Montague County Appraisal District CAD Info 2026

Your 2026 property tax notice from Montague County just hit the mailbox and the appraised value jumped more than you expected?

This is hitting many ranch owners and families around Bowie, Nocona, Saint Jo, and the rest of the county.

The Montague County Appraisal District handles fair market values for homes, land, farms, businesses, and personal property.

Checking your details, claiming exemptions, and protesting if needed can save you money this year.

This practical guide uses official sources with simple steps, contacts, and links to make it easy.

Montague County Appraisal District Property Search 2026

1. Go to the official CAD site: https://azurefrontdoor-gwbqhvc2fyhaghgf.z01.azurefd.net/webindex.aspx?dbkey=MONTAGUECAD
2. Use the search box on the homepage (enter at least the first two letters of the last name).
3. Search by Owner Name, Property ID, Address, or Account Number.
4. View your 2026 appraised value, land/improvement details, exemptions, and history.

Alternative tax search: https://tax.montaguetax.com/ Screenshot your results right away—it helps with protests or questions.

How to Check Your Montague County CAD Appraised Value 2026

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

Appraisals use current market sales, cost, and income data. Homestead caps and circuit breaker rules often limit increases automatically.

Reappraisal notices went out in May 2025 for this year’s cycle. Check reports and updates on the CAD site.

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

1. Gather evidence: comparable nearby sales, photos of repairs needed, estimates, or private appraisal.
2. Use the Protest Database on the CAD site or download Form 50-132.
3. File online via the portal or mail/drop off to CAD.
4. Request informal meeting first—most cases resolve here.
5. If needed, attend formal Appraisal Review Board hearing.

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

How to Get Montague County Appraisal District Homestead Exemption 2026

Homestead exemption lowers taxable value for your primary residence.

Steps:

1. Download Residence Homestead Application (Form 50-114) from comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-114.pdf
2. Fill it out completely.
3. Attach copy of Texas driver’s license or ID (must match property 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. Applications mailed in January; deadline April 30, 2026 if new. Other exemptions (ag, veterans) also available.

Contact Montague County Appraisal District

• Phone: 940-894-6011
• Fax: 940-894-6599
• Email: mctad@windstream.net
• Physical address: 7549 TX-175 (State Highway 175 N), Montague, TX 76251
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 121, Montague, TX 76251
• Hours: Monday–Friday (call to confirm; small office—phone/email is fastest)

Chief Appraiser Kim Haralson and staff help with values, protests, and exemptions.

For paying taxes (after certification): Montague County Tax Office

• Phone: 940-894-3601
• Physical address: 11339 SH 59 N, Montague, TX 76251
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 8, Montague, TX 76251
• Online payments/search: https://tax.montaguetax.com/

Montague County Appraisal District 2026 Reappraisal and Key Dates

2026 follows Texas Property Tax Code with local market updates. Personal property renditions due April 15, 2026 (extensions possible).

Key dates:

• Protest per your notice (May 15 or 30 days after).
• Exemption deadline: April 30, 2026.
• Taxes delinquent: February 1.

Latest news and calendar: Check CAD site News & Events section.

Extra Resources for Montague County Property Owners

• Official CAD site: https://azurefrontdoor-gwbqhvc2fyhaghgf.z01.azurefd.net/webindex.aspx?dbkey=MONTAGUECAD (search, forms, protest database)
• Tax transparency: https://www.texas.gov/propertytaxes
• Comptroller property tax help: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax
• County site: https://www.co.montague.tx.us/

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Take five minutes today: search your property, apply exemptions, and protest if the value looks off. Many Montague County owners trim their bills this way.

Got questions about your specific valuation? Call 940-894-6011—the Montague CAD team keeps appraisals fair and accurate for 2026.

Bookmark this guide and pass it to neighbors—it really helps.