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Zapata County Appraisal District

Local Appraisal District

O’Connor is the leading company representative for the Zapata County Appraisal District property owners because:

  • For over 20 years, O’Connor has provided property tax consulting services in the Zapata County Appraisal District and has continuously produced results.
  • O’Connor is one of the most aggressive property tax consultants.
  • We know the processes and appropriate contracts at Zapata County Appraisal District.
  • Our experience has allowed us to compile sales and unequal appraisal data consistent with the format expected by the Zapata County Appraisal District and the Zapata County Appraisal Review Board.

Austin County Appraisal District’s(CAD) formal and informal hearings resulting in reductions are displayed in the graphs below :

  • The Austin County Appraisal District’s total tax savings in the year 2020 is $2,550,000 which is higher than the 2019 value of $1,090,000.
  • Learn more about the total protests in Austin county from 2014 to 2020. Austin County – Property Taxes vs CPI highlights the difference between commercial and residential values vs the CPI.
  • In 2020 the residential percentage of 54% is higher when compared with the commercial percentage of 38%. Austin County Appraisal District statistics from the years 2016 to 2020 are listed below.
  • O’Connor has compiled multiple data points from Austin county into one convenient resource.
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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.

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

Total

2023 County Appraisal District Statistics

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    County:
    Zapata

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    Street Address:
    200 E. 7th Ave., Ste. 240 Zapata, TX 78076-9998

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    Mailing Address:
    200 E. 7th Ave., Ste. 240 Zapata, TX 78076-9998

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    Phone:
    956-765-9988

Major Cities:

Zapata, Falcon Mesa, San Ignacio, Falcon Lake Estates, Lopeno, New Falcon, Siesta Shores, Morales-Sanchez,Las Palmas Texas

Zapata County Texas totals 1,088 square miles, with a 2020 population of about 13,889. Adjacent counties include Webb, Jim Hogg, Starr, Guerrero, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The total market value of real property and personal property in Zapata County in 2020 was $2,000,000,000. Zapata County 2020 property taxes are estimated to total $21,700,000 million based on an effective tax rate of 2.4% including homestead exemptions. Zapata County property owners protested the noticed value for 3 houses and 1,530 commercial and BPP properties. Zapata County Appraisal Review Board appeals were successful for 51% of the owners. Property owner property tax protests in Zapata County results in savings of $69,000,000 million in 2020, or $45,098 per account protested. The 2020 budget for the Zapata was $680,000 including 6 employees.

Zapata Property Tax Values

Zapata County

Average Zapata 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.