Kaufman Central Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Kaufman Central Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Kaufman Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- In Kaufman County, the 2022 combined total of informal and formal tax hearings resulted in $2,990 million. In 2023, the combined total tax savings almost doubled, resulting in $5,170 million. Kaufman County property owners protested the taxable value of 18,180 accounts in 2023.
- In Kaufman County, 11% of informal and 62% of ARB property tax protests were achieved. ARB protests at Kaufman CAD resulted in a $2 million savings for homeowners and a $5 million savings for commercial property owners.
- The percentage of formal appeals that resulted in a reduction in Kaufman County was 67% for single-family property owners.
- In 2021, the number of parcels protested in Kaufman CAD was at a low point, with 17% of owners protesting. However, in 2023, the number of owners protesting increased to 20%.
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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
2023 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County:
Kaufman -
Street Address:
3950 S. Houston St. Kaufman, TX 75142-3718 -
Mailing Address:
3950 S. Houston St. Kaufman, TX 75142-3718 -
Phone:
972-932-6081
Major Cities:
Crandall, Combine, Dallas, Forney, Grays Prairie, Kaufman, Kemp, Lawrence, Mabank, Oak Grove, Oak Ridge, Post Oak Bend, Rosser, Scurry, Talty, Terrell
Hood County Texas totals 437 square miles, with a 2020 population of about 61,598. Adjacent counties include Parker, Johnson, Somervell, Erath, Palo Pinto. The total market value of real property and personal property in Hood County in 2020 was $10,000,000,000. Hood County 2020 property taxes are estimated to total $113,100,000 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.4% including homestead exemptions. Hood County property owners protested the noticed value for 1,580 houses and 2,800 commercial and BPP properties. Hood County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 41% of the owners. Property owner property tax protests in Hood County results in savings of $19,000 in 2020, or $4 per account protested. The 2020 budget for the Hood was $2,790,000 including 18 employees.
Kaufman Property Tax Values
Average Kaufman 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.