Dallam County Appraisal District Dallam CAD 2026

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Dallam County, Texas · Property search, maps, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, protests and taxes

Follow a Dallam County Parcel From Panhandle Land Record to Tax Action

Start with Dallam County Appraisal District when you need a property ID, geographic ID, appraisal owner, situs address, abstract, subdivision, acreage, market value, taxable value, exemption, agricultural appraisal or business-personal-property record.

Rural land and multi-county taxing arrangements make careful verification especially important. Match the legal description and parcel map, check which taxing units appear, and confirm who collects each tax before paying or relying on the record.

Open official property search Open interactive parcel map Fix a missing result
Property ID Geographic ID Owner last name Street name Abstract or subdivision Tax year
PANHANDLE PARCEL NAVIGATOR VERIFYING
SEARCH → MAP → VERIFY → ACT
Do not assume one office or collector controls every Dallam-area property-tax line. Dallam CAD appraises property in Dallam County, but the account may contain several taxing units and collection arrangements. For property physically located in Hartley County, Dallam CAD states that Hartley CAD has billed City of Dalhart and Dalhart ISD taxes since tax year 2022. Always follow the collector and payment information displayed for the exact account.
Best rural search

Use the property ID, geographic ID, abstract or owner name.

CAD office

401 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022.

Office schedule

Open weekdays with a noon-to-1:00 PM closure.

Chief Appraiser

Holly McCauley.

Official review

Links and local procedures reviewed July 28, 2026.

Start with the task

Choose the correct Dallam County property route

FIND A PROPERTY Search Dallam CAD

Use owner, address, ID or Advanced search, then confirm the legal description and parcel map.

Follow the official search steps
CHECK VALUE Review the full appraisal account

Compare land, improvements, market value, appraised value, taxable value and exemptions.

Understand the value fields
PAY TAXES Confirm the collector first

Use the payment option shown for the property and match every tax year and taxing unit.

Use the payment workflow
PROTEST VALUE Save evidence before filing

File through the taxpayer portal or send a written protest by the deadline shown on the notice.

Prepare the protest
CHECK A DEED Contact the County and District Clerk

Use recorded instruments when ownership, liens, probate or legal title matters.

Follow the deed-record route
RANCH OR FARMLAND Check land use and acreage

Review the abstract, legal acreage, land class, productivity value and special-appraisal status.

Review agricultural appraisal

Go directly to the Dallam County task

Use this guide as a working checklist rather than a collection of links.

Existing article image preserved

Use the Dallam CAD search screen field by field

The existing property-search image from this article is preserved below. It shows the official portal layout and the main search tabs. The screenshot was captured while the portal displayed a notice that 2026 values had not been certified; always follow the current live banner because certification status changes during the appraisal cycle.

Dallam CAD official property search showing By Owner, By Address, By ID, ARB Search and Advanced tabs
Dallam CAD eSearch portal. The interface may change, but the owner, address, ID, ARB and advanced-search routes remain the important choices.
1 · By OwnerStart with the last name or distinctive business name.
2 · By AddressUse a simple street-name search when a complete address fails.
3 · By IDBest for a known property ID, owner ID or geographic ID.
4 · ARB SearchFilters protest status, hearing dates and ARB information.
5 · AdvancedSearch abstract, subdivision, property type, tax year and other fields.
What to check after clicking Search: confirm the property ID, geographic ID, abstract or subdivision, legal description, acreage and owner before relying on values or tax information.
Search-method selector

Choose the field most likely to find the Dallam County record

Dallam eSearch supports more than a basic name-and-address lookup
Search method Best use How to enter it What to verify
Owner name Homes, ranches, inherited property, trusts and business ownership. Start with the last name or one distinctive entity word. Legal description, account type and property location.
Street address Dalhart, Texline and other addressed property. Start with the street name or street number and name. City, parcel, subdivision and owner.
Property ID Notices, bills, prior records and office correspondence. Copy the number exactly and remove accidental spaces. Tax year and geographic ID.
Geographic ID Rural tracts, parcel mapping and legal-description research. Use the complete ID shown on the account or notice. Abstract, acreage and map location.
Abstract Ranch, farm and unaddressed acreage. Choose the matching abstract from the available list. Owner, survey, tract and acreage.
Subdivision Platted residential or commercial property. Choose the subdivision, then narrow with owner or address. Lot, block and legal description.
Mobile-home park Manufactured-home accounts associated with a named park. Select the park and compare individual owner records. Property type, owner and serial or account details.
Advanced search Business personal property, minerals, protests or broad results. Combine only two or three reliable filters at first. Property type, tax year, protest status and account identity.
Troubleshooting

