Welcome to Zavala County Appraisal District

Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district.

Zavala Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within Zavala County. The district appraises property according to the Texas Property Tax Code and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).

Zavala Appraisal District is responsible for the fair market appraisal of properties within each of the following taxing entities:

• County of Zavala
• City of Crystal City
• Crystal City ISD
• La Pryor ISD
• Wintergarden Ground Water District
• Southwest Texas Junior College

The duties of the appraisal district include:

• The determiniation of market value of taxable property
• The administration of exemptions and special valuations authorized by the local entities and the State of Texas

Tax rates and ultimately the amount of taxes levied on property are determined by governing bodies of each of the taxing authorities. Mineral, utility, and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Capital Appraisal Group. Real estate and personal property accounts are appraised locally by the district.