Lavaca County Appraisal District Lavaca CAD 2026

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Lavaca County, Texas · Homes, farms, ranches, minerals, business property, deeds and tax accounts

Find the Correct Lavaca CAD Account Before You File, Protest or Pay

A Lavaca County search may involve a Hallettsville home, Shiner business, Moulton farm, Yoakum-area property, Sweet Home acreage, mineral interest, mobile home or several rural tracts under the same owner.

This guide shows how to search the official appraisal database, verify the right account, use the existing search screenshot, understand 2026 deadlines, prepare exemption or agricultural evidence, file a protest and continue to the Tax Office or County Clerk.

Search official Lavaca CAD records Search tax bills and receipts Fix a missing property
Property ID Owner or business name Street or rural-road name Abstract or subdivision Correct appraisal year
Lavaca County farm parcel and property-record routing visual A Lavaca County farm property is matched with an appraisal account, County Clerk deed and property-tax statement. LAVACA COUNTY PROPERTY RECORD ROUTE VERIFYING LAVACA CAD ACCOUNT COUNTY CLERK DEED TAX BILL + RECEIPT
Do not use one office for every property question. Lavaca CAD handles appraisal records, values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, renditions and protests. The Tax Assessor-Collector handles tax balances, payments and receipts. The County Clerk handles deeds, liens, leases, plats and recorded ownership documents.
Official property search

Search by owner, address, ID, ARB criteria or Advanced Search.

CAD office

908 N. Glendale Street, Hallettsville, Texas 77964.

CAD contact

361-798-4396 and lavacacad@lccad.net.

2026 values

The live search labels displayed 2026 values as preliminary before certification.

Last reviewed

Official portals, deadlines and local contacts reviewed July 28, 2026.

Start with the right record

Which Lavaca County office or portal should you use?

VALUE OR PROPERTY DETAILS Use Lavaca CAD

Find the owner display, property ID, legal description, market value, appraised value, improvements, exemptions and taxing units.

Follow the appraisal search steps
DEED OR LIEN Use the County Clerk

Research recorded deeds, liens, releases, leases, plats, probate records and certified-copy options.

Review deed-search guidance
BILL OR RECEIPT Use the Tax Office

Search by owner, address or account number and verify the year, balance and payment posting.

Review payment steps
HOMESTEAD OR AG File with Lavaca CAD

Use the official homestead, 1-d-1, wildlife, rendition or other appraisal application.

Prepare the correct filing
VALUE DISAGREEMENT File a property-specific protest

Preserve the notice deadline, select the exact protest reason and submit evidence for each account.

Build a protest package
MINERAL OR BUSINESS ACCOUNT Search the correct property type

Do not assume a mineral interest or business-personal-property account appears with the home or land.

Review separate accounts

Go directly to your Lavaca County property task

Search and account verification come first. Forms, protests, taxes, deeds and local workflows follow.

Existing article image retained

Use the Lavaca CAD screenshot to choose the correct search tab

The useful official-search screenshot from the existing article has been retained. It shows the 2026 year selector, owner and DBA fields, property-type filter and five main search routes.

Lavaca CAD property-search screen showing By Owner, By Address, By ID, ARB Search and Advanced Search tabs
Existing Lavaca CAD search image. Use it for orientation only; open the live official portal for current values, account status and available years.
By Owner Enter the surname first. Try only one name or the main business, trust or estate word when the result is missing.
By Address or ID Use a short street search or exact property ID. These routes are often faster than a broad owner search.
Advanced Search Use property type, abstract, subdivision, mobile-home park, owner ID, geographic ID, DBA or neighbourhood to narrow results.
Preliminary-value warning: The official property search displayed 2026 values as preliminary and subject to change before certification. Save the date and year whenever you capture a record.
Property-detail decoder

