Martin CAD Property Search, Tax Payment, Forms, Protest and Exemption Help
Martin County property owners need to be extra careful in 2026 because the official CAD site says payments must now be made to Martin CAD and not to the former collector. That means users should verify payment instructions directly on the official CAD site before mailing checks, using an old payment address or relying on a saved contact.
This guide helps you search Martin CAD records, understand real estate, mineral and personal property filters, find forms, prepare a protest, check which entities Martin CAD collects for, and contact the correct office before filing or paying.
Quick Answer for Martin County Property Owners
Use Martin CAD for property search, appraisal values, exemptions, agricultural or special valuations, renditions, mineral property, personal property, protest filing, interactive map, records, reports and 2026 payment instructions shown on the official CAD website.
The official Martin CAD site says that effective January 1, 2026, all payments must be made to Martin CAD and not Marsha Graves. If you have an old payment address, old check instruction or saved tax collector contact, verify before sending payment.
Official Martin CAD and County Resources
Start from official resources when checking property values, payment changes, exemptions, protests, mineral accounts or tax-due status. This helps avoid old payment instructions and copied pages that may not reflect the 2026 change.
| Need | Official Resource | Use It For |
|---|---|---|
| CAD homepage | Martin County Appraisal District | Main official site, property search, payment announcement, forms, online protest, map, records, reports and contact details. |
| Property search | Martin CAD Property Search | Search by owner, owner ID, property ID, address, Geo ID, legal description, lease number or advanced filters. |
| Forms | Martin CAD Forms | Homestead, disabled veteran, ag/timber, rendition, protest, special inventory and Comptroller-linked property tax forms. |
| Online protest | Martin CAD Online Protest | File or manage a protest when your notice/account allows online protest access. |
| Protest hearings | View Protest Hearings | Check protest hearing information when available through the official CAD site. |
| Interactive map | Martin CAD Interactive Map | Parcel location, rural land, mineral/property context, nearby property review and map-based research. |
| Tax transparency | Texas Property Tax Database | Tax rate transparency, proposed/adopted rates and local property tax database access during rate season. |
| State verification | Texas Comptroller Martin Directory | Cross-check CAD chief appraiser, phone, fax, email, address, active taxing units and tax assessor-collector details. |
How to Search Martin County Property Records
Martin CAD’s official search is useful for homes in Stanton, rural land, business personal property, mineral interests, oil and gas records, ag property, mobile homes, tax-due accounts and protest preparation.
Open the official property search
Go to the official Martin CAD website and use the property search area. Use official search before paying a third-party website for appraisal data.
Choose the right search tab
Use Basic Search for broad lookup, By Owner for owner-name research, By Property for property ID, Geo ID, address or legal search, All Criteria for combined fields and Advanced Search for lease, property type, protest status or agent filters.
Pick the correct property type
The search includes filters for Mineral, Personal Prop and Real Estate. This matters because a mineral or personal property account may not appear correctly through a normal address search.
Search simple before searching exact
Try last name only, street name only, property ID, Geo ID, lease number, lease name or legal description. For oil, gas, pipeline, utility or mineral records, Advanced Search may work better than a normal address search.
Open the full record and save proof
Review owner name, mailing address, property address, legal description, category code, acreage, value, exemptions, tax year, tax due and protest status. Save a screenshot or PDF before filing, calling or paying.
Martin County search tip: If you are searching mineral, oil and gas, pipeline, utility, business or ranch-related property, do not depend only on the street address. Use property ID, Geo ID, lease number, legal description and property type filters.
Visual Search Guide: Existing Martin CAD Search Screenshot
Practical note: This image matters because Martin CAD search is not just an owner-name box. For mineral, personal property and tax-due searches, the property type filter and advanced fields can save time.
2026 Martin County Property Tax Payment Change
The most important update is the payment change. Martin CAD’s official site states that effective January 1, 2026, all payments must be made to Martin CAD and not Marsha Graves. It also says payments received with Marsha Graves after January 15, 2026 will be returned.
Payment safety warning: Do not mail a check using old saved instructions without confirming first. Start from the official Martin CAD website and verify the current payee, address, tax year and property account.
