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Hill County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

O’Connor is selected as the property tax consultant more often than any other company in Texas because: 

  • O’Connor specializes in cost-effective property tax reduction, saving property owners millions each year. We’re dedicated to securing the maximum tax savings for you.
  • Our strong relationships with assessment district staff give us valuable insight into the procedures and strategies needed to lower your property taxes.
  • Connections matter, but so does solid evidence. That’s why O’Connor uses leading software and comprehensive databases to deliver top-tier results.
  • Our experienced team compiles sales data and unequal appraisal evidence that meet the specific requirements of Hill ARB and Hill CAD.

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

  • Hill CAD saw a total of $1 million saved on property taxes for property owners in 2023. There were 3,430 Hill County accounts that had their taxable value protested in 2023.
  • Hill Appraisal Review Board (ARB) property tax hearings were successful 40% of the time, while informal hearings had a 39% success rate. Homeowners were able to save $70,000 and $40,000, respectively, through informal appeals at the CAD and ARB.
  • In Hill County, the number of informal hearings that led to a reduction for homeowners was 22% in 2023 and commercial was 33%.
  • 7% of parcels in Hill County were protested 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:
    Hill

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    Street Address:
    1407 Abbott Ave.Hillsboro, TX 76645-2872

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    Mailing Address:
    1407 Abbott Ave.Hillsboro, TX 76645-2872

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    Phone:
    254-582-2508

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    Website:
    www.hillcad.org

Major Cities:

Abbott, Aquilla, Covington, Hillsboro, Hubbard, Itasca, Mount Calm, Whitney

Hill County totals 962 square miles, with a population of about 38,771 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Johnson, Ellis, Navarro, Limestone, McLennan, and Bosque. The total market value of real and personal property in Hill County in 2023 was $9.24 billion. Hill County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $71.26 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Hill County property owners protested the appraised value of 660 houses and 2,750 commercial and BPP properties. Hill County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 45% of property owners. Property tax protests in Hill County resulted in savings of $860,000 in 2023, or $250.07 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Hill Appraisal District was $2.21 million, including 13 employees.

Hill Property Tax Values

Hill County

Average Hill 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.