2008 GENERAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL AND TAX CALENDAR
| January 1st, 2008 | Values established as of January 1st for most properties. See Sept. 1st for exceptions. |
| February 1st, 2008 | Taxes are due upon receipt of the tax bill and are delinquent if not paid BEFORE February 1st of the year following the year in which imposed. |
| February 1st, 2008 | Mail rendition forms to businesses. |
| May 2nd, 2008 | Mail notice of appraised value for all real estate accounts. |
| May 5th, 2008 through June 2nd, 2008 |
District staff and property owners meet informally to discuss real estate appraisals, real estate exemptions, etc. |
| June 2nd, 2008 | Deadline for timely filing written protest on property with a notice of appraisal date of May 2nd, 2008 (real estate). |
| Note: Timely protest deadline is June 2nd, 2008 or 30 days after notice of appraisal, whichever is later. | |
| May 22nd, 2008 | Appraisal Review Board begins conducting protest hearings. |
| Note: The Board will continue until all protest hearings are completed, generally concluding around July 19th. | |
| July 21st, 2008 | Appraisal Review Board will approve appraisal records on or before July 21st, 2008. |
| July 25th, 2008 | Chief Appraiser certifies the appraisal roll to each taxing entity. |
| August - September | Taxing entities complete "truth in taxation" requirements and set their tax rates. |
| August 1st | District begins preparation for next year's appraisal project. |
| September 1st | An owner of business personal property inventory may file an application to have the inventory appraised as of September 1st. |
| August, 2008 - April, 2009 | Staff appraisers inspect properties and gather appraisal data. |
| October 2008 | Current year taxes are billed by the Tax Assessor/Collector. |
| Note: The Central Appraisal District of Collin County does NOT bill or collect taxes. See Assessor/Collector listing. |
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