Property Tax

Who handles property taxes in Starr County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets your value, the other collects the bill.

The Starr County Appraisal District (SCAD) sets the appraised value of every property in the county. That value is used by the county, three school districts (Rio Grande City, San Isidro, and Roma), and the City of Roma to calculate what you owe. SCAD is at 100 N. FM 3167, Suite 300, in Rio Grande City.

A separate office — the Tax Assessor-Collector — actually sends the bills and takes your payments. That office is in the same building, Suite 201. If you think your appraised value is wrong, you file a protest with the appraisal district, not the tax office. The Texas Comptroller lists contact details for both offices.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Starr County Property Tax Directory

More Starr County notes

Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Starr County

If your home here is your main residence, a Texas homestead exemption can lower the taxable value — and Starr County has boosted its local exemption for seniors and disabled residents.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag valuation can cut your property tax bill on rural land

Farm and ranch land in Starr County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for — and that can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Mineral Rights / Oil & Gas

Oil and gas have shaped Starr County for nearly a century

Starr County has a long oil and gas history, so mineral rights questions often come up when buying land here.

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Groundwater / Water Wells

Starr County has its own groundwater district

The Starr County Groundwater Conservation District manages underground water use — contact them before you drill a well.

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