Property Tax Resources · Randall County, Texas
Amarillo’s high-growth suburban county and gateway to Palo Duro Canyon — Randall County’s 1.78% effective rate and $4,007 median annual bill reflect rapid residential growth pushing bills to some of the highest in the Panhandle.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; County Debt — Texas Bond Review Board (FY2025)
🔴 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.
Randall County forms the southern and residential wing of the Amarillo metro, with Canyon as its county seat and West Texas A&M University as its anchor institution. Palo Duro Canyon — the ‘Grand Canyon of Texas’ — cuts through the county’s eastern terrain, and the surrounding Panhandle landscape has attracted significant residential growth from Amarillo’s expanding suburban footprint. Randall County has been one of the faster-growing Panhandle counties over the past decade.
At 1.78%, Randall County’s effective rate is well above the state median. On residential properties that have risen sharply with Amarillo suburban expansion, the $4,007 median annual bill is one of the highest in the Panhandle. 10,778 ARB protests were filed in Randall County in 2024; 68% of protests resolved through the informal process received a value reduction, and 58% of written ARB determinations lowered the appraised value (Texas Comptroller, 2024 Appraisal District Operations Survey). Figures are for the Potter-Randall Appraisal District (serves both counties). The informal settlement process at Randall CAD is worth pursuing. 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.
Randall 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 Randall County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Randall 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.
View Randall County Tax Rates →| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2025 adopted) |
|---|---|---|
| Randall County | County | $0.4010/$100 |
| Amarillo ISD | School District | $0.8712/$100 |
| Bushland ISD | School District | $1.0116/$100 |
| Canyon ISD | School District | $0.9272/$100 |
| Happy ISD | School District | $0.7807/$100 |
| Wildorado ISD | School District | $1.3765/$100 |
2025 adopted rates per Texas Comptroller Tax Rates & Levies (source). City, MUD, college and other special-district rates may also apply depending on your parcel. Your total depends on which districts your property falls in — verify current rates at your county appraisal district.
What your Notice means and exactly what to do — and by when — after it arrives.
How the Texas homestead exemption lowers your taxable value, including recent changes.
When a property tax consultant is worth it for protesting your appraisal.
Lesser-known special valuations that can cut the taxable value of qualifying land.
The state office that oversees appraisal districts and protects taxpayers.
Who sets your county’s values and why that role matters to your bill.
Search your account at randallcad.com. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Randall County Appraisal District: 501 16th St., Canyon, TX 79015. 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, 1836Randall County’s residents chose Canyon and the Panhandle because the wide-open terrain and the shadow of Palo Duro Canyon represent a quality of life worth the investment. The founders wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. A 1.78% rate on Panhandle residential values that have climbed with Amarillo’s growth is a real burden — and in 2024, 68% of protests resolved informally ended in a value reduction (Texas Comptroller, 2024 Appraisal District Operations Survey; figures are for the Potter-Randall Appraisal District). Look up your value. File your protest. The Grand Canyon of Texas deserves fair assessment.
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