Travis County Appraisal District CAD Property Search 2026

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Travis County, Texas · Property search, exemptions, protests, agriculture, tax payments and deeds

Follow a Travis County Property From Austin Parcel Map to Appraisal, Tax Bill and Recorded Deed

Start with Travis Central Appraisal District—TCAD—when you need an account number, appraisal owner, property address, legal description, geographic ID, land details, improvement characteristics, market value, net appraised value, taxable value, exemption or protest information.

Use the Travis County Tax Office when the question is how much is due, whether taxes were paid, where a payment posted, how to print a receipt or whether a payment plan is available. Use the County Clerk for recorded deeds, liens, easements, plats and legal ownership history.

Search official TCAD records Open TCAD online protest Search Travis County taxes
TCAD account number Owner or DBA Property address Geographic ID Property-owner ID and PIN
AUSTIN PARCEL + TAX ROUTER VERIFYING
SEARCH → VERIFY → FILE OR PAY
Do not use TCAD to verify a tax payment or legal ownership. TCAD maintains appraisal records. The Travis County Tax Office maintains the collection ledger, and the County Clerk maintains recorded real-property documents.
TCAD location

850 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752.

Best search detail

Use the TCAD account number when it appears on a notice or statement.

2026 protest status

The ordinary May 15 deadline has passed for most accounts.

Exemption helpline

Call TCAD at 512-873-1560 for homestead help.

Official review

Local links and procedures reviewed July 30, 2026.

Start with the purpose

What do you need to complete for the Travis County property?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the TCAD account

Use the owner, address, account number or DBA and verify the legal description and geographic ID.

Follow the search workflow
CHECK VALUE Review all three value fields

Market value, net appraised value and taxable value answer different questions.

Understand the values
PAY PROPERTY TAX Open the Tax Office ledger

Check balances, statements, receipts, eBill, payment plans and online payment.

Use the payment steps
PROTEST VALUE Use the TCAD portal

File, upload evidence, review TCAD evidence and respond to settlement offers.

Review the protest process
VERIFY HOMESTEAD Respond only when TCAD asks

Five-year exemption audits can require a property owner to reapply or verify eligibility.

Check exemption steps
AG, WILDLIFE OR BEES Use local intensity rules

Prepare use history, animal units, acreage, hive records, maps and annual reports.

Review land-use guidance

Go directly to the Travis County property task

The first sections solve property search and value review. Later sections cover exemptions, disaster relief, agriculture, protests, tax payment, deeds and office routing.

Office routing

Use TCAD, the Tax Office or County Clerk for the correct task

Start with the office that controls the record or transaction
Your task Correct office or portal Prepare before contacting
Search appraisal values and property characteristics Travis Central Appraisal District Account number, owner, address, DBA or geographic ID.
Apply for homestead or another exemption Travis Central Appraisal District Application, identification, ownership and qualification documents.
Verify an existing homestead exemption TCAD exemption-verification system TCAD notice, matching Texas ID and requested verification form.
Protest value, exemption denial or another CAD action TCAD and Travis Appraisal Review Board Notice, account, property-owner ID, PIN and evidence.
Find the amount due, statement or receipt Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Account or six-digit billing number, owner, address and year.
Set up a current or delinquent payment plan Travis County Tax Office Tax account, property address, email and proposed payment amount.
Search a deed, lien, release, easement or plat Travis County Clerk Recording Division Grantor, grantee, date range, document number or legal description.
Confirm a legal boundary Surveyor, recorded deed and subdivision plat Survey, deed, field notes, plat and title documents.
Travis County shortcut: TCAD identifies and appraises the property, the Tax Office identifies what is owed and the County Clerk identifies what documents have been recorded.
Click-by-click search guide

Know what to select when the TCAD search screen opens

TCAD Property Search OFFICIAL WORKFLOW GUIDE
Account Number
Owner Name
Property Address
DBA
Enter one strong identifier or simple search term
SEARCH
Account Match the TCAD account number.
Property Confirm the address and legal description.
Values Check the tax year before comparing.
Account number

Best when you have an appraisal notice, prior TCAD record or tax statement.

Owner name

Start with the surname. Try a trust, estate, spouse or company name when necessary.

Property address

Remove suffixes, directions, unit wording and unnecessary punctuation when no result appears.

DBA

Use for a business account when the public operating name differs from the legal owner.

