Hartley County Appraisal District: Hartley CAD Tax Guide 2026

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Hartley County, Texas · Property search, ranch land, exemptions, protests, tax collection and deeds

Trace a Hartley County Property From Appraisal Search to the Correct Tax or Deed Record

Start with Hartley County Appraisal District when you need the property ID, geographic ID, appraisal owner, situs address, abstract, subdivision, legal description, acreage, market value, taxable value, exemption, map or property characteristics.

Hartley County has an unusual collection arrangement. The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes, while Hartley CAD performs collection functions for applicable accounts and taxing entities. Always follow the collector and payment instructions printed on the current tax statement.

Open official property search Open the parcel map Find the correct tax collector
Property ID Geographic ID Owner name Abstract or subdivision Legal description
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SEARCH → MATCH → VERIFY → ACT
Important correction to the previous article: the Texas Comptroller’s county directory states that the Hartley County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Hartley CAD performs property-tax collection functions for applicable accounts, including billing for Dalhart CISD and the City of Dalhart property located in Hartley County. Do not mail a property-tax payment to the county Tax Assessor-Collector unless the current statement specifically directs you there.
Best search method

Use Property ID or Geographic ID when available.

2026 values

The official search currently labels them preliminary until certification.

CAD office

1011 4th Street, Hartley, Texas 79044.

Tax collection

Follow the collector printed on the current statement; start with Hartley CAD.

Official review

Local links and procedures reviewed July 2026.

Start with your goal

Choose the Hartley County property task you need to complete

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use Owner, Address, ID or Advanced Search and confirm the legal description before relying on the result.

Follow the search workflow
CHECK VALUE Review preliminary 2026 data

Check land, improvements, market value, appraised value, taxable value and value history.

Understand the value fields
PAY PROPERTY TAX Identify the collector first

Hartley County’s Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Follow the tax statement and contact Hartley CAD.

Use the payment-verification steps
PROTEST A VALUE Protect the notice deadline

Save the property account, identify the exact issue and file before waiting for perfect evidence.

Build the protest file
APPLY FOR EXEMPTION Use the official CAD forms

Prepare the correct form, identification and qualification documents, then keep proof of delivery.

Review exemption steps
CHECK OWNERSHIP Use County Clerk records

The owner shown by Hartley CAD is an appraisal entry and does not replace the recorded deed.

Find deed and lien records

Go directly to the Hartley County property task

The first sections solve the property search. Later sections explain maps, values, ranch land, exemptions, protests, tax collection, deeds and local contacts.

Existing article image preserved

Use the original Hartley County image as a visual reference

The image below appeared in the existing article and has been retained. Use it to recognise the Hartley County appraisal-search environment, but follow the live official portal because buttons, colours and page layouts can change.

Hartley County Appraisal District property search and website reference
Existing Hartley County Appraisal District image preserved from the previous article. Confirm every search field, value, deadline and payment instruction on the live official website.
Look for the official domain

The property database should use the esearch.hartleycad.org domain.

Choose the correct search tab

Owner and Address are useful for simple searches. ID and Advanced Search provide more precise results.

Open the complete account

Do not rely only on a result-list row. Open the record and verify its identifiers and legal description.

Domain-safety tip: use the named Property Search, Interactive Map, Forms, FAQ and Contact links from the main Hartley CAD navigation. Ignore unrelated links, advertisements or pop-ups that do not concern Hartley County property tax.
Original interface guide

Recognise the search fields and verification points that matter

This original visual explains the search process without depending on a temporary portal layout.

esearch.hartleycad.org · official appraisal-record search

Choose one strong search route

Owner Address ID Advanced
Best when copied from a notice, bill or prior record
Try only the first or last name when needed
Useful for rural land and parcels without normal addresses
Search property
Property ID: save it before calling the office
Geographic ID: match it with the map
Property type: real, personal, mineral, mobile home or other
Legal description: confirm abstract, tract, lot or block
Values: preliminary market, appraised and taxable values differ
Collector: follow the current tax statement
Account-field decoder

