Hardin County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- Our experience has allowed us to compile sales and unequal appraisal data consistent with the format expected by the Hardin CAD and the Hardin County ARB.
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Hardin County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- From the Hardin CAD, property owners saved $11 million in property taxes in 2023, compared to $8 million in 2022. Hardin County property owners protested the taxable value of 5,220 accounts in 2023.
- In Hardin County, 19% of property tax appeals were submitted to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) and 93% of informal protests were submitted. Homeowners in Hardin County obtained savings of $11K via ARB property tax disputes and $7 million through informal means.
- In Hardin County, from 2022 to 2023, the proportion of informal hearings that led to a reduction in residential protests increased to 96%.
- The proportion of properties disputed in Hardin County has been steadily increasing since 2018 with 2% and reached above 9% by 2023.
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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
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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
2023 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County:
Hardin -
Street Address:
105 S. Pine St. Kountze, TX 77625-9998 -
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 670 Kountze, TX 77625-0670 -
Phone:
409-246-2507
Major Cities:
Batson, Kountze, Loeb, Lumberton, Saratoga, Silsbee, Sour Lake
Hardin County totals 898 square miles, with a population of about 56,231 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Tyler, Jasper, Orange, Jefferson, Liberty, and Polk County. The total market value of real and personal property in Hardin County in 2023 was $38.23 billion. Hardin County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $556.60 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Hardin County property owners protested the appraised value of 2,890 houses and 2,330 commercial and BPP properties. Hardin County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 50% of property owners. Property tax protests in Hardin County resulted in savings of $8.95 million in 2023, or $1,713.57 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Hardin Appraisal District was $1.62 million, including 16 employees.
Hardin Property Tax Values
Average Hardin 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.