Map Search and geographic ID

Use TCAD maps for parcel context—not as a legal survey

Open the official property-search page Select Map Search when an address does not explain the parcel clearly. Open TCAD Search and Map
Locate the property Search the account, address or owner and zoom to the parcel.
Compare surrounding accounts Review road access, neighboring parcels, subdivision placement, waterfront context and nearby land uses.
Match the geographic ID Confirm that the map parcel connects to the same geographic ID and legal description shown in the property record.
Use the first six geographic-ID digits for legacy plat maps TCAD explains that the first two digits identify the PDF folder and the next four digits identify the map file.
Verify legal decisions elsewhere Use a recorded plat, deed, field notes and professional survey before relying on a boundary.
Geographic-ID example: for an ID beginning 023126, TCAD’s legacy-map instructions direct the user to the PDF_02 folder and map file 2_3126.pdf.
Map use limits: do not use TCAD parcel lines to place a fence, determine an easement, prepare construction plans, resolve an encroachment or establish title.
Open accessible map search Open legacy plat maps
Property-record decoder

Understand what each TCAD account field does and does not prove

Use the appraisal record as a route to the controlling tax or legal record
TCAD field What it helps identify What it does not prove Best next action
Account number The primary appraisal account maintained by TCAD. That every outside system uses the same identifier. Save it for TCAD, protest and Tax Office communication.
Owner shown The owner maintained for appraisal administration. Complete title, probate status, liens or mineral ownership. Search Travis County Clerk records.
Property address The physical address maintained in the TCAD record. Mailing address, municipal boundaries or legal parcel limits. Compare the map, geographic ID and taxing entities.
Legal description Lot, block, subdivision, condominium, survey or tract references. That the abbreviated wording is sufficient for a deed. Open the recorded deed and plat.
Geographic ID The property’s geographic mapping reference. An on-the-ground surveyed boundary. Use Map Search and recorded survey documents.
Improvement details Structures, building areas, construction type, age and appraised features. That every dimension, condition or completion detail is correct. Document errors with measurements and photographs.
Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran and other approved benefits. That an application or verification is still under review. Check the portal or call the exemption helpline.
Taxing entities Cities, school districts, county, community college, MUDs and special districts. The current amount due or payment status. Open the Travis County Tax Office account.
Value explanation

Separate market value, net appraised value and taxable value

VALUE 1 Market value

TCAD’s opinion of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions as of January 1.

VALUE 2 Net appraised value

The reduced value after an applicable homestead cap or circuit-breaker appraisal limitation.

VALUE 3 Taxable value

The net appraised value after the exemption amounts applicable to each taxing unit.

Common reasons a Travis County value or bill changes
Change What to inspect Evidence to prepare
Market value increased Comparable sales, neighborhood, land, construction, condition and property use. Sales, inspection report, photographs, estimates and property measurements.
Net appraised value increased Homestead cap, circuit breaker, new improvements and ownership history. Prior-year record, purchase date and improvement details.
Taxable value increased Exemptions, verification status and taxing-entity calculations. Exemption approval, verification receipt and prior statement.
Tax bill increased Taxable value, adopted tax rates, prior balance and payment history. TCAD record, Travis Taxes information and Tax Office statement.
New construction appeared Permit, completion percentage, improvement type and January 1 condition. Plans, permit history, construction photographs and completion dates.
2026 circuit-breaker limit: qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less can receive the temporary 20% appraisal limitation. It does not apply to residence homesteads or land receiving specified special appraisal, and the statewide provision expires after December 31, 2026 unless changed by law.
An appraisal limitation does not freeze market value. Market value can increase while the value used for taxation is limited under the applicable formula.
2026 Travis County market context

Use countywide figures as context—not as proof of one property’s value

$482 billion

TCAD reported a 2026 countywide appraisal roll of approximately $482 billion.

5.48% roll increase

The overall roll increased, driven substantially by healthcare, industrial and office commercial property.

$493,449

TCAD reported this as the 2026 median market value for a residential homestead.

$384,747

TCAD reported this as the 2026 median taxable value for a residential homestead.

TCAD reported that single-family residential market values declined by an average of 1.8% for 2026, but individual properties can move differently because of location, condition, additions, land, property class and appraisal data.
Do not argue a protest using the countywide average alone. The strongest evidence connects directly to the subject property’s characteristics, January 1 condition and comparable accounts or sales.
Travis County scenarios

Local search tips for Austin, Pflugerville, Manor, Del Valle and Lake Travis

Austin condominium

Search the account or unit address and verify the unit number, condominium regime, legal description and shared-address records.

New Austin construction

Check whether TCAD shows the correct January 1 completion percentage, building area, permit-related improvements and construction class.

Pflugerville property

Confirm whether the account includes the City of Pflugerville, Pflugerville ISD, Travis County, Austin Community College and a MUD or special district.

Manor or eastern Travis County

Use Map Search for rural tracts, new subdivisions, parent accounts and properties with changing site addresses.

Del Valle property

Verify the parcel, Del Valle ISD, city-limit status, road district and development-related improvements rather than relying on the mailing city.

Bee Cave or Lakeway home

Review city, Lake Travis ISD, neighborhood, views, waterfront influence, topography and improvement characteristics.

Lago Vista or Jonestown property

Use the legal description and map because lake-area lots, irregular parcels, views and access can differ even within one subdivision.

