Collingsworth County Appraisal District property search, exemptions, protest and tax office help
Collingsworth County property owners often need a clear path, not just a phone number. A homeowner in Wellington may need to check homestead exemption, a rural landowner may need agricultural or open-space forms, a buyer may need the correct property ID, and a property owner with a higher 2026 value may need to prepare a protest before the deadline. This guide explains how to use the official Collingsworth CAD property search, forms, online protest, interactive map, contact details and tax office information without confusing appraisal records with tax payment records.
Quick navigation for Collingsworth County property owners
How to use Collingsworth CAD property search
The official Collingsworth CAD website includes property search options such as Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria and Advanced Search. The search tool supports different property types including mineral, personal property and real estate, so choosing the right search method is important.
Collingsworth CAD property search screenshot: what to check before searching
The screenshot below helps users recognise the official Collingsworth CAD property search screen and understand which lookup tabs are available before entering owner name, address, property ID or other property details.
- Where the main keyword field appears
- How Basic Search differs from By Owner
- Where By Property and Advanced Search tabs are located
- Why the tax-year and property-type filters matter
- Current appraised value
- Current exemption status
- Protest filing deadline
- Tax office payment or receipt details
What Collingsworth CAD property record fields mean
A Collingsworth CAD record may include several values and identifiers. Before filing a protest or calling the office, identify whether the issue is owner name, address, legal description, land value, improvement value, exemption status, property type or tax year.
| Record field | What it means | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID / owner ID | Search identifiers used in the Collingsworth CAD system | Use these when calling, filing forms, searching again or checking tax-year records. |
| Owner name | Owner currently shown in the appraisal record | Compare with deed or closing records if ownership recently changed. |
| Property address | Physical/situs location when available | Useful for homes and businesses, but rural and mineral accounts may need ID or legal description. |
| Legal description | Abstract, survey, lot, block, tract, subdivision or related legal detail | Important for rural land, farms, ranches, mineral accounts and deed comparison. |
| Market value | CAD’s opinion of property value for appraisal purposes | Review this if the value looks too high or unequal compared with similar property. |
| Land value | Value assigned to land portion | Check acreage, frontage, soil/use, ag status, access and location influence. |
| Improvement value | Value assigned to structures or improvements | Review square footage, year built, condition, barns, outbuildings, mobile homes or damage. |
| Exemption status | Homestead, over-65, disabled, veteran, ag/open-space or other qualifying status where applicable | Missing exemptions can affect taxable value, so check this before focusing only on protest. |
How to use the Collingsworth CAD Interactive Map
The Collingsworth CAD site includes an Interactive Map link. A map is useful when the property is easier to understand visually than by mailing address, especially for rural land, farms, ranch tracts, mineral interests and irregular parcels.
Collingsworth County homestead exemption and special exemption help
Collingsworth CAD’s forms page provides exemption applications and special-use applications as a public courtesy. Completed forms should be sent to the appraisal district address shown by the official CAD forms page unless the district gives a different instruction.
Agricultural, open-space, ranch and rural land notes
Collingsworth County includes rural land, farms, ranches, personal property and mineral property records. Agricultural or open-space appraisal is not the same as regular market-value appraisal, and users should keep land-use proof instead of relying only on acreage size.
- Check land acreage and property category
- Review productivity or special-use status
- Keep livestock, crop, lease or land-use records
- Ask CAD before changing land use
- Understand possible rollback-tax risk
- Legal description
- Road access
- Fencing and water access
- Barns, sheds or outbuildings
- Condition and improvement accuracy
- Use the property type filter
- Check owner and mailing address
- Search by property ID if available
- Do not confuse surface and mineral records
- Call CAD if the account is unclear
How to file a Collingsworth County appraisal protest
A strong protest is about appraised value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, missing exemption or classification problems. It should not simply say the tax bill is high, because tax rates and final tax amounts involve taxing units and tax collection rules.
Collingsworth CAD vs Collingsworth County Tax Assessor-Collector
Use the correct office based on the task. This saves time and helps avoid missed deadlines.
| Need | Correct office | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Search appraisal record | Collingsworth CAD | Use property search for owner, ID, address, values, exemptions and property details. |
| Apply for homestead or special-use appraisal | Collingsworth CAD | Use official CAD forms and submit required proof to the appraisal district. |
| File appraisal protest | Collingsworth CAD / ARB process | Use online protest or Notice of Protest route before the deadline. |
| Tax office questions | Collingsworth County Tax Assessor-Collector | Contact Sharon Sherwood’s office for county tax office matters. |
| Vehicle title or registration forms | Tax Assessor-Collector / TxDMV route | Use the county tax office and Texas Department of Transportation/TxDMV resources as directed. |
Collingsworth CAD forms: choose by the problem you need to solve
Do not download a random form without first identifying the problem. Start with the task below, then use the official forms page or contact the CAD if you are not sure.
