Cameron County Appraisal District Find CAD and Tax Info 2026

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Cameron County, Texas · Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos, Port Isabel and South Padre Island

Route a Cameron County Property From CAD Appraisal to Tax Payment, Protest and Deed Records

Start with Cameron Appraisal District when you need an owner display, property account, appraisal value, exemption, legal description, parcel map, business-personal-property record or protest information.

Move to the Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector for the actual bill, current balance, payment, receipt or delinquency question. Use the County Clerk when you need deeds, liens, recorded plats, releases or certified documents.

Search official Cameron CAD records Search and pay property taxes Choose the correct office
Property ID Owner ID Owner surname Street number and name Subdivision Legal description
BORDER-TO-BAY PROPERTY ROUTER VERIFYING ACCOUNT
SEARCH → MATCH → REVIEW → ROUTE
Cameron CAD does not set tax rates, calculate tax bills or collect property taxes. Use CAD for appraisal, exemptions, property details and protests. Use the Cameron County Tax Office or another collector listed for the account when the question concerns tax due, payment, receipt, penalty or delinquency.
CAD office

2021 Amistad Drive, San Benito, Texas 78586.

Notice mailing

2026 Notices of Appraised Value began April 6.

Normal protest date

May 15 or 30 days after notice mailing, whichever was later.

Tax main office

835 E. Levee Street, Brownsville.

Official review

Local portals and procedures reviewed July 31, 2026.

Interactive office router

Choose your Cameron County task before calling or travelling

APPRAISAL RECORD Cameron Appraisal District

2021 Amistad Drive, San Benito · (956) 399-9322

Open official property search
Start with the task

What do you need from the Cameron County property record?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use the property ID, owner, address or advanced criteria and verify the complete account.

Follow the search workflow
CHECK A VALUE Separate the value fields

Review market value, net appraised value, taxable value and property characteristics.

Understand the values
PAY PROPERTY TAX Use the Tax Office ledger

Match the property and year, review fees, submit payment and confirm posting.

Use the tax-payment steps
PROTEST OR CORRECT Save the account first

Identify whether the issue concerns value, unequal appraisal, condition, exemption or record accuracy.

Review protest guidance
CHECK A DEED Use County Clerk records

Search deeds, liens, releases, plats, foreclosures and other recorded instruments.

Search official records
BUY OR INVEST Check every property layer

Review appraisal, taxes, title, survey, flood, coastal exposure, districts and exemptions.

Use the due-diligence checklist

Go directly to the Cameron County property task

Confirm the correct account first, then move to appraisal, exemption, tax, deed, map or protest records.

Existing article image preserved

Use the Cameron CAD image to recognise the official navigation

Cameron Appraisal District website showing navigation for property search, public portal, calendar, downloads and map tools
Existing Cameron CAD website image. Use the live site because homepage announcements, calendars, portal status and property data can change.
1. Goto menu Use this menu to reach Property Search, Public Portal, Map Search and Truth in Taxation.
2. Downloads Open forms, appraisal reports and data or GIS resources from this area.
3. Calendar Check appraisal notices, rendition dates, exemption dates, protest deadlines and office closures.
4. Public Portal Use the portal for eligible online protests, evidence, offers, account access and communications.
The image is not a live property record. Reopen the official portals to verify current value, exemption, protest, tax-year and payment information.
Search-method selector

Choose the search detail that best identifies the Cameron County property

Use the most specific reliable detail available
Search detail Use it when What to verify
Property ID or account You have an official appraisal notice, saved property detail or tax record. The year, owner, legal description and property type.
Owner ID You need to connect a property to the public portal. The correct account is linked to the owner.
Owner name You know the person, trust, estate, business or builder. Try prior owners and name variations.
Street address The property has a clear physical address. Simplify the search when abbreviations differ.
Subdivision or condominium You know the development, unit, phase, lot or building. Lot, block, unit, property ID and map position.
Legal description The parcel is rural or its address is unreliable. The deed and survey before legal use.
Property type You need to separate real estate, personal property or another account class. One location can contain multiple accounts.
Advanced criteria A basic owner or address search creates too many results. Every filter is appropriate before excluding records.
Property-record decoder