Understand what each Lavaca CAD field can tell you

Use the appraisal account as a research route—not as a replacement for a deed, survey or tax receipt
Field What it helps identify What it does not establish Best next step
Property ID The appraisal account used for values, exemptions, renditions and protests. A County Clerk instrument number or payment confirmation. Save it for CAD and Tax Office questions.
Owner name The owner currently displayed for appraisal administration. Complete title, lien priority, heirship or every ownership interest. Verify recorded documents with the County Clerk.
Situs address The physical or assigned location connected with the account. The legal boundary, acreage or complete deed description. Compare the deed, map, plat and survey.
Legal description The abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block, tract or acreage reference. That abbreviated CAD wording is sufficient for a legal document. Match it with the recorded deed or plat.
Property type Whether the record is real, personal, mineral, mobile-home or another account type. That every related asset is included in one account. Search for separate account types under the owner.
Market value The district’s estimate of open-market value as of January 1. The purchase price, tax bill or mortgage appraisal. Review appraisal data and protest evidence.
Appraised value The value after an applicable appraisal limitation. That the market-value estimate is accurate. Compare market and appraised values separately.
Land and improvements How value and characteristics are assigned to land and buildings. That size, age, quality, condition or features are correct. Document any property-data error.
Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran or other approved treatment. That every taxing unit grants the same amount. Review the unit-level taxable value and tax statement.
Taxing units County, city, school, hospital, clinic or flood-control jurisdictions. The current balance or whether payment has posted. Open the official Lavaca County tax account.
Lavaca CAD’s search disclaimer states that its information is provided for research and that legal descriptions and acreage should be verified before use for legal purposes or documents.
No-result troubleshooting

Fix the most common Lavaca CAD search problems

Change one identifier at a time before assuming the property is absent
Search problem Likely reason What to try next
Full owner name returns nothing The record may use surname-first order, initials, a spouse, trust, estate, business or prior owner. Search the surname or main entity word alone.
Full address returns nothing The situs, rural-route or road abbreviation may differ from the mailing address. Search only the main street, FM road or county-road name.
Farm or ranch account is missing The tract may be indexed by owner, abstract, legal description or geographic ID. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Mineral interest is missing The mineral account can be separate from the surface property and use a different owner or property type. Search property types and owner variations, then contact CAD with notice information.
Business property is not with the building Business equipment and inventory are generally maintained under a personal-property account. Search the legal business name, DBA, owner and location.
One owner has many results The owner may hold a home, agricultural tracts, minerals, mobile homes or business assets. Compare property type, property ID and legal description.
Recent buyer is not displayed Deed recording and CAD ownership maintenance are separate processes. Confirm the recorded instrument with the County Clerk and contact CAD.
CAD and tax information differ The systems may display different years, certified values, exemptions or update timing. Match the property ID, legal description and tax year.
Useful CAD call script: “I am searching for the account tied to [owner, address or legal description]. I tried [search methods]. Can you confirm the correct property ID, property type and whether an ownership, mapping or account update is pending?”
Call Lavaca CAD: 361-798-4396 Email lavacacad@lccad.net
Parcel, abstract and rural context

Use the Lavaca CAD map without treating its lines as a survey

Find the appraisal account first Save the property ID, owner, situs information, legal description and acreage.
Open the district-linked interactive map Use the map for approximate parcel location and nearby-account context. Open Lavaca CAD Interactive Map
Locate the general area Use Hallettsville, Shiner, Moulton, Yoakum, Sweet Home, major highways, farm-to-market roads and known landmarks.
Select the likely parcel Compare the map result with the property ID, owner, abstract, legal description and acreage.
Review adjoining accounts separately A homesite, agricultural tract, mineral interest, mobile home or access parcel may have a separate account.
Use recorded documents for legal accuracy Obtain the deed, plat and survey before relying on a boundary, acreage, fence, easement or access conclusion.
Map limitation: Appraisal maps are research tools. They do not replace a licensed survey, title report, deed interpretation or on-the-ground boundary determination.
Value-to-tax workflow

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

Market value January 1 appraisal estimate
Appraisal limitation Homestead or other qualifying cap
Exemptions Unit-specific taxable-value reductions
Tax bill Taxable value multiplied by adopted rates
Market value

The district’s estimate of what the property would sell for under prevailing open-market conditions as of January 1.

