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Grayson Central Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

O’Connor is the leading company representative for the Grayson Central Appraisal District property owners because:

  • For over 20 years, O’Connor has provided property tax consulting services in the Grayson Central Appraisal District and has continuously produced results.
  • O’Connor is one of the most aggressive property tax consultants.
  • We know the processes and appropriate contracts at Grayson Central Appraisal District.
  • Our experience has allowed us to compile sales and unequal appraisal data consistent with the format expected by the Grayson Central Appraisal District and the Grayson Central Appraisal Review Board.

Grayson Central Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

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

  • The Grayson County total tax savings in 2024 from informal and formal protests were $5 million. Property owners in Grayson County protested 12,360 accounts’ taxable value in 2024.
  • In Grayson County, 54% of Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearings and 57% of informal property tax appeals were successful. Grayson homeowners saved $410,000 in ARB protests and $130,000 in informal protests.
  • Through formal protests with the ARB, commercial property tax savings greatly increased from $690,000 in 2023 to $4 million in 2024.
  • The percentage of parcels protested in Grayson County was 11% in 2024.
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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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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

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2024 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    County:
    Grayson

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    Street Address:
    512 N. Travis St. Sherman, TX 75090

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    Mailing Address:
    512 N. Travis St. Sherman, TX 75090

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    Phone:
    903-893-9673

Major Cities:

Bells, Denison, Dorchester, Gunter, Knollwood, Pottsboro, Sadler, Sherman, Southmayd, Trenton, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro

Grayson County totals 118 square miles, with a population of about 135,543 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Marshall County, Oklahoma (north), Bryan County, Oklahoma (northeast), Fannin County (east), Collin County (south), Denton County (southwest), Cooke County (west) and Love County, Oklahoma (northwest). The total market value of real and personal property in Grayson County in 2023 was $38.02 billion. Grayson County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $321.73 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Grayson County property owners protested the appraised value of 8,410 houses and 6,500 commercial and BPP properties. Grayson County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 57% of property owners. Property tax protests in Grayson County resulted in savings of $6.98 million in 2023, or $463.32 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Grayson Central Appraisal District was $6.34 million, including 47 employees.

Grayson Property Tax Values

Grayson County

Average Grayson 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.