Washington County Appraisal District
Local Appraisal District
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Washington County Appraisal District
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- No fees ever unless we reduce your property taxes, not even a nickel. We promise.
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Washington Appraisal District’s formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:
- 100% of informal and 11% of ARB property tax protests in Washington County were successful in achieving a reduction for property owners.
- Washington County property owners protested the taxable value of 2,280 accounts in 2023.
- In Washington County, the percentage of informal protests resulting in a reduction, commercial protests have increased in the past year, reaching 100% by 2023.
- The percentage of parcels protested in Washington County hit 5% by 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:
Washington -
Street Address:
1301 Niebuhr St. Brenham, TX 77833-5031 -
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 681 Brenham, TX 77834-0681 -
Phone:
979-277-3740
Major Cities:
Brenham, Burton, Chappell Hill, Independence
Washington County totals 609 square miles, with a population of about 37,810 in 2020. Adjacent counties include Brazos, Grimes, Waller, Austin, Fayette, Lee, and Burleson. The total market value of real and personal property in Washington County in 2023 was $13.89 billion. Washington County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $85.45 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Washington County property owners protested the appraised value of 573 houses and 1,711 commercial and BPP properties. Washington County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 10.7% of property owners. There are no statistics available for value or tax reductions due to protests in 2023. The 2023 budget for the Washington Appraisal District was $1.21 million, including 11 employees.
Washington Property Tax Values
Average Washington 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.