Local appraisal
Texas Appraisal Districts
Find Texas appraisal district records, notices, exemptions, protest procedures, forms, and official county contacts.
Last reviewed August 3, 2026. Educational guidance; verify current requirements with the official authority.
What an appraisal district does
Each county appraisal district identifies taxable property, maintains ownership and property characteristics, determines appraised values, administers exemptions and supports the protest process. It does not set local tax rates or collect every tax bill.
What to verify in your account
Confirm ownership, mailing address, legal description, property characteristics, exemptions, taxing units and value history. Incorrect facts can affect value and notices.
- 1Locate the account using the official appraisal district website.
- 2Review property characteristics and exemption status.
- 3Download the current appraisal notice and value history.
- 4Contact the district promptly when facts are wrong.
Notices and deadlines
Read every appraisal notice carefully. Protest deadlines are tied to the notice and Texas law, and waiting for a tax bill is usually too late to challenge the appraisal for that year.
Records and evidence
Useful records may include comparable sales, photographs, repair estimates, surveys, income and expense information, closing documents and evidence of unequal appraisal.