Appraisal Protest

You Have the Right to Protest Your Property Value in Ector County

If you think the Ector County Appraisal District valued your property too high, Texas law gives you the right to protest — and there is a deadline.

Ector County Money & Taxes

Every year, the Ector County Appraisal District (ECAD) sends property owners a notice of appraised value. If you think your property is valued too high or there is an error, you can file a formal protest with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB is an independent panel that hears disputes.

There is a deadline to file — typically around May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails your notice, whichever is later. Missing the deadline means you lose the right to protest for that year. Check the ECAD website or call 432-332-6834 for the current deadline and protest instructions.

Source to confirm: Ector County Appraisal District

More Ector County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Ector County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax assessor-collector handles payments — they are two separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Texas law gives homeowners a $140,000 exemption from the school district portion of their property tax if the home is their primary residence.

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Senior & Disabled Exemption

Extra Tax Break for Homeowners 65 or Older

Homeowners who are 65 or older or who are disabled get an additional $60,000 school district exemption and may qualify for a tax freeze.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Landowners who use their Ector County property for farming or ranching can apply to have it taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for.

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