Caldwell County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- At O’Connor, reducing your property taxes is our top priority. In 2023 alone, we helped property owners save a combined $224 million—when we succeed, you benefit directly.
- Our close working relationships with appraisal district personnel give us a strategic advantage, allowing us to navigate the process effectively and identify the best path to lower your property taxes.
- Reliable evidence is just as essential as solid relationships. Our proprietary software and a database of over 50 million property sales help us build compelling cases, aligning with how appraisal districts evaluate supporting documentation.
- O’Connor’s team of specialists gathers and analyzes market sales and unequal appraisal data to meet the stringent requirements of the Caldwell County Appraisal District (CAD) and the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
Caldwell County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- 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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Caldwell County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:
- As determined by Caldwell CAD, the combined total tax savings from informal and formal tax hearings in 2024 was $3 million. Caldwell County property owners protested the taxable value of 3,930 accounts in 2024.
- In Caldwell County, 37% of formal property tax protests heard by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) resulted in a reduction, while a high 80% of informal hearings resulted in reductions.
- The tax protests led to significant savings for homeowners, $310,000 through informal protests with the Caldwell County Appraisal District (CAD) and $90,000 through ARB proceedings.
- The share of contested parcels in the county has grown since 2021, rising from 5% to 8% 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: Caldwell -
Street Address: 610 San Jacinto St. Lockhart, TX 78644-3242 -
Mailing Address: P.O Box 900 Lockhart, TX 78644-0900 -
Phone: 512-398-5550
Major Cities:
Lockhart, Martindale
Caldwell County totals 546 square miles, with a population of about 52,430 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Travis, Bastrop, Fayette, Gonzales, and Hays. The total market value of real and personal property in Caldwell County in 2023 was $10.52 billion. Caldwell County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $77.60 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Caldwell County property owners protested the appraised value of 1,115 houses and 3,898 commercial and BPP properties. Caldwell County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 26% of property owners. Property tax protests in Caldwell County resulted in savings of $4.34 million in 2023, or $865.74 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Caldwell Appraisal District was $1.74 million, including 13 employees.
Caldwell Property Tax Values
Average Caldwell Property Tax Values
1,148
Average Texas Property Tax Values
1,148
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit a Notice of Protest online, by mail, or in person before the deadline. Clearly explain your reason and attach supporting documents.
You may attend an informal meeting first, followed by a formal hearing if needed. The Appraisal Review Board will decide the final value.
Homeowners, commercial property owners, and business property owners commonly file protests. All property categories are eligible.
Comparable sales, unequal appraisal data, and proof of property condition issues are key. Accurate documentation improves your chances.
Yes, you can appeal through arbitration or district court if unsatisfied. This allows further review of your property valuation.