Understand what each Hartley CAD field does and does not prove

Use each field as a route to the controlling record
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Property ID The appraisal account maintained by Hartley CAD. That every tax statement or outside system uses the same identifier. Save it and use it when calling Hartley CAD.
Geographic ID A parcel-related identifier connected to location and mapping. A legally surveyed boundary. Compare it with GIS, deed and survey information.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal administration. Complete legal title, lien status or probate ownership. Contact the County Clerk for the recorded deed.
Situs address The physical location used in the appraisal account when one is assigned. A mailing address or complete legal description. Compare the map and legal documents.
Abstract or subdivision The land-recording framework used to locate a tract, lot or parcel. The full deed description or surveyed acreage. Use it to request the deed or plat from the County Clerk.
Property type Whether the account is real, personal, mineral, mobile-home or another category. That all interests or assets are included in one account. Search additional property types when a record appears missing.
Market value Hartley CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final property-tax bill. Compare sales, condition and equal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable statutory appraisal limitation. The value after every exemption. Continue to taxable value and taxing-unit lines.
Taxable value The value remaining after applicable exemptions for a taxing entity. The live balance, payment status or delinquent amount. Review the current tax statement and collector information.
Taxing entities County, school, city, water, hospital and college districts connected to the property. That one collector handles every possible account or year. Follow the collector shown on each current statement.
Value explanation

Read market, appraised and taxable value in the correct order

FIRST Market value

Hartley CAD’s estimate of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions as of January 1.

THEN Appraised value

The value after an applicable statutory limitation, such as a qualifying residence-homestead cap.

FINALLY Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions. It can differ by taxing entity.

Do not estimate the bill from market value alone. The amount depends on taxable value for each entity, adopted tax rates, exemptions, ceilings, collection adjustments, penalties and payment history.

Why a Hartley County value may change

Market evidence

Recent sales may indicate that the prior value is above or below current market conditions.

Property correction

Square footage, condition, acreage, use, class or another appraisal characteristic may have changed.

New improvement

A new house, barn, shop, grain structure, commercial improvement or addition can increase value.

Agricultural qualification

Loss, approval or change of open-space appraisal can significantly affect taxable value.

Exemption change

A missing homestead, over-65, disability or veteran exemption can increase taxable value.

Ownership or use change

A sale, inheritance, new occupancy or different land use can affect caps and special appraisal.

Preliminary-value reminder: the official search currently says that displayed 2026 values remain subject to change before certification. Save a dated copy whenever you are comparing changes.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a Hartley County property search that returns no result

Try another official search route before assuming the account is missing
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner name finds nothing The record may use a spouse, trust, estate, company, former owner or different name order. Use only the first or last name, as recommended by the official search.
Address search fails The situs format may differ from a postal or mapping address. Search only the street name, then try the Property ID or owner.
Ranch or farm has no normal address The account may be indexed by abstract, legal description or Geographic ID. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Too many owner results The owner controls several tracts or property types. Add the abstract, subdivision, property type, street or Geographic ID.
Mobile home is missing The home and land may be carried in separate accounts or ownership records. Search the mobile-home park, owner and property type separately.
Mineral account is missing Mineral interests can be separate from the surface real-property account. Select the appropriate property type and search the owner or account identifier.
Recently purchased property shows seller The deed may still be processing into Hartley CAD’s ownership records. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and save the instrument information.
Split or combined tract is missing The new parcel account may not yet be public. Search the parent tract and contact Hartley CAD with deed or survey information.
No tax-payment button appears Payment access may depend on the collector, entity or account status. Call Hartley CAD and follow the current tax statement instead of guessing.
Clear call script
I am researching Property ID [number] or Geographic ID [number] for [address, abstract or legal description]. The online account currently shows [owner, value, acreage or exemption]. I need help with [one exact issue] for tax year [year]. Please tell me which document, department or collector controls this issue.
Hartley County property situations

Use a different search strategy for each local property type

Hartley residence

Search the street name or Property ID, then verify the legal description, homestead exemption and taxing entities.

Channing property

Check the City of Channing, school and county-related taxing lines separately from the appraisal total.

Dalhart address in Hartley County

Confirm the county boundary. Hartley CAD bills Dalhart CISD and City of Dalhart taxes for property located in Hartley County.

Ranch or grazing land

Use owner, abstract, tract, Geographic ID and map search. Review market and productivity values separately.

