If you’re a Texas homeowner, especially on a fixed income, you might open your 2026 appraisal notice and feel blindsided. You may have heard that home prices are cooling in many areas, yet your appraised value still jumped close to 10%. That disconnect is frustrating, confusing, and for many seniors, financially stressful. The truth is, your appraisal notice isn’t always tied to what homes are selling for right now. Instead, it follows rules, timelines, and caps that can push values higher even in a softer market.
Here’s the hidden reality behind the Texas property appraisal increase, and what you can do about it.
