Austin County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- From navigating Austin ARB procedures to aligning with Austin CAD standards, our experienced team gathers key sales and unequal appraisal data to ensure every detail is covered and every rule is followed.
Austin County Appraisal District
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Austin County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- In Austin County, the total tax savings from both informal and formal hearings rose from $2 million in 2022 to $5 million in 2023. That year, property owners filed protests on 2,920 accounts.
- Of the property tax protests in 2023, 74% of informal hearings led to a reduction, compared to 27% through the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). These efforts resulted in savings of $510,000 from informal hearings and $450,000 from ARB decisions.
- The percentage of informal hearings that resulted in reductions increased significantly—from 24% in 2021 to 55% in 2023.
- In 2023, 6% of all parcels in Austin County were subject to protest.
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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
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
2023 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County:
Austin -
Street Address:
906 E. Amelia St. Bellville, TX 77418-2843 -
Mailing Address:
906 E. Amelia St. Bellville, TX 77418-2843 -
Phone:
979-865-9124
Major Cities:
Bellville, Bleiblerville, Cat Spring, New Ulm, Industry, San Felipe, Sealy, Wallis
Austin County totals 653 square miles, with a population of about 32,546 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Washington, Waller, Fort Bend, Wharton, and Fayette. The total market value of real and personal property in Austin County in 2023 was $9.36 billion. Austin County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $75.77 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Austin County property owners protested the appraised value of 1,547 houses and 1,376 commercial and BPP properties. Austin County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 26% of property owners. Property tax protests in Austin County resulted in savings of $6.65 million in 2023, or $2,275.05 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Austin Appraisal District was $1.71 million, including 13 employees.
Austin Property Tax Values
Average Austin 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.