Property Tax

Who Sets Your Property Value in Colorado County

The Colorado County Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year, and that value drives what you owe in taxes.

Colorado County Money & Taxes

Two offices are involved in property tax in Colorado County. The Colorado County Appraisal District (CCAD) decides what your property is worth. In Colorado County, the Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes — the appraisal district handles that function. Check the Texas Comptroller's county directory for current contacts.

CCAD is at 106 Cardinal Lane in Columbus. If you think your value is wrong, you can protest it. The general deadline to file is May 1 each year, though that date can shift. Check the CCAD website or call before you assume the date. The Texas Comptroller's county directory lists both offices and their current contacts.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Colorado County Directory

More Colorado County notes

Homestead Exemption

Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Colorado County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management in Colorado County may qualify for a special appraisal based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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Water & Wells

Colorado County Has Its Own Groundwater District

The Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District sets rules for water wells in the county. If you use a private well or plan to drill one, these rules apply to you.

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Flood Risk

The Colorado River Runs Through the County — Flooding Is Real

The Colorado River cuts through Colorado County. Low-lying land near it and other waterways can flood.

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