| Your situation | Likely form or route | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Primary residence exemption | Residence Homestead Exemption | Make sure owner, ID and property address details support the exemption. |
| Over-65, disability or disabled veteran | Special exemption forms | Attach proof required for the specific exemption type. |
| Agricultural or open-space land | Special-use appraisal application | Keep land-use proof. Acreage alone may not be enough. |
| Business personal property | Rendition or personal property forms | Keep asset lists, filing proof and deadline notes. |
| Value is too high | Online Protest or Notice of Protest | Use evidence such as sales, photos, repair estimates or record corrections. |
| Wrong mailing address or owner detail | CAD contact or applicable change form | Fix mailing issues early so notices do not go to the wrong place. |
Common Collingsworth County CAD mistakes to avoid
| Mistake | Why it hurts | Better action |
|---|---|---|
| Searching only by full address | Rural, mineral or personal property records may not match a normal street address. | Try property ID, owner name, owner ID, legal description or property type filter. |
| Ignoring the tax year filter | You may compare the wrong year or outdated value. | Confirm the selected tax year before using the value. |
| Calling tax office for value protest | The tax office does not decide CAD appraised value. | Use Collingsworth CAD for appraisal, exemption and protest issues. |
| Filing protest without proof | Unsupported protests are weaker. | Prepare comparable sales, condition photos, estimates, maps or record-error documents. |
| Not keeping filing proof | You may need proof that a form or protest was submitted on time. | Keep screenshots, confirmation emails, copies and mailing receipts. |
Collingsworth County Appraisal District contact details
Use Collingsworth CAD for property search, appraisal values, exemptions, forms, online protest, interactive map, protest hearings and property record questions.
| Contact item | Official detail | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Office name | Collingsworth County Appraisal District | Use for appraisal, exemption, protest and property record matters. |
| Chief appraiser | Brittany Jameson | Listed by official CAD and Texas Comptroller sources. |
| Mailing / street address | 800 West Ave Box 9, Wellington, TX 79095-3037 | Use for office visit planning and mailed documents where accepted. |
| Phone | 806-447-5172 | Use for property search, exemption, protest, form and appraisal questions. |
| Fax | 806-447-2198 | Confirm before faxing deadline-sensitive documents. |
| bjameson@collingsworthcad.org | Use for general non-urgent written communication where accepted. | |
| Staff contacts listed | Deputy Chief Appraiser Connie Granadoz; Appraiser Juda Nation | Use the official contact page if your question needs routing to a staff member. |
Collingsworth County Tax Assessor-Collector contact
Use the county Tax Assessor-Collector for tax office and vehicle registration/title routing. Use CAD for appraisal value, exemption and protest issues.
| Tax office item | Official detail | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assessor-Collector | Sharon Sherwood | County tax office contact and tax-assessor routing. |
| Address | 800 W. Avenue Box 2, Wellington, TX 79095 | County tax office visit or mail planning as directed. |
| Phone | 806-447-5606 | Tax office questions and county tax-assessor services. |
| Fax | 806-447-2251 | Fax only when the county office instructs you to use it. |
Collingsworth County Appraisal District map
Use this map to plan a visit to the Collingsworth CAD office in Wellington. If you are bringing exemption forms, protest evidence, agricultural documents, rendition paperwork or ownership records, call first to confirm what copies are required.
Official Collingsworth County property resources
Use these official resources for final confirmation before searching, filing, mailing, protesting, paying or visiting.
Collingsworth County Appraisal District official website and property search Collingsworth CAD official contact page Collingsworth CAD official forms page Collingsworth CAD records, data and reports Collingsworth County Tax Assessor-Collector Texas Comptroller Collingsworth County directory Texas property tax database Texas Comptroller property tax assistance Related guide: Texas property tax exemptions Related guide: Texas property tax protest deadlinesCollingsworth County Appraisal District FAQs
What is the official Collingsworth County Appraisal District website?
The official website is collingsworthcad.org. Use it for Collingsworth CAD property search, forms, online protest, interactive map, contact details, records and appraisal district resources.
How do I search Collingsworth CAD property records?
Open the official Collingsworth CAD website and use Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria or Advanced Search. You can search by owner name, owner ID, property ID or address, and filter by tax year and property type.
What is the Collingsworth CAD phone number?
The Collingsworth County Appraisal District phone number is 806-447-5172. Use it for property search, exemption, form, appraisal, map and protest questions.
Where is Collingsworth County Appraisal District located?
Collingsworth CAD is located at 800 West Ave Box 9, Wellington, TX 79095-3037. The Texas Comptroller directory lists this as both the mailing and street address.
Who is the Collingsworth County chief appraiser?
Official CAD and Texas Comptroller sources list Brittany Jameson as the chief appraiser for Collingsworth County Appraisal District.
How do I apply for a Collingsworth County homestead exemption?
Search your property record first, then use the official Collingsworth CAD forms page to find the correct exemption form. Submit the completed form with required proof to the appraisal district address listed on the official forms page.
Can I file a Collingsworth County appraisal protest online?
Collingsworth CAD lists Online Protest and My Account options on the official website. Use your appraisal notice instructions, request a PIN if needed, or contact CAD for the accepted protest filing method.
Does Collingsworth CAD collect property tax payments?
Collingsworth CAD handles appraisal values, exemptions, forms, records, maps and protests. For tax-office questions, contact the Collingsworth County Tax Assessor-Collector, Sharon Sherwood, at 806-447-5606.
Where can I find Collingsworth County tax office details?
The Collingsworth County Tax Assessor-Collector page lists Sharon Sherwood, 800 W. Avenue Box 2, Wellington, TX 79095, phone 806-447-5606 and fax 806-447-2251.
What evidence helps in a Collingsworth County appraisal protest?
Helpful evidence includes comparable sales, property-condition photos, repair estimates, closing statements, appraisal reports, land-use proof, business personal property support, map screenshots and documents showing property-record errors.
Last editorial check: June 2026. Official details can change without notice; verify your property account, forms, protest deadline and tax office instructions directly with Collingsworth CAD or the proper Collingsworth County office.
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