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Grimes Central Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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  • We serve residential, commercial, and business personal property (BPP) clients.
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Grimes Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:

  • According to Grimes CAD, property owners in Grimes County saved a total of $4 million in property taxes in 2023, doubling from the $2 million saved in 2022. In the same year, a total of 3,950 accounts were protested. 
  • A tax reduction of 2% was achieved through the Appraisal Review Board (ARB), while 15% of informal hearings resulted in a reduction. Homeowners collectively saved $130,000 through informal appeals and $20,000 through the ARB.
  • A reduction for residential owners was achieved in 18% of informal hearings and 2% of formal hearings in 2023.
  • The proportion of properties that were protested in Grimes County increased from 2% in 2017 to 9% 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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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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2023 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    County:
    Grimes

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    Street Address:
    360 Hill St. Anderson, TX 77830-7410

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    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 489 Anderson, TX 77830-0489

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    Phone:
    36-873-2163

Major Cities:

Anderson, Bedias, Iola, Navasota, Plantersville, Todd Mission

Grimes County totals 802 square miles, with a population of about 29,268 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Madison County, Walker County, Montgomery County, Waller County, Washington County, and Brazos County. The total market value of real and personal property in Grimes County in 2023 was $10.37 billion. Grimes County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $65.14 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Grimes County property owners protested the appraised value of 610 houses and 3,330 commercial and BPP properties. Grimes County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 26% of property owners. Property tax protests in Grimes County resulted in savings of $2.76 million in 2023, or $698.38 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Grimes Appraisal District was $1.51 million, including 12 employees.

Grimes Property Tax Values

Grimes County

Average Grimes 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.