Burnet County Appraisal District See Burnet CAD Info 2026

Burnet County, Texas · Burnet, Marble Falls, Highland Lakes, rural land, wildlife property, businesses and tax collection

Search Burnet County Property Records Across the Highland Lakes

Burnet Central Appraisal District provides property search, GIS mapping, exemption forms, agricultural and wildlife resources, appraisal protests and property-tax collection through one official system.

This guide explains how to identify lakefront, city, subdivision, rural and business accounts; verify the correct taxing units; respond to a 2026 value notice; research flood-damage relief; and move from the appraisal record to a payment receipt or recorded deed.

Owner, address or ID Abstract and subdivision Lakefront and rural parcels Homestead and wildlife forms 2026 protest guidance Green Pay Taxes button
BURNET COUNTY PROPERTY ROUTER VERIFYING ACCOUNT
OWNER + PARCEL + YEAR MATCHED
BURNET CAD PROPERTY ACCOUNT
Verify the Burnet office address before travelling. Burnet CAD’s current homepage and contact page show 215 S. Pierce Street, while the Texas Comptroller county directory—updated June 23, 2026—still lists 223 S. Pierce Street. Both are on the same block, but call 512-756-8291 before an in-person visit or time-sensitive delivery.
Chief Appraiser

Stan Hemphill

Burnet office

Current CAD website: 215 S. Pierce Street

Marble Falls office

100 Avenue H, Suite 100

Property-tax collector

Burnet CAD—not the county vehicle Tax Office

Guide review

Official sources checked July 28, 2026

Start with the exact task

Which Burnet County property service do you need?

This helper runs inside the browser. It does not collect an owner name, account number, property value, tax balance or payment information.

PROPERTY SEARCH Owner, address or ID

Use Owner, Address, ID or Advanced Search and verify the year and property type.

Follow the search walkthrough
LAKE OR RURAL PARCEL Subdivision, abstract or map

Use Geographic ID, subdivision, neighbourhood, abstract and the GIS map when a postal address is unreliable.

Review Highland Lakes and rural steps
EXEMPTION OR SPECIAL APPRAISAL Homestead, ag or wildlife

Use the official form, attach the required proof and email it to the district when appropriate.

Open the forms workflow
APPRAISAL PROTEST 2026 notice and evidence

Confirm the notice deadline and email valuation protests to the address specified by Burnet CAD.

Prepare a protest file
PROPERTY TAX Balance, payment or receipt

Search the account, select the green Pay Taxes button and verify every cart item.

Follow payment steps
RECORDED DOCUMENT Deed, lien, plat or probate

Use the County Clerk’s Official Public Records because the CAD owner field is not legal title.

Search recorded records

Jump directly to the Burnet County property task

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Recognise the Burnet CAD search and payment route

Burnet County Appraisal District property search and tax-payment guide image
Existing image retained from the previous AppraisalDistrict.org article. Use the live official portal whenever the tax year, labels, colours or buttons differ from this image.
1 Search tab
Choose Owner, Address, ID or Advanced.
2 Tax year
Match the year to the notice or bill.
3 Full property record
Open the result before deciding or paying.
4 Green Pay Taxes button
Use only after confirming the correct account.
Property-result decoder

Understand what each Burnet CAD field proves

The appraisal account is useful evidence, but it is not a deed, survey or title opinion
Record field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Property ID The local appraisal and tax-collection account. A County Clerk instrument number. Use it for forms, protests and payment questions.
Owner ID An owner record associated with one or more accounts. That every account is the same parcel or property type. Review all connected results.
Geographic ID A GIS or geographic reference. A surveyed boundary or waterfront line. Compare the GIS map, deed and survey.
Owner name The owner displayed for appraisal administration. Complete title, heirship or every ownership interest. Search County Clerk records.
Situs address The physical location displayed by the district. The complete legal description or city boundary. Compare the legal field, map and deed.
Subdivision or neighbourhood A local appraisal grouping useful for lake and residential research. HOA rights, lake access, deed restrictions or membership privileges. Review recorded restrictions and association documents.
Market value Burnet CAD’s January 1 market-value estimate. Sale price, taxable value or tax bill. Review property facts and comparable evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation or special appraisal. The amount due. Check homestead caps or agricultural productivity value.
Taxable value Value remaining after exemptions for a taxing unit. The bill without the adopted tax rate. Review Tax Summary and entity rates.
Taxing units County, city, school, MUD, water and emergency-service entities. That nearby properties have the same combination. Use only the units on the exact account.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a missing, duplicate or incorrect Burnet CAD result