West Lake Hills or Rollingwood

Confirm city, school district, land component, condition and site-specific characteristics before comparing nearby accounts.

Elgin, Leander or Round Rock mailing address

These cities cross county lines. Confirm that the property is physically in Travis County before using TCAD or filing an exemption.

Buyer and new-owner preparation

Do not estimate a future tax bill using the seller’s exemptions alone

TCAD provides a property-tax transparency worksheet through qualifying property profiles. It can show the property’s taxing entities, current exemptions, recent bill information, construction status and important exemption or protest dates.
Search the TCAD property Confirm the account, legal description, current owner, market value and improvement data.
Review the current exemptions A seller’s homestead, age, disability or veteran benefit may end after the sale.
Check the market value—not only the current taxable value Ownership changes can remove appraisal limitations and expose the property to current market value.
Review every taxing entity Include city, county, school, community college, MUD, ESD and other special districts.
Check incomplete construction A current account may not include the full value of a home or improvement still under construction on January 1.
Use Travis Taxes for adopted-rate research Compare proposed or adopted local rates with the correct taxable-value scenario.
Mortgage estimates can be understated during the first ownership year. Recalculate using the likely post-sale market value, the exemptions the buyer personally qualifies for and the complete taxing-entity list.
Open TCAD property profile Open Travis Taxes
Homestead and other exemptions

Apply through TCAD and verify the benefit after processing

General residence homestead

For a qualifying owner’s principal residence. Filing is free and does not require a paid service.

Age 65 or older

Can provide additional exemptions, a school-tax ceiling and possible installment or deferral options.

Disabled person

Can provide an additional exemption, school-tax ceiling and possible ceiling-transfer or deferral rights.

Disabled veteran

Partial or complete benefits depend on VA disability documentation and the qualifying property.

Surviving spouses

Benefits may continue or become available for qualifying spouses of veterans, service members and first responders.

Mobile-home homestead

A qualifying owner may claim a homestead on an owned mobile home even when the underlying land is not owned.

TCAD homestead filing workflow

Confirm ownership and occupancy Search the property and verify that the account corresponds to the home you own and occupy.
Update your Texas identification The driver license or state-issued ID should normally show the same address as the homestead property.
Open the official application TCAD provides an online homestead application and printable forms. Open TCAD Homestead Exemptions
Attach supporting documents Include age, disability, VA, surviving-spouse, mobile-home or heir-property documentation when required.
Preserve filing proof Save the online confirmation, email, certified-mail record or stamped copy.
Allow the review period TCAD states that action on an exemption application can take up to 90 days.
Verify the account and tax statement Confirm the exemption appears in TCAD and reduces the intended taxing entities.
2026 school-district exemption amounts: the statewide general residence-homestead exemption is $140,000, and the additional school exemption for qualifying age-65 or disabled homeowners is $60,000.
Apply for homestead Open all TCAD forms Call exemption helpline
2026 exemption verification

Respond when TCAD sends a verification or reapplication notice

Do not ignore an exemption-verification letter. If the requested information is not submitted by the deadline printed on the notice, TCAD may remove the exemption and the property-tax bill can increase significantly.
Five-year audit

Texas appraisal districts must periodically audit exemption records to confirm continued eligibility.

Targeted notification

No action is needed unless TCAD sends a letter or electronic notice requesting verification.

2010–2019 records

TCAD announced that many properties beginning a homestead claim during these years were included in the 2026 verification program.

Matching identification

The verification normally requires valid Texas identification showing the property address.

Notice deadline controls

Use the date printed on the verification letter rather than a general exemption calendar.

90-day processing

TCAD states that action on the completed verification can take up to 90 days.

Confirm the notice is genuinely from TCAD Compare the account number, address and official traviscad.org instructions.
Open the official verification page Open TCAD Homestead Verification
Complete the verification form Answer the ownership, occupancy and other eligibility questions accurately.
Attach the matching identification Use the document required by TCAD and the Texas Property Tax Code.
Save submission confirmation Keep proof until the exemption is confirmed in the property account and tax statement.
New beginning January 1, 2026

A completely fire-destroyed homestead improvement may receive prorated relief

Beginning January 1, 2026, a qualifying residence-homestead improvement completely destroyed by fire may receive an exemption based on the portion of the year remaining after the fire.
Property was a qualifying residence homestead
Improvement was completely destroyed by fire
Improvement was habitable immediately before the fire
Property remained uninhabitable for at least 30 days
Application filed within 180 days of the fire
Photographs, fire report and insurance documents preserved
The relief applies to the destroyed improvement under the statutory prorated calculation. It is different from the temporary exemption for property damaged in a governor-declared disaster.
Review destroyed-by-fire exemption
Storm, flood and wildfire damage

Check the declaration, event and application deadline before filing

TCAD’s current disaster page covers qualifying damage associated with the July 2025 storms and flooding, storms beginning June 14, 2026 and increased wildfire risk, subject to the applicable state disaster declaration and statutory requirements.
15% minimum damage

The qualifying damage must generally total at least 15% of the improvement value.

