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Calhoun County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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

  • At O’Connor, we believe in going all-in for our clients. That means an aggressive, no-holds-barred approach to lowering your property taxes—without sending you the bill. Unlike others who shift the burden of arbitration deposits, legal fees, and expert witness costs onto the property owner, we cover it all. Every appeal. Every step. No surprises.
  • What gives us the edge? Years of experience—and relationships. We’ve built strong ties with the Calhoun County Appraisal District (CAD), giving us a deep understanding of what they’re looking for and how to navigate their processes effectively.
  • But we don’t just rely on relationships. We bring receipts—literally. Our proprietary software taps into a database of over 50 million sales, arming us with ironclad evidence that speaks the appraisal district’s language.
  • This blend of tech, data, and hands-on experience allows us to present your case using the exact format favored by Calhoun CAD and the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). It’s a strategy grounded in credibility, precision, and results.

Calhoun County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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

  • The combined tax savings from informal and formal hearings in Calhoun County for 2022 was $700 thousand and increased greatly by $8 million in 2023.
  • Property owners in Calhoun County protested 3,170 accounts’ taxable value in 2023.
  • 36% of property tax protests filed through informal hearings in Calhoun County were successful in achieving a reduction. Homeowners saved $130 thousand at Calhoun CAD in informal protests.
  • For Calhoun County, the percentage of parcels protested decreased in 2022 with 7% but has since increased successfully in 2023 with 11%.
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.

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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:
    Calhoun

  • address

    Street Address:
    426 W. Main St. Port Lavaca, TX 77979-4038

  • address

    Mailing Address:
    P.O Box 49 Port Lavaca, TX 77979-0049

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    Phone:
    361-552-4560

Major Cities:

Point Comfort, Port Lavaca, Seadrift

Anderson County Texas totals 8 square miles, with a 2020 population of about 7,076. Adjacent counties include Henderson, Houston, Freestone, Cherokee, and Leon County. The total market value of real property and personal property in Anderson County in 2020 was $4,900,000,000. Anderson County 2020 property taxes are estimated to total $58,600,000 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.4% including homestead exemptions. Anderson County property owners protested the noticed value for 214 houses and 1,100 commercial and BPP properties. Anderson County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 17.05% of the owners. Property owner property tax protests in Anderson County results in savings of $16,062,679 million in 2020, or $12,355 per account protested. The 2020 budget for Anderson was $1,200,000 including 13 employees.

Calhoun Property Tax Values

Calhoun County

Average Calhoun 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.