McLennan County
McLennan County, Texas
County Courthouse
PO BOX 1728
Waco, Texas 76703
Tel: 254-757-5049
Fax: 254-757-5007
McLennan County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If there is not an automated process online for your county or your online appeal is denied, all you need to do to make an informal protest is send a letter to your appraisal district along with any support documentation.
- If you would like to appeal your property, call the County Assessors Office and ask for a property tax appeal form.
- You will have to submit a form describing your property and sufficient proof that it is overassessed, including valuations of similar homes nearby as evidence.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in McLennan county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the McLennan county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call McLennan county at 254-757-5049 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. 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. McLennan 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 McLennan 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 McLennan 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 McLennan 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 McLennan 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 McLennan county Texas tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About McLennan County
Homes in McLennan county have a median home value of $146,369.
McLennan county home values are ranked 68 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, McLennan county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~12%.
The median household income in McLennan county is $50,210.
Compared to the state of Texas and the United States, McLennan 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.
McLennan county's population has grown from 189,123 in 1990 to 260,579 in 2020, an increase of 38% 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.
McLennan 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.
McLennan County Texas Cities
Axtell, Bellmead, Beverly Hills, Bruceville, China Spring, Crawford, Eddy, Elm Mott, Hewitt, Lorena, Mart, Mc Gregor, Moody, Riesel, Waco, West, Woodway
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76524 / 76557 / 76624 / 76630 / 76633 / 76638 / 76640 / 76643 / 76655 / 76657 / 76664 / 76682 / 76691 / 76701 / 76704 / 76705 / 76706 / 76707 / 76708 / 76710 / 76711 / 76712 / 76798 /
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