Property Tax Resources · Coryell County, Texas
Coryell County
Property Taxes
Home to Fort Cavazos and a growing population — Coryell County property owners face one of the higher effective tax rates in Central Texas.
Property Tax Resources · Coryell County, Texas
Home to Fort Cavazos and a growing population — Coryell County property owners face one of the higher effective tax rates in Central Texas.
🔴 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.
Coryell County sits on the Edwards Plateau in Central Texas, anchored by Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) and the county seat of Gatesville. Population has grown steadily, and the tax burden has grown with it — total property tax levies in the county rose sharply over the past decade, from $48 million in 2014 to over $62 million by recent years.
In 2024, Coryell County property owners filed 2,170 protests. Of informal protests, 65% resulted in a reduction. If you haven’t protested your value, you almost certainly haven’t maximized your available savings.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Coryell CAD protest procedures, filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Coryell County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Coryell County — your school district, city, county — 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: Coryell County Courthouse, Gatesville, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Coryell County | County | ~$0.35/$100 |
| Copperas Cove ISD | School District | ~$1.17/$100 |
| Gatesville ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Lampasas ISD | School District | ~$1.01/$100 |
| City of Copperas Cove | City | ~$0.48/$100 |
| City of Gatesville | City | ~$0.43/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at coryell.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at coryellcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Coryell Central Appraisal District: 705 E. Main St., Gatesville, TX 76528. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable homes, your purchase price, photos of property condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully before accepting — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
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
Coryell County was built on the same principles the founders of this Republic put to paper while Santa Anna’s army was still in the field. The soldiers and families at Fort Cavazos, the ranchers outside Gatesville, the homeowners in Copperas Cove — every one of them has the right to know what they owe, why they owe it, and how to push back. Look up your value. File your protest. Show up to the public hearings. The people setting your rates 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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