Harris County
Harris County, Texas
201 Caroline
Suite 310
Houston, Texas 77002
Tel: 713-274-8600
Fax: 713-368-2509
County Website: Harris county
Assessor Website: Harris county assessor
Harris County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- For homestead properties, the early protest deadline is April 30th or 30 days after the date the appraisal district sends a notice of appraised value, whichever is later.
- If a homeowner misses the new early deadline, the regular protest deadline (May 15) applies.
- In the case of other real property (land and buildings), the protest deadline is May 15.
- All property taxpayers have the option to logon to iFile at www.hcad.org/ifile for the quickest and most convenient way to file a protest.
- After filling out the online form and clicking on a “Submit My Protest” button, you will receive an e-mail acknowledgement indicating that the protest has been received and is awaiting scheduling.
- When your scheduling notice is sent, you will again be able to use the iFile system to review specific evidence HCAD has regarding your propertys value.
- In the iSettle system, homeowners file their protest online, and provide an opinion of the market value of their homestead.
- HCAD will propose an iSettle value, and if the homeowner accepts that value, the protest process is complete.
- If the homeowner rejects the iSettle value, the homeowner is scheduled to go directly to an ARB protest hearing.
- Should you choose to file in person or by mail, HCAD has protest forms and the form explains the protest process.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Harris county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Harris county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Harris 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. Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris 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 Harris county Texas tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Harris County
Homes in Harris county have a median home value of $188,756.
Harris county home values are ranked 37 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, Harris county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~45%.
The median household income in Harris county is $63,022.
Compared to the state of Texas and the United States, Harris 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.
Harris county's population has grown from 2,818,101 in 1990 to 4,731,145 in 2020, an increase of 68% 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.
Harris 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.
Harris County Texas Cities
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