Fix a missing or incorrect Dallam CAD search result

Try the next search route before assuming the property is absent
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner search returns nothing The record may use a middle initial, trust, estate, business name or different order. Search only the last name or one distinctive entity word.
Address is not recognised The account may omit a suffix, direction, rural route or complete street number. Use only the street name, as the official portal recommends.
Ranch or acreage has no normal address The property may be indexed by abstract, geographic ID or legal description. Use Advanced search and compare the interactive map.
Recently purchased property shows the seller The recorded deed may still be processing into the appraisal system. Confirm recording with the County and District Clerk and save the instrument reference.
Acreage looks incorrect The display may use appraisal data, an older split or an abbreviated legal description. Compare the deed, survey, recorded plat and map; then contact CAD.
One owner has several results The owner may have multiple tracts, minerals, personal property or separate improvement accounts. Match property type, geographic ID, abstract and legal description.
Business property is missing The account may be indexed by DBA, agent ID or personal-property type. Use Advanced search with Doing Business As or property type.
Current values look incomplete The appraisal year may not yet be certified or the portal may be updating. Read the live banner, select the correct tax year and contact CAD before relying on the value.
Call script for a property-search problem
I am researching property ID [number] or geographic ID [number]. The property is described as [address, abstract or legal description]. The 2026 account currently shows [owner, acreage or value], but I need help with [exact issue]. Which document should I provide, and is there a filing deadline?
Account-field decoder

Understand what the Dallam CAD record does and does not prove

Use each field to decide what to verify next
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Property ID The appraisal account in Dallam CAD’s system. That every collector or clerk uses the same number. Save it for calls, forms and protests.
Geographic ID A parcel identifier associated with location and appraisal mapping. The surveyed boundary. Match it to the interactive map.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal and tax administration. Complete legal title or lien status. Use County and District Clerk records when title matters.
Situs address The physical location assigned to the appraisal account when available. A mailing address or complete legal description. Compare the map, deed and legal description.
Abstract or subdivision The survey, abstract or platted area used to locate the property. The entire deed description. Match the tract, lot and block to recorded documents.
Acreage The land quantity used in the appraisal record. Surveyed acreage or exact boundary placement. Compare a deed and professional survey.
Market value CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Compare local sales, condition and equal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value The value after an applicable appraisal limitation. The amount subject to tax after every exemption. Continue to taxable value by taxing unit.
Taxable value Value after applicable exemptions for a taxing unit. The current balance, fees or payment status. Open the tax detail or payment record.
Taxing units Government entities that may tax the parcel. That one collector bills every unit. Confirm the collector shown for every tax line.
Value explanation

Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value

VALUE 1 Market value

The appraisal district’s opinion of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions as of January 1.

VALUE 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable appraisal limitation, such as a qualifying residence-homestead limitation.

VALUE 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions. It may differ among the county, school, city and special districts.

Example: a property can have a higher market value than appraised value because of a limitation, and a lower taxable value after exemptions. The tax bill is not calculated from market value alone.
Open official tax information Open Truth in Taxation
Ranch, farm and open-space land

Review agricultural appraisal separately from ordinary market value

Dallam County contains substantial agricultural and rural property. A qualifying 1-d-1 open-space appraisal generally values eligible land according to agricultural productivity rather than ordinary market value. The market value may still appear on the record.

Confirm the land account

Match the property ID, geographic ID, abstract, legal description and acreage before reviewing qualification.

Check both value columns

Look for market value and productivity or special-appraisal value rather than assuming the lower number is an error.

Document agricultural use

Prepare land-use history, leases, stocking, crop, fencing, water and management evidence requested for the application.

Wildlife management

Wildlife use generally follows specific eligibility and management-plan requirements; it is not automatic for undeveloped acreage.

New purchase

Confirm whether the existing agricultural use will continue and whether a new application or documentation is required.

Change of use

A disqualifying change can trigger additional tax under Texas law. Ask for a written explanation before changing the land use.

What to prepare for a 1-d-1 application

Property ID and geographic ID
Deed and complete legal description
Total and qualifying acreage
History of agricultural use
Current lease or operator information
Livestock, crop or management records
Maps, photographs and supporting documents
Wildlife plan when applicable
Open agricultural and wildlife forms
Do not buy agricultural land based only on the seller’s current tax bill. Qualification, acreage, use and ownership changes can affect future appraisal and additional-tax exposure.
Exemption action centre

Apply for the correct Dallam County property-tax exemption

Residence homestead

For a qualifying principal residence. Dallam CAD states that homestead applications require a driver licence copy or other information required by the Tax Code.

