Gonzales Central Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
O’Connor is the leading company representative for the Gonzales County Appraisal District property owners because:
- For over 20 years, O’Connor has provided property tax consulting services in the Gonzales County Appraisal District and has continuously produced results.
- O’Connor is one of the most aggressive property tax consultants.
- We know the processes and appropriate contracts at Gonzales County Appraisal District.
- Our experience has allowed us to compile sales and unequal appraisal data consistent with the format expected by the Gonzales County Appraisal District and the Gonzales County Appraisal Review Board.
Gonzales Central Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Benefits of O’Connor :
- Simple, online enrollment in just minutes, or call us at 713.290.9700 if you prefer.
- No fees ever unless we reduce your property taxes, not even a nickel. We promise.
- Aggressive property tax consultants with hundreds of years collective experience. We understand the people and process to negotiate lower property taxes for you. Our interests are properly aligned. We never, ever get paid unless you reduce your property taxes.
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Gonzales Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:
- The total tax savings for property owners in Gonzales County in 2024 was $1.38million. Gonzales County property owners protested the taxable amount of 5,170 accounts in 2024.
- Through 2024, informal protests in Gonzales County, 16% of hearings resulted in a reduction, while 21% of formal hearings resulted in a reduction.
- Homeowners saved $350,000 in Gonzales CAD informal protests and $40,000 in ARB property tax protests.
- In Gonzales County, the percentage of parcels protested reached 6% in 2024.
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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
Total
2024 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County:
Gonzales -
Street Address:
928 Saint Paul St. Gonzales, TX 78629-3557 -
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 867 Gonzales, TX 78629-0867 -
Phone:
830-672-2879
Major Cities:
Gonzales, Nixon, Smiley, Waelder
Gonzales County Texas totals 1,070 square miles, with a 2020 population of about 19,653. Adjacent counties include Caldwell County, Fayette County, Lavaca County, Dewitt County, Karnes County, Wilson County, and Guadalupe County. The total market value of real property and personal property in Gonzales County in 2020 was $7,000,000,000. Gonzales County 2020 property taxes are estimated to total $658,000 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.4% including homestead exemptions. Gonzales County property owners protested the noticed value for 436 houses and 2,850 commercial and BPP properties. Gonzales County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 30% of the owners. Property owner property tax protests in Gonzales County results in savings of $2,990.000,000 million in 2020, or $990,066 per account protested. The 2020 budget for Gonzales was $17,600,000 including 12 employees.
Gonzales Property Tax Values
Average Gonzales 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.
