Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Property Taxes in Collin County

Two separate offices deal with your property taxes. One sets your home's value. The other sends your bill and collects payment.

Collin County Money & Taxes

The Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) decides what your property is worth each year. That value is set as of January 1. If you think the value is too high, you can protest it. The protest goes to the Appraisal Review Board. That board is independent — it is not part of the appraisal district. It hears both sides and makes a decision.

The Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector uses your appraised value to calculate your tax bill. It also uses tax rates set by your city, school district, and the county. Tax statements go out in October. Payment is due by January 31 to avoid penalties. You can pay online, by mail, or in person in McKinney, Frisco, or Plano.

Source to confirm: Collin County Tax Assessor – Property Taxes

More Collin County notes

Property Tax Relief

How the Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

If you own and live in your home in Collin County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that removes part of your home's value from the tax calculation.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Land Used for Farming Can Be Taxed at a Much Lower Rate

Texas law lets land used for farming be taxed on its farming value, not its full market value. This can sharply lower the tax bill.

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Special Districts

Many New Subdivisions Have an Extra Tax Line for a MUD or PID

Many new neighborhoods in Collin County have an extra charge on top of regular property taxes. It pays for water lines, roads, and parks built by the developer.

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Flood Risk

FEMA Updated Flood Maps for Parts of Collin County

FEMA has issued preliminary updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for several Collin County cities and unincorporated areas — check whether your property's flood zone changed.

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