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Cochran CAD property search • Cochran County Texas appraisal guide

Cochran County Appraisal District property search, exemptions, protest and tax office guide

If you own a home, farm, rural tract, business property, mobile home, mineral interest or investment parcel in Cochran County, the Cochran Central Appraisal District record is the first place to verify property details, appraised value, exemptions, ownership information and protest options. This guide explains how to use the official Cochran CAD property search, what to check before calling the office, how homestead and over-65 exemptions work, how to prepare a protest, and when the Cochran County Tax Assessor is the correct office for tax bills and payments.

Official appraisal district Cochran Central Appraisal District, commonly searched as Cochran County Appraisal District or Cochran CAD Main office 109 SE 1st St, Morton, TX 79346 Best first step Open the official property search, save your property ID/account details, check exemptions, then use official forms or protest instructions before any deadline.
🏛️ Official Cochran CAD 🔎 Property Search 📄 File Downloads ☎️ Call 806-266-5584
Important: Cochran CAD is not the property tax payment office Cochran Central Appraisal District handles appraisal value, property records, exemptions, business renditions, online appeals and protest matters. Cochran County Tax Assessor handles tax assessor/payment-related questions. Use the right office so you do not lose time near a deadline.
Manual verification note This guide uses official Cochran CAD pages for property search, staff, contact, office hours, homestead exemption guidance, protest deadlines, business personal property renditions, electronic request, online appeals and tax assessor contact information.
Official name
Cochran Central Appraisal District
Common search name
Cochran County Appraisal District / Cochran CAD
Main phone
806-266-5584
Office address
109 SE 1st St, Morton, TX 79346
Office hours
Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Use Cochran CAD for
Values, exemptions, property search, renditions, forms, public records and protests

Quick navigation for Cochran County property owners

Search steps Visual guide CAD contact Record fields Exemptions Rural land Protest Business property Tax office Forms Videos FAQs

Cochran CAD property search visual guide

The image below helps you understand the Cochran County Appraisal District search process before entering owner, address, property ID or advanced-search details. Use it as a visual guide only. Always open the live official Cochran CAD search portal to confirm current values, exemptions and account details.

Cochran County Appraisal District property search screen visual guide for owner address and property ID lookup
Cochran CAD property search screen showing the main public lookup process for appraisal records. Use the live official portal for current property values, exemptions, ownership details and tax-year-specific record checks.
Use this visual guide for
  • Understanding where property search starts
  • Preparing owner, address or property ID details
  • Helping mobile users avoid wrong-entry mistakes
  • Explaining the search process before calling Cochran CAD
Do not use image for
  • Final certified value
  • Exact protest deadline
  • Current tax balance
  • Live exemption approval status

Cochran Central Appraisal District contact details

Use Cochran CAD for property value questions, appraisal records, exemption filing, address or ownership record questions, business personal property renditions, online appeals, protest questions and appraisal review issues.

Contact item Official detail How to use it
Office name Cochran Central Appraisal District Use for appraisal value, property records, exemptions, renditions and protest matters.
Chief Appraiser Ryan Noland, RPA Listed by Cochran CAD as the chief appraiser.
Chief Appraiser email rnoland@cochrancad.com Useful for official written questions and document clarification where appropriate.
First Deputy Valeria Garza Listed by Cochran CAD as first deputy.
First Deputy email vgarza@cochrancad.com Useful for non-urgent appraisal district communication where appropriate.
Phone 806-266-5584 Call with property ID, owner name, property address and tax year ready.
Physical / mailing address 109 SE 1st St, Morton, TX 79346 Use for office visits, forms, homestead applications, mail and hand-delivery where accepted.
Hours Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM Do not wait until Friday afternoon because the office closes earlier on Friday.
Before calling Cochran CAD Write down the property ID, owner name, property address, legal description, tax year and exact question. Small appraisal offices can help faster when you already have the account details ready.

What you can verify on a Cochran CAD property record

A Cochran CAD property record can help homeowners, landowners, business owners, buyers, agents and heirs understand what the appraisal district has on file before filing a form, asking for a correction or preparing a protest.