Change one search element at a time
Problem Likely reason What to try
Full owner name returns nothing The account may use surname-first order, initials, a spouse, trust, estate or business variation. Search the surname or main business word alone.
Complete address fails The situs format, private-road name or suffix may differ. Use only the street name, then narrow the results.
Lake property is difficult to identify Mailing address, subdivision lot and waterfront location may use different descriptions. Search subdivision, neighbourhood, Property ID or GIS map.
Rural acreage has no useful address The account may be indexed by abstract, owner, legal description or Geographic ID. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
One owner has several accounts Lake lots, rural tracts, improvements, business assets or mobile homes may be separate. Compare Property ID, legal description, property type and taxing units.
Recent buyer is not shown The deed or ownership update may still be processing. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and provide the instrument information to CAD.
Expected exemption is missing The application may be pending, incomplete, denied or attached to another year. Provide the filing confirmation and Property ID to Burnet CAD.
Payment screen differs from the statement Wrong year, wrong account, recent posting, penalty or processor fee. Stop before paying and call 512-756-8291.
Highland Lakes, subdivisions and rural acreage

Separate waterfront influence from legal access and ownership

Lake-area appraisal

Review waterfront influence, water view, access, elevation, dock or improvement details and comparable location.

Subdivision property

Verify the lot, block, section, neighbourhood and taxing units before comparing nearby accounts.

Rural acreage

Use the abstract, legal description, Geographic ID, acreage and GIS map rather than only the mailing address.

Search the Property ID or owner Open every related lot, tract or improvement account.
Open the interactive map Use the map for approximate parcel position, neighbouring accounts, road context and nearby water. Open Burnet CAD Interactive Map
Compare the legal description Match the lot, block, subdivision, abstract or survey with the recorded deed.
Separate water proximity from legal access A CAD map showing a parcel near Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake or another waterbody does not establish dock rights, access rights or submerged-land ownership.
Check every improvement Review homes, guest houses, garages, boathouses, pools, barns and other structures shown on the account.
Verify acreage independently Compare CAD acreage with the deed, plat and survey before a transaction or boundary decision.
Review the taxing-unit combination Similar-looking properties can differ because of city limits, school districts, MUDs, improvement areas and ESD boundaries.
Use location-matched evidence Lakefront, lake-view, gated, rural and interior-subdivision properties should not be compared without meaningful adjustments.
The Burnet CAD GIS is not a floodplain determination, title commitment, waterfront-access guarantee, HOA record or survey.
Local Burnet County situations

Adjust the search to the city, lake area and taxing entities

City of Burnet home

Verify City of Burnet, Burnet CISD, county, water-conservation and ESD entities plus homestead treatment.

Marble Falls residence

Check City of Marble Falls, Marble Falls ISD, neighbourhood, improvements and any special-district lines.

Granite Shoals lake property

Review waterfront influence, subdivision lot, City of Granite Shoals, Marble Falls ISD and ESD coverage.

Horseshoe Bay property

Confirm that the parcel is in the Burnet County portion and review city, school, MUD and improvement-area entities.

Bertram property

Verify City of Bertram, Burnet CISD, lot description and whether rural acreage is represented separately.

Cottonwood Shores or Meadowlakes

Use the exact city and school entities shown on the account rather than a Marble Falls mailing address.

Highland Haven property

Check city, lake influence, subdivision details, school district and emergency-service taxation.

Lampasas ISD overlap

Burnet County includes property in Lampasas ISD. Confirm the school boundary on the precise rural account.

Thunder Rock or MUD property

Review improvement-area and MUD entities individually because nearby parcels can carry different additional taxes.