Understand what the Cameron CAD account does and does not prove

Use appraisal fields as a route to the controlling record
Field What it tells you What it does not prove Best next action
Property ID The account maintained by Cameron CAD. That every county database uses the same identifier. Save it for CAD and Tax Office searches.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal administration. Complete legal title or lien status. Search County Clerk official records.
Situs address The physical location carried in the account. Mailing address, legal access or boundaries. Compare the map, deed and address record.
Mailing address Where appraisal notices are directed. The owner occupies the property. Correct it promptly if inaccurate.
Legal description An abbreviated lot, block, tract or subdivision reference. A complete legal description suitable for conveyance. Open the recorded deed or plat.
Market value CAD’s market-value opinion as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Review comparable and condition evidence.
Net appraised value Value after an applicable homestead or circuit-breaker limitation. Value after all exemptions. Continue to taxable value by taxing unit.
Taxable value Value after applicable exemptions. Live balance, payment or penalty status. Open the Tax Office ledger.
Property characteristics CAD’s record of area, age, class, condition and improvements. Every measurement or feature is correct. Document errors with measurements and photographs.
Taxing units Which jurisdictions are attached to the parcel. The final rate or collector for every year. Check Truth in Taxation and the tax statement.
Map search

Use the Cameron CAD map for parcel context—not legal boundary decisions

Open the official map-search route Open Cameron CAD Map Search
Locate the parcel using a known identifier Use the property ID, owner, address, subdivision or legal information supported by the map.
Compare surrounding parcels Check road frontage, nearby lots, condominium buildings, coastal position and adjoining appraisal accounts.
Return to the property detail Confirm that the selected parcel shares the correct property ID and legal description.
Use legal records for legal decisions Obtain the recorded deed, plat, title evidence and professional survey before relying on acreage or boundaries.
Cameron CAD does not provide property surveys or subdivision plats. Use the County Clerk for recorded plats and a Texas surveyor for an on-the-ground boundary determination.
Value explanation

Separate market value, net appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

Cameron CAD’s opinion of what the property would sell for under prevailing conditions as of January 1.

STEP 2 Net appraised value

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

STEP 3 Taxable value

The amount remaining after exemptions for each city, school, county, drainage, college, port, MUD or other unit.

Do not multiply market value by one rate and assume the result is the tax bill. Taxable values, exemptions, tax ceilings, multiple taxing units, adopted rates and payment history can materially change the amount.
Taxing-jurisdiction check

Identify every local taxing unit attached to the Cameron County property

Cameron County parcels can be connected to a city or town, school district, drainage district, navigation district, college district, port, emergency-services district, water district or municipal utility district.

Cities and towns

Possible jurisdictions include Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos, La Feria, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Rio Hondo and others.

School districts

Possible districts include Brownsville, Harlingen, La Feria, Los Fresnos, Point Isabel, Rio Hondo, San Benito, Santa Maria, Santa Rosa and South Texas ISD.

Drainage districts

Separate drainage-district lines can appear depending on the property location.

Ports and navigation

Brownsville Navigation District and Port of Harlingen can appear on qualifying accounts.

College district

Texas Southmost College District can appear as a separate jurisdiction.

Water and MUD lines

Laguna Madre Water District, Valley MUD and Paseo de la Resaca MUDs can affect particular properties.

Best tax estimate: copy the complete taxing-unit list and each taxable value from the appraisal account, then use current tax-rate transparency and the final tax statement.
Open Cameron Truth in Taxation Check tax offices and collecting units
2026 appraisal notice

Review each part of the Notice of Appraised Value

Cameron CAD scheduled the initial mailing of 2026 Notices of Appraised Value for April 6, 2026.
Property identity

Confirm property ID, owner ID, owner, address, legal description and property type.

