Nueces Lawsuit Property Tax Savings over $2.96 MM in 2024
Built to settle disputes over the most elite property in Texas, judicial appeals are district court lawsuits that pit the taxpayer and their legal team against the Nueces County Appraisal District (NCAD) and their team. From large companies to mansions, millions of dollars in tax savings are often in the balance. To reach this stage requires both a legal team and dedicated tax professionals. Get an edge on NCAD when you join O’Connor’s Property Tax Protection Program™ today. Get an expert legal team built and let O’Connor manage the case for you. Enroll, relax, and save.
Judicial Appeals by Property Type Nueces CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
| Judicial Appeals | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Total Number of lawsuits | 32 | 36 | 32 | 37 | 39 | 50 | 49 | 106 | 192 | 242 | 244 | |
| Single Family Residential | 15 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 17 | |
| Multi Family Residential | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 33 | 34 | 49 | 60 | |
| Commercial real and personal property | 12 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 38 | 23 | 65 | 136 | 136 | 159 | |
| All Other | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 8 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since You can’t evaluate the strength of your appeal until you obtain the hearing evidence file. You have to protest to obtain the hearing evidence file (available free upon request via U.S. mail).
NCAD Judicial Appeals of ARB Hearing
The pinnacle of post-appeal litigation, the judicial appeal sees the best real estate in Texas be contested in court by both taxpayers and NCAD. From giant factories to Fortune 500 companies, this is the final area for the best-of-the-best to get a final tax reduction. Thanks to growing tech investment, Nueces County is quickly becoming home to many elite properties, many of which will be making their way to court in the near future.
Lawsuits are all about resources, and O’Connor is here to help. As one of the largest firms in the nation, O’Connor has the ability to gather evidence and furnish witnesses to take your case to the next level. O’Connor can also put together your legal team and will pay all fees for you, with you only having to pay if your taxes are lowered.
NCAD Judicial Appeals Filed by Property Type
There were 244 judicial appeals filed in 2024, just beating the previous record of 242. Back in 2014, only 32 lawsuits were filed, demonstrating how far Nueces County has come in a decade. As these lawsuits are driven by major companies and affluent homes, this is a strong indicator that the county is changing for the better economically.
As is typical for Texas, commercial properties were the No. 1 filer of suits at 159. This was followed by apartments and other multi family housing with 60. 17 single family homes were contested with district court lawsuits, the lowest of the past three years, but more than double what has been typically seen in the county. A total of eight oil and gas or utility properties were contested at the highest level.
Value Involved in Judicial Appeals - Nueces CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Value of All Judicial Appeals | 0.929 | 1.060 | 2.213 | 1.307 | 2.227 | 3.146 | 3.821 | 3.644 | 4.334 | 3.586 | 2.838 | |
| Single Family Res | 0.01 | 0.035 | 0.001 | 0.028 | 0.016 | 0.005 | 0.017 | 0.016 | 0.036 | 0.057 | 0.079 | |
| Multi Family Res | 0.007 | 0.143 | 0.136 | 0.091 | 0.067 | 0.042 | 0.414 | 0.728 | 0.601 | 1.046 | 1.491 | |
| Commercial | 0.075 | 0.035 | 0.075 | 0.115 | 0.265 | 0.416 | 0.3 | 0.54 | 1.034 | 1.062 | 1.089 | |
| All Other | 0.836 | 0.846 | 2.001 | 1.074 | 1.878 | 2.683 | 3.09 | 2.36 | 2.663 | 1.421 | 0.179 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since An annual appeal minimizes property taxes, sometimes well below market value.
NCAD Value Involved in Judicial Appeals
While lawsuits were up, they were protesting a smaller value than in recent years. A total value of $2.83 billion was contested, down from $3.59 billion in 2023. This was mostly thanks to a sudden drop in oil and gas value, which fell from $1.42 billion to $179 million. Multi family housing hit a record high of $1.49 billion, while commercial real estate achieved a total value of $1.09 billion. Homes saw their largest value total ever at $79 million.