Harris County Tax Appraisal – 2021
Harris County Appraisal District is governed by a board of directors. The members of the Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors are selected by tax entities. The members represent the tax entities (schools, cities, county, and special districts). There are over 569 tax entities in Harris County. The board of directors are primarily responsible for: 1) selecting chief appraiser and 2) approving budget (over $93 million for Harris County Appraisal District).
Is Anyone Representing You?The members of the board of directors are selected by the tax entities and their role is to represent the interests of the taxing entities. You can represent yourself in appeals at Harris County Appraisal District.
About 24% of taxable value is protested annually.If you are not appealing on your own, let us represent you. There is no cost to enroll; never miss another property tax deadline. Pay only if we reduce your property taxes that year.
Harris County Appraisal DistrictProperty Tax Governance Summary
| Number of Members on Board of Directors | 6 |
| How Many B of D Members are an Elected Official | 5 |
| Frequency of Board of Director Meetings | 11 |
| Does B of D have Legal Representation? | Yes |
| Does Chief Appraiser Have Separate Legal Representation? | Yes |