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 […]
Harris County Appraisal District Named A Top Houston Workplace
HCAD Recognized As Top Workplace 6 Years In A Row The Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) has been selected as a Top Workplace in the Houston metropolitan area by the Houston Chronicle for the sixth consecutive year. “Being named a […]
Appraisal Review Board Seeks Applicants for Service In 2023
Applications for Appraisal Review Board (ARB) members are being accepted by District Judge Latosha Lewis Payne, administrative judge for the state district courts in Harris County and presiding judge of the 55th District Court. Service on the ARB would begin in […]
Businesses Must Report Taxable Property By April 15
If you own a business in Harris County and have tangible personal property used to produce income such as office equipment or inventory, you must report that property to the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) by April 15. HCAD is reminding […]
Harris County Appraisal District Sees Increasing Property Values
The Harris County Appraisal District is seeing increasing property values as it prepares the residential and commercial property value notices. “We are seeing most residential and commercial properties in Harris County increasing in value this year,” said Roland Altinger, chief […]
HCAD Encourages Homeowners to Take Advantage of Homestead Exemptions
The Harris County Appraisal District is encouraging homeowners to make sure they have the homestead exemptions they are entitled to. “One of the easiest ways a homeowner can lower their property tax bill is to file a homestead exemption and […]
HCAD Offers 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 2021. The appraisal district will continue offering its free rendition workshop sessions to help […]
Agricultural Productivity Valuation Application Required
The Harris County Appraisal District is mailing agricultural applications to property owners in five school districts to verify those owners still qualify for agricultural or timber productivity valuations. The application packet will come by certified mail requiring a receipt signature. […]
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 […]
