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Palo Pinto Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

More property owners choose O’Connor than any other tax consultant in Texas because:

  • For over 20 years, O’Connor has successfully assisted property owners in the Palo Pinto Appraisal District in reducing their property taxes through expert consulting services.
  • Renowned for our bold, results-oriented approach, we represent residential, commercial, and business personal property (BPP) clients throughout Texas
  • Our extensive expertise in Texas property tax protests enables us to present data in a way that aligns with appraisal district standards for market value adjustments.
  • We compile and submit sales and unequal appraisal data tailored specifically to meet the expectations of the Palo Pinto Appraisal District and Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

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

  • In 2023, the Palo Pinto Appraisal District (CAD) recorded a total tax savings of $2 million. That year, property owners in Palo Pinto County filed protests on the taxable value of 3,350 accounts.
  • Of the protests that led to a reduction in property taxes, 58% were resolved through informal hearings, while 13% were resolved through the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
  • Residential property owners saved $740,000 in tax savings through informal protests and $130,000 through ARB hearings.
  • By 2023, 8% of all properties in Palo Pinto County had been protested, up from 6% in 2019.
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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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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:
    Palo Pinto

  • address

    Street Address:
    200 Church St, Palo Pinto, TX 76484

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    Mailing Address:
    P.O. BOX 250, 200 Church Ave, Palo Pinto, TX 76484

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    Phone:
    940-659-1281

Major Cities:

Palo Pinto, Graford, Strawn, Gordon, Santo, Mingus

Palo Pinto County totals 953 square miles, with a population of about 30,231 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Jack, Parker, Hood, Erath, Eastland, Stephens, and Young. The total market value of real and personal property in Palo Pinto County in 2023 was $9.09 billion. Palo Pinto County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $71.95 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Palo Pinto County property owners protested the appraised value of 1,170 houses and 2,190 commercial and BPP properties. Palo Pinto County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 26% of property owners. Property tax protests in Palo Pinto County resulted in savings of $1.35 million in 2023, or $402.62 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Palo Pinto Appraisal District was $1.64 million, including 14 employees.

Palo Pinto Property Tax Values

Palo Pinto County

Average Palo Pinto 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.