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Brown County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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

  • At O’Connor, we fight for property owners with a bold, no-cost approach. From informal reviews to judicial appeals, we shoulder every fee—no arbitration deposits, no surprise legal bills. Unlike others, we don’t just talk results; we invest in them. You won’t spend a dime on your property tax protest.
  • Our long-standing rapport with Brown CAD staff is more than just familiarity—it’s a strategic edge. We know exactly what documentation makes a difference and how to deliver it.
  • But it’s not just about who you know—it’s what you can prove. With appraisal districts using sophisticated tools and databases of over 50 million sales, we match their tech with our own arsenal of rock-solid data and insight.
  • 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

Brown County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal 2024 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 and increased to $3 million in 2024. In 2024, property owners in Brown County protested the taxed value of 940 accounts.
  • Of the protests filed, 100% of formal appeals to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) and 53% of informal protests were successful.
  • Homeowners saved approximately $60,000 through informal protests and $30,000 through ARB hearings.
  • In total, about 2% of all parcels in Brown County were protested in 2024.
Save With O’Connor

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.

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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  • address County: Brown
  • address Street Address: 403 Fisk Ave. Brownwood, TX 76801-2929
  • address Mailing Address: 403 Fisk Ave. Brownwood, TX 76801-2929
  • address Phone: 325-643-5676

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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.

Brazos Property Tax Values

Brazos County

Average Brazos Property Tax Values

1,148

Average Texas Property Tax Values

1,148

Frequently Asked Questions

File a Notice of Protest with the appraisal district before the deadline. Include evidence like comparable sales or unequal appraisal data to support your claim.

You meet with an appraiser to review your valuation and present evidence. Many cases are resolved at this stage without a formal hearing.

Residential, commercial, land, and business personal property can all be protested. Each type may require different supporting evidence.

Use comparable sales, property condition photos, and unequal appraisal comparisons. Correcting appraisal record errors can also help reduce value.

Yes, property owners can protest annually if they believe their property is overvalued. Reviewing assessments each year is recommended.