Structures and BPP

Relief can apply to qualifying buildings, mobile homes and business personal property.

Trees and landscaping excluded

Damage to landscaping or trees is not included in the statutory eligibility calculation.

Declaration-specific deadline

The filing date depends on the governor’s declaration and any official extension.

Damage assessment

TCAD assigns the applicable statutory damage level after reviewing the property evidence.

Temporary relief

The benefit applies through a statutory prorated formula rather than permanently changing title or market conditions.

Prepare evidence before cleanup removes it

Wide and close photographs
Water-line measurements
Roof, wall, foundation and electrical damage
Fire, emergency or incident report
Insurance adjuster report
Repair and replacement estimates
Date the property became unusable
Business asset list when applicable
The June 1, 2026 extended deadline for the July 2025 storm exemption has passed. A different 2026 disaster event can have a different deadline. Use the current TCAD disaster page and the exact declaration affecting the property.
Open TCAD disaster relief Open disaster calculator
Agricultural appraisal

Use TCAD’s East-versus-West intensity guidance before applying

Agricultural appraisal is a special valuation—not a general tax exemption. A property can have both market value and a lower productivity value when the land qualifies.
Five-of-seven use history

Most 1-d-1 applications require qualifying agricultural use during five of the preceding seven years.

Current primary use

Agriculture must be the principal use rather than a token, residential or recreational activity.

Degree of intensity

The scale, stocking and management must resemble a typical prudent Travis County operation.

Four animal units

TCAD identifies four animal units as the minimum grazing-stock guideline.

East of Interstate 35

Ordinary grazing, hay or farming guidance generally begins around 12 acres.

West of Interstate 35

Lower carrying capacity means ordinary guidance generally begins around 20 acres.

TCAD animal-unit examples

Four animal units can be created using one or more qualifying livestock types
Livestock One animal-unit example Approximate count for four units
Mature cattle One mature cow Four mature cows
Stocker calves Two 500-pound calves Eight comparable calves
Sheep Six sheep Twenty-four sheep
Goats Seven goats Twenty-eight goats
Mature horse One mature horse Four mature horses, subject to qualifying commercial use

Application preparation

Five-of-seven-year land-use history
Current operator and written leases
Livestock inventory and sales
Feed, veterinary and equipment receipts
Hay, crop or harvest records
Water, fencing and pasture-management records
Map separating homesite and productive acreage
Dated photographs of active use
2026 filing status: the normal April 30 agricultural-application deadline has passed. A late application may be accepted only before approval of the appraisal roll and generally carries a 10% penalty. Because this guide was reviewed July 30, contact TCAD immediately to determine whether the late-filing period remains available for the account.
Open agricultural forms Review TCAD agriculture FAQs
Wildlife management and beekeeping

Submit the plan, annual report and supporting records in one usable file

Prior agricultural qualification

Wildlife management normally continues qualifying open-space treatment rather than creating it for new nonagricultural land.

Five-year wildlife plan

A new wildlife application must include the applicable Texas Parks and Wildlife Form PWD 885.

Annual wildlife report

Approved wildlife properties must document activities completed during the prior year.

Three qualifying activities

Use at least three recognized wildlife-management practices and preserve implementation evidence.

Beekeeping acreage

TCAD identifies five acres as the minimum and twenty acres as the maximum for beekeeping use.

Annual bee survey

Approved or history-building beekeeping properties must submit the annual survey and supporting documents.

Beekeeping documentation

Map showing hive locations
Dated photographs of active hives
Routine inspection logs
Lease agreement when applicable
Honey-yield or production records
Expense and equipment records
Current TAIS beekeeper registration
One complete, readable PDF submission
Next posted bee-survey date: TCAD has posted February 1, 2027 as the deadline for the survey reporting 2026 beekeeping activities. A survey submitted without supporting documents can be treated as incomplete.
TCAD asks applicants to submit scannable 8½-by-11 documents. Loose photographs, third-party download links, flash drives and CDs are not accepted for the published agriculture and wildlife workflows.
2026 appraisal protest

Use the notice deadline, portal confirmation and evidence packet together

The ordinary May 15, 2026 protest deadline has passed for most Travis County properties. A notice mailed later, supplemental action, exemption denial or another appealable event can create a later deadline. Always use the date printed on the specific notice.
Read the Notice of Appraised Value Confirm the account, market value, net appraised value, taxable value, exemptions and deadline.
Compare the online TCAD account Review land, improvements, legal description, geographic ID, property class, value history and exemptions.
Identify the exact protest issue Possible grounds include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property characteristics, exemption denial, agricultural denial or ownership.
Open the official protest portal Use the property-owner ID and PIN from the notice or contact customer service when they are unavailable. Open TCAD E-File
Upload focused evidence Label each comparable, photograph, repair estimate, appraisal, survey page or other document.
Save immediate confirmation Online filing provides confirmation that the protest was received. Preserve it outside the portal.
Review TCAD’s evidence packet Every protesting owner receives access to the district’s evidence through the online portal.
Review any settlement offer Accept or decline the offer through the portal and save confirmation.
Schedule one informal meeting TCAD offers one informal meeting per property by phone or video conference.
Continue to the ARB if unresolved Follow the formal hearing notice and preserve the written order.