Appraised value

The value after an applicable limitation. It can be lower than the market-value field.

Taxable value

The value remaining for a particular taxing unit after its applicable exemption treatment.

Local taxing-unit difference: A Lavaca County account may include the county, a city, a school district, the Lavaca or Yoakum hospital district, the Moulton Community Medical Clinic District or the county flood district. The postal address alone does not determine the complete tax bill.
Open Lavaca Truth in Taxation Review CAD tax information
Exemptions, special appraisal and forms

Use current Lavaca CAD applications and retain proof of filing

2026 standard filing dates have passed. Lavaca CAD published April 15, 2026 for most renditions and April 30, 2026 for residence-homestead and 1-d-1 agricultural applications. Late, prorated or account-specific remedies may still be available.
Official Lavaca CAD filing routes and preparation
Property or owner situation Starting form 2026 standard date What to prepare
Primary residence Residence Homestead Exemption Application April 30, 2026 Property ID, ownership, occupancy information and required identification.
Age 65, disability or veteran status Applicable residence or disabled-veteran exemption form April 30, 2026 Status documentation, identification and property information.
Farm, ranch or open-space land 1-d-1 Agricultural Appraisal Application April 30, 2026 Use history, acreage, production records, leases, maps and photographs.
Business equipment or inventory Personal Property Rendition April 15, 2026 January 1 asset list, cost, age, location, inventory and ownership.
Address or account configuration Address Change or Account Split/Combination Request Depends on request Property IDs, recorded document, legal description and requested change.
Find the exact property account Save the property ID, property type, owner and legal description before starting a form.
Open the official forms page Download the current application and instructions directly from Lavaca CAD. Open Lavaca CAD Forms
Read every supporting-document requirement Homestead, disability, veteran, wildlife, manufactured-home, trust and heir-property situations can require different evidence.
Complete every applicable field Include the correct property ID, owner information, physical address and signature.
Submit through an accepted method Lavaca CAD accepts paperwork through the office, drop box, email or fax when appropriate. Confirm the method for the exact form.
Keep proof that the district received it Save the complete application, attachments, email record, fax confirmation, certified-mail receipt or stamped copy.
Use the taxpayer portal for supported services The portal provides property details, electronic communications, documents and application management. Open Lavaca CAD Taxpayer Portal
Verify the outcome later Reopen the account and check the exemption, property type, land classification or requested change for the correct year.
Lavaca CAD states that a residence-homestead application may have a late-filing pathway extending beyond the normal deadline. Owners who recently qualified, turned 65 or became disabled should contact the district rather than assuming the benefit is permanently lost.
1-d-1 agricultural and wildlife property

Prepare evidence that shows how Lavaca County land is actually used

Agricultural appraisal is based on qualifying productivity use—not simply acreage, rural ownership or the presence of a barn. Lavaca CAD states that 1-d-1 land generally must meet the area’s accepted degree of intensity and have qualifying agricultural use during at least five of the preceding seven years.

Property ID, legal description and acreage
Deed, survey and parcel-map printout
Agricultural-use history for the required period
Livestock, hay, crop or production records
Leases, receipts, invoices and expense records
Dated photographs showing actual land use
Wildlife-management plan and activity records
Evidence of flooding, access, soil, terrain or unusable acreage
Identify every tract in the operation One farm or ranch may include several property IDs, legal descriptions or ownership interests.
Download the correct form and local guidelines Use the 1-d-1 application, agricultural-history form and wildlife materials provided by Lavaca CAD.
Explain the qualifying use State what is produced, how the land is managed and whether the use meets typical local intensity.
Organise evidence by tax year A dated timeline is more useful than an unlabelled group of receipts and photographs.
Keep evidence for every property ID Do not assume approval on one tract automatically applies to adjacent land.
Review market and productivity values separately The property record can show a higher market value while qualifying land receives a lower productivity-based value.
Change-of-use risk: Taking qualifying land out of agricultural production can create additional tax liability. Review the current law before subdividing, developing or materially changing the land’s use.
Open agricultural forms Read productivity-appraisal guidance
Business-personal-property rendition

Separate taxable business assets from the land and building

A store, workshop, medical office, agricultural business, contractor, lodging operation or other income-producing activity can have a separate personal-property account for equipment, furniture, inventory and vehicles.

