Property Tax Resources · Jim Wells County, Texas
South Texas crossroads anchored by Alice — Jim Wells County’s 2.37% effective rate is one of the highest in South Texas, pressing hard on homeowners in a county where incomes are modest and the tax burden is significant.
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.
Jim Wells County sits at the crossroads of South Texas, with Alice as its county seat — a city that calls itself the ‘Hub of South Texas’ for its position at the junction of US-281 and US-59. The county’s economy blends oil and gas production, agriculture, and the service industries tied to the surrounding brush country. Jim Wells County has one of the higher effective tax rates in South Texas at 2.37%, applied to properties with relatively modest median values.
At 2.37%, Jim Wells County’s effective rate is well above the state median — the second-highest in South Texas after Foard County. On a county with a median home value of just $52,000, that rate takes a disproportionate share of household income. More than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. Your deadline is May 15, 2026.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Jim Wells 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Wells County | County | ~$0.62/$100 |
| Alice ISD | School District | ~$0.98/$100 |
| Orange Grove ISD | School District | ~$0.95/$100 |
| City of Alice | City | ~$0.48/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at jimwells.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at jimwellscad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Jim Wells County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 607, Alice, TX 78333. 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 — 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
Jim Wells County residents pay one of the highest effective property tax rates in South Texas on some of the most modest home values in the state. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. A 2.37% rate on a $52,000 median home — where a successful protest returns real money to a household that needs it — is exactly the kind of burden the protest system was built to correct. Look up your value. File your protest. The Hub of South Texas deserves a fair system.
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