Evidence that may support a Travis County protest

Notice of Appraised Value
Saved TCAD property record
Recent purchase documents
Comparable sales with adjustments
Unequal-appraisal comparisons
Condition photographs and estimates
Survey and building measurements
Exemption or agricultural records
One-paragraph TCAD protest statement
I am protesting TCAD account [number] for tax year 2026 because [market value / unequal appraisal / property-data error / exemption or special-appraisal issue]. The account currently shows [disputed fact or value]. I request [specific correction or target value], supported by the attached [sales, photographs, estimates, measurements or qualification records].
Open online protest Review protest process Review informal meetings
Travis Appraisal Review Board

Prepare for an ARB hearing and avoid a dismissal for nonappearance

The Travis Appraisal Review Board is an independent citizen body. It meets at the TCAD office for cost savings but is separate from TCAD’s appraisal staff and daily operations.
Hearing notice

The ARB generally mails the formal-hearing notice at least 15 days before the scheduled date.

Attendance required

Appear in person, by valid affidavit, through an authorized agent or by a pre-scheduled telephone hearing.

No-show dismissal

A protest can be dismissed when the owner or representative does not properly appear.

Four-day reopening request

TCAD states that an owner can ask the ARB chair to reopen a dismissed hearing within four days for good cause.

Evidence copies

TCAD’s hearing guidance asks in-person participants to bring the hearing letter and five evidence sets.

Written order

Save the ARB order and review arbitration, SOAH or district-court deadlines immediately.

Five-part hearing presentation

Identify the property and requested result State the account number, address, protest ground and exact value or correction requested.
Correct factual errors Address square footage, condition, land, property use, exemptions or completion percentage first.
Show the strongest evidence Explain the best sales, unequal accounts, estimates or reports.
Respond to TCAD evidence Identify meaningful differences in location, size, date, class, condition, view or access.
Repeat the requested decision End with one clear outcome and the evidence supporting it.
Open ARB hearing guidance Learn about the Travis ARB
Statements, receipts and online payments

Use the Travis County Tax Office Account Search for the live balance

The Tax Office Account Search can show whether taxes are paid, the current balance, original and prior statements, receipts, eBill enrollment, mailing-address options, online payment and available payment plans.
Open the official Account Search Open Travis County Tax Account Search
Search the property Use the owner name, street address, account number or six-digit billing number shown on the bill.
Open the correct account Confirm the owner, address, tax year, taxing units, statements and balance.
Add the property to the cart Select Add to Cart and then View Cart.
Choose a payment type Pay by eCheck, credit card, debit card, PayPal or PayPal Credit where available.
Read the fee before authorizing Confirm the processing fee, bank information, amount and tax year.
Use an email address you can access The system sends an immediate payment receipt by email.
Confirm posting Reopen the account and verify that the payment was applied to the intended year and account.
Current Travis County online and telephone payment charges
Method Published fee Important detail
Online eCheck $1 Funds must come from a United States bank account.
Credit or debit card $3 when the balance is under $100; 3% when over $100 Banks can decline large internet transactions or impose daily limits.
PayPal or PayPal Credit $3 when the balance is under $100; 3% when over $100 Financing is subject to PayPal eligibility and terms.
Telephone card payment $3 when the balance is under $100; 3% when over $100 Call the official payment line at 888-286-9242.
International users: the Tax Office states that a person outside the United States must contact the office before making an online property-tax payment.
USPS postmark warning: mail can receive a postmark only after reaching a regional processing center. Near a deadline, request a hand cancellation at a post-office counter or use an immediate electronic method.
Prepayments, installments and delinquent plans

Choose the payment arrangement that fits the property and account status

Pay as much as possible early

Partial payments made before January 31 do not incur penalty and interest on the amount already paid.

Homestead delinquent agreement

An eligible residence homestead can receive a twelve-month agreement with a frozen penalty rate after the agreement and first payment are completed.

Other delinquent schedule

A qualifying non-homestead account may receive six months, while another homestead schedule may allow twelve months.

Four-installment option

Age-65, disabled, disabled-veteran and some disaster-affected homesteads can qualify for four timely payments.

