Victoria Central Appraisal District

08/01/2026

Please note that the Airline entrances for the Patti Dodson Center will be closed for two weeks, starting Monday, August 3rd. Please use the entrances off of Imperial or Navarro.

07/23/2026

NOTICE OF ESTIMATED TAXES AND TAX RATE ADOPTION INFORMATION
Visit Texas.gov/propertytaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information regarding the amount of taxes that each entity that taxes your property will impose if the entity adopts its proposed tax rate. Your local property tax database will be updated regularly during August and September as local elected officials propose and adopt the property tax rates that will determine how much you pay in property taxes.
You may also access the Victoria site directly using the following link: https://victoria.countytaxrates.com/tax
Property owners have the right to request the information from the assessor of each taxing unit for their property. You may request their contact information from your local Tax Assessor-Collector listed below.
Victoria County Tax Assessor-Collector
Ashley Hernandez
PO Box 2569, Victoria, TX 77902
361-576-3671
Dewitt County Tax Assessor-Collector (Meyersville ISD)
Ashley Marz
102 Clinton St. Suite 130, Cuero, TX 77954
361-275-0879
Jackson County Tax Assessor-Collector (Industrial ISD)
Monica Foster
115 W. Main St. #102, Edna, TX 77957
361-782-3473
If you have an online portal for filing your electronic protest, you will automatically receive updates via email. If you wish to register for an online portal, please visit our website victoriacad.org, select the online protest button at the top, and register for an account. You will need to contact the Victoria Central Appraisal District for your PIN.
Taxpayers can also register for Truth in Taxation updates by visiting Victoria.countytaxrates.com/tax. You will then search for your property and click view. Once on this page, you will click the “Register to receive Notice of Estimated Taxes” button in the top right hand corner. You will then enter your information, agree to receive email notifications, and then click confirm.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Victoria Central Appraisal District at 361-576-3621 or visit our office at 2805 N. Navarro St., Ste 300, Victoria, TX 77901.

06/25/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗵. 𝟯𝟭𝟮 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
When a company wants a property tax abatement in Texas, here’s the process under Chapter 312 of the Tax Code:

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭 — 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲
The taxing unit (such as the county) must first designate the area as a “reinvestment zone” — an area where development would not occur solely through private investment.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮 — 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The property owner or developer applies for the abatement with the taxing unit.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟯 — 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
The taxing unit must hold a public hearing before approving the abatement. This is open to all residents.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟰 — 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
If approved, the taxing unit and property owner sign a written abatement agreement specifying the terms, including the percentage of taxes abated and the duration.

𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨:
• Maximum term: 10 years
• Each eligible taxing unit decides independently — a county may agree while a city or special district does not (or vice versa). School districts are not eligible for Ch. 312.
• The agreement must specify job creation, investment, or other public benefits
• Clawback provisions: If the property owner fails to meet the agreement’s terms, the taxing unit can recapture the abated taxes

All Ch. 312 abatement agreements are public record.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩’𝙨 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚: 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙭𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 — 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚.

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Important Notice 4th of July Holiday, The Victoria Central Appraisal District will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for the Independence Holiday. We will resume regular hours on Monday July 6th. APRIL 25, 2026 STORM DAMAGE, PLEASE SEE CURRENT NEWS FOR MORE INFORMATION Welcome to Victoria Central Apprai...

06/12/2026

The 2027 Victoria Appraisal Review Board is accepting applications.
Interested Victoria County residents who are available to serve Monday through Friday, May through August. Please visit www.victoriacad.org under the "Organization” tab, or contact ARB members at 361-576-3621 for more information and the application.
Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
The Appraisal Review Board is a separate entity from the Victoria Central Appraisal District.

05/14/2026

Don’t miss filing your protest. The deadline is tomorrow, May 15, 2016!

05/04/2026

Protest deadline is May 15, 2026!

04/23/2026

Annual Applications are Due April 30th!

04/21/2026

Public Notice — Your Rights as a Texas Property Taxpayer
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts publishes the Taxpayer Assistance Pamphlet each year to help property owners understand their rights during the appraisal and protest process.
Under Texas law, every property owner is entitled to:
✅ An explanation of the remedies available when you disagree with your appraised value
✅ Notice of the protest process, deadlines, and hearing procedures
✅ Access to data and evidence the appraisal district will present at your hearing
✅ The right to appear in person, by phone, by video, or by written affidavit
The pamphlet explains: how to file a protest (deadline: May 15, 2026), what can be protested, how the ARB works, your appeal options, and the role of the Taxpayer Liaison Officer.
A copy of this pamphlet is included with your 2026 Notice of Appraised Value. You can also view the full pamphlet on the Comptroller’s website: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/
Our office also has copies available at no charge.

04/17/2026

Agricultural Use Appraisal Applications & Wildlife Management Reports and/or Plans are due April 30th!

04/15/2026