Montgomery County Appraisal District CAD and Tax Info 2026

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Montgomery County, Texas · MCAD accounts, new subdivisions, lake property, exemptions, deeds and tax bills

Match the Montgomery County Appraisal Account With the Deed, Tax Bill and Parcel

Montgomery County property research can involve a fast-growing subdivision, a Lake Conroe home, a Woodlands-area account, rural acreage, timberland, a business property or land affected by several special taxing districts.

This guide shows how to search Montgomery Central Appraisal District, verify the correct record, interpret values and exemptions, fix a missing result, prepare a protest, pay through the Tax Office and check deeds, liens and property-fraud alerts through the County Clerk.

Search official MCAD records Search tax bills and payments Fix a missing account
MCAD account number Street number and name Current or prior owner Subdivision, lot and block Notice or closing document
MONTGOMERY PROPERTY RECORD SCANNER VERIFYING PARCEL
MCAD APPRAISAL ACCOUNT
COUNTY CLERK DEED
TAX BILL + RECEIPT
ACCOUNT + DEED + TAX MATCHED
MCAD, the Tax Office and the County Clerk maintain different records. MCAD handles appraisal values, exemptions, account data and protests. The Montgomery County Tax Office handles tax statements, balances, payments and receipts. The County Clerk records deeds, liens, releases, plats and other official documents.
Official appraisal search

Search MCAD by account number, address or owner name.

MCAD office

109 Gladstell Street, Conroe, Texas 77301.

MCAD contact

936-756-3354 and inquiries@mcad-tx.org.

Tax Office

400 N. San Jacinto Street, Conroe; 936-539-7897.

Official review

Local contacts and 2026 procedures reviewed July 28, 2026.

Start with the correct office

What do you need from the Montgomery County property record?

This helper operates in the browser and does not collect an owner name, address, account number, protest evidence or payment information.

VALUE OR PROPERTY DATA Start with MCAD

Find the appraisal account, property characteristics, value history, exemptions and taxing units.

Follow the search steps
DEED OR LIEN Use the County Clerk

Search the recorded instrument rather than relying only on the MCAD owner display.

Search official records
BILL OR RECEIPT Use the Tax Office

Locate the amount due, prior-year balance, payment history and receipt.

Review payment steps
EXEMPTION OR CAP File with MCAD

Use the correct homestead, over-65, disability, veteran, agricultural or timber form.

Review eligibility and filing
VALUE DISAGREEMENT Prepare a specific protest

Identify whether the problem is value, unequal appraisal, incorrect data, exemption or classification.

Build an evidence file
NEW HOME OR SUBDIVISION Check old and new records

Search the seller, buyer, address, builder, subdivision and parent tract when updates are incomplete.

Follow the new-owner workflow

Go directly to your Montgomery County property task

The guide begins with the official appraisal search and then moves through values, maps, exemptions, protests, tax payments, deeds and buyer checks.

Existing article image retained

Use the MCAD screenshot to understand the search controls

The image already published on the existing article has been retained because it shows the official MCAD search layout: the search-method selector, compound-text field, appraisal-year selector and result columns.

Montgomery Central Appraisal District property-search page showing compound text search, account address or owner search field and appraisal-year selector
Existing MCAD property-search screenshot. The live year, labels and result fields may change, so use the screenshot for orientation and the official portal for current information.
Choose the search method Start with Compound Text Search, then switch methods when a broad query produces too many or no results.
Enter one strong identifier Use the account number, short address or owner name instead of combining many uncertain details.
Confirm the appraisal year A correct property with the wrong year can still produce the wrong value, exemption or protest conclusion.
The live search result can include fields such as sequence, year, property ID, property type, Geo ID, reference ID, Tax Office ID, owner, ARB hearing, DBA and property address. Open the complete record before relying on a single result-row field.
MCAD field decoder

