Property Tax Resources · Wichita County, Texas
Wichita County
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Wichita Falls and North Texas — a regional hub with one of the higher effective tax burdens in the state.
Property Tax Resources · Wichita County, Texas
Wichita Falls and North Texas — a regional hub with one of the higher effective tax burdens in the state.
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.
Wichita County anchors the Rolling Plains of North Texas, centered on Wichita Falls, a regional hub with Sheppard Air Force Base, healthcare, and manufacturing. The county’s effective tax rate of 1.64% is well above the state average, driven by school district levies and city taxes in a market where median home values haven’t kept pace with appraisal inflation.
In 2023, roughly 52% of protests in Wichita County resulted in a value reduction. Military families, retirees, and longtime homeowners often find their appraisals have outrun reality. Pull your comparable sales, document any condition issues, and file before the deadline.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Wichita 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 Wichita County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Wichita 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita County | County | ~$0.37/$100 |
| Wichita Falls ISD | School District | ~$1.04/$100 |
| Burkburnett ISD | School District | ~$0.98/$100 |
| Electra ISD | School District | ~$0.91/$100 |
| City of Wichita Falls | City | ~$0.62/$100 |
| Multiple MUDs & Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at wichita.countytaxrates.com. Special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at wadtx.com. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Wichita Appraisal District: 600 Scott Ave., Ste. 300, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable homes, your purchase price, photos of property 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
Wichita Falls has been a working North Texas city for over a century — oil, military, agriculture, healthcare. The people who built that city deserve a tax system that respects what their property is actually worth in the current market. Show up. The hearings are public. The record is yours to make. Look up your value. File your protest. Attend the rate hearings.
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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