Appraisal district presents rising workload as new housing boosts values

Jul 30, 2025

Grimes County appraisal staff said the county added hundreds of houses in recent years and the appraisal district's combined budget request will be about $756,112 of the total appraisal/collections cost; staff warned valuations and protests are driving workload and potential revenue shifts.

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Mark Beneke, chief appraiser for the Grimes Central Appraisal District, told the court the county's share of the appraisal district budget is just under $756,112 and explained how levy calculations and protest activity affect the final county payment. He said appraisal and collection costs are rising due to higher postage, healthcare and other vendor costs.

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