Texas Appraisal District Directory – Property Search & Tax Guide

2026 Deadlines: Homestead Exemption — April 30  ·  Protest Deadline — May 15  ·  Full exemption guide →
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Updated February 2026 · All 254 Texas Counties

Texas County
Appraisal District
Directory

Official property search portals, verified phone numbers, 2026 tax protest guides, and homestead exemption forms — for every county in Texas. Every link manually verified. Zero broken URLs.

254
TX Counties
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Popular: Harris Dallas Travis Bexar Tarrant Montgomery
All Links Clicked & Verified Phone Numbers Confirmed 2026 Deadlines Updated
 2026 Texas Tax Deadlines
Valuation date
Jan 1, 2026
Appraisal notices mailed by
Apr 15, 2026
Homestead exemption
Apr 30, 2026
⚠️ Protest filing deadline
May 15, 2026
Approaching Fast
Tax bills mailed
Oct–Nov 2026
No-penalty payment deadline
Jan 31, 2027
Find Your County CAD Now
Based on Texas Comptroller’s official 2026 tax calendar. Confirm with your local CAD.
Free to Protest — Deadline: May 15, 2026
If your 2026 appraised value is higher than what your property would actually sell for, you can protest — completely free. Find your county below to access the official protest portal and step-by-step guide. Most reductions happen at the informal review stage without ever needing a formal hearing.
Find Your County Exemption Guide
Understanding Your Property Taxes

What Is a Texas County Appraisal District?

Many Texas homeowners don’t know the difference between the CAD and the Tax Office — a confusion that costs thousands in missed protest windows every year.

Appraisal District (CAD)

Sets the appraised market value of every property in the county as of January 1. Also administers exemptions (homestead, over-65, disabled, veteran) and manages protests. Does NOT collect taxes.

Tax Assessor-Collector

A completely separate office that calculates your tax bill using the CAD’s appraised value plus rates set by local taxing units (city, school district, county). Sends bills and collects payment.

Appraisal Review Board (ARB)

An independent panel that hears formal protests when the informal CAD review doesn’t resolve your case. The ARB is separate from — and has authority over — the appraisal district.

How It Works

4 Steps to Lower Your Texas Property Tax

The complete process — from finding your appraisal district to successfully filing a protest. All free.

1

Find Your County CAD

Search for your Texas county below. Every guide has the official CAD website, direct property search portal, verified phone number, office address, and current deadlines.

Search all 254 counties
2

Look Up Your Property

Use the official property search portal to pull your record. Check the appraised market value, taxable value after exemptions, value history, and comparable sales used to set your value.

3

Apply for All Exemptions

Homestead exemption removes $140,000 from school district taxes. Over-65, disabled, and disabled veteran exemptions add even more. Apply free by April 30, 2026.

Full exemption guide
4

Protest If Value Is Too High

File a Notice of Protest by May 15, 2026 — free, usually online. Bring comparable sales from the CAD’s own database. Most informal reviews result in a reduction.

Most Searched

Popular County CAD Guides

All 254 counties
Harris County · Houston
Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD)
(713) 957-7800 · Most searched
Property Search — search.hcad.org File Protest — iFile at owners.hcad.org Homestead Exemption Portal Pay Tax — hctax.net
Verified Feb 2026
Full guide →
Dallas County · Dallas Metro
Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD)
214-631-0910 · 2nd most searched
Search by Address, Owner, Account Protest Online — onlineprotest.dallascad.org Interactive GIS Map — maps.dcad.org Pay Tax — dallascounty.org/tax
Verified Feb 2026
Full guide →
Travis County · Austin Area
Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD)
512-834-9317 · Austin metro
Property Search — tcad.org File Protest — tcad.org portal Exemption Forms — tcad.org/forms Pay Tax — tax.co.travis.tx.us
Verified Feb 2026
Full guide →
Complete 2026 Directory

All 254 Texas Counties

Showing 154 counties — tap any for the full 2026 CAD guide

Why Trust This Directory

No Scrapers. No Guesswork. No Broken Links.

Every page is manually verified by a real researcher before publishing — not auto-generated.

Every Link Clicked

Each property search portal, protest URL, and exemption form is visited and confirmed working — no 404s, no homepage redirects, no stale PDFs.

Phone Numbers Verified

Every number is cross-referenced against the Texas Comptroller’s official CAD directory at comptroller.texas.gov before publishing or updating.

2026 Data Throughout

All protest deadlines, exemption windows, and payment dates reflect the 2026 tax year. Last full site-wide audit: February 2026.

Official Resources

Helpful Texas Property Tax Links

The most important official sources every Texas homeowner needs bookmarked.

Texas Homestead Exemption Guide 2026
Step-by-step guide to homestead, over-65, disabled, and veteran exemptions. Save up to $140,000 off school district taxes.
Texas Comptroller — Official Property Tax
Official state source for property tax law, full CAD directory, all forms, taxpayer rights, and the 2026 tax calendar.
Report a Broken Link or Outdated Data
Found a 404 or outdated information? Email contact@appraisaldistrict.org — errors corrected within 48 hours.
Common Questions

Texas Appraisal District FAQ

The most common questions Texas homeowners ask about CADs, protests, and exemptions.

What is a Texas County Appraisal District?
A Texas County Appraisal District (CAD) determines the appraised value of all taxable property in its county as of January 1 each year. It administers exemptions (homestead, over-65, disabled, veteran) and manages protests. The CAD does not collect taxes — that is handled by a completely separate Tax Assessor-Collector office. Contacting the wrong office wastes your limited protest window.
What is the 2026 property tax protest deadline in Texas?
The general statewide deadline is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the appraisal notice is mailed — whichever is later. Filing is completely free. Most counties allow online filing through their official portal. Filing a protest does not guarantee a reduction, but most homeowners who show up with comparable sales evidence from the CAD’s own database do receive a reduction at the informal review stage.
How do I apply for the Texas homestead exemption in 2026?
Apply through your county appraisal district using Form 11.13 (also called Form 50-114 from the Texas Comptroller). Preferred deadline: April 30, 2026. You need a Texas driver’s licence or state ID with the property address. Once approved, no annual reapplication is required. Late applications are accepted up to 2 years after the delinquency date. See the full exemption guide →
What is the difference between the CAD and the Tax Assessor-Collector?
The CAD sets your appraised value, handles exemptions, and manages protests. The Tax Assessor-Collector calculates your tax bill using that value plus rates set by local taxing units (city, school district, county), then mails bills and collects payment. These are completely separate government offices — always contact the right one for your specific issue to avoid wasting time.
Is AppraisalDistrict.org a government website?
No. AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent private website founded by Mahesh Kumar. It is not affiliated with any Texas County Appraisal District or government agency. All information is manually verified for accuracy and provided for educational reference only. Always verify deadlines and data directly with your local CAD or the Texas Comptroller.
How do I find my property account number?
Your property account number appears on your appraisal notice or property tax bill. If you don’t have either document, search by property address on your county CAD’s official property search portal — links to all 254 county portals are in the directory above. Account numbers are typically 10–17 digits depending on the county.
Mahesh Kumar, Founder of AppraisalDistrict.org
Mahesh Kumar
Founder & Lead Editor — AppraisalDistrict.org

15+ years in digital journalism and real estate research. Every county guide on this site is manually verified — official links clicked and confirmed, phone numbers cross-checked against the Texas Comptroller’s CAD directory, all deadlines updated for the 2026 tax year. Last full site-wide audit: February 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

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