FCAD Begins 2027 Property Inspections
The Fayette County Appraisal District is beginning field appraisal work in certain parts of the county for the 2027 tax year. The District’s re-appraisal plan requires an on-site property inspection at least once every three years, and the FCAD conducts its reappraisals in sections.
For 2027, properties in the Fayette County portions of two school districts will be inspected – Fayetteville and La Grange ISDs.
Because there are so many properties to be seen, appointments are not made. If appraisers need to measure new structures or re-measure an existing one, the appraisers will go to the door to let anyone that may be there aware that they are on the property. Appraisers will not ask to enter homes.
Field Appraisers will be driving white FCAD vehicles that have the Fayette County Appraisal District Emblem on the sides. Each appraiser is required to carry appropriate identification listing their TDLR issued number. If there are any questions regarding an appraiser’s identity, property owners are encouraged to contact the FCAD office at (979) 968-8383.
Staff members have a checklist for each property, and field inspections require measuring structures. In addition, based on the field manual, appraisers are to ensure correct classification and condition and depreciation of all structures; identify if there are any additional issues regarding the structures or the land; ensure correct leveling and identifiers on manufactured homes; and take a current photograph if necessary.
Every year, the staff works to ensure appraisal records are accurate. There will be new structures to be added and any structures that have been torn down or moved will need to be deleted. When the appraisal staff comes across properties with closed gates, animals, or “No Trespassing” signs it will be difficult to confirm the dimensions of the current structures and delete any structures that are no longer present. In these cases, the staff will send a letter so that the appraiser can be contacted to set up a time to come inspect the property.
The Appraiser will not be able to discuss the value of the property. Valuations are based on sales information and cost schedules that are applied later in the appraisal year. At this point, each appraiser is just gathering the individual characteristics, depreciation, and size of properties, not setting a value. Exemption applications are not available in the field but can be mailed to you upon request.
Each year, properties in the reappraisal zone are inspected first. For 2027, field work for the reappraisal zone will begin mid-August and should be completed by Dec. 31. After the reappraisal zone has been completed, new construction, permits, and requested rechecks are done. These inspections will begin at the latest, in early January and the deadline will be early March.