Irrigated or cultivated land

Check acreage, land class, agricultural use, productivity valuation and water-district taxing information.

Wildlife-management land

Confirm prior open-space qualification, approved wildlife plan and annual-report requirements.

Mineral interest

Search mineral and surface accounts separately and match the owner, lease, legal description and tax year.

Business personal property

Search the business name, doing-business-as name, owner and property type, then review the rendition account.

Manufactured home

Determine whether the home and land have separate ownership, Property IDs or exemption applications.

Office routing

Use Hartley CAD, the Tax Assessor or County Clerk for the correct question

Hartley County has a collection arrangement that differs from many Texas counties
Your question Correct starting office What to prepare
What is the appraised value? Hartley County Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and disputed value field.
Why is an exemption missing? Hartley County Appraisal District Application copy, identification and qualification documents.
Who collects this property-tax account? Start with Hartley CAD and the collector shown on the statement Property ID, taxing entities, statement and tax year.
How much property tax is due? The collector printed on the current tax statement Statement, account, year and intended payment date.
Who legally owns the property? Hartley County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, legal description and approximate date.
Where can I obtain a deed or lien copy? Hartley County Clerk Recording Division Names, instrument number, recording date and copy type.
Where do I renew a vehicle registration? Hartley County Tax Assessor-Collector Vehicle registration, identification and insurance information.
Is a boundary or acreage correct? Surveyor, title professional and recorded records Deed, survey, plat and legal description.
Who sets the tax rate? Each local taxing entity Taxing-entity list and Truth-in-Taxation property record.
The Hartley County Tax Assessor-Collector handles county assessor and vehicle-related services but is not the property-tax collector listed by the Texas Comptroller. This distinction is important before mailing a cheque or visiting an office.
Record corrections

Correct the Hartley County system that contains the error

Appraisal owner is wrong Confirm the recorded deed, probate or ownership document and provide Hartley CAD with the evidence it requests.
Mailing address is wrong Submit a written address correction to Hartley CAD and separately notify the collector when the tax-statement address also needs correction.
Acreage or legal description is wrong Prepare the deed, survey, plat, metes-and-bounds description or other recorded documentation.
Improvement details are wrong Prepare measurements, photographs, plans, permits or inspection evidence showing the correct characteristics.

Exemption is missing Confirm the application year, qualification date, identification and proof of filing.
Payment or balance is wrong Contact the collector shown on the statement with the receipt, account, year, amount and payment method.
A correction is not always a protest. A record correction addresses inaccurate information. A protest challenges a protestable appraisal-district action such as value, unequal appraisal, exemption denial or special-appraisal denial.
Homestead and other exemptions

Apply for a Hartley County exemption with the correct evidence

Property-tax exemption applications are filed with Hartley CAD, not the County Clerk or vehicle Tax Office. Official forms are available without charge.
Open the official Hartley CAD forms page Open Hartley CAD Forms
Select the correct application Form 50-114 covers the general residence homestead and can include age 65 or older and disabled-person benefits.
Confirm the property identity Enter the Property ID, legal description, physical address and ownership information exactly as shown by Hartley CAD.
Attach the required identification Hartley CAD states that homestead applications must include the applicant’s driver licence or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Complete an affidavit when necessary An affidavit may be required when the identification address does not match or another statutory exception applies.
Submit the complete application Deliver it by the method accepted by Hartley CAD and confirm the current email, mailing or in-person procedure before sending personal documents.
Keep proof of filing Save the application, attachments, email, certified-mail receipt or stamped copy.
Recheck the appraisal account Confirm that the exemption appears for the correct year and taxing entities after processing.
General homestead

Texas school districts currently provide a $140,000 residence-homestead exemption, with possible local-option benefits.

Age 65 or older

Can add exemption benefits, a school-tax ceiling and qualifying instalment or deferral options.

Disabled person

Requires qualification under the applicable disability standard and supporting evidence.

Disabled veteran

Benefits depend on the VA disability category and the specific exemption application.

Surviving spouse

Eligibility may depend on age, remarriage, residence and the prior owner’s qualification.

Special organisations

Religious, charitable, cemetery, school and other organisations must use the form for their statutory exemption.

