Collin Appraisal Review Board Staff and Pay
Boasting some of the highest property taxes in Texas, Collin County taxpayers need to maximize their appeals. Most tax protests in the county blow right by the informal stage and get before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) for a formal hearing. With 60,299 appeals in 2024, and only 55 members, that is a lot to put on the plate of this impartial ruling body. The Property Tax Protection Program™ from O’Connor is here to steer you to your best property tax cut. Whether informal appeals, formal hearings, or even judicial appeals, O’Connor is who you want in your corner. No upfront costs, secret fees, or fake expenses, only pay when you win. Enroll, relax, and save.
Total Number of ARB Members - Collin CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
| ARB Members | |||||||||||
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Total Number | 27 | 21 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 47 | 35 | 55 |
| New ARB Members | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| Returning ARB Members | 21 | 16 | 26 | 32 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 14 | 32 | 23 | 42 |
Texas property owners should protest annually since The appraisal district can’t possibly accurately value all the properties in the county. They need your help to correct over-valuation.
Collin County Appraisal Review Board
2024 showed that simple informal appeals are not enough to effectively protest Collin County property taxes. Taxpayers looking to save need to go before the appraisal review board (ARB) to have a shot at a real reduction. 60,299 formal protests to the board went through in 2024, and this is only another step in a rising trend that has seen formal appeals become the gold standard in the county.
When taking on the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) in front of the board, you want an experienced team on your side. When it comes to property tax protests, no one beats O’Connor. One of the top property tax consulting firms in America, O’Connor has the knowledge to battle CCAD and the experience to impress the ARB to get you every tax cut that you deserve.
Collin County ARB Members
For an outfit that holds the fate of so many tax protestors in its hands, the ARB is small. 2024 saw the board boast only 55 members, 13 of them new to the job. This was actually the largest ARB in the recent decade, surpassing 2022’s previous highwater mark of 47. This handful of individuals is responsible for handling 60,299 formal protests, billions of dollars in valuations, and millions of dollars in disputed property taxes.
How Many Days did ARB Hold Hearings in Collin County?Source: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
| Days of ARB Hearings | |||||||||||
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Days of ARB hearings | 41 | 45 | 44 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 60 | 68 | 59 |
Texas property owners should protest annually To avoid a surprise-increase in property taxes. This happens when the notice of value was lost. A large error in a home value is difficult to fix if not corrected through the normal appeal process.
CCAD Days with an ARB Hearing
The ARB does not operate on a set schedule, instead they will work until every formal appeal is heard and decided upon. With the rapid growth in formal appeals, it is surprising that the board met for just 59 days in 2024. This was certainly due to the expanded roster, which added six three-person boards, plus alternates. It had become evident that new members needed to be added to keep the county functioning, so this showed rare initiative for CCAD.
ARB CompensationSource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
| Per Diem Rate | |||||||||||
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Lowest per diem to ARB | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $150 | $270 |
| Median per diem to ARB | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $150 | $270 |
| Highest per diem to ARB | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $150 | $270 |
Texas property owners should protest annually since Texas property taxes are the largest tax payment for many Texans.
ARB Compensation
The Collin ARB was paid a total of $840,000 for their work in 2023. This makes them the fifth highest paid in Texas, behind counties like Harris and Dallas. Unlike other ARBs across Texas, Collin County pays each member the same wage, without regard for experience or tenure. Each member of the board earned $270 per day for their service. This was one of the higher pays in the state.