Appraisal Review Board Member

ARB members are paid for each full or 1/2 day served. Appraisal Review Board (ARB) of Harris County The Appraisal Review Board of Harris County is a citizen board of Harris County residents that sits in panels of three to hear testimony and review evidence in order to determine property owner protests which cannot be resolved administratively by the appraisal district staff. It is important to understand that while hearings are held year-round, typically this is a full-time commitment during the peak hearing season from mid-May through October, but work availability reduces in the off season (November through April). You must be available for mandatory training and meetings in the early months (January – April). The peak season will require availability each weekday and some Saturdays in the summer to accommodate property owners protesting their property values. Although you may not be scheduled for hearings every day, ARB members must be available to serve when called. Vacations and other employment commitments are not considered valid reasons to be absent. Most property owners choose in-person hearings, conducted at the HCAD Building at 13013 Northwest Freeway – Houston. Others prefer that their hearings occur remotely from their homes or offices. Therefore, you will be required to serve in person at HCAD. In rare instances, the ARB may request you to conduct virtual hearings on your personal computer by electronic means such as WebEx or Zoom. If selected, you will be appointed to serve a term as a regular member of the ARB. ARB members are not employees of the appraisal district and are not eligible for employee benefits by virtue of their review board service. Appointment is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email to schedule an appointment. Interviews are conducted in person at the Harris Central Appraisal District. The Appraisal Review Board of Harris County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Due to the high volume of applications received, the ARB Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. Applications are being accepted for service on the 2026 Appraisal Review Board of Harris County. Apply online by selecting Appraisal Review Board Member, then clicking on the “Apply” button on the following page. This application must be complete. Read and answer each question carefully. Your answers will be used to determine your legal eligibility for appointment and qualifications for service on the Board. Do not leave blanks; use N/A as appropriate. If this is your first time applying using our online application process, you will need to create an account. Once your account is established, you can upload your resume and follow the steps to create and submit an application. After your application is submitted, you will need to go to your Candidate Home page to complete two additional tasks. Your application is considered “Complete” after these tasks are completed. Your application will be reviewed. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email. We recognize the significance of keeping you informed about the progress of your application. While it might be challenging to speak to everyone individually, your Candidate Home page on the website shows the progress of the application.