Understand what each Montgomery appraisal field means

Use the appraisal account as a route to the correct legal or tax record
Field What it helps identify What it does not prove Best next action
Property or account ID The MCAD appraisal account used for values, exemptions and protests. That the Tax Office or County Clerk uses the same number. Save it and compare the Tax Office CAD reference.
Owner name The owner currently displayed for appraisal administration. Complete legal title or the absence of liens or other interests. Check the County Clerk deed record.
Situs address The physical or assigned location connected to the appraisal account. The complete legal description or surveyed boundary. Compare the legal description and parcel map.
Legal description Subdivision, section, lot, block, reserve, abstract, tract or acreage. That the abbreviated MCAD wording contains every deed provision. Match it with the recorded deed or plat.
Market value MCAD’s estimate of open-market value as of January 1. The sale price, mortgage appraisal or final tax amount. Review characteristics and protest evidence.
Appraised value The value after an applicable appraisal limitation or cap. That the market value is correct or cannot be protested. Compare market and appraised values separately.
Land and improvement value How MCAD allocates value between land and buildings or other improvements. That square footage, condition, class or features are accurate. Document incorrect property characteristics.
Exemptions Homestead, over-65, disability, veteran or another approved exemption. The same exemption amount applies to every taxing unit. Review unit-specific taxable values.
Taxing units County, city, school, township, MUD, ESD and other jurisdictions. The amount currently due. Open the Tax Office statement and rate details.
ARB hearing A hearing or protest-related field connected to the appraisal account. That a hearing date or outcome is final without the official notice. Review the ARB notice and contact the ARB section.
The MCAD owner display is not a title opinion. Use the County Clerk’s recorded deed and other instruments when ownership, liens, releases, easements, probate or title history matters.
No-result troubleshooting

Fix the most common Montgomery CAD search problems

Change one search element at a time before assuming the record is missing
Search problem Likely reason What to try next
Complete address returns nothing Street suffix, directional, unit, punctuation or new-address formatting may differ. Use the street number and main street name only.
Owner name returns nothing The account may use a trust, spouse, estate, company, seller or builder name. Search the surname or main entity word and try prior owners.
New subdivision home is missing The parent tract, lot creation, deed or appraisal-account setup may still be processing. Search the builder, seller, subdivision, parent tract and closing documents.
One street address has several results A condominium, commercial site, reserve, adjacent lot or business account may have separate IDs. Match the legal description, property type and account number.
Lake or rural property has no useful address The account may be indexed primarily by legal description, owner, abstract or acreage. Use the owner, account number, legal description and map.
Buyer name is not displayed The deed or MCAD ownership update may still be processing. Confirm the instrument with the County Clerk, then contact MCAD.
Tax portal and MCAD values differ Different years, certified-value timing, exemptions, caps or update schedules may apply. Match the account, year, CAD reference and legal description.
Parcel map and deed seem different GIS boundaries are approximate or a split, combination or plat update is pending. Use the deed, plat and survey, then ask MCAD or County GIS about the map.
Useful MCAD call script: “I am trying to locate the appraisal account for [address or legal description]. I searched by [methods tried]. Can you confirm the correct property ID and tell me whether an ownership, subdivision, parcel or mapping update is pending?”
Call MCAD: 936-756-3354 Email inquiries@mcad-tx.org
Value, cap and tax-bill visual

Follow a Montgomery County appraisal from January 1 to the tax statement

Montgomery County appraisal and property-tax flow Market value flows through appraisal limitations and exemptions before taxing-unit rates create the property-tax statement. MARKET VALUE January 1 estimate Review or protest APPRAISAL LIMIT Homestead cap or 2026 circuit breaker EXEMPTIONS Homestead, over-65, disabled or veteran TAX STATEMENT Taxable value × each adopted rate MUD, school, county, city, township and special-district rates can differ by parcel.
Market value

MCAD’s estimate of open-market value as of January 1 for the appraisal year.

Homestead cap

A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase by more than 10% annually, plus qualifying new improvements.

2026 circuit breaker

Qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5.32 million or less may receive the temporary 20% limitation under state rules.