2026 rendition date: Lavaca CAD published April 15, 2026 as the mandatory deadline for most business-personal-property renditions.
Correct personal-property account or property ID
Business legal name, DBA and owner
Physical location of the taxable assets
Inventory held on January 1
Furniture, machinery, fixtures and equipment
Business vehicles, trailers and special equipment
Acquisition year and original cost
Closed, sold, moved or disposed-property information
Search for a separate business account Try the business name, DBA, owner, physical address and personal-property type.
Reconcile assets owned or controlled on January 1 Separate active assets from property sold, disposed of or moved before the appraisal date.
Retain cost and age information Purchase records and depreciation schedules can support the asset description and value.
Report a closed or sold business Notify Lavaca CAD rather than allowing an old account to continue without correction.
Save filing or extension proof Late or missing renditions can generate a penalty, so preserve the submission date and full copy.
Compare the appraisal notice with the rendition Review the owner, business location, property description and proposed value.
Lavaca CAD’s business-property guidance states that failing to file or filing late can create a penalty equal to 10% of the property taxes ultimately imposed on the account.
Mineral, mobile-home and separate accounts

Search beyond the surface land when another account may exist

Mineral interests

A mineral account can have a different owner, legal description, property ID and value from the surface tract.

Mobile homes

A mobile home may be maintained separately from the land, particularly when ownership or real-property treatment differs.

Business property

Equipment and inventory are generally separate from the appraisal account for the building and land.

Search every relevant property type Do not stop after finding the residential or agricultural surface account.
Try all owner variations Mineral interests may use an individual, estate, trust, company or prior owner.
Compare legal descriptions and identifiers Save each separate property ID, property type, owner and appraisal year.
Review current mineral notices Lavaca CAD publishes mineral-value information and annual notice resources. Open Mineral Value Information
Use recorded documents for ownership disputes Mineral deeds, leases, probate documents and division orders—not the CAD display alone—control legal ownership questions.
Verify tax status separately Search the official Tax Office portal using the account information tied to the exact property interest.
Online appeal, email filing and ARB preparation

Build a Lavaca CAD protest around a specific record or value problem

Use the deadline printed on the notice. The usual Texas deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value is delivered, whichever is later. A later notice can create a later account-specific date.

A statement that taxes are too high does not identify an appraisal error because the appraisal district does not set the tax rate. Focus on market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect characteristics, exemption denial, agricultural classification, ownership or another issue that can be supported.

Read the complete appraisal notice Check the property ID, proposed value, prior value, exemption information, notice date and protest deadline.
Save the online property record Record the market value, appraised value, land, improvements, acreage, property type and taxing units.
Choose the precise protest reason Separate a value dispute from unequal appraisal, incorrect data, exemption, ownership, agricultural or business-property issues.
File a separate appeal for each property The official online process states that each property requires its own appeal. Open Lavaca CAD Online Appeals
Use the official protest email when appropriate Lavaca CAD publishes arbprotest@lccad.net. Include the property ID, owner, year, protest reason and signed material required by the district. Email arbprotest@lccad.net
Retain proof of timely filing Save the portal confirmation, sent email with attachments, fax confirmation, certified-mail receipt or stamped copy.
Request and review the district’s evidence Check the sales, comparable accounts, land classification, property characteristics and adjustments.
Build an issue-specific evidence package Use closing documents, photographs, repair estimates, measurements, surveys, agricultural records, income data or asset schedules.
Prepare a one-page hearing summary State the requested value or correction and list the strongest supporting exhibits first.
Save the written ARB order Review its mailing date and any further-remedy requirements immediately.

