Bee County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Bee County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- In 2023, Bee County property owners saved $5 million in property taxes—more than double the $2 million saved in 2022—after protesting the assessed value of 2,600 accounts.
- Of the appeals filed, 11% of Appraisal Review Board (ARB) cases and 59% of informal protests led to reductions, with homeowners saving $60,000 through ARB and $450,000 through informal.
- From 2020 to 2023, successful informal protests on commercial properties steadily increased, totaling $3.78 million in tax reductions.
- The percentage of protested parcels also grew—from just 3% in 2021 to over 8% by 2023, reflecting a rising awareness among property owners.
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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:
Bee -
Street Address:
401 N. Washington St. Beeville, TX 78102-3911 -
Mailing Address:
401 N. Washington St. Beeville, TX 78102-3911 -
Phone:
361-358-0193
Major Cities:
Beeville
Bee County totals 880 square miles, with a population of about 31,266 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Karnes County (north), Goliad County (northeast), Refugio County (east), San Patricio County (southeast), and Live Oak County. The total market value of real and personal property in Bee County in 2023 was $5.06 billion. Bee County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $48.31 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Bee County property owners protested the appraised value of 970 houses and 1,630 commercial and BPP properties. Bee County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 32% of property owners. Property tax protests in Bee County resulted in savings of $3.45 million in 2023, or $1,326.95 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Bee County Appraisal District was $910,000, including five employees.
Beeville, Pettus, Skidmore
Average Bee 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.