 2021. January 2026 was 22.5% below it.
Pecos County places by change from peak
Every Pecos County place with enough data, ranked by the gap between January 2026 and its post-2021 high. Each links to its own guide.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Stockton | $172,000 | -2.4% | -21.9% |
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Pecos County home lost 2.2% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the appraisal district should be able to explain it.
Keep the state's limits in mind: Homestead appraised value can rise no more than 10% a year over the prior year's appraised value (plus the value of new improvements), and never above market value.
How a Texas protest works
Values in Pecos County are set by the local appraisal district, and the protest starts there. The rules below apply statewide; your notice has the exact dates and office for your property.
| Who sets the value | Appraisal district. Each county has an appraisal district that values every property in the county. A separate Appraisal Review Board (ARB) of local citizens hears protests. |
|---|---|
| Valuation date | January 1 |
| Your notice | Notice of Appraised Value |
| Deadline | May 15, or 30 days after the appraisal district's notice was delivered to you, whichever is later. A late protest is allowed only if the ARB finds good cause and the appraisal records have not yet been approved. |
| First step | Optional informal meeting with the appraisal district, then a hearing before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). You can appear in person, by phone or video, or file a written affidavit. |
| If you still disagree | Within 60 days of the ARB order you can file in district court, or request Regular Binding Arbitration (RBA, open to any residence homestead and to other property valued at $5 million or less). Property over $1 million can also go to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). |
| Form | Form 50-132, Property Owner's Notice of Protest (any written notice that identifies the property, the owner, and shows dissatisfaction is sufficient) |
| Fee | The Comptroller's protest guidance lists no fee to file with the ARB. Binding arbitration and SOAH require a deposit. |
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 protest deadline has passed, and a late protest is only possible with good cause before the records are approved, which has almost certainly happened by October. Your next realistic chance is for 2027 values: districts must mail notices by April 1, 2027 for homesteads (May 1 for other property, or as soon as practical after), and the deadline is May 15, 2027 or 30 days after delivery of your notice, whichever is later. May 15, 2027 falls on a Saturday, so confirm with your district whether it rolls to Monday, May 17. File early rather than relying on that.
- Notice of Appraised Value is due by April 1 for homesteads and May 1 for other property, so deadlines start in spring.
- If you disagree with the ARB, you have 60 days from its written order to go to court or to binding arbitration.
- In arbitration, if the arbitrator's value is closer to your opinion the appraisal district pays the arbitrator fee; otherwise your deposit covers it.
Find your local office in the Texas Comptroller appraisal district directory.
Building a Pecos County case
The numbers above describe the typical Pecos County home, not yours. In a smaller or rural market, sales can be sparse. Explain why each sale you use still compares with your home.
- Bring recent sales of similar homes near you, and the district's own property record for comparison.
- For an unequal appraisal claim, list similar nearby properties that are appraised lower per square foot.
- You can request the non-confidential information the district used to value your home.
- The district must give you the Comptroller's Taxpayer Assistance Pamphlet and ARB procedures at least 14 days before the hearing.
Get your Pecos County appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Texas protest. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Texas forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Texas Comptroller: Appraisal Protests and Appeals, Texas Comptroller: Regular Binding Arbitration, Texas Comptroller: Property Taxpayers' Bill of Rights, Texas Comptroller: Valuing Property (homestead 10% limit, notice dates). Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.