Property Tax Basics

Two Separate Offices Handle Your Property Taxes

Hidalgo County has one office that values your property and a different office that collects the taxes—you need to know which to contact.

Hidalgo County Money & Taxes

Two separate offices handle property taxes in Hidalgo County. They do different jobs. Knowing which one to call will save you time.

The Hidalgo Appraisal District sets the value of your property. Its address is 4405 S. Professional Dr. in Edinburg. If you think your value is too high, you file a protest with this office.

The Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector is at 2804 S. US Hwy. 281 in Edinburg. This office sends your tax bill and takes your payment. If you have a question about what you owe or need to pay, call this office—not the appraisal district. Calling the wrong office causes delays.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller – Hidalgo County Directory

More Hidalgo County notes

Homestead Exemption

A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you can file for a homestead exemption that reduces how much of its value gets taxed.

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Taxing Units

Your Tax Bill Comes From Many Different Entities

Hidalgo County has 56 active taxing units, so your total tax bill is the sum of rates from several different entities.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Texas law lets qualifying farmland and ranchland be taxed on what it produces rather than what it could sell for, which can cut the tax bill significantly.

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Flooding

Flood Risk Is Relatively High in Hidalgo County

Federal data shows Hidalgo County carries a relatively high natural hazard risk, with flooding as a major concern.

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