Late filing may still be available. Current Texas guidance allows a residence-homestead application to be filed up to two years after the date the taxes become delinquent. Disabled-veteran and other exemptions can have different late-filing periods.
Do not rely on the older one-year late-homestead statement still appearing in some local FAQ text. Current Texas Comptroller guidance identifies a two-year late-filing period for a residence-homestead application. Confirm the exact tax year and remedy with Hartley CAD.
Open exemption forms Review local exemption FAQs
Ranch, farm and wildlife land

Review agricultural appraisal as a separate land-valuation process

Agricultural or wildlife appraisal is not a normal exemption. Qualifying land is appraised according to productivity rather than ordinary market value.

Download the 1-d-1 agricultural application and local guidelines Open Agricultural, Wildlife and Land Forms
Confirm the required use history Prepare prior-year agricultural evidence, leases, grazing or crop records, livestock information, maps and photographs.
Meet local intensity standards Acreage by itself does not guarantee qualification. The actual agricultural use must meet the applicable Hartley County guidelines.
Separate market and productivity value The property account can show a significantly higher market value than the agricultural value used for qualifying land.
File by the timely deadline April 30 is the normal deadline for many agricultural and special-appraisal applications.
Keep proof of filing Save the complete application, maps, supporting evidence and delivery confirmation.
Grazing land

Document livestock type, carrying capacity, stocking history, lease terms and management activity.

Cropland or hay production

Prepare planting, harvesting, sales, lease, input and irrigation evidence.

Wildlife management

The land generally must first qualify for open-space appraisal and follow an approved wildlife-management plan.

A sale or change of use can create additional-tax consequences. Buyers should confirm whether agricultural qualification will continue and obtain professional advice about possible rollback or additional taxes.
2026 appraisal protest

Prepare a Hartley County protest around one clear appraisal issue

General filing rule: most protests are due May 15 or 30 days after Hartley CAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever date is later. The exact deadline printed on the notice controls.
Save the complete property account Keep the Property ID, Geographic ID, legal description, land, improvements, values, exemptions and value history.
Read the Notice of Appraised Value Confirm the proposed value, exemption status, protest deadline and filing instructions.
Identify the exact protest reason Examples include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property characteristics, exemption denial, special-appraisal denial or ownership.
File a written protest before the deadline Use Form 50-132 from the forms page or another written notice that identifies the owner, property and dissatisfaction with a Hartley CAD action. Download the Notice of Protest
Keep proof of filing Save the email, certified-mail receipt, delivery confirmation or stamped copy.
Request the district’s evidence Ask for the sales, appraisal records and other evidence Hartley CAD intends to use at the hearing.
Attempt an informal resolution Speak with the district appraiser and explain the requested correction using organised evidence.
Prepare for the ARB If the issue remains unresolved, present the strongest evidence first and explain how each item supports the requested result.

Evidence packet for a home, ranch or business

One-page explanation of the requested value or correction
Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Hartley CAD account
Comparable sales or equal-appraisal examples
Dated condition photographs
Repair estimates or inspection findings
Survey, acreage or legal-description evidence
Agricultural-use or business records when relevant
Do not argue only that the tax bill is high. Hartley CAD does not set the tax rates. Connect the protest to market value, unequal appraisal, property facts, an exemption or another protestable district action.
Appraisal Review Board

Prepare for a Hartley County ARB hearing before the appointment date

Independent review

The ARB hears unresolved protests between property owners and Hartley CAD.

Written notice

The hearing notice identifies the date, time, place, subject and participation instructions.

Tax-year decision

The ARB order applies to the tax year being protested and should be preserved for any appeal.

Prepare the case for the hearing method allowed by the notice
Method What to prepare Critical action
In person Hearing notice, organised evidence and a short presentation. Arrive early and bring copies that can be retained.
Telephone or remote participation Reliable connection, submitted evidence and the account open in front of you. Confirm availability and request procedure with Hartley CAD in advance.
Agent representation Valid appointment-of-agent form and complete evidence packet. Confirm that the agent designation is accepted before the hearing.
Affidavit evidence The applicable affidavit, exhibits and written argument. Follow the notarisation and delivery deadline shown by the district.
Open ARB and protest forms Review local protest FAQs
Public hearing information

Use the Hartley CAD protest-hearing database for additional research

Hartley CAD publishes a searchable database containing information about protest hearings conducted by its Appraisal Review Board.

