Property Tax Resources · Ector County, Texas
Permian Basin oil country — Ector County property owners in Odessa face compounding appraisal increases driven by one of the largest energy booms in West Texas history.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell (2024); Protest Success Rate — Texas Comptroller PTAD data, approximate.
🔴 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.
Ector County sits at the heart of the Permian Basin, where the oil and gas economy has driven one of the most sustained booms in Texas history. Odessa is the county seat, and the combination of energy wealth and population growth has pushed property values — and appraisal district notices — sharply higher over the past decade. When production was surging, land and residential values climbed fast. The appraisal district followed — and the increases haven’t fully corrected when energy prices pulled back.
At a 1.56% effective rate on a growing value base, Ector County homeowners and commercial property owners pay significantly more than most West Texans did a generation ago. More than half of owners who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. If you received a Notice of Appraised Value, your protest deadline is May 15, 2026 or 30 days from the mailing date.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Ector 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 Ector County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Ector 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.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Ector County | County | ~$0.34/$100 |
| Ector County ISD (ECISD) | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| City of Odessa | City | ~$0.52/$100 |
| Odessa College | College District | ~$0.17/$100 |
| Multiple MUDs & Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at ector.countytaxrates.com. Special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at ectorcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Ector County Appraisal District: 1301 E. 8th St., Odessa, TX 79761. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable properties, your purchase price, photos of 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
The Permian Basin built fortunes and fed the nation — but it also built communities: neighborhoods in Odessa, ranch operations in the county, small businesses that survive every bust because the people here are built for it. The founders of the Republic wrote that no person’s property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. An appraisal district that follows oil money up and ignores the correction down is not applying that principle fairly. Look up your value. File your protest. Show up to the rate hearings. The people setting these numbers are accountable to you.
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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