Market value

Review the district’s January 1 market-value conclusion and the separate land and improvement components.

Net appraised value

Check whether a homestead cap or circuit-breaker limitation affects the account.

Taxable values

Review the exemption and taxable-value line for every taxing unit.

Owner ID and PIN

Keep the portal credentials printed on the notice for online account and protest access.

Deadline

Use the date printed on the individual notice because a later mailing can create a later deadline.

Open notice and portal walkthroughs
Search troubleshooting

Fix common Cameron CAD search problems before contacting the district

Change one search detail at a time
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner search returns nothing The account may use a spouse, trust, estate, business, builder or previous owner. Search the surname or distinctive business word alone.
Too many owner results The name is common or attached to multiple properties. Add the property type, street, subdivision or property ID.
Complete address fails The account may abbreviate the street or omit a direction, unit, city or ZIP code. Search the street number and main street name only.
New home still shows a builder The deed or parcel split may still be processing into the appraisal system. Search the builder, parent tract, subdivision and property ID from closing documents.
Condominium search opens the wrong unit Several units can share a street address or building name. Match unit, legal description, property ID and map location.
Manufactured home is missing The home and land may be appraised separately. Search the owner, property type and physical location.
Recently purchased property shows the seller The recorded deed may not yet have completed CAD processing. Confirm recording through the County Clerk and keep the document number.
Tax Office balance differs from CAD CAD and collection systems serve different purposes and update differently. Use the Tax Office ledger for payment and CAD for appraisal value.
Map boundary differs from a survey The appraisal map is not a legal survey. Use the recorded documents and professional survey.
Prepared call script
I am researching Cameron CAD property ID [number] and owner ID [number] for [address or legal description]. The account shows [owner, value, exemption or property characteristic]. I need help with [exact issue] for tax year [year]. Which document or department controls this correction?
Cameron County scenarios

Local research tips for inland, coastal, commercial and rural property

Brownsville home

Confirm city, Brownsville ISD or South Texas ISD, county, drainage, navigation and college-district lines.

Harlingen property

Review City of Harlingen, Harlingen CISD, Port of Harlingen, drainage and county jurisdictions.

San Benito residence

Confirm city, San Benito CISD, drainage-district and county lines before estimating taxes.

South Padre Island property

Use island and condominium comparisons with similar view, floor, access, condition and coastal exposure.

Port Isabel or Laguna Vista

Check Point Isabel ISD, town jurisdiction, water district and property-specific coastal location.

Los Fresnos or Rancho Viejo

Verify city or town limits, school district, MUD, drainage and county jurisdictions.

Storm-damaged property

Preserve dated photographs, insurance records, contractor estimates and evidence of unrepaired damage.

Rural or agricultural land

Review legal description, acreage, productivity appraisal, water, drainage, road access and land-use history.

Commercial or business property

Separate real estate, tenant improvements, income evidence and business-personal-property assets.

Office-routing guide

Send each Cameron County property question to the correct agency

Appraisal, tax collection, recorded documents and rural addressing are separate services
Your question Correct starting point What to prepare
What is the appraised value? Cameron Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and value field.
Why is an exemption missing? Cameron Appraisal District Application, identification, qualification date and filing proof.
How much tax is due? Cameron County Tax Office or listed collector Tax account, property ID, owner and year.
Did my payment post? Cameron County Tax Office Confirmation, amount, payment date and tax year.
Who legally owns the property? Cameron County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, date, document number and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed or plat? Cameron County Clerk Names, date range, document type, subdivision and instrument information.
Who issues a rural address? Cameron County Emergency Communication District Parcel location, road frontage and property information.
Who handles vehicle registration? Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector Renewal, title, insurance, identification and vehicle documents.
Who sets the tax rate? Each applicable taxing unit The complete taxing-unit list from the CAD account.
Record corrections

