Aransas County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- Clients benefit from O’Connor’s extensive experience handling millions of property tax appeals across Texas. Our proprietary software analyzes comparable sales and unequal appraisal data, resulting in detailed evidence packages that often span 50 to 100 pages.
- Our in-depth knowledge of Aransas CAD and the ARB process allows us to compile and present data in the precise format these entities expect, maximizing the effectiveness of your appeal.
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- 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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Aransas County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- In 2023, property owners in Aransas County had an increase from $3 million in 2022 in overall tax savings to $5 million. Aransas County property owners protested the taxable value of 4,100 accounts in 2023.
- In Aransas County, 62% of informal property tax protests and 59% of Appraisal Review Board (ARB) protests were successful, saving homeowners $960,000 and $850,000, respectively.
- From 2021 to 2023, the proportion of properties protested in Aransas County rose steadily from 8% to 14%.
- Commercial property owners in Aransas County saved $2 million in taxes through informal hearings and $1 million through the ARB.
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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
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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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2023 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County:
Aransas -
Street Address:
601 S. Church St. Rockport, TX 78382-2513 -
Mailing Address:
601 S. Church St. Rockport, TX 78382-2513 -
Phone:
361-729-9750
Major Cities:
Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi, Rockport
Aransas County totals 528 square miles, with a population of about 25,595 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Calhoun, Nueces, San Patricio, and Refugio. The total market value of real and personal property in Aransas County in 2023 was $6.86 billion. Aransas County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $72.73 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Aransas County property owners protested the appraised value of 2,440 houses and 1,660 commercial and BPP properties. Aransas County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 59% of property owners. Property tax protests in Aransas County resulted in savings of $4 million in 2023, or $972.53 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Aransas Appraisal District was $1.26 million, including 10 employees.
Aransas Property Tax Values
Average Aransas 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.