El Paso County Appraisal District

Mailing Address: 5801 Trowbridge El Paso, TX  79925

Physical Address: 5801 Trowbridge El Paso, TX  79925

Phone: (915) 780-2000 (915) 780-2130 (fax)

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

El Paso County Appraisal District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas and is responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate property values for all real and business personal property. The El Paso County Appraisal District follows the principle of checks and balances and appraises property according tothe Texas Property Tax Code and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).

The following cities and towns are serviced by the El Paso County Appraisal District:
El Paso, Horizon City, Socorro, Anthony, Clint, Vinton, Agua Dulce, Butterfield, Canutillo, Fabens, Fort Bliss, Homestead Meadows North, Homestead Meadows South, Morning Glory, Newman, Prado Verde, San Elizario, Sparks, Tornillo, Westway.

The Appraisal District is governed by a board of directors appointed by the taxing entities participating in the Appraisal District.

Appraisal District Board of Directors:

Lisa Colquitt-Munoz	Leonor Garcia	Craig Patton
Robert A. Cushing, Jr.	Charles Hecker	Michael Portillo
Betti Flores	Vicente Ordonez	Vivian Rojas

The Appraisal District Board of Directors Role, in the Property Tax System, is to hire the chief appraiser, set the budget, and appoint the appraisal review board members. The board of directors has no authority when it comes to setting the values or any being involved in any of the appraisal methods utilized by the chief appraiser. The chief appraiser?s responsibility is to carry out the appraisal district?s legal duties, hire staff members, property appraisals, and manage the appraisal office.

Chief Appraiser:
Cora B. Viescas

In accordance with the Texas Property Tax Code, the Dallas County Appraisal District Board of Directors has appointed members of the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The appraisal review board (ARB) is the lawful part of the system and its members may serve two-year terms and are permitted to serve a maximum of three terms. The ARB is a separate body from the appraisal office and serves a different function. It hears and resolves disputes over appraisal matters. This is a very broad and important responsibility, but the ARB must be sensitive to its legal and practical limits.

Avoiding Overpayment of El Paso County Property Taxes

Overpaying on Texas real estate taxes impacts your company’s bottom line, and that’s why many El Paso County business owners rely on the tax relief experts at P.E. Pennington and Co., Inc. Depending upon your business’s needs, we’ll review your annual property assessment, analyze your property’s real value and help you appeal erroneous assessment documents. Finally, we’ll design a long-term property tax management plan that will lower your tax bills.

Establishing Your Property Tax Appeal

If you believe you’ve been overtaxed on your retail development, medical building, industrial facility, warehouse or parking structure, the first thing to do is go over all assessment documentation. Whether you review the property valuation on your own or with a qualified tax consultant, it’s important to verify property address, size and features. You’ll also need to do some research to determine whether the assessed value of real and tangible property is more than the appraised value. To confirm this, begin by talking with nearby businesses and examining comparable properties in your area. When it’s time to go to court to appeal your commercial property taxes, you’ll need a number of items to support your case.

• Your property tax management professional will probably want to obtain an updated appraisal of your property before filing an official appeal. This document, signed by a licensed appraiser, is a critical piece of evidence.
• Providing all photos, receipts and other ownership paperwork to your El Paso County tax consultant will help support your concerns.
• Gather a list of selling prices for similar businesses in your area. If you can prove that the owners received less than the property’s assessed value during the sale, it strengthens your case.     

While going through the appeals process, remember that you’re still obligated to pay all assessed taxes on time. When taxes become delinquent, you’ll accrue late fees and penalties. You may even have a lien placed on your property, which will negatively impact your credit rating—and your ability to sell the property.

Understanding property tax rates for El Paso Texas can be confusing. That’s where your trusted tax advisor comes in. Professional, experienced consultants like P.E. Pennington and Co., Inc. can guide you through tax review, audit and planning processes, and help you boost revenue by minimizing your tax bills. Call today to inquire about our fees or schedule a time to discuss El Paso County Texas property tax rates and appeals.