El Paso homeowners have received their property valuations for 2026, beginning a process that ultimately will lead to property tax bills at the end of the year. Only some properties received new appraisals this year from the El Paso Central Appraisal District, with the average market value increasing by about 3%, according to CAD data provided to El Paso Matters.
The “preliminary” appraisal data won’t be available until April 30, said David Stone, the deputy chief appraiser for EPCAD, so these numbers are considered “prepreliminary.” The final estimates will be available in the summer, after the protest period ends.
Here’s what you should know about the appraisal, and what’s happening next…