Correct the office record that controls the inaccurate information

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed, probate document or ownership evidence and ask CAD what it requires.
Incorrect mailing address Submit the current CAD form or written request and keep proof of delivery.
Incorrect physical address Determine whether the issue belongs to CAD, a city or the Emergency Communication District.
Incorrect square footage or improvements Prepare measurements, photographs, plans, permits or contractor records.
Incorrect acreage or legal description Compare the appraisal record with the deed, recorded plat and professional survey.
Incorrect tax payment or balance Contact the Tax Office with the account, year, confirmation and amount.
A correction and a protest are different. A correction fixes inaccurate record information. A protest challenges an appraisal action such as value, unequal appraisal, exemption denial or classification.
Homestead and exemption help

Check exemptions before protesting only the market value

Residence homestead

The current state-mandated school-district residence-homestead exemption is $140,000.

Age 65 or older

Review additional exemptions, the school-tax ceiling, quarter payments and possible deferral.

Disabled person

Check the required disability evidence, additional exemption and tax-ceiling rules.

Disabled veteran

Use the form matching the disability rating and attach the required VA documentation.

Agricultural appraisal

Review qualifying use, history, intensity and productivity-value information separately.

Other exemptions

Cameron CAD also publishes forms for charitable, religious, cemetery, historical, Freeport and other categories.

Prepare these items before submitting an application

Property ID and owner ID
Owner name exactly as recorded
Property and mailing addresses
Texas driver licence or accepted identification
Occupancy or qualification date
Age, disability or VA documentation
Deed, heirship or ownership evidence
Submission confirmation or mailing proof
Homestead identification: Cameron CAD’s 2026 filing assistance instructed property owners to bring a Texas driver licence or Texas ID showing the property address.
Open Cameron CAD forms Open exemption walkthroughs Open Public Portal
Agricultural and wildlife appraisal

Document actual land use before relying on special appraisal

Evidence that can support a special-appraisal application or review
Land use What to verify Useful evidence
Livestock or grazing Actual agricultural use, acreage, land history and local intensity. Livestock records, leases, receipts, water records and photographs.
Crop or forage production Commercial activity, acreage, production history and management. Seed, fertilizer, harvest, equipment and sales records.
Wildlife management Prior qualifying appraisal, wildlife plan and required practices. Plan, annual report, activity logs and dated photographs.
Change to development Whether a change from qualifying use can create rollback-tax consequences. Development plans, sale documents, permits and use-change dates.
Normal 2026 filing date: Cameron CAD’s calendar listed April 30 for agricultural applications.
Agricultural appraisal does not make land completely tax-exempt. It changes the valuation method for qualifying acreage. Investigate rollback exposure before changing the land use.
Business personal property

Keep taxable business assets separate from the land and building account

Machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory, vehicles and other income-producing assets can have a separate business-personal-property account.

Business legal name and DBA
Property ID and owner ID
January 1 physical location
Asset descriptions and acquisition dates
Original costs and depreciation records
Inventory and supplies
Leased or consigned equipment
Proof of sale, closure or relocation
2026 rendition date: the normal deadline was April 15. Cameron CAD’s calendar also listed April 15 for a timely extension request.
Failure to file a required rendition can create a 10% penalty based on the taxes ultimately imposed on the property.
Open rendition forms
2026 protest status

Understand the passed normal deadline and any remaining statutory option

The normal 2026 protest deadline has passed. Cameron CAD required most protests by May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever was later.

Missing the normal deadline does not automatically create a right to file late. Certain late protests, correction motions or other remedies may exist only when the facts meet a specific Texas Property Tax Code requirement.

