Property Tax Resources · Falls County, Texas
Blackland Prairie agricultural county — Falls County property owners along the Brazos River face steady appraisal pressure even as the county’s population slowly declines.
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.
Falls County runs along the Little and Big Brazos Rivers in Central Texas, where Blackland Prairie farmland has supported cotton, grain, and cattle operations for generations. Marlin, the county seat, once drew visitors to its mineral springs and has a history stretching back to antebellum Texas. Today the county’s agricultural economy faces pressure from consolidating farm operations and steadily climbing land appraisals that outpace commodity income.
Falls County’s 1.37% effective rate sits slightly below the state median, but on flat or slowly rising incomes, the burden is real — particularly for agricultural landowners whose income depends on commodity prices outside their control. More than half of Falls County owners who protested in 2024 achieved a reduction. If your Notice of Appraised Value arrived this spring, the May 15 deadline is firm.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Falls 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 Falls County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Falls 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Falls County | County | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Marlin ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Rosebud-Lott ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| Troy ISD | School District | ~$0.82/$100 |
| City of Marlin | City | ~$0.52/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at falls.countytaxrates.com. Special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at fallscad.net. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Falls County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 819, Marlin, TX 76661. 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
Falls County was settled by farmers who broke Blackland Prairie sod with mule teams and built communities along the Brazos. That heritage runs deep. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken or applied to public use without consent and just compensation — a principle as relevant to a Falls County cotton farmer today as it was to any landowner in 1836. When appraisal values climb faster than agricultural income can support, the protest process is not just a right — it’s a financial necessity. Look up your value. File your protest. Show up to the hearings. Your land is worth protecting.
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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