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2023 Articles: |
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News Release April 13th 2023The Brazoria County Appraisal District 2023 Values Increase due to Strong Market Sales in 2022 and State Property Value Study
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March 22th, 2023 News Release from BCAD
New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Brazoria County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions and appraisals, and has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons age 65 or older.
Updated Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures |
The Brazoria County Appraisal District has updated the State Comptroller's form 50-195 Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures form to include specific information for BCAD and properties in Brazoria County. For a full download of this form please click the full article link next to this message.
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2022 Articles: |
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March 28th, 2022 News Release from BCAD |
New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Brazoria County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions and appraisals, and has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons age 65 or older.
Updated Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures |
The Brazoria County Appraisal District has updated the State Comptroller's form 50-195 Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures form to include specific information for BCAD and properties in Brazoria County. For a full download of this form please click the full article link next to this message.
Updated Brazoria County ARB Procedures Manual |
The Brazoria County Appraisal District has it's 2022 ARB Procedures Manual available for public download. If you would like to know more about what it means to be an ARB member, the duties, training, and the guidelines for serving as part of the ARB, please download the full article above.
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2021 Articles: |
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Updated Property Tax Information Now Available For Texas |
New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Brazoria County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers.
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2020 Articles: |
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BCAD to Open to Limited Capacity |
The Brazoria County Appraisal District will open its doors to the public at a limited capacity on June 8, 2020. A limited number of property owners will be able to visit the office for name changes, exemptions, and general customer service processes. Entry into the building will be regulated to ensure social distancing standards are followed.
BCAD Responds to the COVID-19 Health Alert
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Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Brazoria County Appraisal District will not be able to provide face to face customer service or informal appraisal meetings between property owners and staff members effective immediately.
Updated Property Tax Information Now Available for Texas Taxpayers
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New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Brazoria County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers.
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2019 Articles: |
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Articles below could contain old or out of date information, the above information should be used as the most current
New Laws Affecting Property Owners in 2019 & Beyond
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These are the new House Bills passed for the 2019 Regular Session of the 86th Texas Legislature. The Bills have various effective dates. Please contact BCAD if you have questions.
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New Laws Affecting Property Owners in 2019 & Beyond
These are the new House Bills passed for the 2019 Regular Session of the 86th Texas Legislature. The Bills have various effective dates. Please contact BCAD if you have questions.
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2019 Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures
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Property owners have the right to protest actions concerning their property tax appraisals. You may follow these appeal procedures if you have concern.
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Property Taxes on Farms and Ranches Could be Reduced with Productivity Appraisal
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Texas farmers and ranchers can be granted property tax relief on their land. They may
apply to the Brazoria County Appraisal District for agricultural productivity appraisal
apply to the Brazoria County Appraisal District for agricultural productivity appraisal
Updated Property Tax Information Now Available for Texas Taxpayers
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New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Brazoria
County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers.
County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers.
Disabled Veterans May Qualify to Have Some or All of Their Property Taxes Waived
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Veterans with a service connected disability are encouraged to file an exemption application form to have their property taxes lowered. Some veterans may even qualify for a 100 percent exemption of their taxes.
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Notice of Availability of Electronic Communications
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Chief appraisers of county appraisal districts and appraisal review boards (ARBs) may communicate electronically through email or other media with property owners or their designated representatives
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Comptroller’s Office Encourages Homeowners to Take Advantage of Homestead Exemptions
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One of the easiest ways a homeowner can lower his or her property tax bill is to file a homestead exemption. A homestead is generally the house and land used as the owner’s principal residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year.
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Notices Have Been Sent
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Property Owners Should Soon Start Receiving Appraisal Notices for the 2019 Tax Year
Texas Comptroller’s Office Helps Property Taxpayers Stay Informed of their Rights with Updated Publication
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The Texas Comptroller’s office has released the publication Property Taxpayer Remedies, a reference guide for property taxpayers which addresses property tax basics
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Brazoria County Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to Render their Taxable Property by April 1 or April 15
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If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, you must file a rendition with the Brazoria County Appraisal District.
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Older Articles: |
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Articles below could contain old or out of date information, the above information should be used as the most current
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The Brazoria County Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to Render their Taxable Property by April 1 or April 15
If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, you must file a rendition with the Brazoria County Appraisal District. |
Property Taxes on Farms and Ranches Could be Reduced with Productivity Appraisal
Texas farmers and ranchers can be granted property tax relief on their land. They may apply to the Brazoria County Appraisal District for agricultural productivity appraisal and for a lower appraisal of their land based on how much they produce, versus what their land would sell for on the open market. |
Comptroller's Office Encourages Homeowners to Take Advantage of Homestead Exemptions
One of the easiest ways a homeowner can lower his or her property tax bill is to file a homestead exemption. A homestead is generally the house and land used as the owner’s principal residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year. Homestead exemptions reduce the appraised value of your home and, as a result, lower your property taxes. To apply for an exemption on your residence homestead, contact the Brazoria County Appraisal District. |
Elderly & Disabled May Defer TaxesTexans who are 65 or older or who are disabled may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit at the Brazoria County Appraisal District office.
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Exemptions Reduce Disabled Veteran's TaxesVeterans with a service-connected disability may reduce their property taxes in 2011 by filing exemption forms at the Brazoria County Appraisal District office. Some veterans may qualify for a 100 percent exemption of their taxes.
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Homeowners May Defer Taxes on Appreciating Home ValueTexas homeowners may postpone paying the current property taxes on the appreciating value of their homes by taking advantage of a payment option called “residence homestead tax deferral” and filing a tax deferral affidavit at the Brazoria County Appraisal District.
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Homestead Reduces Tax BillHomeowners can reduce their property tax bills in 2013 by taking advantage of homestead exemptions offered by counties, cities, school districts and other local taxing units. To apply for an exemption on your residence homestead, contact the Brazoria County Appraisal District.
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New Homestead RulesThe 2011 session of the Texas Legislature imposed rigorous new standards of mandatory disclosure for those property owners who apply for any one of several kinds of homestead exemptions starting September 1, 2011.
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Non-Profits & Some Businesses Face April 30th Deadline to File Property Tax ExemptionsThe April 30 deadline also applies to businesses that are receiving tax abatements granted by taxing units; to firms that ship inventory out of Texas and may be eligible for the “freeport” exemption on certain goods in transit; and to businesses that acquired pollution control property. If the last day for the performance of an act is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state or national holiday, the act is timely if performed on the next regular business day.
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Productivity Appraisal Reduces Property Taxes on Farms & RanchesFarmers and ranchers may be eligible for property tax relief on their land. They may apply to the Brazoria County Appraisal District for agricultural productivity appraisal, a lower appraisal of their land based on what it will produce, rather than what it would sell for on the open market.
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