Age 65 or older

Review the additional exemption, school-tax ceiling and any available instalment or deferral rules.

Disabled person

Use the residence-homestead application and attach the documentation required for disability qualification.

Disabled veteran

Use the veteran or survivor application and attach current Veterans Affairs documentation for the claimed category.

Solar or wind device

The official forms library includes an exemption application for qualifying solar- or wind-powered energy devices.

Other property exemptions

Religious, charitable, cemetery, vehicle, pollution-control and other exemptions have separate requirements.

Open the official forms library Open Dallam CAD Forms
Select the form that matches the qualification Common forms include General Residence Homestead, Disabled Veteran, 1-d-1 Agricultural Appraisal and other exemption applications.
Match the owner and property information Use the same owner name, property ID and address shown on the appraisal record.
Attach the required evidence Include identification, affidavits, age, disability, VA, ownership or occupancy evidence required for the application.
Submit to Dallam CAD Deliver or mail the completed application using the official office information. Do not send exemption forms to the County Clerk.
Keep filing proof Save the completed form, attachments, mailing evidence, portal confirmation or stamped copy.
Recheck the account Confirm the exemption appears for the correct tax year and taxing units.
Missed April 30? Certain exemptions have late-filing provisions. Contact Dallam CAD promptly and ask which tax years, penalties or supporting documents apply rather than assuming the benefit is lost.
Appraisal protest

Build a Dallam County protest around a specific problem

General filing rule: most protests are due by May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was delivered, whichever is later. The deadline printed on the individual notice controls.
Save the appraisal record and notice Keep the property ID, geographic ID, legal description, land, improvements, values, exemptions and deadline.
Identify the protest reason Examples include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect acreage or improvements, denied exemption, denied special appraisal or another appraisal-district action.
File through the taxpayer portal or in writing Open Dallam CAD Taxpayer Portal
Keep confirmation Save the portal timestamp, mailed receipt or stamped copy. Do not rely on an informal conversation as proof of filing.
Request and review CAD evidence Compare the district’s sales, property characteristics, land classification and valuation method with your property.
Submit organised evidence Use comparable sales, equal-appraisal examples, photographs, repair estimates, measurements, leases, land-use records or surveys connected to the issue.
Discuss an informal resolution Ask the appraiser to explain the valuation and review any proposed correction before the formal hearing.
Prepare for the ARB Lead with the strongest evidence, state the value or correction requested and keep a copy of every exhibit.

Practical evidence checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Dallam CAD account
One-page summary of the requested decision
Comparable-property table
Dated photographs
Repair or condition evidence
Acreage, survey or legal-description evidence
Agricultural-use records when relevant
Open online protest portal Download Notice of Protest
ARB hearing preparation

Turn a large evidence file into a clear hearing presentation

Begin with the request

State the exact value, exemption, acreage or account correction you want the ARB to order.

Use the strongest exhibits first

Do not spend most of the hearing describing background that does not change the value or issue.

Address CAD evidence

Explain why a sale, land class, improvement description or comparable is not a reliable match.

Simple ARB presentation order
Part What to present What to avoid
Opening Property ID, protest reason and requested result. A long history unrelated to the disputed year.
Property facts Correct acreage, use, size, condition and improvements. Unsupported estimates or assumptions.
Value evidence Adjusted sales, equal-appraisal examples or income and expense evidence. Comparables without location, date or property details.
Response to CAD The specific district evidence you dispute and why. General statements that all taxes are too high.
Closing Repeat the requested value or correction. Leaving the board to guess the requested result.
Dallam CAD links to official Texas Comptroller videos explaining how homeowners and small businesses can present an Appraisal Review Board case.
Tax bills and payment

Confirm the collector before paying a Dallam-area property account

Dallam CAD appraises property, publishes tax information and may display payment access for an account. Dallam County also has an elected Tax Assessor-Collector. Because taxing-unit and county-border arrangements vary, use the collector shown on the live tax record rather than assuming every tax line goes to the same office.

Find the correct property in eSearch Open the official property search
Open the tax detail for the correct year Match the property ID, owner, legal description and taxing units before using a payment link.
Identify the collecting office Read the payment page, statement or tax line to determine whether the amount is collected through Dallam CAD, the Dallam County Tax Office, Hartley CAD or another collector.
Check all outstanding years A zero balance for one year does not prove that every prior or supplemental account is paid.
Review fees and payment timing Confirm any card or electronic-processing fee before authorising payment.
Save the receipt Keep the property ID, tax year, collector, amount, fee, payment date and confirmation number.
Recheck after processing Confirm that the payment posted to the correct property, collector and tax year.
Hartley County property requires special attention. Dallam CAD’s official notice states that, beginning with tax year 2022, Hartley CAD bills Dalhart ISD and City of Dalhart taxes for properties located in Hartley County.
Dallam County Tax Assessor-Collector

Jami Parr

Mailing: P.O. Box 1299
Dalhart, Texas 79022

(806) 244-2801
taxac@dallam.org

Open official Tax Office page
Truth in Taxation

Use the local database during the rate-setting period to review proposed or adopted tax-rate information and estimated taxes by taxing unit.

