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Guadalupe Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

Property owners select O’Connor to represent them in property tax protests more often than any other firm because:

  • O’Connor takes a tough stance on property tax protests, using all available channels, such as informal hearings, hearings before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB), binding arbitration, the State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH), and arranging court appeals.
  • Our connections with staff at the appraisal district help us figure out what needs to be done to lower your property taxes. 
  • Having good data is just as important as having good ties. Our software and databases contain more than 50 million sales records and evidence that helps us reduce high taxes and keeps us connected to the appraisal district.
  • Because we are skilled, we have been able to collect data on sales and unequal appraisals in a way that meets the needs of the Guadalupe County ARB and the Guadalupe CAD.

Guadalupe Appraisal District’s formal and informal hearing results are displayed below:

  • In 2023, property tax accounts from the Guadalupe Appraisal District saved $8 million in property taxes. In 2023, property owners in Guadalupe County contested the taxed value of 34,640 accounts.
  • The Appraisal Review Board (ARB) received 82% of property tax protests in Guadalupe County, while 72% of informal protests were approved. In informal appeals at the Guadalupe Appraisal District, homeowners saved $3 million, while in ARB property tax protests, they saved $330,000.
  • The number of parcels protested in Guadalupe County increased from 3% to 5% between 2021 and 2023.
  • The total number of single-family home protests resulting in a reduction in Guadalupe County has increased to $2.27K from 2021 to 2023.
Save With O’Connor

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.

Single Family

Commercial / Other

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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.

Single Family

Commercial / Other

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2023 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    County:
    Guadalupe

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    Street Address:
    3000 N. Austin St. Seguin, TX 78155-7320

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    Mailing Address:
    3000 N. Austin St. Seguin, TX 78155-7320

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    Phone:
    830-372-2871

Major Cities:

Kingsbury, Marion, New Berlin, Santa Clara, Seguin, Staples

Guadalupe County Texas totals 715 square miles, with a 2020 population of about 172,706. Adjacent counties include Hays County (north), Caldwell County (northeast), Gonzales County (southeast), Wilson County (south), Bexar County (southwest) and Comal County (northwest). The total market value of real property and personal property in Guadalupe County in 2020 was $20,000,000,000. Guadalupe County 2020 property taxes are estimated to total $267,600 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.4% including homestead exemptions. Guadalupe County property owners protested the noticed value for 880 houses and 441 commercial and BPP properties. Guadalupe County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 90% of the owners. Property owner property tax protests in Guadalupe County results in savings of $162,000,000 million in 2020, or $122,727.27 per account protested. The 2020 budget for the Guadalupe was $3,470,000 including 37 employees.

Guadalupe Property Tax Values

Hood County

Average Guadalupe 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.