Central Appraisal District Collin County Property Tax Calendar 

Central Appraisal District Collin County

Important Tax Payment & Instalment Deadlines 

Stay informed about key Collin County Appraisal District (CCAD) deadlines to maximize your property tax savings. The Central Appraisal District, Collin County oversees property tax protests, exemption applications, and appraisal reviews, making it essential to track these dates. Missing critical deadlines could mean paying higher property taxes or losing potential exemptions.

Collin County CCAD Important Deadlines

  • January 1 – Appraisal Year Begins
    • Property values are established for most properties (September 1 exceptions apply).
    • Ongoing activities: Data collection, on-site inspections, appraisal of new construction, exemption edits, and record maintenance.
  • January 2–31 – Important Notices Sent
    • Agricultural Use Appraisal applications mailed to new agricultural property owners.
    • Residential Homestead Applications mailed to homeowners who purchased property before January 1.
  • February 15 – Appraisal Process Begins
    • Real estate appraisers begin reviewing and finalizing values for Notices of Appraised Value.
    • Business Personal Property (BPP) appraisers review renditions and field inspections.
  • February 28 – GIS & Mapping Updates
    • Mapping/GIS updates completed for new land records, plats, and re-plats filed as of January 1.
  • April 15 – Notices of Appraised Value Sent
    • Real property Notices of Appraised Value mailed.
    • Deadline to file BPP Rendition forms or request an extension.
  • April 16 – Informal Property Review Begins
    • Property owners can schedule informal reviews (in person, online, or via written protest).
  • April 30 – Major Filing Deadline
    • Most property tax exemption applications (Homestead, Over-65, Disabled, etc.).
    • Agricultural Use Appraisal applications.
    • Requests for separate listing of undivided interests.
    • Notification of exemption removal (if property no longer qualifies).
  • May 15 – Property Tax Protest Deadline
    • Deadline to file a property tax protest with CCAD (next business day if a weekend/holiday).
    • BPP Rendition Forms due (with extensions granted).
    • BPP Notices of Appraised Value mailed (estimated).
    • Informal reviews for BPP owners begin.
  • May 16 – Appraisal Review Board (ARB) Hearings Start
    • ARB protest hearings begin (or first Monday after May 15 deadline, whichever is later).
  • July 20 – ARB Finalizes Appraisal Records
    • Last day for the ARB to approve appraisal records.
  • July 25 – Chief Appraiser Certifies Appraisal Roll
    • Final property appraisals sent to each taxing unit for tax rate calculation.
  • July 31 – BPP Inventory Appraisal Deadline
    • Last day for BPP owners to apply for September 1 inventory appraisal for next year.
  • August 1 – Next Year’s Appraisal Planning Begins
    • Data collection and market analysis begin for the next appraisal year.
  • August 30 – Extended ARB Approval Deadline
    • If postponed, last day for ARB to approve appraisal records.
  • August 31 – Update Mailing Address for Tax Bills
    • Final chance to update your correct mailing address with CCAD before tax bills are sent.
  • September 1 – BPP Inventory Appraisal Date
    • Business Personal Property inventories may be determined as of this date (if owner requests in writing).
    • Ongoing activities: Inspections, data collection, appraisal reviews, exemption audits.
  • October 1 – November 1 – Annual Appraisal Activities
    October 1 – November 1 – Annual Appraisal Activities

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