Record item What it means What to check carefully
Property ID / account Unique Cochran CAD identifier for the property record Use it for forms, phone calls, protest documents, exemption questions and tax office lookup.
Owner name Owner currently shown in appraisal records Recent sales, inheritance, trusts, business names or mailing changes may need document review.
Situs/property address Physical property address when available Rural property may rely more on legal description than street address.
Legal description Abstract, survey, lot, block, tract or subdivision identity Very important for farms, rural tracts, inherited land and split properties.
Market value CAD’s opinion of market value for the appraisal year Compare against similar sales, property condition, land class, improvements and location.
Land value Value assigned to the land portion Check acreage, agricultural use, access, productivity, land class and legal description.
Improvement value Value assigned to buildings or structures Check square footage, condition, year built, barns, shops, mobile homes or other structures.
Exemption status Homestead, over-65, disability, disabled veteran or other exemption status Missing exemptions can affect taxable value and should be corrected early.

Cochran CAD homestead, over-65, disability and veteran exemption help

Cochran CAD says homestead applicants may apply in person between January 1 and April 30, and may also return the application and required documents by email, fax or mail. The official FAQ also states there is never a fee to apply for any exemption.

Search your property record first. Open the official property search and confirm the correct owner, property ID and situs address or legal description.
Check whether your expected exemption appears. Look for homestead, over-65, disability, disabled veteran or survivor exemption status on the property record.
Use official Cochran CAD file downloads. Open Cochran CAD File Downloads to look for current exemption forms and related property-tax documents.
Attach the right identification. Cochran CAD’s FAQ says applicants must provide a copy of a driver license or state ID, and the address must match the property address on the exemption application.
Submit and keep proof. Applications may be delivered in person, emailed to rnoland@cochrancad.com, faxed to 806-266-5737, or mailed to 109 SE 1st St, Morton, TX 79346 according to the CAD FAQ. Keep copies and proof of delivery.
New homeowner tip If you bought a home in Morton, Whiteface, Bledsoe or rural Cochran County, do not assume the previous owner’s exemption continues for you. Search the property and file your own exemption if eligible.

Farm, rural land and agricultural appraisal in Cochran County

Cochran County has many rural, agricultural and land-based properties. For farm, pasture, open-space or rural tract questions, the legal description, acreage, land use and appraisal classification may be more important than the street address.

Useful for
  • Farm and pasture land
  • Open-space appraisal questions
  • Inherited or split acreage
  • Rural land purchases
  • Land-use questions after ownership change
Prepare before calling
  • Property ID and legal description
  • Acreage and land-use history
  • Lease, crop, grazing or production records
  • Maps, deed records or survey details
  • Prior-year appraisal records if available
Mistakes to avoid
  • Assuming ag value transfers automatically
  • Missing filing or protest deadlines
  • Ignoring rollback-tax questions after land-use change
  • Not keeping land-use proof
  • Using tax office for appraisal qualification questions
Local landowner tip If the property is rural, recently purchased, inherited, leased or split from a larger tract, call Cochran CAD before filing. Ask whether the legal description, acreage and land classification match the current appraisal district record.

How to prepare a Cochran CAD appraisal protest

Cochran CAD’s FAQ explains that if you disagree with the value, you should file a formal protest, and the protest deadline is 30 days from the date of the Notice of Appraised Value or May 15, whichever is later. You should also check that applicable exemptions are on the account.

Read your Notice of Appraised Value. Write down the property ID, tax year, proposed value, exemption status, notice date and protest deadline.
Save your property record. Print or screenshot the CAD record showing owner, land value, improvement value, legal description, exemptions and prior-year value if shown.
Use official Cochran CAD appeal resources. Start from the official Cochran CAD website and use online appeals or file downloads where applicable.
File even if you plan to talk informally. Cochran CAD’s FAQ says staff can meet informally about values, but you should file a formal protest to preserve your right to protest to the ARB.
Prepare evidence before the hearing. Use comparable sales, photos, repair estimates, land-use records, business asset records, closing statements, appraisals or proof of incorrect property data.
Simple protest wording “I am protesting the appraised value because the record does not reflect property condition, land classification and comparable property information. My requested value is $____. I have attached documents showing why the current record should be corrected.”

Evidence checklist for Cochran County appraisal review

The best protest evidence is clear, specific and tied to your exact property. A general complaint that taxes are high is weaker than proof that the CAD value, land class, property details or exemption status is wrong.

Residential evidence
  • Recent comparable sales
  • Photos of condition or damage
  • Repair estimates or invoices
  • Closing statement or recent purchase price
  • Wrong square footage or structure proof
Land/business evidence
  • Land-use records
  • Crop, grazing or lease records
  • Legal description or acreage documents
  • Business asset list and cost records
  • Rendition backup documents
Weak evidence
  • Only saying taxes are high
  • Unlabeled screenshots
  • Old sales from another market period
  • Comps from a different property type
  • Photos without date or explanation

Business personal property renditions in Cochran County

Cochran CAD’s FAQ explains that a person who owns tangible personal property used for producing income must file a rendition report annually. It also states the deadline is on or before April 1, with possible written extensions under Texas Property Tax Code rules.

