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Cameron Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

O’Connor is selected as the property tax consultant more often than any other company in Texas because:

  • O’Connor’s core focus is cost-effective tax reduction. O’Connor saves property owners millions annually. O’Connor will work for you to get the best tax savings!
  • Our contacts with the staff  of the assessment district provide  us with an understanding of the procedures and methods required to reduce your property taxes.
  • Just as important as having connections is having reliable evidence. O’Connor works with top software and databases to provide the best services to their clients.
  • O’Connor’s knowledgeable staff gathers sales statistics and unequal appraisal data to comply with Cameron ARB and Cameron Appraisal District criteria.

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

  • In 2023, the Cameron Appraisal District saved a total of $31 million on property taxes, which is more than the $20 million saved the previous year. In 2023, 11,760 accounts in Cameron County were contested for their taxable worth.
  • Cameron County’s Appraisal Review Board (ARB) property tax protests had a 48% success rate, while informal hearings were 46%. Through informal appeals at the Cameron Appraisal District and ARB, homeowners were able to save $12 million and $5 million, respectively.
  • In Cameron County, the number of informal hearings that led to a reduction for homeowners 56% in 2021 but went up by 58% in 2023.
  • 5% of parcels in Cameron County were protested in 2023.
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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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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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2023 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    County:
    Cameron

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    Street Address:
    2021 Amistad Dr. San Benito. TX 78586-2657

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    Mailing Address:
    P.O Box 1010 San Benito, TX 78586-1010

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    Phone:
    956-399-9322

Major Cities:

Brownsville, Combes, Harlingen, La Feria, Laguna Heights, Laureles, Los Fresnos, Port Isabel, Primera, Rio Hondo, San Benito, South Padre Island

Cameron County Texas totals 1,276 square miles, with a 2020 population of about 421,017. Adjacent counties include Willacy, Gulf of Mexico, Matamoros Municipality, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Hidalgo County. The total market value of real property and personal property in Cameron County in 2020 was $26,000,000,000. Cameron County 2020 property taxes are estimated to total $446,800,000 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.4% including homestead exemptions. Cameron County property owners protested the noticed value for 4,900 houses and 7,900 commercial and BPP properties. Cameron County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 50% of the owners. Property owner property tax protests in Cameron County results in savings of $253,000,000 million in 2020, or $19,765 per account protested. The 2020 budget for the Cameron was $5,580,000 including 65 employees.

Cameron Property Tax Values

Cameron County

Average Cameron 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.