Evidence examples by property type

Home or building

Condition photographs, repair estimates, correct size, construction quality, age, features and comparable sales.

Farm or ranch

Deed acreage, survey, access, soil, flooding, improvements, land use, leases and relevant tract comparisons.

Business or mineral account

Asset schedules, cost records, leases, ownership documents, production information and account-specific evidence.

ARB role: The Appraisal Review Board is separate from the appraisal office and resolves properly filed appraisal disputes. It does not manage routine CAD operations or set local tax rates.
Statements, balances, payments and receipts

Move from the Lavaca CAD account to the official county tax system

The Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector collects for the county and multiple local cities, school districts, hospital or clinic districts and the flood-control district. Verify the exact tax account before paying.

Save the CAD property information Record the property ID, owner, address, legal description and appraisal year.
Open the official tax portal The Tax Office links directly to lavacacountytax.com. Open Lavaca County Tax Search
Search by owner, address or account number The official portal supports all three methods for finding statements, receipts or payment access.
Open every plausible account Verify the owner, property address, account number, legal description and tax year.
Review current and prior-year balances Check whether the amount includes penalty, interest or another collection charge.
Review the live checkout terms Confirm the payment method, convenience fee and effective date before authorising the transaction.
Save the statement and confirmation Keep the account, tax year, amount, payment date, method and confirmation number.
Verify that the payment posted Reopen the account after processing or contact the Tax Office when the balance remains.
Payment safety: Begin from the official county or Tax Office website rather than a search advertisement, unsolicited email or text-message payment link.
Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector

Deborah A. Sevcik

Lavaca County Courthouse Annex
404 N. Texana Street
Hallettsville, Texas 77964
Mailing: P.O. Box 293, Hallettsville, TX 77964

361-798-3601
Fax: 361-798-5229

Published office hours

Monday–Friday
Lobby: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Drive-up: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Open during lunch

Take the account number, tax year and payment confirmation when asking about a balance.

Search or pay property tax Open Tax Office information Call 361-798-3601
Deeds, liens, leases, plats and probate records

Use the Lavaca County Clerk when the appraisal owner display is not enough

The County Clerk maintains the official real-property records. Use Clerk documents to research legal ownership, liens, releases, leases, easements, plats, probate filings and recording history.

Save the CAD owner and legal description Use them as research clues rather than proof of title.
Open the official County Clerk page Review current recording fees, copy-request information, office hours and identification rules. Open Lavaca County Clerk
Prepare the parties and recording information Use buyer, seller, current owner, previous owner, trust, estate, business, instrument number or recording date.
Match the legal description Compare the abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block, tract and acreage with the CAD account.
Distinguish the document type A deed, deed of trust, lien, release, lease, easement, affidavit, probate document and plat serve different purposes.
Request the correct copy Confirm whether the receiving party needs a plain research copy or a certified copy.
Bring photo identification for in-person filing The Clerk states that photo ID has been required for persons presenting real-property documents in person since December 4, 2025.
Lavaca County Clerk

Barbara K. Steffek, County Clerk

412 N. Texana Street
Hallettsville, Texas 77964
Mailing: P.O. Box 326, Hallettsville, TX 77964

361-798-3612
Fax: 361-798-1610
Countyclerk@co.lavaca.tx.us

Published office hours

Monday–Friday
7:45 AM–4:30 PM
Closed for lunch: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM

Call before travelling when you need recording, certified copies or older-document research.