Open the official Hartley CAD database page Open Protest Hearing Database Information
Continue to the named hearing database The official page directs users to HartleyCAD.ProtestDatabase.com.
Search the available hearing information Use it to understand hearing activity, property categories, board information or prior outcomes where available.
Do not treat another hearing as a guaranteed result Every tax year, property, evidence packet and ARB decision is fact-specific.
Open the Hartley protest database
Business personal property

File a Hartley County business-personal-property rendition correctly

A rendition reports taxable tangible personal property used to produce income, including inventory, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment and certain vehicles or specialised assets owned or managed on January 1.

Locate the correct business account Search the business name, doing-business-as name, owner, Property ID and location.
Download the correct rendition form Hartley CAD publishes general personal-property, aircraft, vehicle, manufactured-housing and dealer forms. Open Business Personal Property Forms
Prepare the asset records Use invoices, accounting records and depreciation schedules to identify descriptions, acquisition years, original costs and locations.
Use the current 2026 depreciation schedule Hartley CAD publishes a 2026 depreciation schedule on its business-personal-property page. Open 2026 BPP Resources
File by April 15 Submit the rendition or a written extension request by the normal deadline.
Keep proof of delivery Save the email, certified-mail receipt, fax confirmation or stamped copy.
Late-filing penalty: Texas law permits a penalty equal to 10% of the taxes imposed on property when a required rendition is not filed timely.
Confidential information: qualifying rendition and business information is generally confidential, while the final appraised value remains public.
Bills, balances and payments

Verify the Hartley County property-tax collector before paying

Do not begin at the county Tax Assessor-Collector for property-tax payment. The Texas Comptroller’s current county directory states that the Hartley County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.
Hartley CAD announced that, beginning with tax year 2022, it would bill Dalhart Consolidated Independent School District and City of Dalhart taxes for property located in Hartley County. Hartley CAD also advertises collection-clerk duties. Because collection responsibility can depend on the account and taxing entities, the collector printed on the current tax statement is controlling.
Open the appraisal property account Open Hartley CAD Property Search
Confirm the Property ID and tax year Match the owner, legal description and taxing entities before reviewing any tax or statement information.
Look for tax-statement or collection information If the account provides a Taxes, Statements or payment area, verify the collector name and tax year before continuing.
Read the current statement Confirm every taxing entity, amount, due date, collector address and payment method.
Call Hartley CAD when the payment route is unclear Use (806) 365-4515 and have the Property ID, statement and tax year ready.
Confirm the accepted payment method Ask whether the account can be paid online, in person or by mail and whether a convenience fee applies.
Save proof of payment Keep the receipt, confirmation, cheque copy, mailing evidence, amount, account and tax year.
Recheck the account after processing Confirm that the payment posted to the correct property, taxing entities and year.
Use the correct office for each Hartley County tax-related task
Task Correct starting point Important warning
Property-tax bill or balance Collector shown on the statement; start with Hartley CAD Do not assume the county Tax Assessor collects it.
Dalhart CISD or City of Dalhart tax on Hartley County property Hartley CAD Dallam CAD stopped collecting these Hartley County accounts beginning with tax year 2022.
Vehicle title or registration Hartley County Tax Assessor-Collector This is separate from appraisal and property-tax collection.
Tax rate and estimated tax Hartley County Truth in Taxation Proposed rates update during August and September.
Delinquent property tax Collector shown on the delinquent statement Request a dated payoff because penalty, interest and collection charges can change.
Normal Texas payment timing: property taxes are generally due when the statement is received and normally become delinquent after January 31. Late-issued, corrected, split-payment and instalment accounts can have different dates.
Open the property account Open Truth in Taxation Verify payment instructions with Hartley CAD
Recorded property documents

