Property Tax Resources · Hudspeth County, Texas
West Texas desert ranch country along the Rio Grande — Hudspeth County’s 1.25% effective rate falls on one of the most sparsely populated counties in Texas, where Sierra Blanca serves as county seat in the high desert.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell (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.
Hudspeth County stretches across the Chihuahuan Desert of Far West Texas, from the Rio Grande north through mountain ranges and high desert plateau. Sierra Blanca is the county seat, a small community on I-10 between El Paso and Fort Stockton. The county is one of the largest by area and smallest by population in Texas — massive ranching operations spread across hundreds of thousands of acres in breathtaking and unforgiving terrain.
At 1.25%, Hudspeth County’s effective rate exceeds the national median on property values that reflect the limited market for Far West Texas desert ranch land. For large ranch operations, the difference between a market-value and a productivity-value appraisal can be enormous — and with few comparable sales, appraisals in counties this remote often carry wide uncertainty ranges that make protests viable. 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.
Hudspeth 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 Hudspeth County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Hudspeth 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Hudspeth County | County | ~$0.52/$100 |
| Dell City ISD | School District | ~$0.90/$100 |
| Sierra Blanca ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at hudspeth.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at hudspethcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Hudspeth County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 429, Sierra Blanca, TX 79851. 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
Hudspeth County ranchers manage land that most Texans will never see — high desert terrain that requires scale to be viable and patience to be profitable. The founders wrote the Declaration of Rights for every property owner in Texas, including the rancher in Sierra Blanca operating in one of the most remote counties in the state. A 1.25% rate on land whose value is genuinely uncertain deserves a challenge. Look up your value. File your protest. Far West Texas has the same rights as anywhere else.
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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