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Wharton County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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

  • At O’Connor, we go all in on your property tax protest using every option available, from informal meetings and ARB hearings to binding arbitration, SOAH, and even court appeals if needed.
  • We’ve built solid relationships with appraisal district staff, which helps us know exactly what it takes to lower your property taxes.
  • With more experience in Texas protests than anyone else, we use data that speaks the appraisal district’s language so your case is backed by what they actually look for.
  • We also know how to pull together the right mix of sales and appraisal data to meet the specific requirements of the Kerr County ARB and Kerr Central Appraisal District.

Wharton County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

Wharton Central Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:

  • Per Wharton CAD, property owners saved $1.19 million in property taxes in 2024. 2,800 accounts in Wharton County were subject to tax protests in 2024 by property owners.
  • In Wharton County, 70% of informal protests and 55% of ARB protests were successful.
  • Homeowners saved $210,000 through informal protests and $100,000 through ARB hearings.
  • In Wharton County, 6% of parcels were subject to protest in 2024, compared to 3% in 2018.
Save With O’Connor

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.

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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  • address County: Wharton
  • address Street Address: 308 E. Milam St. Wharton, TX 77488-4918
  • address Mailing Address: 308 E. Milam St. Wharton, TX 77488-4918
  • address Phone: 979-532-8931

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Wharton County totals 1,094 square miles, with a population of about 41,570 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Austin, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Matagorda, Jackson, and Colorado. The total market value of real and personal property in Wharton County in 2023 was $7.11 billion. Wharton County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $83.40 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Wharton County property owners protested the appraised value of 990 houses and 2,040 commercial and BPP properties. Wharton County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 49% of property owners. Property tax protests in Wharton County resulted in savings of $2.23 million in 2023, or $734.51 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Wharton Central Appraisal District was $1.68 million, including 13 employees.

Wharton Property Tax Values

Wharton County

Average Wharton Property Tax Values

1,148

Average Texas Property Tax Values

1,148

Frequently Asked Questions

You must file a Notice of Protest with the Wharton County Appraisal District and provide evidence to support your claim for a lower value.

Market trends, property condition, location, and comparable sales all influence your appraised value.

Property taxes are due by January 31, with bills typically mailed in the fall.

Many appraisal districts offer virtual hearings, but availability may vary each year.

Yes, property tax consultants can help gather evidence and represent you during hearings to improve your chances of savings.