Appraisal Review Board

Appointment Information

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Candidates are currently being sought to serve on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB is a citizen board of Comal County residents that resolves disputes over appraisals and other matters the ARB is granted authority over by the Texas Property Tax Code. As a member of the ARB, you will listen to testimony and review evidence by both the taxpayers and Appraisal District personnel to make a determination.

The ARB members are appointed by the Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors for two-year terms. ARB members are not employees of the Appraisal District and not eligible for employee benefits for their review board service. ARB members are paid a per diem of $155 per day plus mileage , at a rate of $.70, to and from ARB hearings.

ARB members must be available for hearings during the protest season (May through September). You may be required to work full days, every day, Monday – Thursday, until hearings are complete. Regular meetings as well as supplemental hearings will be held monthly during the remainder of the year. Full time commitments are required May – September.

If you are interested in serving as an Appraisal Review Board member, please complete the Questionnaire and Application and include a current resume. Submit your documents to comalad@co.comal.tx.us.

Your interest in this important civic duty is appreciated. If you have any questions about the ARB application process, please call the Taxpayer Liaison Officer at 830-626-4874 (or anderk@co.comal.tx.us).

Application for Member/Auxiliary Member Appointment to the Comal Appraisal Review Board

Application for Re-appointment to the Comal Appraisal Review Board