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Duval County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

O’Connor is the leading company representative for the Duval County Appraisal District property owners because:

  • Established in 1974, O’Connor is one of the largest property tax consulting firms in the United States, with a team of more than 1,000 experienced professionals.
  • We maintain one of the nation’s most comprehensive proprietary property databases. Our access to real-time sales data, market trends, and advanced appraisal methods provides a distinct advantage in achieving lower property valuations for our clients.
  • O’Connor serves a broad range of clients, including owners of residential, commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties. From single-family homes to complex real estate portfolios, our systems and expertise ensure efficient, effective service across all property types.
  • Our extensive experience has enabled us to develop sales and unequal appraisal data aligned with the specific format and standards required by the Duval CAD and the Duval County ARB.

Duval County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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

  • In 2023, property owners in Duval County saved a total of $90,000 in taxes through a combination of informal and formal protest hearings.
  • In 2023, Duval County property owners protested the taxable value of 1,100 accounts.
  • Of the property tax appeals submitted in 2023, 1% of those heard by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) and 4% of informal protests were successful. Commercial property owners accounted for $50,000 in tax savings through ARB hearings and $30,000 through informal protests.
  • By 2023, 4% of all properties in Duval County had been protested—double the rate from 2021, when only 2% were contested.
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

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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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  • address

    County:
    Duval

  • address

    Street Address:
    100 W. Gravis St. San Diego, TX 78384-2640

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    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 809 San Diego, TX 78384-0809

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    Phone:
    361-279-3305

Major Cities:

Freer, Realitos, Benavides, Concepcion

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.

Duval Property Tax Values

Duval County

Average Duval 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.