Prepay next year

The Tax Office can hold prepayments in escrow and apply them when the next tax bill is issued.

Automatic withdrawal

Eligible owners can arrange monthly ACH prepayments on the fifth day of each month.

Open the tax account Search the property and click the account number.
Select Payment Plans The button appears near the bottom of an eligible account page.
Provide a valid email address Use an email account that can receive the agreement and follow-up messages.
Review the term and continuing charges Interest can continue even when the written agreement prevents more expensive legal action.
Make every payment on time A missed installment can cancel favorable penalty treatment and cause recalculation.
Review delinquent payment plans Review tax prepayments
Tax Office locations

Choose a Travis County Tax Office that accepts property-tax payments

Tax Office headquarters
Nelda Wells Spears Building
2433 Ridgepoint Drive
Austin, Texas 78754

Property-tax walk-in hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-5:00 PM.

North — Pflugerville
15822 Foothill Farms Loop
Pflugerville, Texas 78660

Walk-in: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Drive-through: 8:00 AM-2:30 PM.

Northwest Austin
8110 North FM 620 Road
Austin, Texas 78726

Walk-in: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Drive-through: 8:00 AM-2:30 PM.

Southeast Austin
4011 McKinney Falls Parkway
Austin, Texas 78744

Walk-in: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Drive-through: 8:00 AM-2:30 PM.

Southwest Austin — Oak Hill
8656 West Highway 71, Building B
Austin, Texas 78735

Walk-in: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.

East Austin drive-through
4705 Heflin Lane
Austin, Texas 78721

Drive-through: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Property-tax payment is among the services available through several drive-through locations. Office and drive-through lines can close early when they reach capacity.
Check live office locations and closures
Business personal property

File the TCAD rendition even when the 2026 exemption may apply

TCAD currently instructs business owners to report personal property used to produce income. The rendition identifies the business, location, assets, acquisition dates, costs and the owner’s opinion of value.
April 15 deadline

The ordinary 2026 rendition deadline has passed.

Business property included

Furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery, computers, inventory, raw materials and work in progress can be reportable.

January 1 status

A business operating or owning taxable assets on January 1 can owe tax for the year even if it closes later.

$125,000 exemption

Qualifying income-producing tangible personal property totaling $125,000 or less in a taxing unit is exempt beginning in 2026.

Do not assume no filing

TCAD still directs business owners to render, so confirm how the exemption should be documented for the account.

Confidentiality request

Eligible individuals can use Form 50-284 to restrict certain identifying address information from public appraisal records.

Rendition preparation checklist

TCAD business account number
Legal and DBA names
January 1 business location
Asset description and category
Acquisition year and original cost
Inventory and work-in-progress values
Leased or consigned property details
Evidence supporting the $125,000 exemption
Separate mailing address: TCAD publishes P.O. Box 141864, Austin, Texas 78714-1864 for mailed renditions. Confirm current instructions on the rendition page before mailing.
Open TCAD renditions Open rendition forms
Account corrections

Correct the system that controls the inaccurate information

Wrong appraisal owner Confirm that the deed was recorded with the Travis County Clerk and provide TCAD with the recorded instrument information.
Wrong mailing address Update the TCAD ownership or mailing record and separately check the Tax Office account-search mailing-address option.
Wrong property address Compare TCAD, city or county addressing, the geographic ID and the recorded legal description.
Wrong square footage or improvement Prepare measurements, plans, permits, photographs and the correct January 1 completion status.
Wrong parcel or legal description Provide the recorded deed, plat, survey and field notes identifying the requested correction.
Wrong tax payment Contact the Tax Office with the account, year, payment date, amount, method and receipt.
A correction request does not automatically preserve protest rights. File a timely protest when the current-year value, exemption or other appealable TCAD action is disputed.
TCAD has discontinued accepting fax communications. Use the online system, email, United States mail or hand delivery according to the form or department instructions.
Recorded ownership documents

Use the Travis County Clerk for deeds, liens, easements and plats

Open the official real-property page Open Travis County Clerk Real Property
Select Public Records Search Search the County Clerk’s official index rather than treating the TCAD owner as legal title. Open Travis County Public Records Search
Search grantor and grantee variations Try the current owner, former owner, spouse, trust, estate, business and common name variations.
Compare the legal description Match the lot, block, subdivision, condominium, survey or tract with the TCAD account.
Review the recorded document chain Look for deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, restrictions and subdivision plats.
Order the correct copy Determine whether a plain or certified copy is required for the lender, court, agency or title company.
Travis County Clerk real-property fees at the time of review
Service Published fee Practical note
Record first page $25 Additional indexed-name and document-specific fees can apply.
Each additional page $4 The final page must leave required recording space or another page fee can apply.
Plain copy $1 per page Use when certification is not required.
Certified copy $5 plus the cost of copies Use when a court, agency or lender requires certification.
Grantor or grantee search $10 per name for up to ten years A self-search can reduce the number of paid name searches.
Credit-card transaction $3 under $100 or 3% at $100 or more Verify the live fee before paying.
Current Recording Division location notice: the Airport Boulevard Recording Division office is temporarily closed. Recording services are available at 1700 Guadalupe Street, Suite 4.300, Austin, subject to the Clerk’s current notice and office hours.
Original documents with original signatures are required for recording. The Clerk does not record a photocopy as the original instrument.
Troubleshooting

