Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises Your Home for Taxes in El Paso County

The El Paso Central Appraisal District sets the value on your property, and that value drives what you owe in property taxes.

El Paso County Money & Taxes

The El Paso Central Appraisal District (EPCAD) appraises every property in El Paso County each year. Appraisal means they estimate what your property is worth. That estimate is used to calculate your tax bill — different taxing units (the city, county, school district, and others) each set their own rates on top of it.

EPCAD does not collect taxes — it only sets values. If you think your appraisal is too high, you can protest it. The protest deadline is typically May 15 or 30 days after your notice arrives, whichever comes later. Check the EPCAD website for the current deadline and the online protest portal.

Source to confirm: El Paso Central Appraisal District

More El Paso County notes

Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Appraisal Cap

Your Appraised Value Can Only Rise 10% Per Year with a Homestead

Texas law limits how fast a homestead property's taxable value can grow each year, which protects owners in fast-rising markets.

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Unincorporated County

Living Outside City Limits in El Paso County Means No Zoning

If your property is in unincorporated El Paso County — outside any city — there are no county zoning rules and the county cannot issue building permits.

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City vs. County Jurisdiction

The City's ETJ Reaches Beyond Its Official Limits

El Paso has an ETJ — a zone just outside city limits where some city rules still apply to land development.

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