Taxable value

The value remaining for each taxing unit after applicable exemptions and adjustments.

A value limitation does not freeze market value. MCAD can continue to report a higher market value while the appraised or taxable value is limited. Protest the market value when the market estimate itself is incorrect.
The temporary non-homestead circuit-breaker limitation is scheduled to expire after the 2026 tax year unless Texas law changes. Confirm eligibility and treatment on the live MCAD account.
Parcel, GIS and flood context

Use maps to verify location without treating them as a survey

Visual research is especially useful for rural acreage, Lake Conroe property, new subdivisions, commercial reserves, road-access questions and parcels near municipal, school or special-district boundaries.

Find the appraisal account first Save the MCAD account number, Geo ID, legal description and property address. Open MCAD Property Search
Open official county GIS resources Use Montgomery County GIS and Open Data for available map layers and county context. Open Montgomery County GIS
Locate the likely parcel Compare roads, subdivision, lot, block, acreage, parcel shape and neighboring accounts.
Review flood information separately A property appraisal map is not a flood determination. Use official floodplain and FEMA resources for flood-zone research.
Compare taxing boundaries Confirm whether the property lies in a city, school district, MUD, ESD, township or other special district.
Use legal records for boundaries Obtain the deed, recorded plat and survey when acreage, fences, easements or encroachments matter.
GIS warning: Map boundaries are useful for research but can be approximate. They do not replace an on-the-ground survey or legal interpretation of a recorded document.
Lake Conroe property

Check the legal lot, waterfront or reserve relationship, flood information and any separate improvement or common-area account.

New subdivision

Compare the final plat, lot and block, parent tract and builder records when the map or account is still changing.

Rural acreage

Use abstract, survey, tract, road access and acreage information rather than relying only on a rural mailing address.

Homestead, age, disability and veteran benefits

File the correct MCAD exemption and verify that it was applied

An exemption is not complete merely because a form was downloaded or submitted. The owner should retain proof of filing, respond to any MCAD request and later confirm that the exemption appears on the correct account and tax year.

Texas currently requires school districts to provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. School districts also provide an additional $60,000 exemption for qualifying owners who are age 65 or older or disabled. Local taxing-unit benefits can differ.
Confirm the exact appraisal account Save the account number, owner display, situs address and legal description.
Open MCAD’s official exemption information Review eligibility before completing the application. Open MCAD Homestead Exemptions
Download the current form Use MCAD’s forms library rather than an old PDF stored on another website. Open MCAD Forms
Prepare identification and occupancy information Follow the form instructions for the property address, ownership interest, principal-residence status and required identification.
Add exemption-specific evidence Over-65, disability, veteran, surviving-spouse and heir-property applications can require different supporting documents.
Submit and retain proof Save the electronic confirmation, certified-mail record or stamped copy.
Verify the exemption on the account Reopen the MCAD property record and check the exemption code and taxable values for the correct year.
Contact MCAD if the exemption is missing Ask whether the application is pending, incomplete, denied, cancelled or connected to another account.
Common exemption routes and what to prepare
Owner situation Starting point Preparation checklist
Primary residence Residence Homestead Exemption Application Account number, ownership, occupancy and required identification.
Age 65 or older Age-65 residence-homestead section or related form Age evidence, ownership, residence information and account number.
Disabled owner Disabled-person residence-homestead section Qualifying disability evidence under the form instructions.
Disabled veteran or survivor Veteran exemption application VA or military documentation, ownership and residence information.
Heir property Homestead application plus heir-property affidavits when applicable Ownership history, heir information and supporting affidavits.
Most exemption and special-appraisal applications are normally due by April 30. Texas law permits some residence-homestead and other applications to be filed later, but the available relief and penalties depend on the exemption and timing.
Agricultural, wildlife and timber property

Prepare land-use evidence for Montgomery County rural property

Montgomery County includes ranch, pasture, timber, wildlife-management and other open-space land. Special appraisal depends on qualifying use and history—not merely rural location, acreage or ownership.

