Property Tax Resources · Colorado County, Texas
Colorado County
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A historic river county between Houston and San Antonio — where 69% of informal protests in 2024 resulted in savings for property owners who showed up.
Property Tax Resources · Colorado County, Texas
A historic river county between Houston and San Antonio — where 69% of informal protests in 2024 resulted in savings for property owners who showed up.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 estimate. Effective tax rate: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024. Avg annual bill: not available — verify at coloradocad.org. Protest success rate: not published — contact Colorado CAD at (979) 732-8222.
🔴 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.
Colorado County sits along the Colorado River in the corridor between Houston and San Antonio. Columbus is the county seat, a historic community that has served as a waypoint since the Republic era. With a population around 20,500, the county has seen steady property value increases as growth pressure from both metro areas pushes outward along US-90.
In 2024, Colorado County property owners who filed informal protests saw a 69% success rate. Roughly 2,710 accounts were contested, generating $5 million in tax savings. If you own property in Colorado County and have not protested recently, you are likely leaving money on the table.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Colorado County Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Colorado County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Colorado 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: Colorado County Courthouse, Columbus, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado County | County | ~$0.48/$100 |
| Columbus ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Rice CISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Weimar ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| City of Columbus | City | Varies |
| City of Weimar | City | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at colorado.countytaxrates.com. Cities and special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at coloradocad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Colorado County Appraisal District: 106 Cardinal Lane, Columbus, TX 78934. 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.
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
Colorado County was Republic of Texas territory before Texas was Texas. The courthouse in Columbus has stood as a civic anchor for generations of families who built something here and expected the government to serve — not extract. When your appraised value rises faster than the market justifies, the system is failing its purpose. Look up your value. File your protest. Show up to the hearings.
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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