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Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district. We are continuing to update the website, so please contact us or check back later for more updates.
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The Appraisal District is responsible for appraising properties at market value as of January 1st of each tax year. To accomplish this task the District collects sales information from transactions that occurred during the twelve months preceding the appraisal date.
Property taxes in Texas are based on the January 1 market value of your property as determined by the county appraisal district (CAD). This is the APPRAISAL phase. CADs handle ownership, exemption and value information.
In Galveston County, property taxes are based on tax rates set by the various local governments (taxing units), which levy a tax, and on the value of the property. The valuation or appraisal process, which is performed by the Galveston Central Appraisal District, serves to allocate the tax burden among property owners.
Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector. Motto of the Galveston County Tax Office: The race for quality has no finish line! As a resident of the Bay Area since 1983, Cheryl E. Johnson is a courageous, energetic, experienced and authentic leader.
Homestead. A homestead exemption is a legal provision that can help you pay less taxes on your home. If you own and occupy your home, you may be eligible for the general residential homestead exemption.
