Shelby County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- At O’Connor, we don’t just file property tax appeals—we push every lever available to secure the lowest possible valuation. From informal meetings to ARB hearings, binding arbitration, SOAH, and judicial coordination, we pursue every path with persistence and precision.
- Years of working closely with Shelby CAD have given us deep insight into what it takes to win. We know the data, the process, and the people—giving your appeal a strategic edge.
- With millions of Texas property tax appeals under our belt, we leverage a powerful combination of comparable sales and unequal appraisal data—refined by our proprietary software—into robust evidence files often spanning 50 to 100 pages.
- Our experience means we present data the way Shelby CAD and the ARB expect to see it—clear, credible, and compelling—maximizing your chances of a successful reduction.
Shelby County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Benefits of O’Connor :
- Simple, online enrollment in just minutes, or call us at 713.290.9700 if you prefer.
- 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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Shelby County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:
- In Shelby County, the 2024 combined total of informal and formal tax hearings resulted in $80,000. Property owners in Shelby County protested 960 accounts’ taxable value in 2024.
- 16% of informal and 25% of Appraisal Review Board (ARB) property tax appeals in Shelby County were successful.
- Through informal protests, property owners saved $70,000 in 2024.
- The percentage of parcels protested in Shelby County reached 2% in 2024.
Save With O’Connor
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:
Shelby -
Street Address:
724 Shelbyville St. Center, TX 75935-3736 -
Mailing Address:
724 Shelbyville St. Center, TX 75935-3736 -
Phone:
936-598-6171
Major Cities:
Center, Tenaha, Huxley
Shelby County totals 794 square miles, with a population of about 24,192 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Panola, Sabine, San Augustine, Nacogdoches, and Rusk. The total market value of real and personal property in Shelby County in 2023 was $4.25 billion. Shelby County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $31.66 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Shelby County property owners protested the appraised value of 56 houses and 1,395 commercial and BPP properties. Shelby County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 1% of property owners. Property tax protests in Shelby County resulted in savings of $480,000 in 2023, or $331.26 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Shelby Appraisal District was $790,000, including seven employees.
Shelby Property Tax Values
Average Shelby 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.
