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    Ector County Appraisal District

    Local Appraisal District

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

    • For over 20 years, O’Connor has provided property tax consulting services in the Ector County Appraisal District and has continuously produced results.
    • O’Connor is the most aggressive property tax consultant.
    • We know the processes and appropriate contracts at Ector County Appraisal District.
    • Our experience has allowed us to compile sales and unequal appraisal data consistent with the format expected by the Ector County Appraisal District and the Ector County Appraisal Review Board.

    Ector County Appraisal District

    Local Appraisal District

    Ector County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:

    • The total tax savings for property owners in 2024 of $18 million is slightly greater than the $16 million from 2023, per Ector CAD. In 2024, the taxable value of 7,410 accounts was the subject of protests by property owners in Ector County.
    • In Ector County, 12% of the informal and 27% of the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) property tax appeals were a success.
    • Informal hearings at Ector CAD resulted in savings of $8 million for commercial property owners, while ARB hearings saved them $9 million.
    • The number of parcels protested in Ector County resulted in 2023 with 2% and had an increase in 2024 to 3%.
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    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
    Total

    2024 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    • address County: Ector
    • address Street Address: 1301 E. 8th St.Odessa, TX 79761-4703
    • address Mailing Address: 1301 E. 8th St.Odessa, TX 79761-4703
    • address Phone: 432-332-6834

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    Ector County totals 902 square miles, with a population of about 165,171 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Andrews, Midland, Upton, Crane, Ward, and Winkler. The total market value of real and personal property in Ector County in 2023 was $24.24 billion. Ector County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $353.46 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Ector County property owners protested the appraised value of 850 houses and 3,110 commercial and BPP properties. Ector County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 30% of property owners. Property tax protests in Ector County resulted in savings of $18.39 million in 2023, or $4,550.85 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Ector County Appraisal District was $3.74 million, including 30 employees.

    Ector Property Tax Values

    Ector County

    Average Ector Property Tax Values

    1,148

    Average Texas Property Tax Values

    1,148

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Ector County Appraisal District (Ector CAD) is responsible for assessing property values for tax purposes and maintaining records for all taxable properties in Ector County, Texas.

    You can complete an Ector CAD property search online by entering property details such as owner name or address to view valuation, ownership, and tax records.

    The Ector County homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of your primary residence, helping homeowners lower their overall property tax burden.

    To protest property taxes in Ector County, file a protest with Ector CAD before the deadline and provide supporting evidence such as comparable sales, incorrect property details, or market value discrepancies.

    O’Connor helps property owners in Ector County reduce property taxes by analyzing appraisal data, preparing strong evidence, and representing clients throughout the property tax protest process.