Use the Hartley County Clerk for deeds, liens and official land records

The Hartley County Clerk’s Recording Division preserves documents affecting real property, including deeds and tax liens. The appraisal owner shown by Hartley CAD is not a substitute for the recorded instrument.
Open the official County Clerk page Open Hartley County Clerk Information
Prepare the grantor and grantee names Search or request records under the buyer, seller, spouse, estate, trust, company and common name variations.
Identify the recording period Use the approximate purchase, inheritance, refinance, lien or release date.
Provide the legal description The abstract, survey, tract, lot, block or subdivision information can help locate the correct document.
Request the correct copy type Ask whether a plain or certified copy is required and confirm the current search, page and certification fees.
Use a title professional for title conclusions A clerk-record search does not guarantee clear title or identify every probate, easement, lien or ownership issue.
Do not use iDocket as a deed-search substitute. The County Clerk page references iDocket for court cases. Contact the Recording Division directly for real-property deed, lien and recording requests.
Buyer, owner and heir review

Complete these checks before relying on a Hartley County property record

Confirm the parcel

Match the Property ID, Geographic ID, abstract, legal description, map location and acreage.

Identify the tax collector

Review the current statement and confirm which office collects each applicable account.

Check deed history

Contact the County Clerk and obtain professional title work when the transaction requires it.

Recalculate future taxes

The seller’s exemptions, cap, ceiling or agricultural appraisal may not continue for the buyer.

Review taxing entities

Identify county, school, city, water, hospital and junior-college taxing lines.

Inspect property characteristics

Compare CAD acreage, structures, class, condition, use and improvements with the actual property.

Check agricultural status

Confirm qualification history and whether the intended use could create additional tax liability.

Search separate interests

Mineral, mobile-home and business-property accounts may be separate from the surface land.

Save closing or heirship records

Keep the deed, title policy, survey, probate documents, tax statements and exemption confirmation.

The current bill may not predict the buyer’s future tax. Exemptions, appraisal caps, tax ceilings, special appraisal and land use can change after ownership transfers.
2026 action calendar

Important Hartley County appraisal and tax dates

Property status and value date Most appraisal questions begin with ownership, use, condition and market value as of January 1.
Notices of Appraised Value Hartley CAD states that notices are typically mailed around mid-April and website values update after notices are mailed.
Business-personal-property rendition File the rendition or written extension request by April 15. A timely extension generally moves the deadline to May 15.
Many exemption and agricultural applications April 30 is the normal timely filing date for many exemption, agricultural and special-appraisal applications.
General protest deadline File by May 15 or 30 days after Hartley CAD mails the appraisal notice, whichever is later.
Informal reviews and ARB hearings Unresolved protests move through evidence review, discussion and formal hearing.
Tax-rate proposal and adoption period The Hartley County Truth-in-Taxation database updates as local entities propose and adopt rates.
Property-tax billing generally begins Confirm the collector, taxing entities, mailing address, balance and payment instructions when the statement arrives.
Normal payment deadline in the following year Most taxes become delinquent after January 31, subject to weekend, holiday, late-bill, split-payment and instalment rules.
The date printed on the individual notice, order, application or tax statement controls. A general calendar cannot account for late notices, corrected accounts, weekends, holidays or special remedies.
Verified local contacts

Hartley County appraisal, tax-assessor and land-record offices

Hartley County Appraisal District
1011 4th Street
Hartley, Texas 79044
Mailing: P.O. Box 405, Hartley, Texas 79044-0405

Phone: (806) 365-4515
Fax: (806) 365-4582
Email: hartleyappr@hartleycad.com

Chief Appraiser: Juan Salazar, RPA, RTA

Contact-page hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM.

Hartley County Tax Assessor-Collector

Chanze Fowler

Channing Office
900 Main Street
Channing, Texas 79018
Mailing: P.O. Box 89

Channing: (806) 235-3142
Dalhart: (806) 244-2031
Fax: (806) 235-2003
Email: tax@hartleycountytx.gov

Important: This office does not collect property taxes according to the Texas Comptroller directory.

Tax Assessor office hours

Channing: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed Friday.

Dalhart: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-11:30 AM and 12:30 PM-5:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.

Use these offices for vehicle title, registration and county assessor services rather than Hartley CAD appraisal questions.

Hartley County Clerk

Melissa Mead

Hartley County Courthouse
900 Main Street
Channing, Texas 79018
Mailing: P.O. Box 189

Phone: (806) 235-3582
Fax: (806) 235-2316

Contact the Recording Division for deeds, liens and official real-property documents.

