Property Tax Resources · Aransas County, Texas
Aransas County
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Texas Gulf Coast living — where waterfront values and post-Harvey rebuilding have driven appraisals sharply higher and protest rates are rising.
Property Tax Resources · Aransas County, Texas
Texas Gulf Coast living — where waterfront values and post-Harvey rebuilding have driven appraisals sharply higher and protest rates are rising.
🔴 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.
Aransas County stretches along the Gulf Coast near Rockport and Aransas Pass, drawing retirees, fishing industry workers, and coastal property owners who weathered Hurricane Harvey in 2017 only to face surging rebuild-era appraisals. With about 26,000 residents and total market value exceeding $6.8 billion, this is a county where property values are driven heavily by waterfront premiums — and where the gap between CAD estimates and market reality can be wide.
Protest rates have been climbing steadily, reaching over 10% of parcels in 2024. Of those who pursued informal appeals, 70% succeeded — and 72% of those who went to the ARB also won reductions. The Aransas CAD offers online protest filing for most residential accounts. Use it. File before 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.
Aransas CAD online protest portal — available to most residential property owners with the password on your notice.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Aransas County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Aransas 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.
Photo: Aransas County Courthouse, Rockport, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Aransas County | County | ~$0.33/$100 |
| Aransas County ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| City of Rockport | City | ~$0.47/$100 |
| Aransas County Navigation District | Special District | ~$0.04/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at aransas.countytaxrates.com. Special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at esearch.aransascad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online at the Aransas CAD portal (password on your notice) or in person: 11 Hwy 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable coastal properties, post-Harvey repair costs, flood zone documentation, and photos of property condition 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
Aransas County property owners survived a hurricane and then watched their appraisals climb anyway — in some cases because of the rebuild activity around them, not their own choices. That is not just compensation. The data shows that more than 70% of those who pushed back in informal hearings got results. But most people don’t push back at all. File your protest. Show up. Bring your evidence. The coastline is worth fighting for — and so is the right to afford living on it.
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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