Agricultural or open-space land

Texas requires appraisal districts to use a 10% capitalization rate for qualifying agricultural or open-space land in 2026.

Timberland

The Texas Comptroller lists the 2026 timberland capitalization rate as 7.77%.

Wildlife management

Wildlife use generally builds on prior qualifying open-space appraisal and requires an appropriate management plan and activities.

Evidence to organise before filing or protesting

MCAD account, legal description and acreage
Deed, survey and parcel map
Land-use history for the required period
Leases, receipts and production records
Livestock, hay, timber or crop documentation
Dated photographs and management records
Wildlife-management plan and annual activities
Evidence explaining access, flooding, soil or usability issues
Rollback or change-of-use risk: Changing qualifying agricultural or timber use can create additional tax consequences. Review the current Texas rules and contact MCAD before changing the use or assuming a buyer will retain the same appraisal.
Notice of protest and ARB preparation

Build a Montgomery County protest around a specific, provable issue

Deadline rule: The usual Texas deadline is May 15 or 30 days after MCAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The standard 2026 deadline has passed for many accounts, but a later notice can create a later account-specific deadline.

“My taxes are too high” is not a complete valuation argument because MCAD does not set the tax rate. Identify whether the problem is market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, an exemption decision, ownership, classification, business property or special appraisal.

Read the Notice of Appraised Value Check the account, proposed value, prior value, exemptions and exact protest deadline.
Save the current MCAD record Record market value, appraised value, land and improvement values, property characteristics and taxing units.
Select every applicable protest reason Separate a market-value argument from unequal appraisal, data correction, exemption or classification.
Use the official MCAD or ARB filing route Follow the online instructions printed on the notice when an Online Protest ID is available, or submit the current Notice of Protest form by an accepted method. Open MCAD ARB Information
Preserve proof of timely filing Save portal confirmations, email receipts when expressly accepted, certified-mail evidence or a stamped copy.
Request and review MCAD evidence Compare the district’s sales, equity properties, neighbourhood, class and adjustments with your property.
Build evidence for the exact issue Use closing documents, photographs, repair estimates, measurements, appraisals, comparable sales, income records or land-use evidence.
Prepare a one-page summary State the requested value or correction and list the strongest supporting exhibits.
Prepare for the formal ARB hearing Organise the exhibits in order and distinguish the independent ARB’s role from MCAD staff.
Save the ARB order Review the mailing date and any further-remedy requirements immediately.

Evidence checklist

Notice of Appraised Value and protest confirmation
MCAD record and prior-year value history
MCAD evidence packet
Closing statement or recent arms-length sale evidence
Dated photographs of condition or damage
Repair estimates tied to specific defects
Correct measurements, age, class or feature evidence
Comparable-sales or unequal-appraisal worksheet
Recent purchase

Use the closing statement, sale date, financing appraisal and evidence showing whether the transaction was arms-length.

Condition problem

Use dated photographs, contractor estimates and an explanation of how the defect affected value on January 1.

Unequal appraisal

Compare similarly situated properties and explain important differences rather than submitting only a list of lower values.

Statements, balances, payments and receipts

Move from the MCAD account to the official Montgomery County tax portal

The Tax Office portal supports searches by owner name, property address, account number, CAD reference number and fiduciary number for accounts collected by the Montgomery County Tax Office.