Save the appraisal notice and account Keep the property ID, owner ID, PIN, mailing date, values, exemptions and property characteristics.
Identify the exact issue Examples include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property details, exemption denial or special-appraisal denial.
Contact Cameron CAD immediately Explain when the notice was mailed or received and ask whether a statutory remedy applies. Call Cameron CAD: (956) 399-9322
Use the Public Portal when instructed Existing protest accounts can use the portal for evidence, CAD evidence, offers and hearing activity. Open Public Portal
Use mail or in-person filing when required Mail to P.O. Box 1010 or deliver to 2021 Amistad Drive in San Benito.
Preserve proof of delivery Save the portal confirmation, certified-mail evidence or stamped office copy.
Review the CAD evidence packet Property owners with filed protests can access the district’s evidence through the online portal.
Keep the written ARB order The order controls the year under protest and begins any further appeal deadline.
Read official protest process Open protest walkthroughs Open protest forms
Evidence preparation

Build a Cameron County evidence packet that matches the property type

Comparable sales

Use similar properties in the same market area, subdivision or coastal category.

Condition evidence

Include dated photographs, storm or flood damage, repair estimates and inspection findings.

Property-data evidence

Document incorrect square footage, age, condition, pool, garage, unit, acreage or classification.

Purchase evidence

Use a recent closing statement, sales contract, independent appraisal or market analysis.

Equal-appraisal evidence

Compare similar appraisal accounts using consistent value measures.

Exemption or special-use evidence

Include occupancy, identification, VA, disability, agricultural or ownership records.

Recommended PDF order

One-page requested correction
Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Cameron CAD account
Comparable-property summary
Photographs with labels and dates
Repair, inspection or professional reports
Deed, survey or measurement evidence
Proof of filing and upload
Comparison warning: do not treat an inland subdivision home, South Padre Island condominium, Laguna Madre property, commercial corridor property and rural tract as interchangeable.
Public Portal workflow

Use Cameron CAD’s Public Portal without missing an account or offer

Create or sign in to the official account Use the Owner ID and PIN shown on the Notice of Appraised Value. Open Cameron CAD Public Portal
Add every relevant property Owners with multiple accounts should confirm that each intended property appears in the portal.
Review the selected tax year Avoid uploading evidence or accepting an offer for the wrong appraisal year.
Label evidence clearly Use filenames that identify the property issue, date and document type.
Review CAD evidence before a hearing Compare the district’s sales and property information with your evidence.
Read an offer before accepting it Compare the offered value with the requested value and expected taxable-value effect.
Save screenshots and confirmations Preserve filing, evidence, offer and hearing records outside the portal.
Tax search and payment

Move from the appraisal account to the Cameron County Tax Office ledger

Save the CAD property ID and owner information Confirm the property before leaving the appraisal system.
Open the official Cameron County tax search Search Cameron County Property Taxes
Search the correct tax account Match the owner, account, property location, legal description and tax year.
Review every available year Check whether balances are current, delinquent, partially paid, under agreement or already paid.
Review every taxing unit Confirm which county, city, school, drainage, port, college, water or MUD lines are included.
Choose the payment method Use online payment, a Tax Office branch, mail or another officially listed payment route.
Review the convenience fee Compare the tax amount, vendor fee and total before authorizing payment.
Save the confirmation Keep the account, tax year, amount, fee, date and confirmation number.
Verify that the payment posted Reopen the tax account after processing and confirm that the correct property and year received payment.
Current Cameron County payment fees published by the Tax Office
Payment method Published fee Before submitting
Internet check of $5,000 or less $1 service fee Confirm bank information, property and tax year.
Online check over $5,000.01 $3 service fee Review the checkout amount and account identifiers.
Credit or debit card 3% convenience fee online and in person Compare the card fee with the internet-check option.
2026 tax-year timing: statements are generally issued in autumn 2026 and due upon receipt. January 31, 2027 falls on Sunday, so the normal timely-payment date should generally extend to Monday, February 1, 2027. The individual tax statement controls.
Penalty and installment help

