El Paso County Appraisal District: Total Tax Parcels & Values
One of the most expansive counties in the Lonestar State, El Paso County measured 440,900 in total parcels in 2023. Valued at over $83.00 billion, this was some of the most valuable land in all of west Texas, a testament to the growth of the area. With so much land to cover, the El Paso Central Appraisal District (EPCAD) is often found wanting, with over 113,500 parcels going unassessed in 2023. To tax these parcels, EPCAD often resulted in shortcuts to estimate the value of homes, businesses, and more, often resulting in errors. If you think your property has been assessed incorrectly, join the Property Tax Protection Program™from O’Connor today. Your taxes will be protested every year, and you will never be charged an upfront fee. You will only pay a contingency fee if O’Connor can lower your taxes, making this a no-risk affair. Enroll, relax, and save.
Total Number of Parcels in DistrictSource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Total Number | 0.4035 | 0.4075 | 0.4126 | 0.4153 | 0.4192 | 0.4245 | 0.4270 | 0.4312 | 0.4359 | 0.4409 | 0.4435 | |
| Parcels Appraised | 0.4035 | 0.3827 | 0.3874 | 0.4153 | 0.2677 | 0.2092 | 0.2646 | 0.3200 | 0.3213 | 0.3274 | 0.3221 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since About half of Texas properties are assessed at 100% of market value or higher based on data from the Texas Comptroller.
El Paso County Tax Parcels
El Paso County is far larger than simply its namesake city. With over 440,900 parcels of taxable land, the county is one of the largest in Texas. This is not just empty land on a map either, as all real estate is valued at $83.00 billion, or around $188,251 per parcel. This value walks a fine line between solid economic growth and overvaluation by the El Paso Central Appraisal District(EPCAD). Still, there’s no denying that El Paso County remains a cornerstone of the Texas economy.
To ensure that a property is improving from healthy growth and not being inaccurately valued, the only option available to a taxpayer is a property tax appeal. O’Connor is here to assist taxpayers on their quest for accurate values, and we will protest your taxes for you annually to make sure you are always paying your fair share. As one of the top property tax firms in the nation, O’Connor is equipped to take on any appraisal district across Texas or the nation. Based in Texas, we know how each CAD thinks and can help you achieve your maximum savings.
El Paso CAD Total Number of Parcels in District
When it comes to population outside of the Texas Triangle, only Hidalgo County surpasses El Paso County. Much like its fellow border county, El Paso has expansive borders that cover rural, urban, exurban, and wilderness. Armed with only 59 full-time appraisers, EPCAD must survey all of the land. They are typically not up to this task, as of the 440,900 parcels estimated to be in the county, only 327,400 were actually assessed. This does not stop increases in value or tax bills however, it simply means that EPCAD must use indirect means. These are usually computer-aided evaluations that use historic sales data to estimate the value of a property. If this property has changed, depreciated, or had another event, it is rarely taken into account. This is exactly what property tax appeals were made for.
Market Value All Property in El Paso CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| $ Total market value | 43.005 | 46.797 | 48.095 | 50.167 | 52.393 | 54.774 | 57.638 | 62.212 | 74.068 | 83.002 | 91.958 | |
| Single Family | 23.278 | 24.442 | 24.920 | 25.558 | 27.528 | 28.594 | 29.382 | 34.506 | 42.941 | 48.606 | 53.741 | |
| Multi-family | 1.899 | 2.323 | 2.543 | 2.659 | 2.543 | 2.259 | 2.727 | 2.737 | 3.385 | 3.121 | 4.199 | |
| Commercial | 11.679 | 13.112 | 13.533 | 14.761 | 14.248 | 12.462 | 13.820 | 12.990 | 14.611 | 16.798 | 18.887 | |
| All Other | 6.149 | 6.922 | 7.099 | 7.189 | 8.075 | 11.459 | 11.709 | 11.980 | 13.132 | 14.477 | 15.131 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since To support neighbors’ appeals for unequal appraisal.
El Paso County: Total Market Value for All Property
In a trend seen around most major metropolitan areas in Texas, the total value of property in the county has almost doubled. $43.01 billion in 2014, this number skyrocketed to $83.00 billion in 2023. While this may not be the enormous total of Harris or Dallas counties, it is still a huge collection of properties. While many counties in Texas cover large areas, few pair that size with value like El Paso does. This value increase can be created by sources both sinister and benign and is certainly a product of both. On the positive side, it is a clear indicator of sustained growth. On the negative side, it could also represent overzealous valuation or taxation.
As with most American counties, the main driver of value growth is single family residences. While homes have always topped the value charts in El Paso, they have really caught fire in the past decade. In 2023, single family homes contributed $48.61 billion in value, over half the total. Commercial properties and oil and gas have continually butted heads for second place, with commercial coming out on top in the last few years, totaling $16.80 billion in 2023. Oil, gas, and utilities achieved a total value of $14.48 billion. Multi family homes, which include apartment buildings, got a total value of $3.12 billion.