The appraisal season for the 2022 tax year has begun.  Appraisers will be out in the field performing on-site inspections and appraisals in the cities – Ballinger, Winters, Miles, Wingate, Rowena, and Norton – until April 2022.  RCAD appraisers will always have signs and lights on their vehicles; safety vests, business cards, name tags or badges, and other identification on their persons; and appraisal equipment including (but not limited to) measuring apparatus, cameras, tablets, etc.  Additionally, appraisers and their vehicles may be equipped with body and/or dashboard cameras for security purposes.

Appraisers will always try to respect each property owner’s privacy and personal property.  Should appraisers need to exit their vehicles in order to inspect and measure new structures, they will make an attempt to notify a resident on the property of their presence and intentions.  If no one is home and the structure is safely accessible, they will proceed with data collection as efficiently as possible.  If a property does not have safe and available access, appraisers will contact the owner in writing or by phone and we request a response as soon as possible so we can stay on track with our appraisal schedule.

Wearing a mask while in our office is currently a matter of personal choice; however, we reserve the right to adapt this policy out of an abundance of caution should reported cases in the surrounding area continue to rise.  Please exercise common sense, if you have been diagnosed positive with COVID-19, are exhibiting any symptoms associated with COVID-19, or have been in contact with someone exhibiting symptoms, plan on conducting business with our office remotely by phone or email.  The lock box continues to be available beside the front door for submission of Homestead Exemption applications, written information requests, supporting documentation, and any other paperwork as needed.  Documents may also be mailed, faxed, or emailed.  Forms must be physically signed by the authorized party; digital signatures are still not accepted at this time.

AS A REMINDER: The Appraisal District does not handle any matters related to tax payments and collections.  Please contact the Tax Office directly at 325-365-2339 or visit their office at 201 S. Broadway with any questions or to submit your payment.  Payments may also be mailed to PO Box 517, Ballinger, TX 76821 or made online.

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