Property Tax Resources · Randall County, Texas
Amarillo’s high-growth suburban county and gateway to Palo Duro Canyon — Randall County’s 1.78% effective rate and $4,007 median annual bill reflect rapid residential growth pushing bills to some of the highest in the Panhandle.
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.
Randall County forms the southern and residential wing of the Amarillo metro, with Canyon as its county seat and West Texas A&M University as its anchor institution. Palo Duro Canyon — the ‘Grand Canyon of Texas’ — cuts through the county’s eastern terrain, and the surrounding Panhandle landscape has attracted significant residential growth from Amarillo’s expanding suburban footprint. Randall County has been one of the faster-growing Panhandle counties over the past decade.
At 1.78%, Randall County’s effective rate is well above the state median. On residential properties that have risen sharply with Amarillo suburban expansion, the $4,007 median annual bill is one of the highest in the Panhandle. More than 60% of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. The informal settlement process at Randall CAD is worth pursuing. 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.
Randall 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 Randall County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Randall 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Randall County | County | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Canyon ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Amarillo ISD | School District | ~$0.98/$100 |
| City of Canyon | City | ~$0.38/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at randall.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at randallcad.com. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Randall County Appraisal District: 501 16th St., Canyon, TX 79015. 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
Randall County’s residents chose Canyon and the Panhandle because the wide-open terrain and the shadow of Palo Duro Canyon represent a quality of life worth the investment. The founders wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. A 1.78% rate on Panhandle residential values that have climbed with Amarillo’s growth is a real burden — and nearly two-thirds of those who protested got it reduced. Look up your value. File your protest. The Grand Canyon of Texas deserves fair assessment.
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