Property Tax Resources · Washington County, Texas
Washington County
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Birthplace of Texas independence — property owners in Washington County have a special claim on the founders’ principles.
Property Tax Resources · Washington County, Texas
Birthplace of Texas independence — property owners in Washington County have a special claim on the founders’ principles.
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.
Washington County holds a singular place in Texas history: Washington-on-the-Brazos, where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed in 1836, stands within its boundaries. Today, Brenham serves as county seat of a county known for bluebonnets, dairy farming, and weekend tourism from Houston. Property values have climbed with second-home demand and the county’s proximity to the Houston metro.
Approximately half of protests filed in Washington County in 2023 resulted in a value reduction. With a growing mix of rural residential, agricultural, and commercial properties, the protest process here is active and accessible. The people who signed the Declaration of Rights would understand exactly why you should file.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Washington 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 Washington County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Washington 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | County | ~$0.45/$100 |
| Brenham ISD | School District | ~$0.82/$100 |
| Burton ISD | School District | ~$0.76/$100 |
| Navasota ISD | School District | ~$0.78/$100 |
| City of Brenham | City | ~$0.38/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at washington.countytaxrates.com. Special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at washingtoncad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Washington County Appraisal District: 1301 E. Main St., Brenham, TX 77833. 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
Washington County is where the Republic of Texas was born. The founders who signed the Declaration of Rights at Washington-on-the-Brazos wrote that no person’s property shall be taken for public use without just compensation. They meant it here, in this county, on this ground. If your appraisal isn’t just, you have every reason — historical, legal, and moral — to say so. Look up your value. File your protest. Attend the rate hearings.
For informational and educational purposes only. Property-Taxes-Texas.com is a citizen advocacy and education resource. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or appraisal advice. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed appraisers. Consult a licensed Texas attorney, qualified financial advisor, or certified appraiser for guidance specific to your situation. Deadlines, rates, and statutes are subject to change — verify all details with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before acting.
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