Cherokee County Appraisal District
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Cherokee County Appraisal District
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Cherokee Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- Cherokee CAD reported that the combined total of informal and formal tax savings was $1.1 million in 2022 and increased to $2.4 million in 2023. Cherokee County property owners protested the taxable value of 2,400 accounts in 2023.
- In Cherokee County, homeowners who took action saw real results. While only 4% of formal protests through the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) were successful, a striking 66% of informal protests hit the mark. Saving residents money in tax reductions: $850,000 from informal protests and $170,000 via the ARB.
- Between 2021 and 2023, more property owners began contesting, with protest rates steadily climbing from 3% to 4%.
- In 2020, home protests dipped to 5%, triggering a sharp drop in informal appeals but dramatically increased by 75% in 2023, proving that when homeowners engage, the payoff can be significant.
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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:
Cherokee -
Street Address:
107 E. 6th St. Rusk, TX 75785-1101 -
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 494 Rusk, TX 75785-0494 -
Phone:
903-683-2296
Major Cities:
Alto, Cumey, Gallatin, Jacksonville, Mount Selman, New Summerfield, Rusk, Wells
Cherokee County totals 1,052 square miles, with a population of about 53,223 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Smith, Rusk, Angelina, Nacogdoches, Houston, Anderson, and Henderson. The total market value of real and personal property in Cherokee County in 2023 was $8.04 billion. Cherokee County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $72.08 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Cherokee County property owners protested the appraised value of 869 houses and 1,535 commercial and BPP properties. Cherokee County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 3.9% of property owners. Property tax protests in Cherokee County resulted in savings of $1.96 million in 2023, or $815.30 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Cherokee Appraisal District was $1.77 million, including 12 employees.
Cherokee Property Tax Values
Average Cherokee 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.