Fix common TCAD search, exemption, protest and payment problems

Try the next practical route before assuming the record is unavailable
Problem Likely reason Best fix
Full address finds nothing Suffixes, abbreviations, directions or unit wording are blocking the result. Remove St, Dr, Ln, Ave, Rd or Cv and search only the street name.
Owner search fails The account may use a trust, estate, company, DBA or abbreviated name. Search fewer words, the account number, address or DBA.
New construction is incomplete or missing Current-year data is still being updated or the permit and inspection cycle is incomplete. Compare January 1 condition, permit documents and the latest TCAD record.
Recently purchased home shows seller The recorded deed may not yet be reflected in TCAD. Confirm Clerk recording and provide TCAD with the instrument information.
Homestead application is not visible The application may still be within the 90-day review period or require more information. Check the online portal and call the exemption helpline with the account number.
Exemption-verification notice was missed The request was mailed to an old address or not completed by the notice deadline. Contact TCAD immediately and preserve all proof of continued eligibility.
Protest portal has no property The property-owner ID, PIN or portal account is not connected correctly. Contact TCAD customer service before the applicable deadline.
Tax payment is absent from TCAD TCAD is not the tax-collection ledger. Search the Travis County Tax Office account and receipt history.
Tax bill is higher after purchase Seller exemptions or appraisal limitations ended, new improvements were added or the escrow estimate was low. Recalculate using current market value and the buyer’s own exemptions.
Map boundary conflicts with a fence TCAD maps are appraisal maps rather than legal surveys. Obtain the recorded plat, deed, field notes and a professional survey.
Prepared TCAD call script
I am calling about TCAD account [number] at [property address or legal description] for tax year [year]. The record currently shows [owner, market value, net appraised value, exemption or property detail]. I need help with [one exact issue]. I have the appraisal notice, saved property record and supporting document available.
2026 action calendar

Important Travis County appraisal and tax dates

Appraisal and qualification date Property condition, ownership and use are generally measured as of January 1.
2026 beekeeping annual survey The deadline for reporting 2025 beekeeping activity was February 2, 2026.
2026 wildlife annual report The deadline for reporting 2025 wildlife-management activities was March 2, 2026.
Business-personal-property rendition The ordinary 2026 rendition deadline has passed.
Homestead and agricultural applications April 30 was the normal timely filing date for many exemption and 1-d-1 applications.
Ordinary protest deadline Most 2026 protests were due May 15 or 30 days after the notice was mailed, whichever was later.
Informal and ARB hearing activity TCAD and the Travis ARB conduct large portions of their hearing work during this period.
Truth-in-Taxation process Local taxing entities consider budgets, proposed rates and public hearings.
Property-tax statements generally begin Search the Tax Office account even when a paper bill does not arrive.
Normal tax-payment deadline Online payments made by 11:59 PM Central Time are considered timely under the Tax Office’s published guidance.
An individual notice or bill controls over this calendar. A late appraisal notice, supplemental account, exemption denial or delayed tax bill can carry a different deadline.
Verified local contacts

Travis County appraisal, tax and deed-record offices

Travis Central Appraisal District
850 East Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
Mailing: P.O. Box 149012, Austin, Texas 78714-9012

(512) 834-9317
CSInfo@tcadcentral.org

Chief Appraiser: Leana Mann

Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:45 AM-4:45 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM-4:45 PM.

TCAD Exemption Helpline

(512) 873-1560

Use for homestead applications, exemption verification, age-65, disability, veteran and surviving-spouse questions.

Travis County Tax Office
2433 Ridgepoint Drive
Austin, Texas 78754-5231
Property tax mail: P.O. Box 149328, Austin, Texas 78714-9328

(512) 854-9473

Tax Assessor-Collector: Celia Israel

Phone hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Travis County Clerk Recording Division
Current recording service:
1700 Guadalupe Street, Suite 4.300
Austin, Texas 78701

(512) 854-9188

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Check the Clerk’s closure notice before visiting the Airport Boulevard office.

Travis Appraisal Review Board
P.O. Box 149012
Austin, Texas 78714

The ARB is independent from TCAD and acts only on matters within its protest jurisdiction.

Prepare before contacting any office

Have the account number, owner, address, tax year and one precise question.

For payment issues, also prepare the receipt, amount, date and payment method.

