Property Tax Resources · Nueces County, Texas
Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend — Nueces County’s 1.53% effective rate and $2,903 median annual bill fall on homeowners in a coastal community where Gulf Coast tourism, naval operations, and petrochemical activity drive sharp property value swings.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell / Census ACS 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.
Nueces County anchors the Coastal Bend of South Texas, with Corpus Christi as its county seat and the region’s economic hub. The county’s economy blends port activity, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, petrochemical refining, Gulf Coast tourism, and a growing tech and healthcare sector. Property values in Corpus Christi have risen sharply in recent years, driven by coastal desirability and investment in the local economy.
At 1.53%, Nueces County’s effective rate is above the state median. On coastal properties whose values have risen with Gulf tourism and energy-sector investment, the $2,903 median annual bill represents a real burden. More than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions — among the higher success rates in South Texas. 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.
Nueces 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 Nueces County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Nueces 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Nueces County | County | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Corpus Christi ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Calallen ISD | School District | ~$0.90/$100 |
| City of Corpus Christi | City | ~$0.45/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at nueces.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at nuecescad.net. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Nueces County Appraisal District: 201 N. Chaparral St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401. 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
Corpus Christi is Texas’s gateway to the Gulf — a city that has served as a naval base, a port, and a coastal destination for generations of Texans. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. A 1.53% rate on coastal values that have climbed with Gulf tourism and energy investment is a real burden on fixed-income homeowners who have lived on the Coastal Bend for decades. Look up your value. File your protest. The Coastal Bend deserves fair assessment.
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