Business owners should prepare
  • Business name and mailing address
  • Property ID/account number if already assigned
  • Asset list, equipment and furniture details
  • Inventory, machinery, computers and fixtures
  • Original cost and acquisition year records
Avoid these mistakes
  • Ignoring a rendition form
  • Missing the April 1 deadline
  • Not requesting an extension in writing when needed
  • Leaving out mailing address or phone details
  • Failing to report business sold, closed or moved before January 1
Business penalty warning Cochran CAD’s FAQ states that if a required business rendition is not filed, the account can be subject to a 10% penalty. Business owners should not wait until deadline week.

Cochran CAD vs Cochran County Tax Assessor

This distinction matters. Cochran CAD determines appraisal value and handles exemptions/protests. The tax assessor side handles tax-related information and tax transparency contacts. The official CAD website states that the county tax assessor does not determine property values or tax rates.

Your need Correct office What to do
Search appraised value Cochran CAD Use the official Cochran CAD property search portal.
Apply for homestead or exemption Cochran CAD Use official file downloads or contact CAD with required ID documents.
File appraisal protest Cochran CAD / ARB process File by the deadline and keep proof of submission.
Tax transparency or tax assessor contact Cochran County Tax Assessor Use the tax assessor contact listed below.
Tax bill, payment or receipt question County tax office / official county resources Contact the county tax assessor/collector side, not the appraisal district value office.
Cochran County tax assessor contact listed by Cochran CAD
Dixie Mendoza

Address: Room 101 Courthouse, 100 North Main Street, Morton, TX 79346

Phone: 806-266-5171

Fax: 806-266-5629

Email: dixie.mendoza@co.cochran.tx.us

Open official Cochran County website

Official Cochran CAD forms, file downloads and online request tools

Cochran CAD provides file downloads, electronic request tools and online appeal access from its official website. Use official forms and official contact routes rather than copying old PDFs from unrelated sites.

Homeowners
  • Residence homestead exemption
  • Over-65 exemption support
  • Disability exemption support
  • Disabled veteran exemption support
  • Confidentiality request where legally eligible
Landowners
  • Rural land records
  • Legal description questions
  • Land-use evidence
  • Maps or account clarification
  • Ownership and mailing record review
Business and protest users
  • Business personal property rendition
  • Notice of protest support
  • Evidence packet preparation
  • Online appeals
  • Written complaint/contact route
📄 File Downloads ⚖️ Online Appeals 📬 Electronic Request 🔎 Property Search

Practical local tips for Cochran County property owners

These tips are designed for real Cochran County users who want to avoid wrong-office calls, missed deadlines and weak protest submissions.

For homeowners
  • Check exemption status after buying, moving or changing mailing address.
  • Save your property ID from the search portal.
  • Keep ID documents ready for homestead filing.
  • Keep proof of every exemption and protest submission.
For farm and land owners
  • Review legal description and acreage carefully.
  • Do not rely only on street address search for rural land.
  • Keep lease, crop, grazing or land-use records.
  • Confirm appraisal classification before protesting.
For business owners
  • File rendition before the deadline.
  • Keep asset lists and cost records organised.
  • Report business sold, closed or moved when applicable.
  • Call early if you need an extension or clarification.

Official property tax protest video resources

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Official video resources for ARB preparation How to Present Your Case at Appraisal Review Board Hearing for Homeowners
How to Present Your Case at Appraisal Review Board Hearing for Small Businesses
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Cochran Central Appraisal District office map

Use this map for visiting Cochran CAD in Morton, Texas. If you are bringing an exemption form, protest form, rendition, ID copy or evidence packet, confirm the accepted filing method before travelling.

Official resources used for this Cochran CAD guide

Use these official pages for final confirmation before searching, filing, protesting, paying, mailing documents or visiting.

Cochran Central Appraisal District official website Official Cochran CAD property search Official Cochran CAD contact page Official Cochran CAD FAQ and appraisal process page Official Cochran CAD file downloads Official Cochran CAD electronic request page Official Cochran County website Texas property tax transparency database Texas Comptroller property tax resources

Cochran County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Cochran County Appraisal District website?

The official Cochran Central Appraisal District website is cochrancad.com. Use it for property search, file downloads, online appeals, electronic requests, contact details and official appraisal district information.

