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Parker County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

More property owners choose O’Connor than any other tax consultant in Texas because: 

  • Successful tax reduction is O’Connor’s primary concern. During 2023, we were able to save property owners $224 million. We fight; YOU win.
  • We are able to determine what is required to lower your property taxes due to our relationships with appraisal district staff.
  • Having reliable proof is just as crucial as connections. The appraisal districts’ process is based on analyzing evidence, proprietary software and databases containing over 50 million sales format evidence.
  • O’Connor has qualified and experienced employees who can compile the sales and unequal appraisal data required to meet the Parker County Appraisal District and ARB requirements.

Parker County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

Parker County Appraisal District’s formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:

  • Parker County property owners saved $88 million in property taxes for 2024 with a combination of informal and formal protests.
  • 3% of informal and 100% of ARB property tax protests in Parker County were successful.
  • Informal protests at Parker County Appraisal District (CAD) saved homeowners $60,000, while $37 million was saved through ARB protests.
  • The percentage of parcels protested in Parker County was at a low in 2019 with 6% but has since increased in 2024 to 11% of owners protesting.
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1,148

Average HCAD Tax Savings

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Average Property Tax Savings from Protesting (Informal + Formal)

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Residential Property

343

Commercial Property

1,966

Disclaimer: O’Connor is a property tax consultant and is not affiliated with any appraisal district. Data for graphs provided by Texas comptroller.

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Commercial / Other

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Disclaimer: O’Connor is a property tax consultant and is not affiliated with any appraisal district. Data for graphs provided by Texas comptroller.

Single Family

Commercial / Other

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2024 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    County:
    Parker

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    Street Address:
    1108 Santa Fe Dr. Weatherford, TX 76086-5818

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    Mailing Address:
    1108 Santa Fe Dr. Weatherford, TX 76086-5818

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    Phone:
    817-596-0077

Major Cities:

Aledo, Hudson Oaks, Weatherford

Parker County totals 910 square miles, with a population of about 148,222 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Wise, Tarrant, Johnson, Hood, Palo Pinto, and Jack County. The total market value of real and personal property in Parker County in 2023 was $39.81 billion. Parker County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $383.02 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Parker County property owners protested the appraised value of 11,630 houses and 10,240 commercial and BPP properties. Parker County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 100% of property owners. Property tax protests in Parker County resulted in savings of $14.46 million in 2023, or $660.8 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Parker County Appraisal District was $5.42 million, including 33 employees.

Parker Property Tax Values

Collin County

Average Parker Property Tax Values

1,148

Average Texas Property Tax Values

1,148

Frequently Asked Questions

File a property tax protest by May 15th, or 30 days after Harris County Appraisal District sends a value notice, whichever is later. Protest both market value and unequal appraisal. Ask HCAD to provide a copy of the hearing evidence; they are required to provide it at no cost. Find neighborhood comparable sales which support a lower value. Find comparable properties that have a lower tax assessment and summarize them in a grid. Review the appraisal district property description that overstates the quality or quantity of improvements. Meet with the HCAD appraiser at the informal hearing to settle. If you do not receive a reasonable offer, present to the Harris County Appraisal Review Board. Protest annually for best results.

Harris County property tax bills are generally mailed in October or November for the current year. Property taxes are paid in arrears, so the bill in October 2023 is for calendar year 2023.

Harris County property tax bills can be paid online at the Harris County Tax Assessor Collector website. Harris County property taxes can be paid in person, by mail or online. Payments are due January 31.

Harris County property taxes can be paid in person, by mail / Fed Ex or online at the Harris County Tax Assessor Collector website. Property taxes are considered timely paid if paid online or send by mail by January 31. Large penalties and interest apply if property taxes are not paid timely.

Harris County property taxes are due January 31 or 30 days after the tax bill is mailed, whichever is later. Virtually all Harris County property taxes are due by January 31 and draconian penalties and interest accrue if taxes are not paid timely.