Understand quarter payments, partial payments and delinquency

Property-tax payment planning
Option or status Published rule Practical step
Quarter-payment plan Available to qualifying disabled, disabled-veteran, surviving-spouse or age-65 homestead accounts. Confirm eligibility and make the first timely installment.
Quarter-payment dates January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31. Use the next-business-day rule when a date falls on a weekend or holiday.
Partial payment The Tax Office encourages owners unable to pay in full to pay as much as possible. Understand that charges apply to the remaining delinquent balance.
February delinquency The initial statutory penalty and interest is 7% after the timely-payment date. Request a current payoff rather than calculating from an old statement.
Later collection fees Additional collection or attorney fees can apply, including charges beginning in July for real property. Contact the Tax Office before the account advances to collection.
Payment agreement The Tax Office encourages owners with delinquent balances to ask about available agreements. Obtain written terms and continue monitoring the account.
The Tax Assessor-Collector cannot simply remove statutory penalty and interest. Contact the office promptly instead of waiting for charges to grow.
Review property-tax appointments and penalties Open Cameron County Tax Office
Tax Office locations

Use the nearest Cameron County property-tax branch

Appointments are not required for ordinary walk-in property-tax payments. Confirm branch hours before travelling because Rio Hondo has a limited weekly schedule.

Major Cameron County Tax Office locations
Office Address Phone Published hours
Brownsville Main 835 E. Levee Street, 1st Floor (956) 544-0800 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Brownsville Southmost 3000 Southmost Boulevard (956) 356-6460 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Harlingen Branch 3302 Wilson Road (956) 427-8013 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
San Benito Branch 1390 W. Expressway 83 (956) 361-8232 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
La Feria Branch 200 Industrial Way (956) 797-3075 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Port Isabel Branch 505 Highway 100 (956) 943-8101 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Los Fresnos Branch 745 W. Ocean Boulevard (956) 233-4494 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Rio Hondo Branch 125 W. Colorado (956) 748-2345 Monday and Tuesday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Verify all Tax Office locations
Recorded property documents

Use the Cameron County Clerk for deeds, liens, plats and certified records

The official public-record portal supports quick and advanced searches for property records, plats, foreclosures and other document categories.
Open the official-records search Search Cameron County Official Records
Choose the correct department Select Property Records for deeds, liens, releases and other land instruments or Plats for subdivision records.
Search likely names Try the current owner, previous owner, spouse, estate, trust, company and alternate spellings.
Use advanced criteria Search by grantor, grantee, recorded date, instrument date, document type, document number, book, volume, page, lot, block or legal description.
Compare the document with the CAD account Match parties, document number, date, legal description, subdivision, lot and block.
Order the correct copy type Use a plain copy for research or request a certified copy when a lender, court, title company or agency requires it.
Use a title professional when needed An online index does not replace a complete title examination, survey or legal opinion.
Published Cameron County Clerk recording fees
Recording item Published fee Practical check
First page $36 total published first-page fee Confirm the current fee schedule before recording.
Additional page $4 per additional page or part with visible marks Count every recordable page.
Additional indexed names $0.25 per name exceeding five Count grantors, grantees and other indexed parties.
Missing document title $5 Use a clear document title.
Missing grantee address $25 Review statutory address requirements before filing.
Do not use the CAD owner display as final proof of title. Legal ownership research requires recorded documents and can require a title professional or attorney.
Buyer, owner and investor checklist

Complete these checks before buying Cameron County property

Confirm the parcel

Match the property ID, legal description, subdivision, unit, map position and acreage.

Review all tax years

Check current and delinquent balances, partial payments, agreements and receipts.

Search deeds and liens

Review recorded instruments and obtain a title examination when needed.

Recalculate exemptions

The seller’s homestead exemption, cap or tax ceiling may not transfer to the buyer.

Identify taxing units

Confirm city, school, drainage, port, college, water, ESD and MUD jurisdictions.

Check property characteristics

Compare CAD area, age, condition, improvements and property type with the actual property.

Investigate flood and coastal exposure

Review storm, wind, flood, drainage, erosion and insurance information.

Confirm access and utilities

Review easements, road access, water, sewer, septic and utility service.

Obtain a survey

Do not rely on appraisal-map lines for legal boundaries or encroachments.