Martin CAD Forms: Homestead, Disabled Veteran, Ag, Rendition and Special Inventory
Use the official Martin CAD forms page when filing exemptions, renditions, agricultural/special valuations, protest documents or special inventory forms. Official forms reduce the risk of using outdated PDFs.
| Situation | Likely Starting Point | What to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| You live in the home as your primary residence | Residence homestead exemption | Owner details, property ID, property address, Texas driver’s license or required ID information and correct mailing address. |
| You are over 65, disabled, disabled veteran or surviving spouse | Matching exemption or tax-ceiling form | Proof documents, ownership details, disability/veteran documents if required and correct tax year. |
| You own farm, ranch, timber or open-space land | Agricultural, timber or special appraisal form | Land-use history, acreage, production records, leases, maps, photos and supporting evidence. |
| You own taxable business assets | Business personal property rendition | Asset list, cost records, inventory details, location, business name and ownership information. |
| You are a special inventory taxpayer | Special inventory declaration or tax statement | Dealer inventory records, sales reports, business details, filing month and required confidential forms. |
Open the official Martin CAD forms page before downloading or mailing any exemption, rendition, protest or special appraisal document.
How to Prepare a Martin CAD Protest
A useful protest is specific. Do not only say “my tax bill is high.” Explain whether the issue is market value, unequal appraisal, wrong property details, missing exemption, land classification, business personal property, mineral account details or incorrect improvements.
Read your Notice of Appraised Value
Check property ID, proposed market value, appraised value, exemption status, protest instructions, online protest option, hearing details and filing deadline.
Compare the CAD record carefully
Review acreage, legal description, real/mineral/personal classification, owner address, improvements, exemptions, lease details, protest status and prior-year value.
Collect evidence that fits the issue
Evidence may include comparable sales, photos, repair estimates, closing documents, surveys, lease records, production records, business asset lists, maps or proof that CAD details are incorrect.
Use official protest access
Use the official Martin CAD Online Protest option if your account or notice allows electronic filing, or contact Martin CAD for the correct process before the deadline.
Keep proof of filing
Save confirmation screens, email receipts, mailed receipts, uploaded evidence lists or stamped copies. This matters if there is a filing-date dispute.
Deadline warning: Always follow the protest deadline printed on your official notice or confirmed directly by Martin CAD. Do not wait for perfect evidence if the deadline is close.
Which Taxing Units Does Martin CAD Collect For?
Martin CAD’s official site lists several taxing authorities and notes which ones it collects for. This matters because payment instructions may differ by entity or property account.
| Taxing Entity | Collection Note Shown on CAD Site | Practical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Martin County | We Collect | Start with Martin CAD payment instructions for county property tax collection. |
| City of Stanton | We Collect | Confirm city tax payment through Martin CAD resources before paying. |
| Grady ISD | We Collect | Check official CAD account details for school tax amounts and payments. |
| Stanton ISD | We Collect | Use official CAD payment guidance for collection questions. |
| Sands CISD | We Collect | Verify the tax year and account before payment. |
| Permian Basin Underground Water District | We Collect | Check the property record and payment instructions if this unit appears on your account. |
| Martin County Fresh Water District | We Collect | Confirm amount and tax year before paying. |
| Martin County Hospital District | We Collect | Review the account’s taxing units and payment details carefully. |
Common Martin CAD Search Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Likely Reason | Try This |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name is not found | Record may use a trust, estate, company, spouse, operator, lease name or different spelling. | Search last name only, owner ID, property ID or Advanced Search. |
| Address search gives no result | Rural property, oil/gas records, personal property or mineral accounts may not have normal address formatting. | Use property ID, Geo ID, legal description, lease number, owner name or property type filter. |
| Mineral or lease property is hard to find | Mineral records may be tied to lease number, lease name, owner ID, agent or legal description. | Use Advanced Search, select Mineral, and try lease number, lease name, Geo ID or legal description. |
| Business personal property is missing | It may be filed under business name, owner ID, agent or Personal Prop property type. | Filter by Personal Prop and search business name, owner name or property ID. |
| Payment instructions conflict with old records | Martin CAD changed payment instructions for 2026. | Use current Martin CAD payment instructions and call CAD before mailing payment. |
Documents to Keep Ready Before Calling
A prepared call is faster, especially during appraisal notice, protest, exemption, rendition and 2026 payment transition periods.
- Owner name shown on the CAD record
- Property ID, Geo ID, owner ID, account number or legal description
- Property address, lease name, lease number or rural location if relevant
- Tax year you are asking about
- Notice of Appraised Value
- Photos, sales proof, lease records, rendition documents, ag-use records or exemption proof
- Tax year and amount due
- Property account or statement reference
- Owner name and mailing address
- Any old payment instruction you received
- Any payment confirmation if already paid
- Screenshot of tax-due record or payment page if something looks wrong
Martin CAD and Tax Office Phone, Address, Hours and Map
Stanton, TX 79782-1349
Mailing: P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, TX 79782-1349
Phone: 432-756-2823
Fax: 432-756-2825
Email: admin@martincad.org
Chief Appraiser: April Salazar
301 N. Saint Peter St.
Stanton, TX 79782
Mailing: P.O. Box 998, Stanton, TX 79782-0998
Phone: 432-756-3397
Fax: 432-756-2992
Email: lpardue@co.martin.tx.us
Collecting Unit listed by Comptroller: Martin County
Visit tip: Martin CAD is at 308 N. St. Peter. The Tax Assessor-Collector is at 301 N. Saint Peter St. Check whether your issue is appraisal, protest, exemption, tax payment or vehicle/title related before visiting.