Save the MCAD account information Record the account, owner, address, legal description and appraisal year.
Open the official Tax Office portal Avoid payment links delivered through an unfamiliar email, text message or advertisement. Open Montgomery County Tax Search
Choose the best search field Use owner name in last-name-first format, property address, account number, CAD reference or fiduciary number.
Open every plausible tax account Verify the site address, owner, legal description, current year and prior-year balances.
Review all displayed amounts Check the current levy, current amount due, prior-year amount, total due, penalty, interest, attorney fees and pending payments.
Check taxing jurisdictions and exemptions The detailed account can show gross value, land, improvements, capped or agricultural value, exemptions and jurisdiction-level details.
Review the payment fee The current portal states that credit-card payments carry a 2.15% convenience fee and that no convenience fee is charged for eCheck. Confirm the live checkout terms before paying.
Complete the payment before the deadline The payment cart states that payments must be completed by 11:59 PM Central Time to receive that day’s receipt date.
Save confirmation and verify posting Keep the account, year, amount, date, method and confirmation number, then reopen the account after processing.
Mortgage escrow

Compare the Tax Office payment history with the servicer’s disbursement record before making a second payment.

Several accounts

The portal permits multiple accounts to be added to a payment cart. Verify each account and amount separately.

Payment plan

The county publishes payment-plan information for eligible current accounts. Contact the Tax Office before assuming a plan is automatic.

2026 tax-rate season: Proposed and adopted rate information is updated during August and September. Use the Montgomery County Truth in Taxation portal to review account-specific estimates and taxing-unit notices.
Search or pay property taxes Open Tax Office property-tax help Open Truth in Taxation
Deeds, liens, plats and property alerts

Use the Montgomery County Clerk for recorded property documents

The County Clerk’s Recording Division maintains deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, assignments, powers of attorney, affidavits, plats, foreclosure notices and other recorded public documents. The Clerk states that its records date to 1838.

Save the MCAD owner and legal description Use them as search clues rather than proof of title.
Open the official records search Use Quick Search for a grantor, grantee, subdivision, document type or document number. Search Montgomery County Official Records
Check the certified-through date The search portal displays the date through which the index is certified. A newly recorded document may appear after that date advances.
Use Advanced Search when necessary Narrow the result by parties, dates, document type, subdivision or other indexed criteria.
Match the legal description Compare subdivision, section, lot, block, reserve, abstract, tract or acreage.
Review the complete document Distinguish a deed from a deed of trust, lien, release, assignment, affidavit or plat.
Order the correct copy type Plain copies can be printed from the database for research. A receiving organisation may require a certified copy.
Register for Property Alert The Clerk offers a free email-alert service when a new recording matches selected personal or entity names.
Published copy cost

Plain copies requested from the office are listed at $1 per page.

Certified copies

The Clerk lists $1 per page plus $5 certification for each complete document set.

Recording fee

The linked fee sheet lists $25 for the first real-property page and $4 for each additional page. Verify before filing.

Recorded does not automatically mean legally valid. The County Clerk explains that recording a document does not make it legally enforceable and that Clerk staff cannot determine legal title or provide legal advice.
The Clerk’s free Property Alert can help detect a suspicious new recording, but it does not prevent a document from being filed. Review every alert and seek prompt professional help when a record appears fraudulent.
Read recording and real-property guidance Search official records Register for Property Alert
New owner and new subdivision workflow

What to do after buying a Montgomery County property

Confirm the deed was recorded Search the County Clerk portal using the seller and buyer names and compare the recorded legal description.
Find the MCAD account Search the property address, seller, buyer, builder and any account number shown in the closing file.
Check owner and mailing information A delayed owner update should not prevent the buyer from monitoring notices and filing time-sensitive applications.
Review seller exemptions Homestead, over-65, disability, veteran and appraisal-cap treatment may not continue for the buyer.
Apply for the buyer’s exemptions Use the correct MCAD application and retain filing proof.
Review the first Notice of Appraised Value Compare the market value with the purchase circumstances and correct property characteristics.
Check every taxing jurisdiction Identify school, county, city, township, MUD, ESD and other special districts.
Monitor the first tax statement Verify ownership, exemptions, escrow status, account number and payment posting.
New-construction caution: A prior-year tax bill may cover vacant land or a partially completed improvement. The following year’s value and tax bill can be substantially different after construction is added.
Pre-purchase due diligence

