Property Tax Resources · Palo Pinto County, Texas
Possum Kingdom Lake and Palo Pinto Mountains country west of Fort Worth — Palo Pinto County’s 1.60% effective rate and $2,722 median annual bill reflect rising lake property values driven by DFW recreational demand.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell / Census ACS 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.
Palo Pinto County sits in the Palo Pinto Mountains west of Fort Worth, anchored by Possum Kingdom Lake — one of the most popular recreational lakes in North Texas, known for its clear water, dramatic limestone bluffs, and Hell’s Gate canyon. The county’s proximity to the DFW metroplex has made it a destination for lake houses, weekend retreats, and recreational property buyers whose demand has pushed lakefront values sharply higher.
At 1.60%, Palo Pinto County’s effective rate exceeds the state median. On Possum Kingdom Lake properties whose values have been driven by DFW recreational demand, the $2,722 median annual bill represents a real burden on longtime local residents. 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.
Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Palo Pinto 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Pinto County | County | ~$0.50/$100 |
| Mineral Wells ISD | School District | ~$0.94/$100 |
| Graford ISD | School District | ~$0.90/$100 |
| City of Mineral Wells | City | ~$0.40/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at palopinto.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at palopintocad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Palo Pinto County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 280, Palo Pinto, TX 76484. 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
Palo Pinto County was here long before the DFW metroplex discovered Possum Kingdom Lake — and the ranchers, farmers, and longtime local homeowners whose appraisals have been swept upward by recreational demand they didn’t create deserve fair treatment. The founders wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. DFW buyer prices aren’t the right baseline for longtime local owners. Look up your value. File your protest. Possum Kingdom residents deserve fair assessment.
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