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Appraisal District Frequent Questions

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  • Property Tax Questions
  • Assessed Value Questions

Property Tax Questions

When are Texas property tax bills sent out?
The Assessor-Collector sends out property tax statements in October.

What is the deadline to pay a Texas property tax?
The deadline to pay a property tax is January 31st.

How is the property tax bill calculated?
Go to our Lower Your Property Tax section.

What does the Texas Constitution say about the property tax?
Go to our Texas Constitution Basic Rights section.

How can I lower my property tax?
Go to our Lower Your Property Tax section.

How is the property tax rate determined?
Go to our Tax Rate Protest section.

Assessed Value Questions

When are appraised value notices sent out?
The county appraisal district sends out appraised value notices about May 1st. Go to our Appraisal District Protest section for possible exceptions.

What is the deadline to appeal a county appraisal district decision?
A written protest must be filed no later than May 31 or 30 days after the county appraisal district mailed a notice of appraised value to you, whichever date is later. Note that the deadline is 30 days after the county appraisal district mails the notice, not the date you receive the notice. Go to our Appraisal District Protest section for possible exceptions.

What rights does a property tax payer have to appeal a county appraisal district decision?
Go to our Appraisal District Protest section.

How is the appraised value determined?
Go to our Real Estate Appraisal section.

What is the maximum amount the county appraisal district is allowed to raise a homestead assessed value?
Go to our Homestead Assessed Value Maximum section.

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