Webb Property Tax Values and Tax Protest Facts
Centered around the historic city of Laredo, Webb County is the most diverse county in Texas, which is truly an accomplishment. Sharing a border with Mexico, Webb County sees a constant stream of international trade and first-generation Americans. This has made Webb one of the rising counties in Texas, and has also made real estate in the area increase dramatically in price. Fight overappraisal from the Webb County Appraisal District (WCAD) when you join Property Tax Protection Program™. There is no cost to join, and you only pay if you win. Enroll, relax, and save.
Total Market Value Webb 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 | 22.279 | 23.563 | 22.159 | 24.705 | 26.843 | 29.086 | 26.553 | 29.752 | 38.143 | 43.405 | 44.724 |
| Single Family | 6.114 | 6.458 | 6.903 | 7.517 | 8.062 | 8.494 | 8.536 | 9.258 | 10.909 | 12.420 | 13.756 |
| Multi-family | 0.435 | 0.445 | 0.539 | 0.529 | 0.560 | 0.595 | 0.550 | 0.646 | 0.782 | 0.918 | 1.044 |
| Commercial | 4.286 | 4.495 | 4.830 | 4.921 | 5.303 | 5.686 | 5.701 | 6.127 | 7.313 | 8.318 | 10.102 |
| All Other | 11.445 | 12.165 | 9.887 | 11.739 | 12.918 | 14.311 | 11.765 | 13.722 | 19.139 | 21.748 | 19.822 |
Texas property owners should protest annually As part of maintaining their property, like a HVAC checkup.
Webb County Property
Tax Trends
As Texas continues to draw people and businesses, the value of real estate across the state will continue to grow in demand. This demand, in turn, raises the values of the property, which leads to higher property taxes. Webb County is certainly not free from this pattern, and like many other counties, has seen its value double in the span of only a decade. While exemptions are becoming more effective thanks to legislation, property tax protests are becoming an important tool for the average taxpayer.
O’Connor is here to help homeowners and businesses when it comes to fighting WCAD. Being a Texas-favorite for over 50 years, O’Connor has the experience and resources needed to aggressively pursue tax reduction efforts against WCAD and any other appraisal district. As one of the largest firms in the nation, O’Connor can also call upon resources and databases that no other firm can.
WCAD Total Market
Value of Property
As of 2024, the total property value in Webb County was appraised at $44.72 billion. This was double the 2014 total of $22.28 billion, showing just how far the county has come. While some of this was thanks to aggressive valuations by WCAD, much of it was thanks to organic growth and increasing demand. Both homes and businesses have flourished in Laredo and the rest of the county, leading to one of the most dynamic environments in the state.
Unusually, the highest contributor to the total value was oil and gas properties, which added $19.82 billion. Usually, homes make up the majority of value, though they did manage to reach $13.76 billion, a new record. Commercial property likewise hit a high mark, with $10.10 billion. Even apartments set a new record with $1.04 billion, showcasing how the demand for housing has increased.
Property Value Reduction By Type of Appeal Source: 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 | 0.203 | 0.150 | 0.248 | 0.301 | 0.395 | 0.686 | 1.061 | 0.957 | 3.135 | 5.331 | 5.38 |
| Informal Appeal | 0.160 | 0.118 | 0.221 | 0.268 | 0.316 | 0.560 | 0.975 | 0.827 | 2.869 | 4.911 | 4.505 |
| Formal ARB Determination | 0.0340 | 0.0280 | 0.0210 | 0.0290 | 0.0410 | 0.0530 | 0.0800 | 0.1080 | 0.2540 | 0.4000 | 0.8410 |
| Judicial Appeal | 0.0100 | 0.0040 | 0.0060 | 0.0030 | 0.0380 | 0.0730 | 0.0060 | 0.0220 | 0.0120 | 0.0200 | 0.0290 |
Texas property owners should protest annually since Texas law requires property owners to protest to get information on their property and comparable sales in the area. This information is free and available upon request via U.S. mail (once you file a protest).
WCAD Value Reduction By
Type of Appeal
Property tax protests are becoming an important part of the process across Texas, as values continue to surge. $5.38 billion in value was cut thanks to various appeals across the county, the most ever seen. This was headlined by informal appeals, which managed to slice $4.51 billion from the books, the second-best effort for these simple protests. Informal hearings are usually the primary tool for the average taxpayer, so it is no shock that they are so important in Laredo and the surrounding area.
Like many counties, Webb has also begun to lean more on formal protests. These take place in front of the appraisal review board (ARB), an impartial panel of experts that decides between the evidence presented by taxpayers and WCAD. $841 million was reduced thanks to ARB hearings in 2024, a new record. Litigation follows formal appeals and resulted in a reduction of $29 million.
Total Property Tax Savings All Protests and AppealsSource: 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 | |
| All Property Types | 4.27 | 3.14 | 5.21 | 6.32 | 8.29 | 14.40 | 22.29 | 20.09 | 65.83 | 111.95 | 112.87 |
| Single Family | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.39 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.29 | 0.58 | 1.07 | 1.55 | 1.11 |
| Commercial / All other | 4.14 | 3.00 | 5.04 | 5.93 | 7.66 | 13.77 | 22.00 | 19.51 | 64.76 | 110.40 | 111.76 |
Texas property owners should protest annually since Because it is the surest way to reduce property taxes.
Total WCAD Property Tax Savings
By Property Type
With oil and gas properties being the most valuable real estate in the county, it is not surprising that the majority of taxes saved were thanks to businesses. Of the $112.87 million in taxes cut thanks to protests, $111.76 million came from businesses. Homes still managed to save $1.11 million, which was the second highest in the county’s history. Overall, this demonstrates how important protests have become in the county, especially compared to how they were used just a decade ago.