The seller’s current tax bill may understate the buyer’s future bill. A change in ownership, exemptions, appraisal limitation, completed improvements or special-district status can change future taxes.
Data and GIS downloads

Use Cameron CAD downloads for bulk research—not one-property questions

Cameron CAD publishes appraisal exports, simplified spreadsheet data, JSON data and GIS parcel information. These large files are mainly intended for vendors, researchers and bulk-data users.

Appraisal export

Multiple text files with a record layout for detailed bulk research.

JSON export

A large single-file data format intended for technical users.

Simplified spreadsheet

One record per account for more accessible bulk review.

GIS parcel export

Shapefile data containing parcel, owner and appraisal information.

Preliminary status

2026 files were labelled preliminary during the current review.

One-property search

Use the normal property-search portal instead of downloading hundreds of megabytes.

Open Cameron CAD data and GIS downloads
2026 property calendar

Important Cameron County appraisal and tax dates

Property status and valuation date Most ownership, condition, use, completion and market-value questions begin with the property’s status on January 1.
2026 appraisal notices began mailing Cameron CAD scheduled the initial Notice of Appraised Value mailing for April 6.
Business rendition and extension request The normal rendition date and extension-request date was April 15.
Exemptions, agricultural applications and other filings Cameron CAD’s calendar listed April 30 for exemption, agricultural, combination or separation and Freeport applications.
Normal protest deadline File by May 15 or 30 days after the notice was mailed, whichever was later.
Typical appraisal-review period Informal reviews and ARB hearings generally occur during this period.
Tax-rate transparency period Local taxing units propose and adopt rates and publish hearing information.
Tax statements generally begin Current tax bills are normally issued after certified values and adopted rates are available.
Normal 2026 tax-year timely-payment date January 31, 2027 is Sunday, so the next-business-day rule should generally extend timely payment to February 1. Verify the bill.
The individual notice, application, ARB order or tax bill controls. General dates do not replace an approved extension, later mailing date or account-specific requirement.
Verified local contacts

Cameron County appraisal, tax and recorded-property offices

Cameron Appraisal District
2021 Amistad Drive
San Benito, Texas 78586
Mailing: P.O. Box 1010, San Benito, Texas 78586

Phone: (956) 399-9322
Alternate: (956) 541-3365
Alternate: (956) 428-8020
Fax: (956) 399-6969
Email: public@cameroncad.org

Chief Appraiser: Richard Molina

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.

Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Taxpayer Liaison Officer

Ana Medina

Phone: (956) 399-9322

The TLO helps property owners understand appraisal and ARB procedures, public materials, comments and complaints. The TLO does not decide the value in a protest.

Review TLO responsibilities and visit dates
Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector
835 E. Levee Street, 1st Floor
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Mailing: P.O. Box 952, Brownsville, Texas 78522

Phone: (956) 544-0800
Fax: (956) 544-0808
Email: tax_csr_team@co.cameron.tx.us

Tax Assessor-Collector: Edelmiro “Eddie” Garcia

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

Cameron County Clerk Recording Division
835 E. Levee Street, 3rd Floor
Brownsville, Texas 78520

Phone: (956) 544-0815
Email: officialpublicrecords@co.cameron.tx.us

County Clerk: Sylvia Garza-Perez

Use for deeds, liens, releases, plats, official records and certified copies.

The San Benito CAD office and Cameron County Tax Office branches are separate. Confirm the task and office before travelling, especially during protest deadlines or tax-payment season.
Official action links

Official Cameron County appraisal, tax and property-record resources

Cameron CAD homepage

Use for current announcements, contacts, appraisal guidance and official service links.

Open Cameron CAD
Property search

Search owner, address, property ID, values, exemptions and property details.

Open property search
Public Portal

Use for eligible online services, protests, evidence, offers and account communication.

Open Public Portal
Map Search

Locate appraisal parcels and compare surrounding accounts.

Open Map Search
Forms

Find exemption, agricultural, rendition, protest and other appraisal forms.

Open official forms
Protest process

Review filing methods, evidence access, informal review and ARB procedures.