Nearby buildings, different offices: The Tax Office is at 404 N. Texana. The County Clerk is at 412 N. Texana. Lavaca CAD is separately located at 908 N. Glendale Street.
Purchase, inheritance and account changes

What to check after buying or inheriting Lavaca County property

Confirm the ownership document Verify that the deed, probate or heirship document was recorded through the County Clerk.
Find every appraisal account involved A transaction can include a residence, agricultural tract, mineral account, mobile home or business property.
Match the legal descriptions Confirm that the CAD account and recorded document concern the same property.
Review owner and mailing information Contact Lavaca CAD if the recorded document is available but the owner display remains outdated.
Review the prior owner’s exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran and appraisal-cap treatment may not transfer to the buyer.
Investigate agricultural or wildlife treatment Confirm eligibility, use history and possible change-of-use consequences before relying on the prior productivity value.
Review the next appraisal notice Check the owner, market value, property details, exemptions and protest deadline.
Monitor the first tax statement Verify the account, tax year, mailing address, taxing units, escrow status and payment posting.
CAD account and legal description
Recorded deed, probate or heirship document
Seller exemptions and appraisal limitations
Agricultural, wildlife or timber treatment
Current and prior-year tax balances
Survey, access and parcel boundaries
Mineral, mobile-home or business accounts
Hospital, clinic, flood and school taxing units
Local property workflows

Use the search method that fits the Lavaca County property

Hallettsville residence

Search the address, verify the City of Hallettsville and Hallettsville ISD, then check the homestead and Tax Office account.

Shiner home or business

Separate the real-estate account from taxable business equipment and confirm the city and Shiner ISD taxing units.

Moulton farm

Use owner, abstract, legal description and acreage, then review agricultural use and the Moulton-area taxing units.

Yoakum-area property

Confirm the county and school-district portion because a Yoakum postal address does not by itself determine every jurisdiction.

Sweet Home or Vysehrad land

Use rural-road, owner, abstract and property-ID searches rather than relying only on the mailing city.

Agricultural acreage

Separate market value from productivity value and verify use history, acreage and possible change-of-use exposure.

Mineral interest

Search owner variations and property types, then compare mineral notices, deeds, leases and the specific tax account.

Mobile home

Confirm whether the home and land are linked or appraised under separate owners and property IDs.

Several family tracts

Create a table showing each property ID, owner, legal description, acreage, appraisal treatment and tax status.

Verified office routing

Contact the Lavaca County office that maintains the record

Lavaca County Central Appraisal District

Use for appraisal accounts, values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, maps, mineral records, renditions and protests.

908 N. Glendale Street
Hallettsville, Texas 77964-0386
Mailing: P.O. Box 386, Hallettsville, TX 77964-0386

361-798-4396
Fax: 361-798-2653
lavacacad@lccad.net
Protest email: arbprotest@lccad.net

Chief Appraiser: Pamela Lathrop

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, including lunch.

Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector

Use for property-tax statements, balances, online payments, receipts, penalties and collection questions.

404 N. Texana Street
Hallettsville, Texas 77964
Mailing: P.O. Box 293, Hallettsville, TX 77964

361-798-3601
Fax: 361-798-5229

Tax Assessor-Collector: Deborah A. Sevcik

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; open during lunch.

Lavaca County Clerk

Use for deeds, liens, leases, plats, probate records, recording information and certified copies.

412 N. Texana Street
Hallettsville, Texas 77964
Mailing: P.O. Box 326, Hallettsville, TX 77964

361-798-3612
Fax: 361-798-1610
Countyclerk@co.lavaca.tx.us

County Clerk: Barbara K. Steffek

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–4:30 PM; closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM.

Before visiting

Recheck holiday closures, temporary notices, identification requirements and whether the task can be completed online.

Take the property ID, legal description, notice, deed information, supporting documents and any filing or payment confirmation.

Official action centre

Open the exact Lavaca County property resource you need

CAD Property Search

Search appraisal accounts by owner, address, property ID or advanced criteria.

Open property search
Interactive Map

Research approximate parcel location, nearby accounts, abstracts and rural property.

Open parcel map
Taxpayer Portal

Access property details, documents, applications and electronic-communication services.

Open taxpayer portal
CAD Forms

Download exemption, agricultural, wildlife, rendition, protest and account-change forms.

