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Gillespie Central Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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

  • O’Connor is committed to lowering your property taxes every year — saving clients over $190 million in 2024 alone. You only pay if we secure a reduction.
  • Enrolling online is quick and easy, taking just 2–3 minutes. We also offer a personalized concierge service with on-site visits.
  • We handle residential, commercial, and business personal property (BPP) appeals. Our licensed consultants save property owners more than $100 million annually.
  • Our experienced team gathers the sales and appraisal data required to meet the standards of the Gillespie ARB and Gillespie CAD.

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

  • The Gillespie CAD hearings resulted in $4 million tax savings for property owners in 2023, compared to $3 million savings in 2022. Property owners in Gillespie County have contested the taxable value of 4,310 accounts for 2023.
  • In Gillespie County, property tax protests had a success rate of 49% in informal hearings and 13% in formal hearings with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
  • From 2022 to 2023, Gillespie County reached 51% in informal hearings that resulted in lower residential taxes.
  • In Gillespie County, the percentage of parcels appealed increased greatly from 7% in 2022 to 12% in 2023.
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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

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2023 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    County:
    Gillespie

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    Street Address:
    101 W. Main St., Basement Ste. 101-A Fredericksburg, TX 78624-3700

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    Mailing Address:
    101 W. Main St., Basement Ste. 101-A Fredericksburg, TX 78624-3700

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    Phone:
    830-997-9807

Major Cities:

Fredericksburg

Gillespie County totals 966 square miles, with a population of about 21,243 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Mason County, Llano County, Blanco County, Kendall County, Kerr County, and Kimble County. The total market value of real and personal property in Gillespie County in 2023 was $17.44 billion. Gillespie County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $89.34 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Gillespie County property owners protested the appraised value of 1,840 houses and 2,470 commercial and BPP properties. Gillespie County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 18% of property owners. Property tax protests in Gillespie County resulted in savings of $2.99 million in 2023, or $691.33 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Gillespie Central Appraisal District was $1.22 million, including 12 employees.

Gillespie Property Tax Values

Gillespie County

Average Gillespie 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.