Homestead, ag, wildlife, rendition and ARB forms

Submit the correct Burnet CAD form with proof

Burnet CAD states that all forms on its Forms page may be submitted by email to BCAD@burnetad.org. The district also provides electronic homestead filing and says applicants should allow up to 90 days for homestead approval.
Choose the form that matches the property issue
Situation Official starting form What to prepare
Primary residence Residence Homestead Exemption Property ID, ownership, occupancy, identification and address information.
Disabled veteran Disabled Veteran’s Exemption VA documentation, ownership and required eligibility records.
Agricultural land Agricultural Appraisal 1-D-1 Acreage, use history, production, leases, maps and photographs.
Wildlife management Wildlife Management Plan and Annual Report Prior qualification, management plan, activity records and evidence.
Business assets Personal Property Rendition Asset list, costs, acquisition years, inventory and leased assets.
Appraisal dispute Notice of Protest Appraisal notice, requested correction and property-specific evidence.
Cannot attend hearing Property Owner’s Affidavit of Evidence or Reschedule Request Account, hearing information, sworn evidence and reason for request.
Qualifying disaster damage Temporary Exemption for Property Damaged by Disaster Damage date, photographs, estimates and value-loss evidence.
Search the property first Save the Property ID, owner, address and legal description.
Open the official Forms page Use the current district form rather than an old PDF saved from another website. Open Burnet CAD Forms
Read the complete instructions Check signatures, identification, attachments, deadlines and property-year requirements.
Use electronic homestead filing when suitable Select the Homestead Exemption electronic-submission link from the official Forms page.
Email the complete package Send the form and attachments to BCAD@burnetad.org when email submission is permitted.
Use a clear subject line Include the form type, owner and Property ID without adding unnecessary sensitive information.
Keep proof Save the sent email, attachments, timestamps, automated response and later approval or denial.
Verify the result Reopen the property account after processing and confirm the correct exemption or special appraisal year.
Burnet CAD warns that owners can submit exemption applications themselves without paying a filing company.
Current disaster-damage issue

Check Burnet County flood-damage tax relief immediately

Burnet CAD’s flood-relief page says property damaged during the July 4 weekend floods may qualify when damage equals at least 15% of the property’s designated 2025 market value. The page links Comptroller Form 50-312 and lists a May 1, 2026 filing deadline, which has passed. Contact Burnet CAD immediately about eligibility, late-filing provisions or correction procedures rather than assuming relief remains available.
Open the official Burnet CAD flood notice Read the district’s current explanation and verify that the affected property and damage event are covered. Open Burnet CAD Flood Relief Notice
Save the 2025 property record Record the designated 2025 market value used by the district.
Document the date and cause of damage Keep photographs, videos, emergency reports, contractor statements and insurance records.
Estimate the damaged value Separate damage to buildings, site improvements, business assets and other property.
Download Form 50-312 Read the Texas Comptroller instructions for the temporary disaster-damage exemption. Open Form 50-312
Call before submitting Ask Burnet CAD which event date, filing period, proof and late-filing rules apply to the specific account.
Do not substitute a value protest A temporary disaster exemption and an appraisal protest address different legal issues and may use different deadlines.
Keep the determination Save the application, supporting evidence, delivery proof and district decision.
Property ID and 2025 market value
Date-stamped damage photographs
Insurance claim and adjuster report
Repair or replacement estimates
Emergency or inspection reports
Description of unusable areas
Form 50-312 and attachments
Submission confirmation and decision
Business personal property and special inventory

Separate taxable operating assets from the real estate

Burnet CAD appraises real and business personal property and publishes renditions for ordinary assets, motor-vehicle dealers, vessels and outboard motors, heavy equipment and manufactured-housing inventory.