Open official forms
Online Appeals

File a separate electronic appeal for an eligible property account.

Open appeal portal
Mineral Information

Review available mineral-value notices and related appraisal resources.

Open mineral resources
Tax Search and Payment

Find statements and receipts or pay a verified property-tax account.

Open tax portal
County Clerk

Review deed, lien, lease, plat, probate, copy and recording information.

Open County Clerk
Truth in Taxation

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

Open tax transparency
Editorial and source review

How this Lavaca County guide was rebuilt

Existing image preserved

The useful Lavaca CAD property-search screenshot already published on the page was retained and given exact field guidance.

Local workflows added

The rebuilt article covers rural land, 1-d-1 appraisal, business assets, mineral interests, protests, taxes and deeds.

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Last official-source review: July 28, 2026. Property values, preliminary status, forms, deadlines, officials, fees, office hours and portal functions can change after publication.
10 property-specific answers

Lavaca County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Lavaca County Appraisal District website?

The official website is lavacacad.com. It provides property search, maps, forms, online-portal access, protest resources, appraisal information, mineral notices and local contacts.

How do I search Lavaca County property records?

Open the official Lavaca CAD search and use the owner, address, property ID or Advanced Search option. Verify the property ID, owner, legal description, property type, acreage and appraisal year.

Why can I not find a Lavaca County farm or rural property by address?

A farm, ranch or rural homesite may use a situs address, farm-to-market road, county-road format, abstract or legal description that differs from the mailing address. Search by owner, property ID, abstract, subdivision or interactive map.

Does Lavaca CAD collect property taxes?

No. Lavaca CAD appraises property, administers exemptions and handles protests. The Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector maintains tax accounts, accepts payments and provides statements and receipts.

Where can I pay Lavaca County property taxes?

Use the official Lavaca County tax website. Search by owner name, property address or account number, verify the tax year and balance, and save the payment confirmation.

How do I apply for a Lavaca County homestead exemption?

Download the current residence-homestead application from the official Lavaca CAD forms page. Complete the ownership, occupancy and identification requirements, retain filing proof and later verify the exemption on the property account.

What were the main Lavaca CAD filing deadlines for 2026?

Lavaca CAD published April 15, 2026 for most business-personal-property renditions and April 30, 2026 for residence-homestead and 1-d-1 open-space agricultural applications. Late or account-specific options may apply, so contact the district.

How do I protest a Lavaca CAD appraisal?

Review the deadline printed on the Notice of Appraised Value, file a separate protest for each property and retain proof. Lavaca CAD provides an online appeal portal and publishes arbprotest@lccad.net for protest email submissions.

Where can I find Lavaca County deeds and liens?

Contact the Lavaca County Clerk at 412 N. Texana Street in Hallettsville for deeds, liens, leases, plats, probate records, recording information and certified copies.

Does the Lavaca CAD map prove a legal property boundary?

No. The interactive map is useful for appraisal research and approximate parcel location, but it does not replace a recorded deed, plat, title examination or licensed survey.

Accuracy, independence and property-record notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website. It is not Lavaca County Central Appraisal District, Lavaca County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, Appraisal Review Board, a title company, surveyor, tax consultant or law firm.

Owners, values, preliminary records, exemptions, legal descriptions, maps, tax rates, balances, forms, deadlines, officials, office hours and portal features can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, protesting, recording, buying or selling property.

CAD owner displays, legal descriptions, acreage and parcel maps are research tools. They are not title opinions, surveys or guarantees of legal ownership. Obtain recorded documents, title evidence, plats, surveys and appropriate professional advice when legal certainty is required.

Primary official sources reviewed include Lavaca County Central Appraisal District property search, interactive map, forms, taxpayer portal, online appeals, 2026 filing notices, agricultural guidance, business-personal-property information, mineral resources and contact pages; Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector payment and office resources; Lavaca County Clerk recording information; Lavaca County Truth in Taxation; and the Texas Comptroller Property Tax Assistance Division.

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