Stephens County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
O’Connor is the leading company representative for the Stephens County Appraisal District property owners because:
- From initial informal meetings to ARB hearings, binding arbitration, and court appeals, O’Connor handles every step of the property tax protest process. We do the heavy lifting so you get the savings without the stress.
- Year after year, O’Connor fights to lower your property taxes. In 2024 alone, our efforts saved clients more than $190 million and you don’t pay a cent unless we secure a reduction.
- Whether it’s your home, commercial building, or business personal property, O’Connor has you covered. Our licensed tax consultants consistently help clients save over $100 million annually across residential and commercial sectors.
- Our experience has allowed us to compile sales and unequal appraisal data consistent with the format expected by the Stephens County Appraisal District (CAD) and the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
Stephens County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- 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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Stephens County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- In Stephens County, the combined tax savings from informal and formal protests in 2022 was $360 thousand and rose to $460 thousand in 2023. Property owners in Stephens County have contested the taxable value of 680 accounts for 2023.
- In Stephens County, around 34% of property tax protests that resulted in a reduction were through informal hearings and 4% through formal hearings with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
- From 2022 to 2023, commercial property owners in Stephens County saved a total of $40 thousand in property taxes from formal hearings.
- In Stephens County, the percentage of parcels where the noticed value was contested reached close to 2% in 2023.
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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
2023 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County:
Stephens -
Street Address:
201 S. Rose Ave. Breckenridge, TX 76424-4449 -
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 351 Breckenridge, TX 76424-0351 -
Phone:
254-559-8233
Major Cities:
Breckenridge
Anderson County Texas totals 8 square miles, with a 2020 population of about 7,076. Adjacent counties include Henderson, Houston, Freestone, Cherokee, and Leon County. The total market value of real property and personal property in Anderson County in 2020 was $4,900,000,000. Anderson County 2020 property taxes are estimated to total $58,600,000 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.4% including homestead exemptions. Anderson County property owners protested the noticed value for 214 houses and 1,100 commercial and BPP properties. Anderson County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 17.05% of the owners. Property owner property tax protests in Anderson County results in savings of $16,062,679 million in 2020, or $12,355 per account protested. The 2020 budget for Anderson was $1,200,000 including 13 employees.
Stephens Property Tax Values
Average Stephens 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.