Collin County
Collin County, Texas
Collin County Administration Building 2300 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 4192
McKinney, Texas 75071
Tel: 972-548-4675
County Website: Collin county
Assessor Website: Collin county assessor
Collin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Go to the appraisal office at 250 Eldorado Parkway in McKinney, and have an informal meeting with your appraiser. The last day to do this is May 15, and the doors close at 5 p.m.
- Present evidence that the appraised value is too high and/or that you are being appraised unequally when compared to the appraised values of your neighbors
- If you are not satisfied with the results of your informal meeting or if you did not have one, file your protest before May 15
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Collin county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Collin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Collin county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Collin county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Collin county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Collin county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Collin county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Collin county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Collin county Texas tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Collin County
Homes in Collin county have a median home value of $336,894.
Collin county home values are ranked 3 out of 247 counties in the state of Texas for median home price. The average median home value in Texas is $115,082. Cochran county has the lowest median price at $42,784. Kendall county has the highest median price at $379,094.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Collin county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~158%.
The median household income in Collin county is $100,541.
Compared to the state of Texas and the United States, Collin county's median household income is higher than the state of Texas's average median household income of $54,348 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Collin county's population has grown from 264,036 in 1990 to 1,064,465 in 2020, an increase of 303% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Texas's population has grown from 16,986,335 in 1990 to 29,145,505 in 2020, an increase of 72% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Collin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Texas and the United States.
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