Open Dallam Truth in Taxation
Normal payment timing: Texas property taxes are generally due upon receipt and become delinquent after January 31 when the bill was mailed on time. Weekend, holiday and late-bill rules can change the effective date, so follow the date printed on the statement.
Local tax routing

Understand the taxing units that may appear on a Dallam account

The exact list depends on property location. Dallam CAD identifies local entities that can include the following:

Dallam County

County tax applies to property within Dallam County.

City of Dalhart

Applies to property within the city. Collection can differ when the parcel lies in Hartley County.

City of Texline

Applies to property within the Texline city limits.

Dalhart CISD

School-district taxation may cross county boundaries; verify the collector shown for the parcel.

Texline ISD

May appear for property within the Texline school-district territory.

Stratford ISD

May apply to portions of Dallam County even though related appraisal administration can involve Sherman CAD.

Dallam-Hartley Hospital District

Hospital-district taxation may cross the Dallam-Hartley county line.

Frank Phillips College

A college-district tax may appear on qualifying Dallam County property.

North Plains GCD

The groundwater-conservation district serves territory across multiple appraisal districts.

Do not copy a neighbour’s total tax rate. Two nearby properties can have different city, school, groundwater or special-district combinations.
Recorded ownership documents

Use the Dallam County and District Clerk for deeds, liens and probate records

The owner displayed by Dallam CAD is an appraisal record. The Dallam County and District Clerk records legal instruments concerning real and personal property and maintains probate and other county records.

Prepare the names Search or request records using the grantor, grantee, former owner, current owner, estate, trust or business name.
Narrow the date range Use the approximate purchase, inheritance, refinance, release or transfer date.
Match the legal description Compare the abstract, survey, tract, lot, block, subdivision and acreage with the CAD account.
Save the recording reference Record the instrument number, volume and page, document date and recording date when available.
Ask for the correct copy Confirm whether a plain or certified copy is required for an appraisal correction, lender, title company, court or other agency.
Use a title professional for title conclusions A public-record review does not replace a complete title examination or legal advice.
Dallam County and District Clerk

Terri Banks

Mailing: P.O. Box 1352
Dalhart, Texas 79022

(806) 244-4751
clerk@dallam.org

Open the official Clerk page
A deed transfer does not instantly update every tax system. Save the recorded instrument reference and contact Dallam CAD when the appraisal owner remains incorrect after processing.
Record correction routing

Send each Dallam County correction to the office that controls it

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed or probate document, then provide Dallam CAD with the ownership evidence it requests.
Incorrect mailing address Contact Dallam CAD for the appraisal notice address and verify whether a tax collector also needs a separate update.
Incorrect acreage or legal description Compare the deed, survey, plat, geographic ID and map before asking CAD to review the account.
Incorrect building details Prepare measurements, photographs, plans, permits or other evidence showing the correct size, use or condition.
Missing exemption Provide the application, identification, qualification date and filing confirmation to Dallam CAD.
Incorrect tax payment Contact the collector shown on the tax account with the receipt, amount, year and confirmation number.
Correction and protest are different actions. A correction fixes inaccurate account information. A protest challenges a protestable appraisal-district action and has a separate deadline.
Business personal property

Search and review a Dallam County business-property account

Search the DBA

Use Doing Business As in Advanced search when the legal owner name does not find the account.

Select Personal property

The portal distinguishes real, personal, mineral, automobile and mobile-home property types.

Match the situs

Confirm where the property was located and used on January 1 of the tax year.

Review rendered assets

Compare furniture, equipment, machinery, inventory and other taxable business property with the account.

File the rendition

Most business-personal-property renditions are due April 15, with a May 15 extension available after a timely written request.

Keep a working copy

Save the asset schedule, depreciation support, filing proof and any extension request.

