Caldwell County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Caldwell County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Caldwell County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- As determined by Caldwell CAD, the combined total from informal and formal tax hearings in 2022 resulted in $850 thousand and increased significantly to $3.4 million. Angelina County property owners protested the taxable value of 5,010 accounts in 2023.
- In Caldwell County, 26% of formal property tax protests heard by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) resulted in a reduction, compared to just 5% of informal hearings. These protests led to significant savings for homeowners—$270,000 through informal protests with the Caldwell County Appraisal District (CAD) and $170,000 through ARB proceedings.
- In 2023, 6% of informal hearings for commercial properties in Caldwell County resulted in tax reductions.
- The share of contested parcels in the county has grown significantly, rising from 5% in 2021 to 11% in 2023—more than doubling over the two-year period.
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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
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2023 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County:
Caldwell -
Street Address:
610 San Jacinto St. Lockhart, TX 78644-3242 -
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 900 Lockhart, TX 78644-0900 -
Phone:
512-398-5550
Major Cities:
Dale, Lockhart, Luling, Martindale, Niederwald, Uhland, Maxwell
Caldwell County totals 546 square miles, with a population of about 52,430 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Travis, Bastrop, Fayette, Gonzales, and Hays. The total market value of real and personal property in Caldwell County in 2023 was $10.52 billion. Caldwell County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $77.60 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Caldwell County property owners protested the appraised value of 1,115 houses and 3,898 commercial and BPP properties. Caldwell County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 26% of property owners. Property tax protests in Caldwell County resulted in savings of $4.34 million in 2023, or $865.74 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Caldwell Appraisal District was $1.74 million, including 13 employees.
Caldwell Property Tax Values
Average Caldwell 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.