Property Tax Resources · Chambers County, Texas
Fast-growing Gulf Coast county on the eastern edge of the Houston metro — where soaring property values and a 2.1% effective rate are squeezing longtime residents.
🔴 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.
Chambers County sits on the eastern edge of the Houston metropolitan area — separated from Harris County by Trinity Bay and bordered by Liberty, Jefferson, and Galveston counties. Communities like Mont Belvieu, Barbers Hill, and Beach City have been absorbing Houston-area population growth for years, and the county’s total market value reached $29 billion in 2023. That growth has been a windfall for taxing entities and a burden for property owners who bought before the run-up. An effective tax rate around 2.1% on a rising assessed value translates to real dollars leaving real households.
The protest rate in Chambers County has climbed from 7% of parcels in 2018 to 12% in 2024 — a sign that more owners are paying attention. If you haven’t been protesting annually, you should be. The Chambers County Appraisal District handles appraisals; tax collection questions go to the County Tax Office (409-267-2763), Barbers Hill ISD Tax Office (281-576-2221), or Goose Creek ISD/Baytown (281-420-4845).
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Chambers CAD accepts protest filings. Find online protest options on the official site homepage.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Chambers County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Chambers County — Barbers Hill ISD, Goose Creek ISD, the county, MUDs, and others — 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: Chambers County Courthouse, Anahuac, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers County | County | ~$0.31/$100 |
| Barbers Hill ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Anahuac ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Goose Creek CISD (partial) | School District | ~$1.05/$100 |
| Cities (Anahuac, Mont Belvieu, Beach City) | Municipality | Varies |
| Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) | Special District | Varies widely |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at chambers.countytaxrates.com. MUD rates vary significantly by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at chamberscad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person: Chambers County Appraisal District, 1222 S. Ross Sterling Ave., Anahuac, TX 77514. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice.
Recent comparable sales, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and — in fast-growth areas like Mont Belvieu — evidence that the CAD’s comparable sales don’t match your neighborhood.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully before accepting.
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
The families who settled along Trinity Bay and the Gulf Coast marshes of Chambers County built something real here. As the Houston metro expands east and land values follow, the taxing entities that govern this county are collecting more revenue than ever — sometimes without a single resident showing up to question it. The founders of the Republic of Texas never intended for families to be taxed out of the land they built a life on. 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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