Property Tax Resources · Brazoria County, Texas
South of Houston, from Pearland’s rapid growth to Angleton’s petrochemical corridor — Brazoria County property owners are protesting at record rates, and winning.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Brazoria County stretches along the Texas Gulf Coast south of Houston, anchored by cities like Pearland — one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the country — and Lake Jackson, built around the Dow Chemical complex. With a median home value near $292,000 and an effective tax rate of 1.70%, the average Brazoria homeowner pays close to $5,000 a year in property taxes. The petrochemical economy generates significant commercial and industrial property value, which means the district manages a complex and politically active tax base.
In 2024, over 60,000 protests were filed in Brazoria County — representing 25% of all parcels. The overall success rate was 87% for informal hearings, and 98% for those who proceeded to formal ARB hearings. Total savings delivered to property owners exceeded $95 million in that single year. The numbers are clear: if you don’t protest, you are funding the government’s margin of error.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Brazoria CAD eProtest system, forms, and detailed procedures for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Brazoria County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Brazoria County — school districts, cities, the county, MUDs, and special districts — must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
Photo: Brazoria County Courthouse, Angleton, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Brazoria County | County | ~$0.35/$100 |
| Pearland ISD | School District | ~$1.10/$100 |
| Alvin ISD | School District | ~$1.10/$100 |
| Angleton ISD | School District | ~$1.05/$100 |
| Brazosport ISD | School District | ~$1.00/$100 |
| City of Pearland / City of Angleton | City | Varies |
| Multiple MUDs & Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at brazoria.countytaxrates.com. MUDs and special districts vary significantly by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at brazoriacad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online via the eProtest system, by mail, or in person at Brazoria CAD: 500 N. Chenango St., Angleton, TX 77515. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable homes, your purchase price, photos of property condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case. Upload directly through the eProtest portal.
Brazoria CAD receives 50,000–65,000 protests annually. Request an informal review — an appraiser will contact you with a settlement offer based on your evidence.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. ARB protests in Brazoria County succeed 98% of the time.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836
Brazoria County is home to refinery workers, engineers, teachers, and families building equity in communities like Pearland that didn’t exist a generation ago. When the appraisal district’s mass-appraisal model inflates your value — and 87% of protests prove it does — you are paying taxes on property worth less than what they claim. The founders built this republic on the principle that property is yours, not the government’s. Show up. Look up your value. File your protest. Attend the hearings. The people setting these rates are your neighbors. They work for you — as long as you hold them to it.
For informational and educational purposes only. Property-Taxes-Texas.com is a citizen advocacy and education resource. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or appraisal advice. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed appraisers. Consult a licensed Texas attorney, qualified financial advisor, or certified appraiser for guidance specific to your situation. Deadlines, rates, and statutes are subject to change — verify all details with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before acting.
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