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Walker County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

More property owners choose O’Connor than any other tax consultant in Texas because:

  • For over 20 years, O’Connor has provided property tax consulting services in the Walker County Appraisal District and has continuously produced results in property tax services.
  • In 2024, O’Connor saved their clients over $190 million in property tax savings.
  • We have the knowledge and know the processes appropriate for successful staff connections at Walker CAD.
  • Our experience has enabled us to consolidate sales and unequal appraisal data in a manner that is consistent with the expectations of Walker CAD and Walker ARB.

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

  • Per Walker CAD, the $2 million total property tax reductions in 2022 are surpassed by the $4 million overall tax savings in 2023. Walker County property owners filed protests that amounted to the taxable value of 4,640 accounts in 2023.
  • TIn Walker County, 42% of property taxes were contested through the ARB and 70% of informal were successful. Walker property owners collectively saved $600K in informal protests and $380K in ARB protests.
  • The percentage of formal hearings that resulted in a decrease of taxes for homeowners from 2020 to 2023 reached 18%.
  • In 2023, 11% of property from Walker County property owners was protested, compared to 8% in 2022.
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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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2023 County Appraisal District Statistics

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  • address

    County:
    Walker

  • address

    Street Address:
    900 13th St. Hempstead, TX 77445-5155

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    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 887 Hempstead, TX 77445-0887

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    Phone:
    979-921-0060

Major Cities:

Huntsville, New Waverly

Walker County totals 802 square miles, with a population of about 76,400 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Houston County (north), Trinity County (northeast), San Jacinto County (east), Montgomery County (south), Grimes County (west), and Madison County. The total market value of real and personal property in Walker County in 2023 was $13.07 billion. Walker County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $96.77 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Walker County property owners protested the appraised value of 1,920 houses and 2,710 commercial and BPP properties. Walker County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 42% of property owners. Property tax protests in Walker County resulted in savings of $3.26 million in 2023, or $698.52 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Walker Appraisal District was $2.15 million, including 17 employees.

Walker Property Tax Values

Walker County

Average Walker 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.