Potter and Randall Counties Share One Appraisal District

Potter and Randall counties share the Potter-Randall Appraisal District, usually called PRAD. It appraises taxable property as of January 1. PRAD does not set tax rates; cities, school districts, the county, and other taxing units adopt their own rates.

That is why an appraised value is not the whole tax bill. A homestead exemption, an appraisal cap, or another special appraisal rule can make taxable value different from market value. The collector named on the bill then applies the rates for the taxing units it serves.

If the value or another appraisal-district decision looks wrong, the first step is a protest to the appraisal review board. Most protests are due by the later of May 15 or the 30th day after the notice was delivered. Use the deadline printed on your notice. PRAD is at 5701 Hollywood Road in Amarillo.