Ellis Appraisal District

Recently postcards were mailed to all property owners in Ellis County. ELLISTAXES.COM is NOT A SCAM! it is a FREE website mandated in Senate Bill 2 by the Texas Legislature. This website gives you an opportunity to see the impact of proposed tax rates and a way for you to give feedback to your taxing units. There is NO CHARGE to property owners, it... is a FREE website that will be updated each year to keep you informed about the tax rate process. Because of COVID-19, there will be No In Person Informals for 2020. The EAD team will still be working with you through PROTEST ONLINE (see Tab above to the right) or over the phone to address your concerns. Click here for COVID-19, Protest and Tax Calculation Information and see Current News on Gov. Greg Abbott wfaa.com Q & A on Tax Rates and Valuation Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Ellis Appraisal District is committed to serving the public. Some of the latest developments have heightened concerns for everyones health. This office has made the decision in the interest of all those we serve to open the office on a limited basis, however there will be no in person informal staff meetings as there is no safe way to social distance. Public access will be available but limited to the front lobby on a limited basis. We appreciate your patience as we seek to serve you. To provide diligent stewardship in appraising property and administering the Texas Property Tax Code delivered through excellent service to the property owners of Ellis County performed by a well-trained and responsive team. The Board of Directors, Management and Staff welcome you to use the information on this website. We want you to be informed about the responsibilities of the appraisal district and your rights as a property owner. Appraisal districts were created and are governed by the Texas Property Tax Code. The Property Tax Code was created in 1979 by legislation known as the Peveto bill. Prior to the creation of appraisal districts all taxing entities had their own appraisal staff. Properties were often ...Read More