How to File an Online Protest and Schedule a Hearing

How to File an Online Protest and Schedule a Hearing

ONLINE PROTEST

This process is for residential and commercial.  This option is available prior to deadline posted on your current appraisal notice. If you are past the deadline and believe you have good cause as to why it was missed, refer to this article for more information: https://support.wcad.org/portal/en/kb/articles/late-protest-2025

*For further instructions and to file an online protest go to: https://www.wcad.org/online-protest-filing/

From WCAD.org Property Search, access your account and click on the Protest Online button. Click on Proceed to Online Appeal System
                 

            

1.    To Login as an Existing User

A property owner who has created an online user login in a prior year can use the same login. Once in the login screen, you must register your Online Passcode from the current Appraisal Notice. Click on the drop down arrow key and click on Register Passcode. This will allow you to proceed with the current protest. If you have multiple properties, each property will have to be protested individually.  You will receive an email from donotreply@wcadonline.org during the online protest process. 

Step 1      Click on the drop down arrow and select Register Passcode

              

Step 2     Enter your Quick Ref ID and Passcode (Quick Ref ID & Online Passcode can be found on your Appraisal Notice)

              

Step 3      Once the passcode is registered click to continue

                  
                
Step 4      Click on the blue button that say File Protest

             

2.    To Create a New User Login:

A property owner who does not have an online account setup must create a user-login by clicking on the Create User Button. Property owners should keep login information. The Appraisal District does not capture any username information. Once login is created, use steps 1 through 4 above to file your protest.


Please note that Step 3/Online Hearing Scheduler is currently available with limited appointments.

3.    Online Hearing Scheduler

When open slots appear on the calendar, you may select a date and time for your hearing beginning May 1 through mid-July. If no slots are available on the calendar for you to schedule your hearing, a hearing will be scheduled for you. You will receive notification by mail or email indicating a scheduled hearing date and time.

If you have protested your appraised value, you have the option of scheduling your protest hearing date at WCAD’s Public Access portal. Only Residential property accounts can be scheduled online.

Step 1       Use created login



Step 2       Select Schedule Protest Hearing
                  

Step 3      Click arrows to select month. Only dates highlighted in blue are available

 

Note:         Non-residential property accounts such as Business Personal Property, Commercial, Land, & AG property will not have the option to schedule a hearing online.

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