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Bowie Central Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

More property owners choose O’Connor than any other tax consultant in Texas because: 

  • O’Connor will work hard to reduce your property taxes on a yearly basis. In 2024 alone, O’Connor saved clients over $190 million. There is never a fee unless we achieve a reduction.
  • Our online enrollment process is simple and only takes 2 – 3 minutes and we offer personalized concierge service site visits.
  • O’Connor’s services include residential, commercial, and business personal property(BBP). Our licensed property tax consultants save homeowners and commercial property owners over $100 million annually. 
  • O’Connor’s expert team compiles the data on sales and unequal appraisals needed to meet the requirements of the Bowie ARB and Bowie CAD.

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

  • The Bowie CAD hearings resulted in a $1 million tax savings for property owners in 2023. Property owners in Bowie County have contested the taxable value of 9,600 accounts for 2023.
  • In Bowie County, property tax protests had a success rate of 56% in informal hearings and 5% in formal hearings with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
  • From 2022 to 2023, Bowie County had a 60% increase in informal hearings that resulted in lower residential taxes.
  • In Bowie County, the percentage of parcels appealed increased modestly from 1% in 2021 to 1.4% 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.

Single Family

Commercial / Other

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2023 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    County:
    Bowie

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    Street Address:
    801 North Perry St. Palestine, TX 75801-2547

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    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 279 Palestine, TX 75802-0279

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    Phone:
    903-723-2949

Major Cities:

Texarkana, De Kalb, Hooks, Leary, Maud, Nash, New Boston, Redwater

Bowie County totals 888 square miles, with a population of about 91,992 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Cass, Morris, Red River, Miller, and Little River. The total market value of real and personal property in Bowie County in 2023 was $9.43 billion. Bowie County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $137.57 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Bowie County property owners protested the appraised value of 310 houses and 650 commercial and BPP properties. Bowie County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 83% of property owners. Property tax protests in Bowie County resulted in savings of $790,000 in 2023, or $822.06per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Bowie Central Appraisal District was $2.06 million, including 21 employees.

Bowie Property Tax Values

Bowie County

Average Bowie 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.