Bastrop Central Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Bastrop Central Appraisal District
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Bastrop Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- In Bastrop County, the 2022 combined total of informal and formal tax hearings resulted in $10,130 million. In 2023, the combined total tax savings increased slightly to $10,530 million. Bastrop County property owners protested the taxable value of 10,620 accounts in 2023.
- The success rate of property tax protests in Bastrop County ranged from 75% in informal hearings to 50% in formal hearings with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Through informal protests at Bastrop CAD and ARB property tax protests, homeowners were able to save $3.11 million and $0.54 million, respectively.
- For Bastrop County, the number of informal hearings that led to a decrease in commercial taxes rose consistently from 2021 to 2023, reaching over 72% in 2023.
- The proportion of parcels contested in Bastrop County has been steadily increasing since 2020, when it was at a low of 9%. In 2023, it reached over 14%.
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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:
Bastrop -
Street Address:
212 Jackson St. Bastrop, TX 78602-0578 -
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 578 Bastrop, TX 78602-0578 -
Phone:
512-303-1930
Major Cities:
Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Elgin, Paige, Smithville
Bastrop County totals 888 square miles, with a population of about 114,931 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Lee, Fayette, Caldwell, Williamson, and Travis. The total market value of real and personal property in Bastrop County in 2023 was $24.08 billion. Bastrop County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $204.36 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Bastrop County property owners protested the appraised value of 4,076 houses and 6,544 commercial and BPP properties. Bastrop County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 50% of property owners. Property tax protests in Bastrop County resulted in savings of $13.54 million in 2023, or $1,274.95 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Bastrop Central Appraisal District was $3.22 million, including 26 employees.
Bastrop Property Tax Values
Average Bastrop 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.