Property Tax Resources · Ward County, Texas
Ward County
Property Taxes
Permian Basin West Texas — one of the state’s lowest effective rates, but protest rights still apply.
Property Tax Resources · Ward County, Texas
Permian Basin West Texas — one of the state’s lowest effective rates, but protest rights still apply.
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.
Ward County is a Permian Basin county in far West Texas, with Monahans as county seat. Oil and natural gas extraction dominate the local economy, and the county’s tax base is heavily influenced by mineral interests. Residential values are modest by Texas standards, and the effective tax rate is among the lowest in the state.
Approximately 45% of protests in Ward County result in some value reduction. Even in a low-rate county, an incorrect appraisal costs real money. If the CAD’s number doesn’t match the market, the protest process is there for a reason. Use it.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Ward 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 Ward County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Ward County — your school district, city, 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Ward County | County | ~$0.32/$100 |
| Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD | School District | ~$0.72/$100 |
| City of Monahans | City | ~$0.38/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at ward.countytaxrates.com. Special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at wardcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Ward County Appraisal District: 400 S. Allen Ave., Monahans, TX 79756. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable homes, your purchase price, photos of property condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully before accepting — 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
Ward County’s vast flatlands and working oil fields represent a West Texas way of life that demands honesty from its institutions. Low rates don’t mean no scrutiny. Every dollar taxed without just basis is a dollar the founders said could not be taken. Look up your value. File your protest. Attend the hearings.
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