Midland County Appraisal District CAD Tax Info

Your 2026 property tax notice from Midland County just showed up and the valuation looks higher than last year? This is common in the Permian Basin area right now.

The Midland Central Appraisal District (MCAD) sets fair market values for homes, ranches, businesses, and personal property across the county.

Checking your details, claiming every exemption, and protesting if needed can lower your tax bill this year.

This clear guide uses only official sources with simple steps, contacts, and links.

Midland Central Appraisal District Property Search 2026

1. Go to the official site: https://midcad.org/
2. Click Property Search or use the link to the tax database on texas.gov/propertytaxes.
3. Search by Owner Name, Address, Property ID, or Account Number.
4. View your 2026 appraised value, land/building details, exemptions, and history.

Screenshot the results right away — it makes protests or questions much easier.

How to Check Your Midland County CAD Appraised Value 2026

Notices went out in spring/early summer. Your notice shows last year’s value, proposed 2026 value, and protest deadline.

MCAD uses current market sales, cost models, and income approaches. Homestead caps and circuit breaker rules often limit increases automatically.

See the full 2025 Mass Appraisal Report (principles carry to 2026) and 2025-2026 Reappraisal Plan on the Publications page.

Midland County Texas Property Tax Protest – Step-by-Step

1. Gather evidence: comparable nearby sales, photos of repairs needed, estimates, or private appraisal.
2. Download Form 50-132 from the Texas Comptroller or CAD site.
3. File by mail, drop off, or use any online option if available on midcad.org.
4. Request informal meeting first — most cases settle here.
5. If needed, attend formal Appraisal Review Board hearing.

Deadline: May 15 or 30 days after your notice (whichever later). Strong evidence helps — the district must support their valuation.

How to Get Midland Central Appraisal District Homestead Exemption 2026

Homestead exemption cuts taxable value the most for your primary home.

Steps:

1. Download Residence Homestead Application (Form 50-114) from https://midcad.org/forms or comptroller.texas.gov.
2. Fill it out completely.
3. Attach copy of Texas driver’s license or ID (must show this address).
4. Submit to CAD (mail or in-person) — one-time filing for ongoing use.

Over-65 or disabled? Extra exemptions and tax ceiling apply. File by April 30 for full 2026 benefits if new. Other exemptions (veterans, ag) also on the Forms page.

Contact Midland Central Appraisal District

• Phone: (432) 699-4991
• Fax: (432) 689-7185
• Email: mcadhelp@midcad.org
• Chief Appraiser: Michelle L Berdeaux, RPA, RTA, CTA, CCA
• Taxpayer Liaison: James Upham (tlo@midcad.org)
• Physical address: 4631 Andrews Hwy, Midland, TX 79703
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 908002, Midland, TX 79708-0002
• Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Call for help with values, protests, or exemptions.

For paying taxes (after certification): Midland County Tax Office (collections handled through CAD)

• Tax Assessor-Collector: Mary Helen Bowers
• Phone: (432) 688-4810
• Address: 2110 N A Street, Midland, TX 79705
• Mailing: P.O. Box 712, Midland, TX 79702

Midland Central Appraisal District 2026 Reappraisal and Key Dates

2026 follows Texas Property Tax Code with market updates. The 2025-2026 Reappraisal Plan is posted on the site.

Key dates:

• Protest deadline per your notice (May 15 or 30 days after).
• Check news and calendar at https://midcad.org/

Extra Resources for Midland County Property Owners

• Official CAD site: https://midcad.org/ (search, forms, reports, capitalization rates)
• Tax transparency: https://www.texas.gov/propertytaxes
• Comptroller property tax help: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax
• County site: https://www.co.midland.tx.us/

Sign up for any alerts on the CAD site.

Take a few minutes today to search your property, apply exemptions, and protest if the value seems high. Many Midland County owners save money every year with these steps.

Questions about your specific valuation? Call (432) 699-4991 — the MCAD team keeps appraisals fair and accurate for 2026.

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