Property Tax Resources · Jefferson County, Texas
Southeast Texas petrochemical country anchored by Beaumont — Jefferson County’s 1.40% effective rate falls on the Golden Triangle’s homeowners and industrial property owners in the heart of Texas refining country.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; County Debt — Texas Bond Review Board (FY2025)
🔴 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.
Jefferson County anchors the Golden Triangle of Southeast Texas, where Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange anchor a dense concentration of oil refining, petrochemical manufacturing, and port activity that has defined the region since Spindletop blew in 1901. The county’s economy remains tied to industrial energy production, and residential property values in Beaumont, Port Neches, and Groves reflect the heavy industrial employment base that supports the region.
At a 1.40% effective rate and $2,803 median annual bill, Jefferson County property owners pay above the national median. More than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. Industrial property owners and homeowners alike benefit from keeping appraisals current with actual comparable evidence. 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.
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Jefferson 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.
View Jefferson County Tax Rates →| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2025 adopted) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | County | $0.3570/$100 |
| Beaumont ISD | School District | $0.9348/$100 |
| Hamshire-Fannett ISD | School District | $1.0492/$100 |
| Hardin-Jefferson ISD | School District | $0.9669/$100 |
| Nederland ISD | School District | $0.8986/$100 |
| Port Arthur ISD | School District | $1.2704/$100 |
| Port Neches-Groves ISD | School District | $1.1419/$100 |
| Sabine Pass ISD | School District | $0.9323/$100 |
2025 adopted rates per Texas Comptroller Tax Rates & Levies (source). City, MUD, college and other special-district rates may also apply depending on your parcel. Your total depends on which districts your property falls in — verify current rates at your county appraisal district.
What your Notice means and exactly what to do — and by when — after it arrives.
How the Texas homestead exemption lowers your taxable value, including recent changes.
When a property tax consultant is worth it for protesting your appraisal.
Lesser-known special valuations that can cut the taxable value of qualifying land.
The state office that oversees appraisal districts and protects taxpayers.
Who sets your county’s values and why that role matters to your bill.
Search your account at jcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Jefferson County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 21337, Beaumont, TX 77720. 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, 1836Jefferson County’s Spindletop changed the world in 1901 and built the industrial economy that still defines the Golden Triangle. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation — a principle that applies to a Beaumont homeowner and a Port Arthur refinery site equally. At a 1.40% rate, accurate appraisals matter. Look up your value. File your protest. The Golden Triangle deserves fair assessment.
