Wharton County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
More property owners choose O’Connor than any other tax consultant in Texas because:
- At O’Connor, we go all in on your property tax protest using every option available, from informal meetings and ARB hearings to binding arbitration, SOAH, and even court appeals if needed.
- We’ve built solid relationships with appraisal district staff, which helps us know exactly what it takes to lower your property taxes.
- With more experience in Texas protests than anyone else, we use data that speaks the appraisal district’s language so your case is backed by what they actually look for.
- We also know how to pull together the right mix of sales and appraisal data to meet the specific requirements of the Kerr County ARB and Kerr Central Appraisal District.
Wharton County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- Simple, online enrollment in just minutes, or call us at 713.290.9700 if you prefer.
- No fees ever unless we reduce your property taxes, not even a nickel. We promise.
- Aggressive property tax consultants with hundreds of years collective experience. We understand the people and process to negotiate lower property taxes for you. Our interests are properly aligned. We never, ever get paid unless you reduce your property taxes.
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Wharton Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:
- Per Wharton CAD, property owners saved $1.19 million in property taxes in 2024. 2,800 accounts in Wharton County were subject to tax protests in 2024 by property owners.
- In Wharton County, 70% of informal protests and 55% of ARB protests were successful.
- Homeowners saved $210,000 through informal protests and $100,000 through ARB hearings.
- In Wharton County, 6% of parcels were subject to protest in 2024, compared to 3% in 2018.
Save With O’Connor
1,148
Average HCAD Tax Savings
Average Property Tax Savings from Protesting (Informal + Formal)
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.
Single Family
Commercial / Other
Total
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
Total
2024 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County:
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Street Address:
308 E. Milam St. Wharton, TX 77488-4918 -
Mailing Address:
308 E. Milam St. Wharton, TX 77488-4918 -
Phone:
979-532-8931
Major Cities:
Wharton, El Campo, East Bernard, Boling
Wharton County totals 1,094 square miles, with a population of about 41,570 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Austin, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Matagorda, Jackson, and Colorado. The total market value of real and personal property in Wharton County in 2023 was $7.11 billion. Wharton County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $83.40 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Wharton County property owners protested the appraised value of 990 houses and 2,040 commercial and BPP properties. Wharton County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 49% of property owners. Property tax protests in Wharton County resulted in savings of $2.23 million in 2023, or $734.51 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Wharton Central Appraisal District was $1.68 million, including 13 employees.
Wharton Property Tax Values
Average Wharton 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.