Check more than the seller’s current Montgomery County tax bill

Correct MCAD account and legal description
Land size, building area, year built and property class
Market, appraised and taxable values
Seller exemptions and appraisal limitations
Current and prior-year tax balances
School, city, township, MUD, ESD and special districts
Recorded deed, liens, releases and plat
Parcel map, flood information and survey
Separate accounts for adjacent lots or business assets
Title commitment exceptions and HOA or POA obligations
Do not project the buyer’s taxes from the seller’s current payment alone. The seller may have a homestead cap, age-based exemption, disability exemption or other benefit that will not transfer.
The Woodlands-area property

Review township, school, MUD and other special-district entries rather than assuming all Woodlands postal addresses have the same taxing units.

Lake Conroe property

Check waterfront or common-area relationships, flood information, separate lots, deed restrictions and special districts.

East Montgomery County growth area

Confirm new subdivision, MUD, ESD, road, utility and school-district information before estimating the future tax burden.

Local property situations

Use a different record strategy for each Montgomery County property type

Conroe residence

Search by address, then verify the city, school district and any special-district entries before estimating taxes.

The Woodlands home

Confirm The Woodlands Township, school district, MUD and other taxing units shown for the exact parcel.

Lake Conroe condominium

Match the legal unit and account rather than relying only on the shared building or community address.

Magnolia acreage

Use owner, legal description, abstract, survey and acreage when the rural address is incomplete.

Willis or Montgomery new build

Compare the land-only prior year with the completed improvement value and first full-year tax statement.

New Caney or Porter subdivision

Search the builder, seller, buyer and parent tract when the new lot account is not yet easy to locate.

Timber or wildlife land

Separate market value from productivity value and organise use-history evidence before filing or protesting.

Business property

Check whether the real estate and business personal property are maintained under separate accounts.

Inherited family property

Review probate, heirship and deed records before requesting an MCAD ownership change or homestead treatment.

Verified local office routing

Contact the Montgomery County office that controls the record

Montgomery Central Appraisal District

Use for property search, values, characteristics, exemptions, account corrections, agricultural and timber appraisal, protests and ARB-related appraisal questions.

109 Gladstell Street
Conroe, Texas 77301-4236
Mailing: P.O. Box 2233, Conroe, TX 77305-2233

936-756-3354
Fax: 936-539-8695
inquiries@mcad-tx.org

Chief Appraiser: Sherry Hunter

Taxpayer Liaison: Ric Metts

Montgomery County Tax Office

Use for statements, balances, payments, receipts, delinquent taxes, payment plans and collection questions.

400 N. San Jacinto Street
Conroe, Texas 77301-2823

936-539-7897

Tax Assessor-Collector: Tammy McRae

Open official Tax Office information
Montgomery County Clerk

Use for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, assignments, affidavits, plats, certified copies and Property Alert.

Main Office
210 West Davis
Conroe, Texas 77301

936-539-7885

County Clerk: L. Brandon Steinmann

Main-office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

County Clerk annex options

East County Annex: 21130 Legion Road, New Caney.

South County Annex: 1520 Lake Front Circle, The Woodlands.

Real-property document recording is performed at the Conroe office. Check the live locations page before travelling.

Before visiting: Recheck holiday closures, current office hours, accepted payment methods, identification requirements and whether the task must be completed at the Conroe main office.
Official action centre

Open the exact Montgomery County property resource you need

MCAD Property Search

Find appraisal accounts, owner displays, values, exemptions and property details.

Open property search
MCAD Forms

Download exemption, protest, rendition, agricultural, timber and correction forms.

Open MCAD forms
Homestead Exemptions

Review residence-homestead eligibility, filing and homeowner guidance.

Open homestead help
Appraisal Review Board

Find protest, hearing and ARB information.

Open ARB resources
Property Tax Search

Search statements, balances, payments, prior years and receipts.

Open Tax Office portal
County Clerk Records

Search deeds, liens, releases, plats and other recorded instruments.

Open official records
County GIS

Review official county maps, layers and open-data resources.

