TaxDrop does not currently file protests in Ellis County. We serve 17 Texas counties with TaxDrop Pro and 43 with TaxDrop One, and Ellis is not one of them yet. You can protest with the Ellis Central Appraisal District yourself for free, and this guide shows how.
β Free to file - the appraisal district cannot charge a filing fee
β Deadline - May 15 or 30 days after your notice (Monday, May 17 in 2027)
β Free estimate - use the estimate tool on this page to see whether your value looks high
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TaxDrop does not currently file protests in Ellis County. We serve 17 Texas counties with TaxDrop Pro and 43 with TaxDrop One, and Ellis is not one of them yet. You can protest with the Ellis Central Appraisal District yourself for free, and this guide shows how.
β Free to file - the appraisal district cannot charge a filing fee
β Deadline - May 15 or 30 days after your notice (Monday, May 17 in 2027)
β Free estimate - use the estimate tool on this page to see whether your value looks high
Not yet. TaxDrop Pro (full service, 1% of the reduction) covers 17 Texas counties and TaxDrop One ($129 per property per tax year) covers 43. Ellis County is not on either list, so we do not file or represent anyone at the Ellis CAD Appraisal Review Board (ARB). You can still use our free estimate to check whether your appraisal looks high, then protest on your own using the steps below.
The ARB decides market value and unequal appraisal, not whether your taxes feel too high.
If you disagree with the ARB order, you can petition district court within 60 days, or request regular binding arbitration (homesteads or property valued at $5 million or less) or a SOAH hearing (over $1 million).
Use the estimate tool at the top of this page to see how your appraisal compares. If TaxDrop starts serving Ellis County, we will say so on this page.
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, property tax protests and appeals.
Sign up and TaxDrop handles the paperwork, the evidence, and the filing. It takes less than 3 minutes to enroll.
TaxDrop does not currently file in Ellis County; these are the steps to do it yourself.
Filing deadline:
What to bring:
Where to file:
Ellis Central Appraisal District
400 Ferris Ave., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: 972-937-3552
elliscad.org
Official resources:
Not currently. TaxDrop Pro (1% of the reduction) serves 17 Texas counties and TaxDrop One ($129 per property per year) serves 43. Ellis County is not one of them yet. You can still protest on your own for free using the steps on this page.
May 15, or 30 days after the appraisal district sends your notice of appraised value, whichever is later. In 2027, May 15 falls on a Saturday, so the deadline moves to Monday, May 17, 2027. Use the date on your notice.
No. The appraisal district cannot charge a fee to file a protest. You can file online if Ellis CAD offers an online portal, or with Comptroller Form 50-132 (Notice of Protest).
Your notice of appraised value, recent sales of similar homes, equity comparisons (similar homes appraised lower), and photos or repair estimates for condition problems. You cannot just say the value is wrong; you need evidence.
You can file a petition in district court within 60 days of the ARB order, or, if you qualify, request regular binding arbitration (homesteads or property valued at $5 million or less) or a SOAH hearing (over $1 million).
Yes. A licensed property tax consultant or other agent can represent you if you sign Comptroller Form 50-162 (Appointment of Agent). TaxDrop does not offer that service in Ellis County today.