How do I search Cochran CAD property records online?

Use the official Cochran CAD property search portal at esearch.cochrancad.com. Search by owner, address, property ID or advanced search depending on the information you already have.

What is the Cochran CAD phone number?

The official Cochran Central Appraisal District phone number is 806-266-5584. Call during office hours with your property ID, owner name, address and tax year ready.

Where is Cochran Central Appraisal District located?

Cochran CAD is located at 109 SE 1st St, Morton, TX 79346. Use this address for office visits and official correspondence where accepted.

What are Cochran CAD office hours?

Cochran CAD lists office hours as Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Check the official site before visiting near holidays or deadlines.

Does Cochran CAD collect property tax payments?

No. Cochran CAD handles appraisal value, property records, exemptions, renditions and protests. The county tax assessor side handles tax-related payment and tax transparency questions.

How do I apply for a Cochran County homestead exemption?

Search your property record first, then use official Cochran CAD file downloads or contact the office. Cochran CAD says applications may be submitted in person, by email, fax or mail, and applicants must provide required ID documentation.

How do I protest my Cochran CAD appraised value?

Read your Notice of Appraised Value, confirm the deadline, save your property record, and file a formal protest to preserve your right to an ARB hearing. Attach evidence such as comparable sales, condition photos, repair estimates or property-detail corrections.

What is the Cochran CAD protest deadline?

Cochran CAD’s FAQ states the protest deadline is 30 days from the date of the Notice of Appraised Value or May 15, whichever is later. Always confirm your exact deadline on your official notice.

What evidence helps in a Cochran County appraisal protest?

Helpful evidence includes comparable sales, property-condition photos, repair estimates, wrong square footage proof, land-use records, business rendition backup, closing statements, appraisals and documents showing a CAD record error.

Independent guide disclaimer AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent information guide and is not Cochran Central Appraisal District, Cochran County, the Texas Comptroller, or any government agency. Always verify current values, forms, deadlines, exemptions, tax bills and payment details directly with official sources.

Last editorial check: June 2026. Official details can change without notice; verify your exact property account, exemption status, protest deadline, rendition deadline, evidence instructions and tax payment status directly with Cochran CAD or Cochran County before taking action.

Free Appraisal District Property Tax Helper

Search Smarter, Estimate Taxes, Check Exemptions and Prepare for a Protest

Use this free tool before you visit a county appraisal district, property search portal, tax office, or exemption page. It helps you understand property value, taxable value, possible savings, protest value, and the next official step.

Start Property Helper
8 toolsSearch helper, tax estimate, exemption savings, protest prep and more.
For all countiesWorks as a sitewide tool on every appraisal district article.
No loginNo name, email, property ID or private information required.
Mobile-firstBuilt for visitors checking property records from a phone.

What do you need help with today?

Choose your main reason for visiting. The tool will show the best next step and quick estimate.

Homeowners

Use this tool to check your appraisal notice, exemption savings, protest value, and official next step.

Buyers and investors

Use the tax calculator before trusting only the sale price or mortgage estimate.

Property Search Helper

Use this when a county property search portal is confusing. It shows which search method is usually best.

Property Tax Estimate Calculator

Estimate annual property tax using appraised value, assessment ratio, exemptions, and combined tax rate.

Homestead and Exemption Savings

Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disability, veteran, or local exemption may reduce tax.

Appraisal Notice Review

Compare last year value with this year value and see whether the increase deserves closer review.

Property Tax Protest Savings

Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after protest, correction, evidence review, or appraisal review board hearing.

Property Tax Protest and Exemption Checklist

Use this checklist before you file a protest, apply for exemption, or call the appraisal district.

Useful tip

Before calling, write your property ID, owner name, property address, and question on paper. It saves time.

Common mistake

Do not call the CAD to pay tax bills unless the local article says they collect taxes. In many counties, the tax office collects payment.

Official Resource Finder

Enter county and state to create safe searches for official CAD pages, property search, tax payment, exemptions, maps, forms, and protest help.

CAD vs Tax Office

  • Appraisal District: value, exemptions, ownership records, maps, protest.
  • Tax Office: tax bill, payment, receipt, delinquent balance, penalty.

Best place to use this

Add this tool after the first major content section or before the FAQ area. It gives visitors a reason to interact before leaving the page.

Important estimate note

This tool gives educational estimates only. Final values, exemptions, tax rates, bills, payments, and deadlines must be confirmed with official county sources.

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