Lamar County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Lamar County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Lamar County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- In Lamar County, in 2023, the tax savings from informal protests with the appraisal district was $1.5 million. In 2023, 3,650 accounts were protested based on their taxable value by property owners in Lamar County.
- In Lamar County, 16% of informal and 87% of Appraisal Review Board (ARB) appeals were successful. Commercial owners saved $860 thousand at Lamar CAD in informal protests.
- In Lamar County between 2021 and 2023, homeowners have increased their tax savings through informal protests, reaching $650 thousand.
- Lamar County property in 2021 was 3% of parcels protested and more than tripled to 10% in 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
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:
Lamar -
Street Address:
521 Bonham St. Paris, TX 75460-4113 -
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 400 Paris, TX 75461-0400 -
Phone:
903-785-7822
Major Cities:
Blossom, Deport, Paris, Powderly, Roxton, Sumner
Lamar County totals 917 square miles, with a population of about 51,247 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Red River, Delta, Fannon, and Bryan. The total market value of real and personal property in Lamar County in 2023 was $9.39 billion. Lamar County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $84.60 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Lamar County property owners protested the appraised value of 1,634 houses and 2,009 commercial and BPP properties. Lamar County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 87% of property owners. Property tax protests in Lamar County resulted in savings of $1.94 million in 2023, or $ 531.07 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Lamar Appraisal District was $1.24 million, including 12 employees.
Lamar Property Tax Values
Average Lamar 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.