Property Tax Basics

Travis Central Appraisal District: What It Does

TCAD sets the value of your property, but a separate office collects your taxes.

Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) appraises every property in the county each year. That value is used to calculate your property tax bill. TCAD does not collect taxes — that is handled by the Travis County Tax Office.

If you think your home is valued too high, you can protest the value. TCAD offers informal meetings before any formal hearing. The district is located at 850 East Anderson Lane in Austin. Check traviscad.org for deadlines, which change year to year.

Source to confirm: Travis Central Appraisal District

More Travis County notes

Homestead Exemption

How to Get Your Homestead Exemption in Travis County

A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home and can save hundreds per year.

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Senior & Disability Exemptions

Extra Property Tax Help for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners

Homeowners 65 or older, or with a qualifying disability, can freeze their school district taxes.

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Veteran Exemptions

Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans in Travis County

Veterans with a VA disability rating may qualify for partial or full property tax relief.

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Appraisal Protest

Disagreeing with Your Travis County Appraisal

You can protest your property's appraised value before a formal deadline each year.

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