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.
Stan Hemphill
Current CAD website: 215 S. Pierce Street
100 Avenue H, Suite 100
Burnet CAD—not the county vehicle Tax Office
Official sources checked July 28, 2026
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.
Use Owner, Address, ID or Advanced Search and verify the year and property type.
Follow the search walkthroughUse Geographic ID, subdivision, neighbourhood, abstract and the GIS map when a postal address is unreliable.
Review Highland Lakes and rural stepsUse the official form, attach the required proof and email it to the district when appropriate.
Open the forms workflowConfirm the notice deadline and email valuation protests to the address specified by Burnet CAD.
Prepare a protest fileSearch the account, select the green Pay Taxes button and verify every cart item.
Follow payment stepsUse the County Clerk’s Official Public Records because the CAD owner field is not legal title.
Search recorded recordsSearch Burnet CAD with the strongest identifier available
Prepare these identifiers first
Recognise the Burnet CAD search and payment route
Choose Owner, Address, ID or Advanced.
Match the year to the notice or bill.
Open the result before deciding or paying.
Use only after confirming the correct account.
Understand what each Burnet CAD field proves
| 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. |
Fix a missing, duplicate or incorrect Burnet CAD result
| 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. |
Separate waterfront influence from legal access and ownership
Review waterfront influence, water view, access, elevation, dock or improvement details and comparable location.
Verify the lot, block, section, neighbourhood and taxing units before comparing nearby accounts.
Use the abstract, legal description, Geographic ID, acreage and GIS map rather than only the mailing address.
Adjust the search to the city, lake area and taxing entities
Verify City of Burnet, Burnet CISD, county, water-conservation and ESD entities plus homestead treatment.
Check City of Marble Falls, Marble Falls ISD, neighbourhood, improvements and any special-district lines.
Review waterfront influence, subdivision lot, City of Granite Shoals, Marble Falls ISD and ESD coverage.
Confirm that the parcel is in the Burnet County portion and review city, school, MUD and improvement-area entities.
Verify City of Bertram, Burnet CISD, lot description and whether rural acreage is represented separately.
Use the exact city and school entities shown on the account rather than a Marble Falls mailing address.
Check city, lake influence, subdivision details, school district and emergency-service taxation.
Burnet County includes property in Lampasas ISD. Confirm the school boundary on the precise rural account.
Review improvement-area and MUD entities individually because nearby parcels can carry different additional taxes.
Submit the correct Burnet CAD form with proof
| 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. |
Check Burnet County flood-damage tax relief immediately
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.
| 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. |
File against the appraisal issue—not merely the tax amount
| 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. |
Pay Burnet County property taxes through Burnet CAD
Use the exact property’s entities before estimating tax
| 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. |
Use the Burnet County Clerk for legal property documents
Vicinta Stafford
Courthouse on the Square220 S. Pierce Street
Burnet, Texas 78611
512-756-5406
ctyclk@burnetcountytexas.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- 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
Contact the Burnet County office that controls the issue
Use for property search, values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, renditions, maps, protests, tax balances, payments and receipts.
Current CAD website: 215 S. Pierce StreetBurnet, 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.
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Call before visiting to confirm which appraisal, collection, form or protest services are available at this location.
Use for vehicle title, registration and other county Tax Office services—not property-tax payment.
DeAnne Fisher
Courthouse Annex North1701 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.
810 Steve Hawkins Parkway
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
This county office is not the Burnet CAD Marble Falls appraisal office.
Open the exact Burnet County property resource
Current notices, office information, tax collection and district resources.
Open Burnet CADSearch owner, address, IDs, subdivision and advanced property fields.
Open Search and PayReview approximate parcels, rural locations and nearby property context.
Open GIS MapAccess property details, documents, applications and electronic communications.
Open Taxpayer PortalHomestead, veteran, ag, wildlife, rendition, protest and deferral forms.
Open FormsReview the district notice and temporary disaster-exemption information.
Open Flood NoticeAdopted rates, exemptions, reports, agricultural policies and worksheets.
Open Tax InformationReview proposed and adopted rate information by taxing unit.
Open Truth in TaxationDeeds, maps, plats, liens, probate and official public records.
Open County ClerkVehicle title, registration and county Tax Assessor-Collector services.
Open County Tax OfficeAccess tax-sale information and properties held in trust from Burnet CAD.
Open CAD tax-sale linksVerify chief appraiser, contacts and active taxing units.
Open Comptroller DirectoryBurnet 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.