TAD Responsibilities
Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas created effective January 1, 1980. The provisions of the Texas Property Tax Code govern the legal, statutory, and administrative requirements of the appraisal district. A five member Board of Directors, appointed by the taxing units within the boundaries of Tarrant County, constitutes the District’s governing body. The Tarrant County assessor-collector also serves on the board but is a nonvoting member. The Chief Appraiser, appointed by the Board of Directors, is the chief administrator and chief executive officer of the appraisal district. The chief appraiser is allowed by law to delegate authority and appraisal responsibilities to his employees.

TAD is responsible for local property tax appraisal and exemption administration for seventy-three jurisdictions or taxing units in the county. Each taxing unit, such as the county, a city, school district, municipal utility district, etc., sets its own tax rate to generate revenue to pay for such things as police and fire protection, public schools, road and street maintenance, courts, water and sewer systems, and other public services. Property appraisals are determined by the appraisal district and used by the taxing units to calculate and allocate the annual tax burden. TAD also administers and determines eligibility for various types of property tax exemptions that are authorized by state and local governments, such as those for homeowners, the elderly, disabled persons, disabled veterans, and charitable or religious organizations.

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Tarrant Appraisal District

Tarrant Appraisal District's headquarters in Fort Worth, TX, United States

The Fort Worth office specializes in commercial appraisal, technical architecture, and communication strategies for the region.

Fort Worth

This department focuses on designing, building, and maintaining software applications and systems.

Software Development

The Appraisal Team at Tarrant Appraisal District is responsible for assessing the value of various properties, including commercial and residential real estate, to ensure accurate property tax appraisals across the county. They conduct in-depth analyses, property inspections, and utilize market data to determine fair market values, which are essential for calculating tax rates for over seventy jurisdictions. Additionally, the team manages property tax exemption applications and maintains compliance with state and local regulations.

Appraisal Team

The Support Team at Tarrant Appraisal District plays a crucial role in providing administrative and operational assistance to ensure the efficient functioning of the appraisal process. Team members handle a variety of tasks, including data entry, customer service, and coordination of communication between the Chief Appraiser and other departments. Their efforts support the overall mission of TAD by facilitating accurate property tax appraisals and the administration of tax exemptions.

Support Team

This department focuses on evaluating properties to determine their market value through a variety of assessment methods.

Appraisal Services

This department focuses on managing communication strategies and geographic information systems to enhance organizational effectiveness.

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Appraisal Services

Communications and GIS