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Travis Central Appraisal District
Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) is a local governmental organization committed to excellence in property appraisal services. Established in accordance with the Texas Constitution and state laws, TCAD's mission is to provide accurate appraisals of all property in Travis County at 100% market value, ensuring equity and uniformity. With unwavering integrity and dedication, TCAD upholds ethical practices, accountability, and professionalism in its operations.
Purpose
The Appraisal District’s primary responsibility is to develop an annual appraisal roll for use by taxing units in imposing ad valorem taxes on property in the district. TCAD is governed by the Board of Directors, who is primarily responsible for the hiring of the Chief Appraiser as well as approving the annual budget.
Vision
The Travis Central Appraisal District will act in agreement with the highest principals of professional conduct, ethics, accountability, efficiency, openness, skill, and integrity. We approach our activities with a deep sense of purpose and responsibility to ensure fairness and equality for all taxpayers of Travis County while striving to be the premier CAD in the state by being an innovative and knowledgeable workforce.
Mission
The mission of Travis Central Appraisal District, in accordance with the Texas Constitution and the laws of the state, is to provide accurate appraisal of all property in Travis County at one hundred percent market value, equally and uniformly, in a professional, ethical, economical and courteous manner, working to ensure that each taxpayer pays only their fair share of the property tax burden.
Additional Culture Details
At Travis Central Appraisal District, we embody integrity, collaboration, excellence, and community engagement. Grounded in ethics, we ensure accurate property appraisals and fairness. We thrive through teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives. Striving for excellence, we innovate with technology and foster growth, empowering our workforce. We engage transparently with our community, respecting their needs and concerns. This culture defines us as we work united to serve with professionalism and integrity.
Values
- Our Values
- Our organization's foundation rests upon our core values: Appraise, Educate, Communicate, Service, and Performance. We meticulously appraise property, maintaining fairness and effectiveness, guided by the Texas Property Tax Code and appraisal standards. Education empowers taxpayers with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities. We foster open communication, uniting taxing units, taxpayers, and our agency. Exceptional service defines our approach, offering accessibility, accuracy, and transparency. Upholding integrity, accountability, and excellence drives our performance. These values intertwine, forging a just and equitable tax landscape that benefits all.
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