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Cameron County, Texas Appraisal District

Local Property Tax Protest Experts

O’Connor is selected as the property tax consultant more often than any other company in Cameron County, Texas because:

  • O’Connor’s core focus is cost-effective property tax reduction. O’Connor saves property owners millions annually. O’Connor will work for you to get the best tax savings!
  • Our contacts with the staff  of the Cameron Appraisal District  provide  us with an understanding of the procedures and methods required to reduce your property taxes.
  • Just as important as having connections is having reliable evidence. O’Connor works with top software and databases to provide the best services to their clients.
  • O’Connor’s knowledgeable staff gathers sales statistics and unequal appraisal data to comply with Cameron Appraisal Review Board and Cameron Appraisal District criteria.

Cameron Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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

  • In 2024, through the Cameron Appraisal District, property owners collectively saved a total of $20 million on property taxes. In 2024, 14,260 accounts in Cameron County were contested for their taxable worth.
  • In Cameron County, through Appraisal Review Board (ARB) property tax protests, 59% were successful in getting a reduction and 70% were successful through informal hearings.
  • Through informal appeals at the Cameron Appraisal District, homeowners were able to save $5 million in property taxes and $3 million through formal appeals.
  • 5% of parcels in Cameron County were protested in 2023 and improved in 2024 to 6%.
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
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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: Cameron
  • address Street Address: 2021 Amistad Dr. San Benito. TX 78586-2657
  • address Mailing Address: P.O Box 1010 San Benito, TX 78586-1010
  • address Phone: 956-399-9322

Major Cities in Cameron County Appraisal District:

Cameron County totals 1,276 square miles, with a population of about 421,017 in 2020. Adjacent areas include Willacy, Gulf of Mexico, Matamoros Municipality, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and Hidalgo County. The total market value of real and personal property in Cameron County in 2023 was $38.23 billion. Cameron County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $556.60 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Cameron County property owners protested the appraised value of 4,710 houses and 7,040 commercial and BPP properties. Cameron County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 48% of property owners. Property tax protests in Cameron County resulted in savings of $24.06 million in 2023, or $2,034.50 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Cameron Appraisal District was $6.78 million, including 65 employees.

Cameron Property Tax Values

Cameron County

Average Cameron Property Tax Values

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Average Texas Property Tax Values

1,148

Frequently Asked Questions

Cameron CAD property search by address is available through the appraisal district system, allowing you to quickly locate property records and valuation details.

The Cameron County Appraisal District determines property values within the county, which are used by local taxing authorities to calculate property taxes.

Cameron County property taxes are calculated based on the appraised value of your property multiplied by the tax rates set by local entities such as schools, cities, and the county.

You can review feedback and experiences shared by property owners online to better understand how the Cameron appraisal district handles valuations and protests.

If your Cameron CAD property search shows a higher-than-expected value, it may indicate overassessment. O’Connor can review your property, prepare supporting evidence, and handle the protest process to help reduce your property taxes.