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Midland Property Tax Values and Property Tax Protest Facts

Midland County property taxes are based on computer guestimates of value generated by Midland Central Appraisal District (Midland CAD). Midland CAD is responsible for valuing all real estate and personal property in the county. Property owners and property tax consultants then review the values and dispute excessive values. These graphs summarize the total value of property in Midland County ($41 billion), total value of property protested ($12 billion) and the total property tax savings ($62 million) achieved through the property tax appeal process. Data is for 2021.

Total Market Value Midland CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.

Billions of $
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
$ Total Market Value 23.355 24.664 26.022 26.297 30.914 41.986 42.842 41.374 54.670 63.636 56.730
Single Family 7.759 8.568 9.004 9.512 10.397 11.931 12.383 13.370 14.125 15.288 15.480
Multi-family 0.661 0.711 0.771 0.791 0.987 1.351 1.517 1.439 1.955 2.386 0.208
Commercial 3.519 4.153 4.279 4.152 4.600 5.518 5.809 5.406 5.594 7.220 7.267
All Other 11.416 11.232 11.969 11.842 14.931 23.186 23.133 21.158 32.996 38.742 33.775

Texas property owners should protest annually As part of maintaining their property, like a HVAC checkup.

Midland County Property
Tax Trends

The Midland Central Appraisal District is responsible for valuing all real estate and personal property in the county. Property owners and property tax consultants then review the values and dispute excessive values. Here are graphs that represent the total value of property in Midland County and the total property tax reductions achieved through the appeal process.

Midland County Total Market
Value of Property

Midland Central Appraisal District attempts to accurately value real estate and personal property. Following is a summary of the total values by type.

Midland property tax assessments are alloted 32% to single-family, 3% to multifamily, 9% to commercial and 56% to all other types (BPP, utility, industrial and oil and gas), according to Midland Central Appraisal District. The total value of all types of property is $41.37 billion in 2021 according to Midland CAD.

Property Value Reduction By Type of Appeal Source: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.

Billions of $
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Total 0.446 0.492 0.452 0.479 0.361 1.296 2.231 2.331 1.504 1.606 2.17
Informal Appeal 0.365 0.406 0.206 0.252 0.153 1.035 1.916 1.710 0.907 1.033 1.159
Formal ARB Determination 0.0540 0.0640 0.2330 0.2100 0.1880 0.2370 0.2850 0.6030 0.5410 0.4790 0.5420
Judicial Appeal 0.0270 0.0220 0.0130 0.0160 0.0200 0.0240 0.0290 0.0180 0.0570 0.0950 0.4640

Texas property owners should protest annually since Texas law requires property owners to protest to get information on their property and comparable sales in the area. This information is free and available upon request via U.S. mail (once you file a protest).

MidCAD Value Reduction By
Type of Appeal

Texans should appeal every property every year. This is because it is impossible for the appraisal district to accurately and equitably share the tax burden of Midland County. There is no cost to appeal and about 65% of appeals are successful.

Midland property tax assessment reductions for informal, formal (ARB) and litigation rose from $1.03 billion in 2015 to $2.46 billion in 2021, a 100% increase. The 2021 assessment reductions were achieved in informal hearings ($1.71 billion), formal / ARB hearings ($602 million) and litigation ($156 million).

Total Property Tax Savings All Protests and AppealsSource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.

Millions of $
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
All Property Types 9.37 10.33 9.48 10.06 7.59 27.21 46.84 48.96 31.58 33.73 45.47
Single Family 1.89 1.19 3.37 3.61 3.59 2.37 1.16 1.93 1.20 0.97 1.26
Commercial / All other 7.48 9.14 6.11 6.45 4.00 24.84 45.68 47.03 30.38 32.76 44.21

Texas property owners should protest annually since Because it is the surest way to reduce property taxes.

Total MidCAD Property Tax Savings
By Property Type

The next graph shows the estimated total property tax savings (based on a 2.1% tax rate and no exemptions), based on informal hearings, written ARB determinations and Judicial Appeals combined.

Midland property tax savings, based on hearings at the Midland Central Appraisal District, were awarded 96% to commercial / other ($64.20 million) and 4% to single-family ($2.47 million), for a total of $66.68 million in 2021 property tax savings.

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