Property Tax Resources · Kent County, Texas
Rolling Plains ranch country in one of the smallest counties in Texas — Kent County’s 1.16% effective rate falls on fewer than 800 residents in a county where Jayton serves as county seat and cotton and cattle define the economy.
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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.
Kent County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population, with fewer than 800 residents spread across 900 square miles of Rolling Plains rangeland and dryland cotton fields. Jayton is the county seat — a small community that serves the ranchers and farmers who work the land between the Caprock and the Red River breaks. The county has no incorporated towns of significant size and limited commercial activity.
At 1.16%, Kent County’s effective rate exceeds the national median on very modest property values. Few protests are filed in counties this small — which means valuation errors can persist for years without challenge. For the ranchers and cotton farmers who make up most of the county’s property owners, verifying that agricultural valuations accurately reflect productive capacity rather than speculative market values is worth the effort. 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.
Kent 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 Kent County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Kent 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent County | County | ~$0.52/$100 |
| Jayton-Girard ISD | School District | ~$0.95/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at kent.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at kentcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Kent County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 423, Jayton, TX 79528. 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
Kent County is Rolling Plains Texas at its most honest — small population, hard land, straightforward work. The founders of the Republic wrote the Declaration of Rights without population requirements — it protects the rancher in Jayton with 700 neighbors as fully as the Houston homeowner with 4 million. An accurate appraisal is your right regardless of how small your county is. Look up your value. File your protest.
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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