Collin Property Tax Protests - by Value and Property Type

Collin County is one of the most exclusive in Texas and in the entire United States. Property values have risen 203.11% in the past decade according to the Collin Central appraisal district (CCAD). With 450,890 parcels of incredibly expensive land, it is no wonder that record numbers of residents are protesting their taxes. A whole 26.31% of property owners protested in 2024, a trend that climbs every year. Enroll in O’Connor’s Property Tax Protection Program™ today and begin your quest to get fair values and taxes. There is no upfront cost to join and never any hidden fees to surprise you. You only pay if you lower your taxes. Enroll, relax, and save.

Total Parcels and Total Protests Collin CADSource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.

	Thousands
	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Total Parcels	328.79	333.59	343.75	356.49	370.52	382.00	391.66	402.48	415.34	432.28	450.89
Total Protests Filed	35.98	43.24	52.51	66.58	72.17	78.79	81.41	78.83	99.55	115.53	118.63

Texas property owners should protest annually since Mass appraisal used by appraisal districts includes many errors based on limited resources. About 500 appraisers value all 20 million Texas tax parcels; about 40,000 per appraiser. Another 1,500 appraisers measure new construction.

CCAD Property Tax Protests

Collin County, along with all Texas counties, sees tax money distributed to taxing entities. These include MUDs, school districts, and the county government. The Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) assesses and collects these taxes using a unit called a parcel. Parcels are made up of real estate and other pieces of land. Texas uses property taxes to replace what most other states in America use income tax for, making them vital for the survival of the Lonestar State.

Property taxes are certainly important to Texas, but that doesn't mean you should pay an inflated and unrealistic amount. Whatever the value of your real estate or parcel, you need it to be accurate and fair. O’Connor has been fighting for the right to protest property taxes for over 50 years. Houston-based and proudly Texan, O’Connor is one of the largest real estate tax firms in America.

Total Parcels in CCAD

As of 2024, Collin County is made up of 450,890 parcels, some of the most valuable ones in Texas. Worth over $317.89 billion, this equals out to $705,027 for every parcel. The area is the most expensive and exclusive part of the Dallas metroplex, which will see each parcel rise in value as the years go on. The total number of parcels has also increased as more construction and clearing of land occurs.

Total Protests Collin CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.

	Thousands
	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Total Protests	35.98	43.24	52.51	66.58	72.17	78.79	81.41	78.83	99.55	115.53	118.63
Single Family Home Protests	22.67	21.18	34.21	43.31	47.63	52.24	54.34	55.03	73.39	83.02	85.27
Commercial / Other Protests	13.32	22.06	18.30	23.27	24.53	26.55	27.08	23.80	26.16	32.52	33.36

Texas property owners should protest annually since It is their right.

Total Protests

There were 118,630 tax protests in 2024, undoubtably fueled by the enormous value attached to every parcel. 26.31% of all parcels were protested. This is double the state average of 12.94% and a significant jump over the 24.91% of neighboring Dallas County. It is common to see such high percentages in high-value counties, as each successful protest brings significant savings to the property owner.

The majority of protests and appeals were for single family homes, which is the common trend across most of Texas. There are always more residential properties compared to any other type. 85,270 single family homes were protested in 2024, the most on record. 33,360 commercial and related properties were also the most ever protested.

% of Parcels Protested Collin CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.

	Percent
	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Percent Protested	10.94%	12.96%	15.27%	18.68%	19.48%	20.63%	20.79%	19.58%	23.97%	26.73%	26.31%

Texas property owners should protest annually since About 60% of appeals are successful.

CCAD – Percent of Parcels Protested

The 26.31% protest rate of Collin tracks much closer to Travis than to Dallas County. Travis County has a similar number of parcels to Collin, each bearing a high cost. Both counties also skew far more towards formal hearings as opposed to settling for informal appeals. This is because the inflated taxes justify every protest possible. Also, like Travis County, Collin is one of the most in-demand living places in Texas.

Protests by Property Type Collin CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.

	Thousands
	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Total Number	35.98	43.24	52.51	66.58	72.17	78.79	81.41	78.83	99.55	115.53	118.63
Single Family	22.67	21.18	34.21	43.31	47.63	52.24	54.34	55.03	73.39	83.02	85.27
Multi-Family Res	0.66	0.65	0.88	1.09	1.10	1.41	1.53	1.83	2.07	2.27	2.33
Commercial	4.91	4.63	5.72	6.26	7.46	7.32	10.40	8.83	8.86	9.57	10.35
All Other	7.75	16.78	11.70	15.92	15.97	17.83	15.15	13.14	15.23	20.68	20.68

Texas property owners should protest annually since Correcting an error in the appraisal district’s description of your property can reap savings in future years.

CCAD Protests by Property Type

As an expensive suburban area of the Dallas metroplex, it is not surprising that housing makes up the lion’s share of tax protests. 85,274 protests were for single family homes, while multi family homes contributed 2,328 more. The surge in residential protests is why the overall has skyrocketed, a common situation in Texas.

Whatever the dollar value, higher and unfair taxes impact homeowners the worst. A tax bill that is doubled or even tripled in 5-10 years can become unsustainable for anyone, but especially the elderly or young families. Americans traditionally past down wealth through real estate, which makes losing a family home that much more tragic. Collin County residents are turning to tax protests more and more to protect their homes and legacy.

Value of Property Protested by TypeSource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.

	Billions of $
	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Value Protested Total	33.64	46.09	57.42	73.16	85.06	96.66	110.67	112.87	140.44	152.73	166.35
Single Family	6.88	7.23	12.89	17.25	19.73	22.78	23.53	25.44	40.92	53.56	59.14
Multi-Family Res	6.07	6.89	8.15	10.03	11.78	13.30	14.93	15.97	18.68	22.32	23.85
Commercial	15.34	20.03	25.11	29.29	32.95	35.54	41.35	42.15	46.42	50.98	57.37
All Other	5.35	11.94	11.27	16.59	20.60	25.03	30.86	29.31	34.43	25.88	25.98

Collin County Value of Property Protested by Type

$166.35 billion in property was protested in 2024, up 8.92% from 2023. The total value of Collin County real estate has risen 203.11% in a decade, and being a destination living area, that number is set to rise. The current valuation already puts Collin County in very rare company, but the breakdown of each property type truly puts things into perspective.

35.55% of the protested value was for single family homes, which surpassed commercial properties as the most valuable property type for the second time. While homes are always protested more due to the sheer number of homes, the cost is typically much lower due to the enormous cost of commercial land. The implication is that Collin County’s rising status as an affluent area is pushing housing prices skyward. This means that protests will become a necessity in the coming future for homeowners, not just a luxury.