Van Zandt County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
More property owners choose O’Connor than any other tax consultant in Texas because:
- Our clients benefit from the millions of Texas property tax appeals that O’Connor has successfully resolved by utilizing our proprietary software to analyze unequal appraisal data and comparable sales data for the best reduction.
- We organize court appeals, submit property tax protests, gather substantial evidence, appear at both informal and formal hearings before the ARB, and file for binding arbitration. We cover all expenses, including filing a property tax protest.
- The best Texas property tax specialists are at your service. Every year, our qualified property tax experts help save over $100 million for residential and commercial owners.
- Our expertise has enabled us to consolidate sales and unequal appraisal data in a manner that meets the Van Zandt ARB and Van Zandt CAD’s requirements.
Van Zandt County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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- We do all the work and you just share in the savings. We file the protest and attend the hearing. No flat fee; just pay half of first year property tax savings
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Potential Tax Savings For Your Property
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Potential Tax Savings
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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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Van Zandt County Appraisal District’s (CAD) formal and informal hearing results are displayed below :
- According to Van Zandt CAD, property owners saved $5 million in property taxes in 2023, up from $4 million in 2022. In 2023, protests were filed about the taxable value of 10,460 accounts in Van Zandt County.
- Van Zandt County reported a 26% success rate for informal protest hearings and 69% for formal protests with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). In 2023, commercial property owners saved $3 million and residential owners saved $1 million thanks to formal hearings with the ARB.
- From 2021 to 2023, the number of parcels disputed in Van Zandt County grew from 7% to 15%.
- In 2023, 76% of homeowners got reductions from formal protest hearings and 49% from informal hearings.
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: Van Zandt -
Street Address: 27867 State Hwy. 64 Canton, TX 75103-9998 -
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 926 Canton, TX 75103-0926 -
Phone: 903-567-6171
Major Cities:
Canton, Edgewood, Wills Point, Fruitvale
Van Zandt County totals 860 square miles, with a population of about 47,986 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Rains County, Wood County, Smith County, Henderson County, Kaufman County, and Hunt County. The total market value of real and personal property in Van Zandt County in 2023 was $11.88 billion. Van Zandt County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $75.90 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Van Zandt County property owners protested the appraised value of 3,390 houses and 7,080 commercial and BPP properties. Van Zandt County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 69% of property owners. Property tax protests in Van Zandt County resulted in savings of $36.83 million in 2023, or $371.78 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Van Zandt Appraisal District was $1.56 million, including 15 employees.
Van Zandt Property Tax Values
Average Van Zandt Property Tax Values
1,148
Average Texas Property Tax Values
1,148
Frequently Asked Questions
Property values in Van Zandt County are determined by the appraisal district based on factors such as location, property condition, and recent market activity. These values are reviewed periodically to reflect current property trends.
Yes, property owners can use the 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 tax payments are handled by the Van Zandt County tax office. Property owners can review their tax statements and complete payments through available methods, including online options where applicable.
Exemptions such as homestead or agricultural exemptions help reduce the taxable value of a property. This can lower the total property tax amount when eligibility requirements are met.
If a property owner believes their appraised value is higher than expected, they can file a protest with the 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.