Hartley CAD’s official pages currently display inconsistent opening hours. The dedicated Contact Us page shows 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, while at least one other official page shows an 8:00 AM opening. Call (806) 365-4515 before travelling.
Official action resources

Use these official pages for the final live action

Hartley CAD homepage

Official announcements, contact details, forms and property-tax information.

Open Hartley CAD
Property search

Search Owner, Address, ID, Advanced and ARB fields.

Search property records
Interactive map

Verify parcel location and surrounding appraisal context.

Open the parcel map
Forms

Find homestead, veteran, agricultural, protest, rendition and other applications.

Open the forms library
Local FAQs

Review appraisal, exemption, payment and value explanations.

Open Hartley CAD FAQs
BPP information

Access the current depreciation schedule and business-property resources.

Open business-property resources
Protest hearing database

Search publicly available Hartley ARB hearing information.

Open hearing-database guidance
Truth in Taxation

Review taxing entities, proposed rates and estimated-tax information.

Open tax-rate information
County Clerk

Find official contact information for deeds, liens and recording requests.

Open County Clerk information
Editorial accountability

How this Hartley County guide was improved and reviewed

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Existing article images preserved and the guidance rebuilt around complete tasks

This improved article retains both useful images published on the previous page while replacing the earlier brief guidance with detailed property-search instructions, parcel-map verification, value explanations, rural-land workflows, exemption filing, protest preparation, ARB research, business rendition help, tax-collector clarification and deed-record guidance.

The review used Hartley County Appraisal District, the Texas Comptroller’s Hartley County directory, Hartley County Tax Assessor-Collector, Hartley County Clerk and current Texas property-tax resources.

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website and is not operated by Hartley County Appraisal District or Hartley County.

Hartley County answers

10 common Hartley County Appraisal District questions

1. What is the official Hartley County Appraisal District website?

The official website is hartleycad.org. Use it for property search, maps, forms, exemptions, appraisal information and protest resources.

2. How do I search Hartley County property records?

Open Hartley CAD Property Search and use Owner, Address, ID or Advanced Search. Property ID or Geographic ID is usually the most precise method.

3. Why can I not find a Hartley County property by address?

A rural parcel may not have a normal situs address, or the record may use an abbreviated street name. Try only the street name, then search by owner, Property ID, Geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or legal description.

4. Are 2026 Hartley CAD values final?

No. The official property-search portal currently states that displayed 2026 values are preliminary and subject to change before certification.

5. Does the Hartley County Tax Assessor-Collector collect property taxes?

The Texas Comptroller’s county directory states that the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Follow the collector printed on the statement and begin property-tax questions with Hartley CAD.

6. Where do I pay Hartley County property taxes?

Start with the collector shown on the current tax statement. For applicable accounts, contact Hartley CAD at (806) 365-4515 and review the tax section of the official property account.

7. What is the Hartley County property-tax protest deadline?

Most protests are due May 15 or 30 days after Hartley CAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever date is later. The date printed on the individual notice controls.

8. How do I apply for a Hartley County homestead exemption?

Download Form 50-114 from the official forms page, complete it, attach the required Texas identification or affidavit and deliver it to Hartley CAD. Keep a complete copy and proof of filing.

9. Where can I search Hartley County deeds and liens?

Contact the Hartley County Clerk’s Recording Division at (806) 235-3582. Prepare the names, approximate recording date, legal description and instrument number when available.

10. Why does a recently purchased Hartley County property still show the seller?

The recorded deed may still be processing into the appraisal system. Confirm the deed with the County Clerk, save the recording information and provide Hartley CAD with the ownership documentation it requests.

Accuracy, ownership and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Hartley County Appraisal District, the Hartley County Appraisal Review Board, Hartley County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk, the Texas Comptroller, a surveyor or a title company.

Property owners, preliminary values, exemptions, account details, collector assignments, tax balances, payment methods, office hours, forms and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

Hartley CAD maps, acreage and abbreviated legal descriptions are provided for appraisal research and should not replace a recorded deed, plat, title examination or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 2026. Primary sources reviewed include Hartley County Appraisal District, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Hartley County Tax Assessor-Collector, Hartley County Clerk and current Texas property-tax guidance.

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