Property Tax Resources · Kleberg County, Texas
Home of the King Ranch and Texas A&M-Kingsville — Kleberg County’s 1.31% effective rate falls on Kingsville homeowners and ranch operations in the county that bears the name of the legendary ranching family.
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.
Kleberg County is named for Robert Kleberg, who managed the King Ranch in the late nineteenth century, and the county’s identity remains inseparable from the legendary Santa Gertrudis cattle operation that covers much of South Texas. Kingsville is the county seat and home to Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a historically significant institution in South Texas higher education. The county’s economy blends ranching, education, naval air station employment, and some Eagle Ford-related energy activity.
At 1.31%, Kleberg County’s effective rate is above the national median. Kingsville’s combined rates can be substantially higher in some parts of the city. More than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. For both residential owners in Kingsville and agricultural landowners throughout the county, the protest process is worth pursuing if your appraisal jumped. 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.
Kleberg 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 Kleberg County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Kleberg 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Kleberg County | County | ~$0.48/$100 |
| Kingsville ISD | School District | ~$0.98/$100 |
| Ricardo ISD | School District | ~$0.90/$100 |
| City of Kingsville | City | ~$0.55/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at kleberg.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at klebergad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Kleberg County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 1270, Kingsville, TX 78364. 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
Kleberg County carries the name and legacy of the King Ranch — the ranching empire that shaped South Texas more than any other single enterprise. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. That principle protects the Kingsville homeowner and the Kleberg County rancher exactly as it protected the original settlers who built this land. Look up your value. File your protest. King Ranch country deserves a fair appraisal.
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