For exemptions or protests, have the notice, application and evidence available.

Call before travelling during protest or payment deadlines. Office hours, drive-through capacity, temporary closures and service locations can change.
Official action links

Official Travis County appraisal, tax and land-record resources

TCAD homepage

Official news, customer service, exemptions, protests, data and contact information.

Open Travis CAD
Property and map search

Search by owner, address, account number or DBA and open parcel maps.

Open TCAD Property Search
Forms

Homestead, protest, agricultural, wildlife, rendition, deferral and other forms.

Open TCAD Forms
Homestead exemptions

Review eligibility, required documents, processing and online filing.

Open Homestead Help
Exemption verification

Respond to a TCAD notice requesting continued-eligibility information.

Open Verification
Protest process

File, upload evidence, review offers and prepare for informal or ARB proceedings.

Open Protest Guidance
Tax Account Search

Find balances, statements, receipts, eBill and payment-plan options.

Open Tax Account Search
Travis Taxes

Review local tax-rate proposals, hearings and property-tax transparency information.

Open Travis Taxes
County Clerk records

Search deeds, liens, easements, releases and subdivision plats.

Search Official Records
Editorial accountability

How this Travis County guide was researched and rebuilt

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Existing page image preserved with deeper Travis County guidance

The existing page’s editor image has been retained. The earlier article has been expanded with current TCAD property-search instructions, map and geographic-ID guidance, 2026 market context, buyer tax preparation, homestead verification, the new fire-destruction exemption, current disaster information, local agricultural intensity standards, protest and ARB procedures, payment fees, installment plans, branch locations, business-personal-property changes and County Clerk deed research.

The official review used Travis Central Appraisal District, its property search, maps, forms, exemption, protest, agriculture, disaster, public-information and leadership resources; the Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector; the Travis County Clerk; and current Texas Comptroller property-tax guidance.

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website and is not operated by Travis Central Appraisal District, Travis County, the Travis Appraisal Review Board or any taxing entity.

Travis County answers

10 common Travis Central Appraisal District questions

1. How do I search Travis CAD property records?

Open the official TCAD property-search page. Search by owner name, property address, account number or DBA. Avoid street suffixes, use fewer words when necessary and verify the account, legal description, geographic ID, values and exemptions.

2. Does Travis Central Appraisal District collect property taxes?

No. TCAD determines values, maintains appraisal records, processes exemptions and renditions and handles protests. The Travis County Tax Office maintains statements, balances, payments, receipts and payment plans.

3. Where can I pay Travis County property taxes?

Use the official Travis County Tax Office Account Search. Locate the property, confirm the year, add the account to the cart, select a payment method and save the emailed receipt.

4. What are Travis County online property-tax payment fees?

The Tax Office currently publishes a $1 eCheck fee. Credit, debit and PayPal payments carry a $3 fee for balances under $100 or a 3% fee for balances over $100. Verify the live checkout fee.

5. What is the Travis CAD protest deadline for 2026?

The ordinary deadline was May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever was later. A later notice or different TCAD action can create another deadline, so follow the date printed on the individual notice.

6. How do I file a Travis CAD protest online?

Open TCAD E-File, create or access the portal with the property-owner ID and PIN from the notice, file the protest, upload evidence and save confirmation.

7. How do I apply for a Travis County homestead exemption?

Use TCAD’s official online application or Form 50-114. Prepare a Texas driver license or state ID showing the homestead address, ownership and occupancy information and any additional documents required for age, disability, veteran or surviving-spouse benefits.

8. What are TCAD’s agricultural acreage guidelines?

TCAD states that ordinary grazing generally requires four animal units and typically at least 12 acres east of Interstate 35 or 20 acres west of Interstate 35. Beekeeping may qualify on five to twenty acres. All current-use, history and intensity requirements also apply.

9. Where can I search Travis County deeds and liens?

Use the Travis County Clerk Public Records Search for recorded deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements and plats. The TCAD owner field is not a title report.

10. Where is Travis Central Appraisal District located?

TCAD is located at 850 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752. Call (512) 834-9317. Published hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM.

Accuracy, legal-record and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Travis Central Appraisal District, the Travis Appraisal Review Board, Travis County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk, a taxing entity, a surveyor or a title company.

Property owners, appraisal values, exemption requirements, disaster declarations, agricultural standards, tax balances, fees, forms, office hours, branch services and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before filing, paying, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

TCAD maps, geographic IDs, acreage and legal descriptions are maintained for appraisal purposes. They should not replace a recorded deed, field notes, subdivision plat, title examination or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 30, 2026. Primary sources reviewed include Travis Central Appraisal District, TCAD property search, maps, forms, exemption, verification, agriculture, disaster, protest and public-information resources, the Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector, Travis County Clerk and Texas Comptroller property-tax guidance.

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