Martin County Appraisal District FAQs
What is the official Martin County Appraisal District website?
The official website is martincad.org. Use it for property search, forms, online protest, interactive map, records, data, reports, protest hearings and CAD contact details.
How do I search Martin County property records online?
Use the official Martin CAD property search on the CAD website. The search supports Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria and Advanced Search.
Can I search mineral property in Martin CAD?
Yes. The official search includes property type filters for Mineral, Personal Prop and Real Estate. For mineral records, try property ID, Geo ID, legal description, lease number or lease name.
Who handles Martin County property tax payments in 2026?
Martin CAD’s official site says that effective January 1, 2026, all payments must be made to Martin CAD and not Marsha Graves. Verify current instructions directly with Martin CAD before paying.
Where is Martin County Appraisal District located?
Martin County Appraisal District is located at 308 N. St. Peter, Stanton, TX 79782-1349. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, TX 79782-1349.
What is the Martin CAD phone number?
The Martin CAD phone number is 432-756-2823. The fax number is 432-756-2825 and the official email is admin@martincad.org.
Who is the Martin CAD chief appraiser?
The Texas Comptroller county directory lists April Salazar as Chief Appraiser for Martin County Appraisal District.
Where do I get Martin CAD exemption forms?
Use the official Martin CAD forms page for homestead, disabled veteran, agricultural, timber, rendition, special inventory and related Texas property tax forms.
Can I file a Martin CAD protest online?
Yes. Martin CAD links to an online protest option. Follow the instructions and deadline printed on your official Notice of Appraised Value.
Is AppraisalDistrict.org the official Martin CAD website?
No. AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify property values, exemptions, protest deadlines, payment instructions, forms and office procedures with Martin CAD, Martin County official resources or the Texas Comptroller.
Independent Guide and Verification Reminder
AppraisalDistrict.org is not the official Martin County Appraisal District website. This page is an independent guide created to help users find official resources faster and understand which office or portal to use.
Always confirm property values, exemptions, tax bills, tax-due status, protest deadlines, mineral/personal property records, forms, payment instructions and office procedures directly with Martin CAD, Martin County official resources or the Texas Comptroller before taking action.
Founded by Mahesh Kumar, AppraisalDistrict.org is built on the belief that public information should be accessible and accurate. We have replaced AI-generated ‘fluff’ and automated scraping with 100% manual human verification. With over 15 years of experience in real estate and digital journalism, we help you find the right data without the frustration of broken links.
Search Smarter, Estimate Taxes, Check Exemptions and Prepare for a Protest
Use this free tool before you visit a county appraisal district, property search portal, tax office, or exemption page. It helps you understand property value, taxable value, possible savings, protest value, and the next official step.
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Choose your main reason for visiting. The tool will show the best next step and quick estimate.
Use this tool to check your appraisal notice, exemption savings, protest value, and official next step.
Use the tax calculator before trusting only the sale price or mortgage estimate.
Property Search Helper
Use this when a county property search portal is confusing. It shows which search method is usually best.
Property Tax Estimate Calculator
Estimate annual property tax using appraised value, assessment ratio, exemptions, and combined tax rate.
Homestead and Exemption Savings
Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disability, veteran, or local exemption may reduce tax.
Appraisal Notice Review
Compare last year value with this year value and see whether the increase deserves closer review.
Property Tax Protest Savings
Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after protest, correction, evidence review, or appraisal review board hearing.
Property Tax Protest and Exemption Checklist
Use this checklist before you file a protest, apply for exemption, or call the appraisal district.
Before calling, write your property ID, owner name, property address, and question on paper. It saves time.
Do not call the CAD to pay tax bills unless the local article says they collect taxes. In many counties, the tax office collects payment.
Official Resource Finder
Enter county and state to create safe searches for official CAD pages, property search, tax payment, exemptions, maps, forms, and protest help.
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- Appraisal District: value, exemptions, ownership records, maps, protest.
- Tax Office: tax bill, payment, receipt, delinquent balance, penalty.
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Important estimate note
This tool gives educational estimates only. Final values, exemptions, tax rates, bills, payments, and deadlines must be confirmed with official county sources.