Bell County
Local Appraisal District
Property owners select O’Connor to represent them in property tax protests more often than any other firm because:
- Every possible means of reducing your property taxes is understood and utilized by O’Connor. We regularly use binding arbitration and O’Connor pays the deposit, which may not be returned depending on the hearing results.
- O’Connor has built relationships with appraisal district staff during the last 30 years while conducting literally millions of property tax appeals.
- While relationships are important, so is having credible evidence. Proprietary software and databases with over 50 million sales format evidence partially based on the appraisal districts thinking on evaluating evidence.
- O’Connor has the experience and expertise necessary to assemble uneven appraisal data and sales to satisfy the guidelines set by the Bell County ARB and Bell County CAD.
Bell County
Local Appraisal District
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- Yes – there is NEVER a fee unless we reduce your property taxes
- Simple on-line enrollment in just 2 or 3 minutes
- 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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- O’Connor saved clients over $213 million in 2025!
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Potential Tax Savings For Your Property
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Potential Tax Savings
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- 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.
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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The Tax Appraisal District of Bell County’s formal and informal 2024 hearing results are displayed below:
- The Tax Appraisal District of Bell County saved $21 million in property taxes overall in 2024. Bell County property owners protested the taxable value of 28,210 accounts in 2024.
- In Bell County, 83% of property tax appeals submitted to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) and 79% of informal protests were successful in getting reductions.
- Homeowners in the county obtained savings of $3 million via ARB property tax disputes and $2 million through informal means.
- In Bell County, 67% of commercial property owners who filed through formal protests were successful in getting a reduction, while 75% of commercial owners who filed through informal protests got a reduction in 2024.
- In 2021, only 10% of parcels in Bell County were disputed; but, by 2024, that number had steadily risen to over 15%.
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
2023 County Appraisal District Statistics
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County: Bell -
Street Address: 411 E. Central Ave. Belton, TX 76513-3241 -
Mailing Address: P.O Box 390 Belton, TX 76513-0390 -
Phone: 254-939-5841
Major Cities:
Belton, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Hollan, Killeen, Little River‑Academy, Morgan’s Point Resort, Nolanville, Rogers, Temple, Troy
Bell County totals 1,088 square miles, with a population of about 370,647 in 2020. Adjacent counties include McLennan, Falls, Milam, Williamson, Burnet, Lampasas, and Coryell. The total market value of real and personal property in Bell County in 2023 was $51.44 billion. Bell County 2023 property taxes were estimated to total $601.45 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.1%, including homestead exemptions. Bell County property owners protested the appraised value of 11,260 houses and 15,980 commercial and BPP properties. Bell County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 82% of property owners. Property tax protests in Bell County resulted in savings of $22.21 million in 2023, or $814.36 per account protested. The 2023 budget for the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County was $4.08 million, including 42 employees.
Bell Property Tax Values
Average Bell Property Tax Values
1,148
Average Texas Property Tax Values
1,148
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bell County Assessor and Bell County CAD (Central Appraisal District) are responsible for determining property values for tax purposes. These values are used by local taxing authorities to calculate your annual property taxes.
To apply for a Bell County homestead exemption, you need to submit an application to the appraisal district, usually online or by mail. This exemption can lower your taxable value and reduce your overall property tax bill.
Bell County property taxes can be paid online, by mail, or in person through the Bell County Tax Office. Payment details, deadlines, and accepted methods are available on the official county website.
You can visit the Bell County Appraisal District website and use the property search feature to find your assessed value, ownership details, and tax information using your address or property ID.
Yes. If your Bell County appraisal district value is higher than expected, you may be overpaying. O’Connor can review your property, handle the protest process, and help you achieve the maximum possible tax savings.