Prepare an asset-level rendition file
Business information Why it matters Useful support
Legal owner and DBA Connects assets to the correct entity and location. Entity records, prior account and site list.
Furniture and equipment Identifies taxable income-producing assets. Description, acquisition date and original cost.
Inventory Inventory may require separate reporting or special-inventory treatment. Representative inventory and accounting records.
Vehicles, vessels or heavy equipment Dealer and rental inventory can use specialised declarations and statements. Unit lists, sales records, VIN or serial information.
Leased assets The owner and user may be different parties. Lease agreement and lessor information.
Disposed or relocated assets An outdated list can overstate assets remaining at the location. Sale, disposal, transfer or relocation records.
Texas business personal property renditions are generally due April 15. Burnet CAD publishes a current rendition guide and accepts emailed renditions at BCAD@burnetad.org. Confirm any extension before relying on it.
2026 appraisal protest and ARB evidence

File against the appraisal issue—not merely the tax amount

Burnet CAD states that the ordinary protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days from the date the Notice of Value was sent. Not every account receives a notice. The exact account-specific deadline controls, and by July 28, 2026 the ordinary deadline has passed for many properties.
Save the complete appraisal record Capture the Property ID, owner, market value, appraised value, taxable value, land, improvements, exemptions and taxing units.
Identify the exact protest issue Use market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property details, acreage, ownership, exemption denial, agricultural qualification or business assets.
Check physical property facts Review living area, improvement class, condition, age, land size, outbuildings, lake influence and property type.
Collect evidence that matches the issue Use photographs, repair estimates, surveys, closing records, comparable sales, access differences, land-use documents or asset records.
Download the Notice of Protest Find the current form and evidence affidavit on Burnet CAD’s Forms page. Open protest forms
Email valuation protests correctly Burnet CAD’s contact page specifically directs property-valuation protests to bcad@burnetad.org. Email Burnet CAD valuation protest
Include identifying information Add the owner, Property ID, property address, daytime telephone and a clear statement of the protest ground.
Keep the sent email and attachments Save the timestamp, full message, file list and any confirmation.
Prepare for informal review or ARB hearing Number exhibits and create a one-page summary showing the district value, requested value and evidence.
Preserve the ARB order Keep the decision, mailing envelope, evidence and deadline for any further appeal.
Evidence by Burnet County property type
Property type Useful evidence Weak evidence
Burnet or Marble Falls home Comparable sales, measurements, condition photographs and repair estimates. Only stating that the tax bill increased.
Lakefront property Waterfront quality, access, elevation, flood damage, dock rights, view and adjusted sales. An interior lot with no location adjustment.
Rural acreage Survey, access, terrain, water, improvements, productivity use and comparable tracts. A city-lot comparison.
Agricultural or wildlife Use history, leases, production, livestock, wildlife plan and annual activities. Acreage alone.
Business property Asset ledger, purchase dates, costs, disposals, leased assets and condition. One unsupported accounting total.
Flood-damaged property Pre-damage condition, date-stamped images, insurance records and repair estimates. Undated photographs without property identification.
Property-tax balance, cart and receipt

Pay Burnet County property taxes through Burnet CAD

Official payment path: Search the property → open the correct account → select the green Pay Taxes button → review the cart → verify the processor fee → save the receipt.
Open Burnet CAD Property Search Begin from the official district homepage or search portal. Open Search and Pay
Locate the exact account Search by Property ID, owner, address or another verified identifier.
Open the complete property details Confirm the owner, Property ID, legal description, property type and tax year.
Select the green Pay Taxes button Burnet CAD’s cart supports payment for more than one property, so review every account individually.
Review the balance Confirm tax year, base tax, penalties, interest, prior payments and total due.
Check every cart item Remove duplicate, wrong-year or unrelated accounts before continuing.
Review the processor fee Burnet CAD confirms online credit-card payment access but does not publish one fixed fee on the general payment page. Read the live fee before authorising.
Save the receipt immediately Keep the Property ID, tax year, amount, processing fee, date and confirmation number.
Confirm posting Recheck the property after processing to make sure the payment reached the intended account and year.
Call before paying twice Contact Burnet CAD when a transaction is pending, rejected or not reflected online.
Burnet CAD also maintains a Burnet-office payment drop box. The district says drop-box payments receive a mailed receipt. Confirm acceptable payment type before using the box and never place cash in an unattended box unless the district expressly authorises it.
The Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes according to the Texas Comptroller directory. That county office primarily handles vehicle title and registration services.
Tax rates, exemptions and Truth in Taxation

