El Paso County
El Paso County, Texas
500 E. San Antonio
El Paso, Texas 79901
Tel: 915-546-2000
Fax: 915-546-2217
County Website: El Paso county
Assessor Website: El Paso county assessor
El Paso County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you wish to appeal the appraised value of your property, you must file a Notice of Protest within the time allotted.
- The deadline to file is May 16th or 30 days from the date on your Notice of Appraised Value.
- If you wish to contest the appraised value of your property, you must file a Notice of Protest with the appraisal district.
- You can file a protest by: Digital Protest Form, Online Portal, In Person, or US Mail.
- You can file a protest even if you did not receive a Notice of Appraised Value.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in El Paso county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the El Paso county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the El Paso 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. El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso county Texas tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About El Paso County
Homes in El Paso county have a median home value of $127,861.
El Paso county home values are ranked 94 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, El Paso county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~-2.1%.
The median household income in El Paso county is $48,292.
Compared to the state of Texas and the United States, El Paso county's median household income is lower than the state of Texas's average median household income of $54,348 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
El Paso county's population has grown from 591,610 in 1990 to 865,657 in 2020, an increase of 46% 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.
El Paso county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Texas and greater than the population change for United States.
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