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Refugio County · Refugio, TXRefugio, TX property taxes. Off the peak. Check your notice.
In January 2026, the typical home in Refugio was worth about $138,000, 13.0% below the January 2022 peak of $159,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, a protest may be worth filing.
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What Refugio home values did
Refugio values peaked in January 2022 and were 13.0% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 12.1%. That's weaker than Refugio County as a whole (-10.6%).
Values kept sliding after January: by August 2026 the typical home was 5.5% lower again, which matters for next year's notice.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $144,000 | +4.5% |
| January 2022 | $159,000 | +10.5% |
| January 2023 | $148,000 | -6.9% |
| January 2024 | $150,000 | +1.5% |
| January 2025 | $157,000 | +4.7% |
| January 2026 | $138,000 | -12.1% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $130,000 | -5.5% since January |
Peak since 2021: $159,000 in January 2022. January 2026 was 13.0% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Refugio home lost 12.1% 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.
How Refugio compares nearby
Among 3 Refugio County places, Refugio has the 3rd largest drop from its peak and the 3rd highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 12th of 939 Texas places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio | $138,000 | -12.1% | -13.0% |
| Woodsboro | $139,000 | -10.0% | -22.2% |
| Tivoli | $140,000 | -7.4% | -21.7% |
Deadline and where to file
Refugio values are set by the local appraisal district. 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.
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.
The Refugio County guide covers the full Texas protest process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Refugio case
The numbers above describe the typical Refugio home, not yours. In a smaller or rural market, sales can be sparse. Explain why each sale you use still compares with 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 Refugio 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.