Use the exact property’s entities before estimating tax

Burnet CAD publishes adopted-rate and exemption information plus tax-rate calculation worksheets. The site currently provides 2026 worksheet resources, but a worksheet is not automatically the final adopted 2026 rate. Confirm the adopted rate through the district and Truth in Taxation site.
Common entity groups found in Burnet County
Entity type Examples What to verify
County Burnet County and county road-and-bridge components Taxable value and applicable exemptions.
School districts Burnet CISD, Marble Falls ISD and Lampasas ISD School boundary and school-specific exemption treatment.
Cities Burnet, Granite Shoals, Marble Falls, Bertram, Cottonwood Shores, Meadowlakes, Highland Haven and Horseshoe Bay Whether the parcel is legally inside city limits.
MUDs and improvement areas Kingsland MUD, Moonlight Vent MUD, Williamson County MUD #56 and Thunder Rock areas The exact special district shown on the account.
Water conservation Central Texas Water Conservation District Taxing status separately from water rights or permits.
Emergency services Burnet County ESDs #1 through #11 The correct ESD boundary for the property.
Open the property account Write down every taxing unit and taxable value.
Open Burnet CAD Tax Information Review adopted rates, exemptions, five-year summaries and available calculation worksheets. Open Burnet CAD Tax Information
Check Burnet County Tax Notices Use the official Truth in Taxation database for proposed-rate and public-hearing information. Open Burnet County Tax Notices
Use taxable value—not only market value Exemptions and appraisal limitations can produce different taxable values for different units.
Add only applicable units Do not add a city, MUD, improvement area or ESD that is not shown on the property account.
Use the tax bill as the final collection record An estimate is useful for planning, but the official account controls the amount due.
Deeds, liens, plats and official public records

Use the Burnet County Clerk for legal property documents

The Burnet County Clerk maintains deeds, maps, plats and other property records and provides an Official Public Records search from the county website.
Save the CAD identifiers Record the owner, prior owner, Property ID, Geo ID, address, subdivision, abstract and legal description.
Open the official County Clerk page Select the Official Public Records quick link. Open Burnet County Clerk
Accept the records-search disclaimer Follow the portal’s current access instructions before searching.
Search current and prior owner names Use grantor, grantee, trust, estate, spouse and business-name variations.
Compare the complete legal description Review lot, block, subdivision, abstract, survey, acreage, easements, reservations and exceptions.
Review maps and plats when available Plats can explain subdivision lots and roads, but a current survey may still be necessary.
Request the correct copy type Confirm whether an ordinary or certified copy is required for the intended use.
Bring photo identification for in-person filing The Clerk states that a person presenting a real-property document in person must show valid photo ID.
Burnet County Clerk

Vicinta Stafford

Courthouse on the Square
220 S. Pierce Street
Burnet, Texas 78611

512-756-5406
ctyclk@burnetcountytexas.org

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Use the Clerk for
  • Deeds and deeds of trust
  • Liens and releases
  • Maps and subdivision plats
  • Probate and estate records
  • Recorded restrictions
  • Certified property documents
  • Property-fraud alert registration
A CAD owner name, tax statement or GIS map does not establish marketable title, exact acreage, easements, lake rights or legal boundaries.
Verified office routing

Contact the Burnet County office that controls the issue

Burnet Central Appraisal District

Use for property search, values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, renditions, maps, protests, tax balances, payments and receipts.

Current CAD website: 215 S. Pierce Street
Burnet, Texas 78611-3136
Mailing: P.O. Box 908, Burnet, TX 78611-0908

512-756-8291
Español: 512-756-8291, option 2
info@burnetad.org
Forms and valuation protests: bcad@burnetad.org

Chief Appraiser: Stan Hemphill

Lobby: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Operations: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Burnet CAD Marble Falls office
100 Avenue H, Suite 100
Marble Falls, Texas 78654

830-693-5468

Call before visiting to confirm which appraisal, collection, form or protest services are available at this location.

Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector

Use for vehicle title, registration and other county Tax Office services—not property-tax payment.

DeAnne Fisher

Courthouse Annex North
1701 E. Polk Street, Suite 96
Burnet, Texas 78611

512-756-5494
bctac@burnetcountytexas.org

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Wednesday vehicle-registration drive-through remains open until 5:30 PM.

Tax Office Marble Falls location
Courthouse Annex South
810 Steve Hawkins Parkway
Marble Falls, Texas 78654

830-798-3220

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

This county office is not the Burnet CAD Marble Falls appraisal office.

Street-number conflict: Burnet CAD’s live pages show 215 S. Pierce Street, while the Comptroller directory and some older CAD pages show 223 S. Pierce Street. Call before travelling, shipping evidence or using a courier.
Official action centre

Open the exact Burnet County property resource

Burnet CAD homepage

Current notices, office information, tax collection and district resources.

Open Burnet CAD
Property search and payment

Search owner, address, IDs, subdivision and advanced property fields.

Open Search and Pay
Interactive GIS map

Review approximate parcels, rural locations and nearby property context.

Open GIS Map
Taxpayer Portal

Access property details, documents, applications and electronic communications.

Open Taxpayer Portal
Forms library

Homestead, veteran, ag, wildlife, rendition, protest and deferral forms.

Open Forms
Flood-damage relief

Review the district notice and temporary disaster-exemption information.

Open Flood Notice
Tax information

Adopted rates, exemptions, reports, agricultural policies and worksheets.

Open Tax Information
Burnet tax notices

Review proposed and adopted rate information by taxing unit.

Open Truth in Taxation
County Clerk records

Deeds, maps, plats, liens, probate and official public records.

Open County Clerk
County Tax Office

Vehicle title, registration and county Tax Assessor-Collector services.

Open County Tax Office
Tax-sale notices

Access tax-sale information and properties held in trust from Burnet CAD.

Open CAD tax-sale links
State county directory

Verify chief appraiser, contacts and active taxing units.

Open Comptroller Directory
10 locally specific answers

Burnet County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Burnet County Appraisal District website?

The official website is burnet-cad.org. It provides property search, tax-payment access, GIS mapping, forms, appraisal information and office contacts.

How do I search Burnet County property records?

Use Burnet CAD Property Search. Search by owner, address, Property ID, Owner ID, Geographic ID, abstract, subdivision, condominium, neighbourhood or property type.

Who is the Burnet County Chief Appraiser?

Burnet CAD and the Texas Comptroller directory list Stan Hemphill as Chief Appraiser.

Is Burnet CAD located at 215 or 223 South Pierce Street?

Burnet CAD’s current homepage and contact page show 215 S. Pierce Street. The Texas Comptroller directory and some older CAD pages show 223 S. Pierce Street. Call 512-756-8291 before travelling or making a time-sensitive delivery.

Who collects Burnet County property taxes?

Burnet Central Appraisal District provides the property-tax search, collection and online-payment route. The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes and mainly handles vehicle services.

How do I pay Burnet County property taxes online?

Search the property through Burnet CAD, open the correct account and select the green Pay Taxes button. Review every cart item, tax year, balance and processor fee before paying, then save the receipt.

Can Burnet CAD forms be submitted by email?

Yes. Burnet CAD’s Forms page states that all listed forms can be emailed to BCAD@burnetad.org. The contact page also directs property-valuation protests to that address.

What is the Burnet CAD protest deadline?

Burnet CAD states that the ordinary deadline is May 15 or 30 days from the date the Notice of Value was sent. Not every account receives a notice, so use the deadline that applies to the specific property.

Can flood-damaged Burnet County property receive tax relief?

Burnet CAD’s flood notice says qualifying damage must equal at least 15% of the property’s designated 2025 market value and links Form 50-312. The page lists May 1, 2026 as the filing deadline, so contact the district immediately about current eligibility or late-filing options.

Where can I search Burnet County deeds and plats?

Open the Burnet County Clerk page and select Official Public Records. Use the recorded deed, map or plat when legal ownership or boundaries matter.

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