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Atascosa Central Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

Texas property owners make the decision to use O’Connor as their property tax consultant for the following reasons:

  • O’Connor leverages every possible strategy to lower your property taxes, including binding arbitration. We cover the deposit costs, which are refundable only based on the outcome of the hearing.
  • Our strong connections with appraisal district staff give us valuable insights into what is needed to secure the best possible tax reduction for your property.
  • With millions of property tax appeals under our belt, O’Connor utilizes proprietary software to analyze comparable sales and unequal appraisal data. This detailed analysis often results in a hearing evidence file spanning 50 to 100 pages.
  • Thanks to our extensive experience, we’ve developed a robust database of sales and unequal appraisal data, perfectly aligned with the format required by the Atascosa CAD and ARB.

Atascosa Central Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

Atascosa Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:

  • In Atascosa County, the 2022 combined total of informal and formal tax hearings resulted in $5.7 million. In 2023, the combined total tax savings increased to $7.5 million. Atascosa County property owners protested the taxable value of 4,970 accounts in 2023.
  • In Atascosa County, informal property tax protests resulted in a reduction in 39% of appeals, while formal protests with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) resulted in a reduction in 23% of appeals. Homeowners were able to save $320,000 and $660,000, respectively, through informal hearings at Atascosa CAD and ARB.
  • In 2023, the number of informal hearings that resulted in a reduction in commercial taxes in Atascosa County increased by more than 40%.
  • Since 2021, the number of contested parcels in Atascosa County has been on the rise, reaching a notable 6% in 2023.
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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.

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2023 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    County:
    Atascosa

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    Street Address:
    247 S. 4th St. Poteet, TX 78065-4377

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    Mailing Address:
    P.O Box 139 Poteet, TX 78065-0139

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    Phone:
    830-742-3591

Major Cities:

Campbellton, Charlotte, Christine, Jourdanton, Leming, Lytle, Pleasanton, Poteet

Atascosa County totals 1,232 square miles, with a population of about 52,783 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, Live Oak, LaSalle, and Frio. The total market value of real and personal property in Atascocita County in 2023 was $10.29 billion. Atascocita County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $96.30 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Atascocita County property owners protested the appraised value of 1,420 houses and 3,545 commercial and BPP properties. Atascocita County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 22% of property owners. Property tax protests in Atascocita County resulted in savings of $9.61 million in 2023, or $1,935.55 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Atascocita Appraisal District was $1.99 million, including 16 employees.

Atascosa Property Tax Values

Atascosa County

Average Atascosa 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.