Jefferson Central 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 takes a relentless approach to property tax protests, leveraging every possible option, including informal hearings, Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearings, binding arbitration, SOAH (State Office of Administrative Hearings), and facilitating judicial appeals.
- We have an in-depth knowledge of what is required to lower your property taxes based on performing millions of tax appeals across Texas.
- With our patented algorithms, we have successfully appealed property taxes for millions of Texans by analyzing data on similar transactions and unequal appraisals. An average hearing evidence file will include fifty to one hundred pages.
- We have the necessary expertise to gather data on sales and unequal appraisals in a way that satisfies the requirements of the Jefferson County ARB and the Jefferson CAD.
Jefferson Central Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Yes, O’Connor can help you reduce your property taxes
- Yes – there is NEVER a fee unless we reduce your property taxes
- Simple on-line enrollment in just 2 or 3 minutes
- We do all the work and you just share in the savings. We file the protest and attend the hearing. No flat fee; just pay half of first year property tax savings
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- O’Connor saved clients over $213 million in 2025!
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Potential Tax Savings For Your Property
Potential Tax Savings For Your Property
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8.65% *
Potential Tax Savings
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- 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.
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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Jefferson Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- The overall tax savings in 2023 for Jefferson County came to a total of $23 million and increased in 2024 to $39 million. In 2024, 13,520 accounts were the subject of protests by Jefferson County property owners regarding their property taxes.
- In Jefferson County, 36% of informal protests and 51% of protests filed with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) were effective in achieving a reduction.
- Through informal and ARB property tax protests, commercial property owners saved $29 million and $3 million, separately.
- In Jefferson County, the percentage of parcels protested grew from 6% in 2020, reaching 9% by 2024.
Save With O’Connor
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.
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Commercial / Other
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2024 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County: Jefferson -
Street Address: 4610 S. Fourth St. Beaumont, TX 77705-4547 -
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 21337 Beaumont, TX 77720-1337 -
Phone: 409-840-9944
Major Cities:
Beaumont, Bevil Oaks, China, Groves, Nederland, Nome, Port Arthur, Port Neches
Jefferson County totals 1,113 square miles, with a population of about 256,526 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Hardin County (north), Orange County (northeast), Chambers County (southwest), Liberty County (northwest), and Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The total market value of real and personal property in Jefferson County in 2023 was $44.60 billion. Jefferson County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $671.95 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Jefferson County property owners protested the appraised value of 6,860 houses and 7,340 commercial and BPP properties. Jefferson County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 31% of property owners. Property tax protests in Jefferson County resulted in savings of $32.19 million in 2023, or $2,244.14 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Jefferson Central Appraisal District was $7.39 million, including 39 employees.
Jefferson Property Tax Values
Average Jefferson Property Tax Values
1,148
Average Texas Property Tax Values
1,148
Frequently Asked Questions
To reduce property taxes in Jefferson County, we analyze your property value and use strong evidence like comparable sales and unequal appraisal data. Our team builds detailed cases using proven strategies to challenge overvaluation effectively.
Filing a Jefferson County property tax protest annually helps ensure your property is fairly assessed. Many property owners successfully reduce their taxes each year, and skipping a protest could mean overpaying
No, there are no upfront fees. You only pay if we successfully achieve a property tax reduction in Jefferson County. This makes the process completely risk-free for property owners.
Yes, even a small increase can be challenged through a Jefferson County property tax protest. Minor valuation changes can still lead to noticeable tax savings over time.
