Property Tax Resources · San Patricio County, Texas
Coastal Bend between Corpus Christi and San Antonio — San Patricio County’s 1.60% effective rate and $3,126 median annual bill fall on a growing community where Portland and Ingleside’s industrial and residential expansion drives significant appraisal pressure.
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.
San Patricio County lies on the Coastal Bend between Corpus Christi and Refugio, with Sinton as its county seat and Portland and Ingleside as its largest cities. The county’s economy blends petrochemical activity at the Port of Corpus Christi, naval aviation, residential growth driven by Corpus Christi suburban expansion, and some agriculture. Portland in particular has seen rapid residential development that has pushed property values sharply upward.
At 1.60%, San Patricio County’s effective rate exceeds the state median. The $3,126 median annual bill — with Portland hitting $5,370 at the median — reflects how industrial and suburban growth has elevated this Coastal Bend county well above its historical norms. 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.
San Patricio 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 San Patricio County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in San Patricio 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| San Patricio County | County | ~$0.45/$100 |
| Gregory-Portland ISD | School District | ~$0.98/$100 |
| Sinton ISD | School District | ~$0.92/$100 |
| Ingleside ISD | School District | ~$0.90/$100 |
| City of Portland | City | ~$0.48/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at sanpatricio.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at sanpatcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at San Patricio County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 938, Sinton, TX 78387. 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
San Patricio County is named for Ireland’s patron saint — a reminder of the Irish colonists who settled this part of the Coastal Bend and whose descendants have built a community here for nearly two centuries. The founders wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. A 1.60% rate on Portland values that have climbed with Corpus Christi’s industrial expansion represents a real burden on longtime Coastal Bend residents. Look up your value. File your protest. The Coastal Bend’s Irish heritage deserves fair assessment.
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