Nueces Appraisal Review Board Staff Numbers
As Nueces County continues to develop, formal appeals with the appraisal review board (ARB) will continue to rise in importance. Despite quickly becoming one of Texas’ most in-demand counties, Nueces still has a small ARB of only nine members. As appeals increase, this small unit is crushed more each year. Still, they are a vital part in helping taxpayers take on the rising values of the Nueces County Appraisal District (NCAD). Join O’Connor’s Property Tax Protection Program™ today and get help with your formal appeal. There is no cost to join and you always get premium support. Enroll, relax and save.
Total Number of ARB Members - Nueces 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 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| New ARB Members | 3 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Returning ARB Members | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
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.
Nueces County ARB
Each board is a three-person group of experts in appraisal, real estate, and more. Acting as an impartial jury, the board limits the power of NCAD by giving taxpayers a level playing field, where evidence is the only thing that matters. In 2024, there were 6,918 formal hearings, the second-most of all time. Thanks to increasing difficulty at the informal level, formal hearings will continue to rise in importance. O’Connor is here to help you win your case and we specialize in pushing appeals to the formal level if it is required to get the best deal. As one of the largest firms in the nation that specializes in property taxes, we have the resources and skills needed to get you the win.
Nueces County ARB Members
There were only nine members of the ARB in 2024, which means there were three total boards. There have only been nine members for the past decade, despite the need for appeals skyrocketing in the past few years. With three boards and 6,918 appeals, that translated into roughly 2,306 cases for every board in 2024. Eight of the members had prior experience, while only one new member was added.
How Many Days did ARB Hold Hearings in Nueces 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 | 57 | 54 | 51 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 53 | 49 | 52 | 66 | 71 |
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.
Days with a Hearing
Proving that the board is overworked, 2024 set a record with 71 days of hearings. 2023 had been the previous high-water mark with 66. With no additional numbers, the days will only increase, as the board must meet until every single case is heard. Most counties have expanded in recent years thanks to the growing usage of formal protests, yet Nueces has remained steadfast. Hopefully, the county will open the books to new members, helping both taxpayers and the county.
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 | $170 | $180 | $180 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $130 | $135 | $135 | $135 | $170 |
| Median per diem to ARB | $180 | $190 | $180 | $125 | $125 | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 | $180 | $170 |
| Highest per diem to ARB | $190 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $190 | $190 | $190 | $190 | $210 |
Texas property owners should protest annually since Texas property taxes are the largest tax payment for many Texans.
ARB Compensation
As of 2024, the budget for the ARB was only $163,700, compared to NCAD’s budget of $10.10 million. While the pay was not top shelf, it was not at the bottom either. The highest pay was $210 per day, while the lowest was $170. This made the median per diem only $170. Like everything else, the pay has generally been stagnant for over a decade.