Open protest guidance
Walkthrough tutorials

Follow public-portal, notice, homestead and veteran-exemption instructions.

Open walkthroughs
Data and GIS

Download preliminary appraisal, simplified spreadsheet, JSON and GIS data.

Open data downloads
Tax Office information

Review collectors and taxing units served by the Cameron County Tax Office.

Open tax-office routing
Search and pay taxes

Review billing, balances, tax years and payment information.

Open property-tax search
Tax Office locations

Verify Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito, La Feria, Port Isabel and other branches.

Open branch locations
Truth in Taxation

Review local tax-rate proposals, hearings and adopted-rate information.

Open tax transparency
County Clerk

Review recording, official records, certified copies and other Clerk services.

Open County Clerk
Official Records Search

Search deeds, liens, releases, plats, foreclosures and document images.

Open official records
Texas property-tax guidance

Review statewide exemption, protest, deadline and property-tax information.

Open Texas property-tax help
Editorial accountability

How this Cameron County guide was rebuilt

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent research focused on complete property-owner tasks

This version preserves the useful image from the existing article while replacing brief navigation with complete property-search, account-decoder, exemption, protest, evidence, tax-payment, branch-office, deed and buyer workflows.

The guide also distinguishes appraisal-district work from tax collection, recorded-property documents, rural addressing and vehicle services so users do not lose time at the wrong office.

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website and is not operated by Cameron Appraisal District or Cameron County government.

Cameron County answers

10 common Cameron County appraisal and property-tax questions

1. What is the official Cameron County Appraisal District website?

The official agency is Cameron Appraisal District and its website is cameroncad.org. Use it for property search, maps, exemptions, forms, protests, data and taxpayer assistance.

2. How do I search Cameron County property records?

Use the official Cameron CAD property search. Search by property ID, owner, address or advanced criteria and verify the legal description, property type and year.

3. Why does a Cameron CAD search show no result?

The account may use a trust, estate, company, prior owner, shortened address, subdivision name or separate business or manufactured-home account. Search the surname or street name alone, then try property ID or Advanced Search.

4. Does Cameron Appraisal District collect property taxes?

No. Cameron CAD handles appraisal values, exemptions, property details and protests. The Cameron County Tax Office or another listed collecting office handles bills, balances, payments and receipts.

5. How do I pay Cameron County property taxes online?

Use the official Cameron County tax search. Match the account and year, review the balance and fee, submit payment and save the confirmation.

6. What fees apply to Cameron County online property-tax payments?

The Tax Office currently lists a $1 fee for an internet check of $5,000 or less, $3 for an online check over $5,000.01 and a 3% convenience fee for credit or debit cards. Verify the live checkout total.

7. What was the Cameron CAD protest deadline for 2026?

The normal deadline was May 15, 2026, or the 30th day after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever was later. Late remedies are limited to qualifying circumstances.

8. How do I apply for a Cameron County homestead exemption?

Use Cameron CAD’s forms or Public Portal, complete the residence-homestead application and include the required identification. The current state-mandated school exemption is $140,000.

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

Use the Cameron County Official Records Search. Search by grantor, grantee, document type, subdivision, document number, legal description or date.

10. Where is Cameron Appraisal District located?

Cameron Appraisal District is at 2021 Amistad Drive, San Benito, Texas 78586. The main phone number is (956) 399-9322.

Accuracy, ownership and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Cameron Appraisal District, the Cameron Appraisal Review Board, Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector, Cameron County Clerk, Cameron County government or the Texas Comptroller.

Owners, preliminary values, exemptions, tax balances, payment fees, portal interfaces, branch hours, data exports, forms and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

Cameron CAD parcel maps, acreage and abbreviated legal descriptions are research tools and should not replace a recorded deed, subdivision plat, title examination or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 31, 2026. Primary resources reviewed: Cameron Appraisal District, Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector, Cameron County Clerk, Cameron County Official Records Search and Texas property-tax guidance.

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