E-File Guide: Bexar

1. Go to the Bexar Appraisal District’s E-File page: https://www.bcadonline.org/

2. You will need to create a new User account and enter the Owner ID and PIN number from your Notice of Appraised Value. Once you create an account, the CAD will email confirmation, then you can login with your newly created username and password.

3. Once you login select the Online Appeals link, which will take you to your Protest Summary listing all properties affiliated with your account and their protest status, whether you have filed a protest or not.

4. If you would like to protest, select the E-File Protest button in the top menu and you will be prompted to select the property you would like to protest. Then click the E-File button next to the property you would like to protest

5. Next you will be prompted to submit an Opinion of Value for your protest. We recommend selecting both "Value is over market value" and "Value is unequal compared to other properties" to maximize opportunity for a successful protest.

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6. Use the value generated from your RealValueIQ report for your Opinion of Value, then add any comments in the Comments section to support your claim.

7. Click submit.

8. You will receive an email confirmation which contains instructions on how to email your evidence supporting your Opinion of Value. Use your RealValueIQ report as the evidence in this step.

Congratulations! You have successfully submitted your property tax E-File protest. You should now see your updated protest status in the Protest Summary screen and will be emailed once a decision has been made by the appraisal district.

Visit the Bexar County Appraisal District’s E-File website for more information.

And if you have any questions, feel free to contact us.