Open county GIS
Truth in Taxation

Review proposed rates, notices and account-specific estimated-tax information.

Open tax transparency
Texas Comptroller Directory

Cross-check appraisal-district contacts and active taxing units.

Open Montgomery directory
Editorial and source review

How this Montgomery County guide was improved

Existing image preserved

The useful MCAD property-search screenshot already published on the article was retained and paired with practical field guidance.

Local workflows added

The guide now separates appraisal, tax, deed, GIS, exemption, protest and fraud-monitoring tasks.

2026 information reviewed

Current officials, contacts, tax-search options, payment fees, exemption amounts, value limits and County Clerk procedures were checked.

Last official-source review: July 28, 2026. Portal layouts, appraisal years, property values, exemptions, payment fees, forms, deadlines, office hours and officials can change after publication.
10 county-specific answers

Montgomery County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Montgomery Central Appraisal District website?

The official website is mcad-tx.org. Use it for appraisal records, property search, forms, exemptions, notices, appraisal resources and Appraisal Review Board information.

How do I search Montgomery County property records?

Open the official MCAD property search, select the correct year and search by account number, property address or owner name. Verify the account number, situs address, owner, legal description and property characteristics before relying on the result.

Why can I not find a recently purchased Montgomery County home?

The deed, new subdivision account or MCAD owner update may still be processing. Search the property address, seller, buyer, builder and account number, confirm the deed with the County Clerk and contact MCAD if the records remain inconsistent.

Does MCAD collect Montgomery County property taxes?

No. MCAD appraises property and processes exemptions and protests. The Montgomery County Tax Office issues statements, maintains balances, accepts payments and provides receipts for the accounts it collects.

Where can I pay Montgomery County property taxes online?

Use the official Montgomery County Tax Office portal. Search by owner, address, account, CAD reference or fiduciary number, verify the tax year and amount, then save the confirmation and posted receipt.

How do I apply for a Montgomery County homestead exemption?

Use the MCAD homestead-exemption page or forms library. Prepare the account number, ownership and occupancy details and required identification. Retain proof of filing and later verify the exemption on the account.

What is the Montgomery County appraisal protest deadline?

The normal Texas deadline is May 15 or 30 days after MCAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Use the account-specific date printed on the official notice and preserve proof of timely filing.

Where can I find Montgomery County deeds and liens?

Use the Montgomery County Clerk Official Records Search for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, plats, assignments and other recorded real-property documents.

Can the MCAD or county GIS map prove a legal boundary?

No. Appraisal and county GIS maps are research tools and can show approximate locations. Use a recorded deed, plat and licensed survey when legal boundary, acreage, easement or encroachment accuracy matters.

What should a Montgomery County buyer verify before closing?

Verify the MCAD account and characteristics, recorded deed and liens, tax balances, seller exemptions, taxing jurisdictions, MUD or special-district obligations, parcel location, flood information, survey and title commitment. Do not estimate future taxes solely from the seller’s current bill.

Accuracy, independence and property-record notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website. It is not Montgomery Central Appraisal District, Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Tax Office, County Clerk, Appraisal Review Board, a title company, surveying company, tax consultant or law firm.

Property owners, appraisal values, exemptions, legal descriptions, maps, tax rates, taxing units, payment fees, balances, forms, deadlines, office hours and online systems can change. Verify the current official record before paying, filing, protesting, recording, buying, selling or relying on the information for a legal or financial decision.

MCAD owner displays and appraisal maps are research tools. They are not title opinions or surveys. Obtain the recorded documents, title evidence, plat, survey and appropriate professional advice when legal certainty is required.

Primary official sources reviewed include Montgomery Central Appraisal District property search, forms, homestead, ARB and contact resources; Montgomery County Tax Office property-tax and payment systems; Montgomery County Clerk recording, official-record search, fee and Property Alert resources; Montgomery County GIS and Truth in Taxation; and the Texas Comptroller Property Tax Assistance Division.

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