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Wichita Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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

  • O’Connor’s main focus is on achieving effective tax reduction. We saved $224 million for property owners in 2023!
  • Because of our connections with the assessment district’s staff, we are knowledgeable and experienced in reducing property taxes.
  • Connections are important, but having credible evidence is equally so. Evidence, proprietary software, and databases with more than 50 million sales form the basis of the assessment districts’ process.
  • The market sales and unequal appraisal data needed to satisfy the Wichita County Appraisal District and ARB criteria is collected and understood by O’Connor’s skilled and experienced professionals.

Wichita Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

Wichita Appraisal District’s formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:

  • Wichita County property owners saved $3 million in property taxes for 2024. Residential property owners saved $440,000 in tax savings through informal protests and saved $60,000 through formal protests.
  • 88% of informal and 64% of ARB property tax protests in Wichita County were successful in getting reductions.
  • Through Informal protests at Wichita Appraisal District, commercial property owners saved $2 million and $330,000 through ARB protests.
  • The percentage of parcels protested in Wichita Appraisal District was at a low of 4% in 2020 but grew in 2024 with 5% of owners protesting.
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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.

Single Family
Commercial / Other
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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
Total

2024 County Appraisal District Statistics

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  • address County: Wichita
  • address Street Address: 600 Scott St., 3rd Floor Wichita Falls, TX 76307-2504
  • address Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5172 Wichita Falls, TX 76307-5172
  • address Phone: 940-322-2435
  • address Website: www.wadtx.com

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Wichita County totals 628 square miles, with a population of about 129,984 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Tillman, Cotton, Clay, Archer, Wilbarger, and Baylor. The total market value of real and personal property in Wichita County in 2023 was $14.29 billion. Wichita County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $194.69 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Wichita County property owners protested the appraised value of 2,580 houses and 2,580 commercial and BPP properties. Wichita County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 40% of property owners. Property tax protests in Wichita County resulted in savings of $3.75 million in 2023, or $726.74 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Wichita Appraisal District was $2.09 million, including 19 employees.

Wichita Property Tax Values

Wichita County

Average Wichita Property Tax Values

1,148

Average Texas Property Tax Values

1,148

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wichita County Appraisal District is responsible for identifying and valuing all taxable properties within the county. These values are used by local taxing units to calculate property taxes each year.

Property owners can use the Wichita County Appraisal District’s property search tools to look up records by owner name, address, or account details. This helps access property values, ownership details, and tax-related information.

Property taxes are calculated by applying tax rates set by local entities such as the county and school districts to the appraised value determined by the appraisal district. The combination of these factors determines the final tax amount.

A homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value of a primary residence, which may lower the total property tax amount. Eligible homeowners can apply through the appraisal district to receive this benefit.

If a property owner believes their appraised value is higher than expected, they can file a protest with the Wichita County Appraisal District after receiving their notice. This allows them to present supporting details. While some handle it independently, others may consider experienced assistance to better review and manage the process.