The Harris County Appraisal District will change its name to the Harris Central Appraisal District effective January 1. The board of directors voted at the August meeting to change the name to replace “County” with “Central” in the district’s name. […]
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HCAD Mailing Homestead Exemption Confirmations
Homeowners with a homestead exemption should expect to soon receive a postcard from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) in their mailbox verifying they have an exemption on their property. The appraisal district is mailing a confirmation postcard to all […]
HCAD Mailing Homestead Exemption Confirmations
Homeowners with a homestead exemption should expect to soon receive a postcard from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) in their mailbox verifying they have an exemption on their property. The appraisal district is mailing a confirmation postcard to all […]
Protest Deadline Is May 17 For Property In Harris County
Harris County property owners who believe there is an error in the market value set by the appraisal district have until Monday, May 17 to protest the value of their property. While the usual protest deadline is May 15, if […]
Harris County Appraisal District Mails Property Value Notices
The Harris County Appraisal District has mailed property value notices to many residential property owners and is following with commercial and industrial value notices. “We are seeing a large number of residential and commercial properties in Harris County increasing in […]
Harris County Appraisal District Mails Property Value Notices
The Harris County Appraisal District has mailed property value notices to many residential property owners and is following with commercial and industrial value notices. “We are seeing a large number of residential and commercial properties in Harris County increasing in […]
Harris County Appraisal District Reports Results of Property Value Study
The Harris County Appraisal District has received the results of the Texas Comptroller’s 2019 Property Value Study, which provides an unbiased review of the district’s appraisal performance. “The study is the only truly independent measurement of how accurate and fair […]
HCAD Offers Virtual Business Personal Property Rendition Help
The Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) has begun the process of mailing personal property rendition forms to businesses known to have been operating in Harris County during 2020. The appraisal district will continue offering its free workshop sessions to help business […]
Homeowners Have Payment Options For Property Taxes On Appreciating Home Values
Texas homeowners may postpone paying the currently delinquent property taxes due on the appreciating value of their homes by taking advantage of a payment option called “residence homestead tax deferral” and filing a tax deferral affidavit at the Harris County […]
HCAD Warns Homeowners to Beware of Exemption “Assistance” Offers
The Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) is urging property owners to be alert during this “Season of Giving” for mail from businesses and individuals who will offer to file homestead exemption paperwork for a fee. The solicitation letters offer to […]
