Property Tax Resources · Young County, Texas
Young County
Property Taxes
North Texas rolling plains — oil, ranching, and a county seat that still runs its own affairs.
Property Tax Resources · Young County, Texas
North Texas rolling plains — oil, ranching, and a county seat that still runs its own affairs.
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.
Young County sits in the Rolling Plains of North Central Texas, with Graham as county seat. The economy mixes oil production, cattle ranching, and small-scale manufacturing. Graham serves as a regional service center for several surrounding counties, and the local property market has been relatively stable, though agricultural land values have risen with regional demand.
Approximately 48% of protests in Young County result in a value reduction. The Young Central Appraisal District also serves as the tax assessor-collector, making it a one-stop shop for both protest information and payment. Pull your comparable sales, document any deferred maintenance, 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.
Young Central 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 Young County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Young 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Young County | County | ~$0.47/$100 |
| Graham ISD | School District | ~$0.83/$100 |
| Newcastle ISD | School District | ~$0.79/$100 |
| Olney ISD | School District | ~$0.82/$100 |
| City of Graham | City | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at young.countytaxrates.com. Special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at youngcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Young Central Appraisal District: 505 5th St., Graham, TX 76450. 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
Young County has run its own affairs since frontier days — independent, self-reliant, and skeptical of institutions that don’t earn their keep. The same character applies to property taxes. If your appraisal doesn’t reflect reality, the protest process is your mechanism to correct it. 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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