Matagorda County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- In Matagorda County, we consistently meet ARB and CAD standards by presenting strong sales and appraisal evidence.
Matagorda County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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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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Matagorda County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:
- In 2024, property owners in Matagorda County saved a total of $3 million in property taxes through formal and informal protests. That year, there were 3,650 total property tax protests filed.
- Of the protests heard by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB), 78% resulted in a tax reduction, while 84% of informal hearings led to a reduction.
- Homeowners saved approximately $90,000 through informal appeals and $100,000 through formal ARB hearings.
- The percentage of protested parcels in Matagorda County rose from 4% in 2022 to 7% in 2024.
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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
2024 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County: Matagorda -
Street Address: 2225 Avenue G Bay City, TX 77414-5018 -
Mailing Address: 2225 Avenue G Bay City, TX 77414-5018 -
Phone: 979-244-2031
Major Cities:
Bay City, Markham, Blessing, Palacios, Van Vleck
Matagorda County totals 1,613 square miles, with a population of about 36,255 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Brazoria County (northeast), Calhoun County (southwest), Jackson County (west), and Wharton County. The total market value of real and personal property in Matagorda County in 2023 was $12.35 billion. Matagorda County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $120.53 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Matagorda County property owners protested the appraised value of 1,560 houses and 2,260 commercial and BPP properties. Matagorda County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 74% of property owners. Property tax protests in Matagorda County resulted in savings of $2.64 million in 2023, or $689.83 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Matagorda Appraisal District was $1.87 million, including 11 employees.
Matagorda Property Tax Values
Average Matagorda Property Tax Values
1,148
Average Texas Property Tax Values
1,148
Frequently Asked Questions
You can reduce your property taxes by applying for exemptions, ensuring your property is fairly assessed, and filing a protest if your valuation is too high.
To lower taxes, you can apply for exemptions, ensure your property is correctly appraised, and file a formal protest with supporting documentation if your valuation seems high.
Yes, commercial properties may qualify for certain exemptions , including business personal property exemptions or appraisal reductions for eligible improvements.
Yes. Business owners can file for Business Personal Property (BPP) exemptions or appeal the appraised value if they believe it is higher than market value.
Property taxes in Matagorda County are typically due by January 31st of the following year, with penalties applied for late payments.
