Upshur County Appraisal District CAD

Upshur County Appraisal District appraises all real estate and business personal property in Upshur County, Texas—including Gilmer and surrounding areas.

They determine fair market values that local taxing units (county, schools, cities) use to calculate your property taxes. These records help you check your appraised value, apply for exemptions to cut taxes, protest if too high, verify ownership, or research any property.

This guide uses current official tools in 2026. Follow the steps for free access—no paid services required.

Official Upshur County Appraisal District Website

The official site is https://upshur-cad.org/. It features property search, interactive maps, online protest, online forms, and taxpayer resources.

The homepage has big buttons: Property Search, Interactive Maps, Online Protest, Online Forms, and Request for Electronic Communications.

Micro step-by-step:

1. Visit https://upshur-cad.org/.
2. Click “PROPERTY SEARCH” (direct: https://esearch.upshur-cad.org/).
3. Choose tab: Owner, Address, ID, or Advanced.
4. Enter info (e.g., owner LASTNAME FIRSTNAME, address, or ID) and search.
5. Click a result.
6. View full record: owner name/address, geo ID, legal description, appraised/market values, exemptions, improvements, value history.

Interactive maps: https://gis.bisclient.com/upshurcad/ for parcel views, zoom, and CAD links.

Upshur County CAD Property Search

Main tool: https://esearch.upshur-cad.org/.

Search by Owner Name

1. Go to https://esearch.upshur-cad.org/.
2. Click “Owner” tab.
3. Enter last name first (e.g., Smith John).
4. Search.
5. Pick match.
6. See owner details, mailing address, properties, values, exemptions.

Search by Property Address

1. Select “Address” tab.
2. Enter number + street (e.g., 123 Main St Gilmer).
3. Search and select result.
4. Check site address, legal, appraisal info.

Search by ID / Account Number

1. Choose “ID” tab.
2. Enter full account/property ID (from bill/notice).
3. Search—record opens directly.

Advanced tab for more filters.

Upshur County Property Tax Records

CAD sets values/exemptions/history. Upshur County Tax Assessor-Collector collects taxes, bills, payments.

On CAD:

1. Search at https://esearch.upshur-cad.org/.
2. Open property.
3. Check value history for past appraisals.

For tax bills, amounts due, payment history: Use tax office portal at https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/upshur/index.jsp — search by owner/address/ID/account, view/pay online.

Homestead Exemption

Reduces taxable value on primary residence (often $100,000+ school taxes; extras for over-65/disabled/veterans). Qualifies if own/occupy as main home Jan 1.

Steps:

1. Download Form 50-114 from https://upshur-cad.org/forms/ or Texas Comptroller.
2. Fill details.
3. Attach Texas driver’s license/ID copy matching address.
4. Submit online via https://portal.upshur-cad.org/, mail to 105 Diamond Loch Road, Gilmer, TX 75644, or in-person.
5. Deadline: April 30 (late with good cause often accepted).
6. Check status in online record after processing.

Property Tax Protest

Protest high values. Deadline: May 15 or 30 days after notice (later).

Steps:

1. Get Notice of Appraised Value (spring).
2. File online at https://eprotest.upshur-cad.org/ or download form from https://upshur-cad.org/forms/.
3. Submit with evidence (comps, photos, repairs).
4. Attend informal review, then ARB hearing.
5. ARB decides—reductions frequent.

Pay Property Taxes Online

CAD appraises; Tax Assessor-Collector collects.

Steps:

1. Go to https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/upshur/index.jsp/.
2. Search by owner/address/account.
3. View bill/statement.
4. Pay online by credit card or eCheck.
5. Or contact tax office at 215 N Titus St, Gilmer, TX 75644; phone 903-843-3085.

Upshur County Property Records and Deeds

Upshur County Clerk (deeds, liens, records)

Website: https://www.upshurcounty.org/ (check clerk section).

Address: Upshur County Courthouse (verify).

Phone: County directory. Hours: Business hours. Records: Deeds, ownership transfers.

Upshur County Tax Assessor-Collector

Website: https://www.countyofupshur.com/page/assessor_collector (links to ACT portal).

Address: 215 N Titus St, Gilmer, TX 75644

Phone: 903-843-3085

Fax: 903-843-3083

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Records: Tax bills, payments.

GIS Parcel Map System

Interactive: https://gis.bisclient.com/upshurcad/ — search, zoom, click for CAD details.

Upshur County CAD Property Search https://esearch.upshur-cad.org/ — Owner/Address/ID/Advanced.

Upshur County Appraisal District Property Search Same: https://esearch.upshur-cad.org/.

Upshur County Property Tax Search https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/upshur/index.jsp/ — bills, payments.

Upshur County CAD Property Records Full details at esearch portal.

Upshur County Property Tax Lookup CAD values + tax portal for bills/pay.

Upshur County Property Owner Search “Owner” tab—LASTNAME FIRSTNAME.

Upshur County Parcel Map Search https://gis.bisclient.com/upshurcad/ interactive.

Common Problems When Searching Property Records

• No results: Spelling variation, recent sale delay—try ID/partial.
• Address fails: Rural—simplify or use ID.
• Values preliminary: Check updates/certification.
• Exemption missing: Processing lag—call CAD.
• Tax portal issues: Use exact account from statement.

Contact Information

Upshur County Appraisal District

Physical/Mailing Address: 105 Diamond Loch Road, Gilmer, TX 75644

Phone: 903-843-3041

Fax: 903-843-5764

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Website: https://upshur-cad.org/

Contact for values, forms, exemptions, protests, or search help.

FAQ

What is Upshur County CAD? Appraises property at market value for taxation in Upshur County, Texas—not collects taxes.

How do I search property records in Upshur County? Go to https://esearch.upshur-cad.org/. Select Owner/Address/ID tab, enter info, click for values/exemptions.

How do I protest property tax appraisal? File online at https://eprotest.upshur-cad.org/ or form by deadline. Submit evidence, attend ARB.

How do I apply for homestead exemption? File Form 50-114 with ID copy online/mail to CAD by April 30.

How do I find property owner information? Use Owner tab at https://esearch.upshur-cad.org/.

Where can I view parcel maps? Interactive at https://gis.bisclient.com/upshurcad/.

How do I pay property taxes online? Search/view/pay at https://actweb.acttax.com/act_webdev/upshur/index.jsp/; call 903-843-3085.

Can I see value history? Yes—in property record on CAD esearch site.

Conclusion

Start at https://esearch.upshur-cad.org/ for appraisals/exemptions. Use tax portal for bills/payments. Apply exemptions early, protest high values—many save significantly.