Brown County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- Our team transforms complex sales and unequal appraisal figures into persuasive, polished evidence tailored to the specific standards of the Brown County ARB and CAD—giving your appeal the traction it needs.
Brown County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Brown County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- According to the Brown County Appraisal District (CAD), total tax savings from both informal and formal protests amounted to $550,000 in 2023—down from $670,000 in 2022. In 2023, property owners in Brown County protested the taxed value of 1,030 accounts.
- Of the protests filed, 27% of formal appeals to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) and 22% of informal protests were successful. Homeowners saved approximately $40,000 through informal protests and $20,000 through ARB hearings.
- In total, about 2% of all parcels in Brown County were protested in 2023.
- Formal protests led to $210,000 in total tax reductions, with commercial property owners accounting for $20,000 of those savings.
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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:
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Street Address:
403 Fisk Ave. Brownwood, TX 76801-2929 -
Mailing Address:
403 Fisk Ave. Brownwood, TX 76801-2929 -
Phone:
325-643-5676
Major Cities:
Bangs, Blanket, Brookesmith, Brownwood, Early, May, Zephyr
Brown County totals 944 square miles, with a population of about 38,361 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Comanche, Eastland, Mills, San Saba, McCulloch, and Coleman. The total market value of real and personal property in Brown County in 2023 was $8.34 billion. Brown County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $67.52 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Brown County property owners protested the appraised value of 352 houses and 675 commercial and BPP properties. Brown County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 26% of property owners. Property tax protests in Brown County resulted in savings of $700,000 in 2023, or $681.60 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Brown Appraisal District was $1.62 million, including 10 employees.
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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.