Property Tax Resources · Montgomery County, Texas
Houston’s fastest-growing suburban county — Montgomery County’s 1.86% effective rate and $4,148 median annual bill reflect explosive growth in The Woodlands, Conroe, and more than 150 Municipal Utility Districts that layer costs on top of base rates.
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.
Montgomery County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, anchored by The Woodlands — one of the most successful master-planned communities in American history — and fueled by decades of Houston suburban expansion northward along I-45. Conroe is the county seat, and communities from Magnolia to Willis to New Caney have absorbed growth that has transformed the county’s character. Montgomery County has over 150 Municipal Utility Districts, making its combined tax rates among the most complex in the state.
At 1.86%, Montgomery County’s effective rate is well above the state median. More than 150 MUDs mean combined rates can exceed 2.5% in newer master-planned communities. On a county where the average home value has exceeded $416,000, that produces bills well above the Texas median. More than 60% of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. If your notice reflects a significant jump, the informal settlement process at Montgomery CAD is worth pursuing.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Montgomery Central 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 Montgomery County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Montgomery 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | County | ~$0.38/$100 |
| Conroe ISD | School District | ~$0.95/$100 |
| The Woodlands Township | Special District | ~$0.23/$100 |
| Lone Star College | College District | ~$0.10/$100 |
| Over 150 MUDs | Special District | Varies — often $0.10–$1.00+/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at montgomery.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at mcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Montgomery Central Appraisal District: 109 Gladstell St., Conroe, TX 77301. 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
Montgomery County was built on the promise that a master-planned community could offer quality of life, good schools, and reasonable taxes — but with over 150 MUDs layering levies on top of base county and ISD rates, many homeowners are now paying combined rates that exceed 2.5%. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. Every MUD levy, every ISD rate, every county assessment that exceeds what the evidence supports is a challenge to that principle. Look up your value. File your protest. Montgomery County’s growth shouldn’t come at the expense of fair assessment.
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