Open rendition forms Search business accounts
2026 action calendar

Important Dallam County property-tax dates

Appraisal and qualification date Most ownership, use, condition, market-value and exemption questions begin with the property’s status on January 1.
Most rendition statements Most business-personal-property renditions are due April 15. A timely written extension request generally extends the deadline to May 15.
Many exemption and special-appraisal applications April 30 is the normal date for many exemption and 1-d-1 agricultural-appraisal applications, subject to specific late-filing rules.
Normal protest deadline Most protests are due by May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was delivered, whichever is later.
Truth-in-Taxation updates Local proposed and adopted tax-rate information is generally updated during August and September.
Tax bills generally begin Collection offices generally issue bills during or after October once tax rates and tax rolls are available.
Normal payment deadline Property taxes generally must be paid by January 31 to avoid delinquency, subject to weekend, holiday and late-bill rules.
Use the date on your own notice or bill. The official calendar explains that a Saturday, Sunday or legal-holiday deadline generally moves to the next regular business day, but individual circumstances can create a different deadline.
Open the official tax calendar
Verified local office

Dallam County Appraisal District contact details

Dallam County Appraisal District
401 Denver Avenue
Dalhart, Texas 79022

Mailing:
P.O. Box 579
Dalhart, Texas 79022

Phone: (806) 249-6767
Fax: (806) 249-4124

Office hours

Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
1:00 PM-4:30 PM

The office closes for lunch from noon until 1:00 PM. Call before travelling on a holiday or filing deadline.

Official staff listed

Chief Appraiser: Holly McCauley
Appraiser: Cali Banister
Office Manager: Kim Pack

Open the official contact page
Prepare before calling

Have the property ID, geographic ID, owner, address or abstract, legal description, tax year and exact question ready.

Official action links

Official Dallam County appraisal and tax resources

Property search

Search by owner, address, ID, ARB fields and advanced filters.

Open Dallam CAD eSearch
Interactive map

Compare parcel location, surrounding tracts and appraisal-map information.

Open interactive map
Taxpayer portal

Access property details, electronic communications, documents, applications and protest services.

Open taxpayer portal
Forms library

Find homestead, veteran, agricultural, protest, rendition, agent and other forms.

Open official forms
Tax information

Review active taxing units, adopted rates, exemptions and property-tax information.

Open tax information
Tax calendar

Review statutory appraisal, exemption, rendition, protest and payment dates.

Open tax calendar
Truth in Taxation

Review proposed and adopted rate information and estimated taxes by entity.

Open tax-rate database
County Tax Office

Contact the elected Tax Assessor-Collector for county collection and related tax-office questions.

Open Tax Office page
County and District Clerk

Request recorded deeds, liens, releases, probate records and other legal instruments.

Open Clerk page
Editorial accountability

How this Dallam County guide was rebuilt

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Existing images preserved and official workflows expanded

This version retains the property-search screenshot and editor image already used by the article while replacing the earlier short explanation with practical property-search instructions, screenshot guidance, rural-land troubleshooting, parcel verification, value education, agricultural appraisal, exemptions, protests, ARB preparation, payment routing, deed research and record-correction steps.

Official information was checked against Dallam County Appraisal District, its eSearch and taxpayer portals, the Dallam County Tax Assessor-Collector, the Dallam County and District Clerk and Dallam County Truth in Taxation resources.

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

Dallam County answers

10 common Dallam County appraisal questions

1. What is the official Dallam County property search website?

Use the official Dallam CAD eSearch portal. It provides By Owner, By Address, By ID, ARB Search and Advanced options.

2. Can I search Dallam County property by owner name?

Yes. Select By Owner and begin with the last name. Add the first name only if the result list is too broad. For a business, estate or trust, try the complete name and then one distinctive word.

3. How do I find rural Dallam County land without an address?

Search by property ID, geographic ID, owner name, abstract, subdivision or Advanced filters. Confirm the tract through the interactive map, deed and survey.

4. Does the Dallam CAD owner field prove legal ownership?

No. It is maintained for appraisal and tax administration. Use the Dallam County and District Clerk for recorded deeds, liens, releases, probate documents and other legal instruments.

5. How can I protest a Dallam County appraisal?

File through the Dallam CAD taxpayer portal or submit a written Notice of Protest. Most protests are due by May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was delivered, whichever is later. Follow the deadline printed on the notice.

6. How do I apply for a Dallam County homestead exemption?

Download the General Residence Homestead Exemption Application from the official forms page, complete it, attach the required identification or affidavit and submit it to Dallam CAD. Keep proof of filing.

7. Where can I pay Dallam County property taxes online?

Locate the property through official eSearch and use the payment option shown for the account when available. Confirm the collecting office, tax year, amount, convenience fee and receipt before submitting payment.

8. Why does Dallam CAD still show the former owner?

The recorded deed may still be processing. Confirm recording with the County and District Clerk, save the instrument reference and contact Dallam CAD with the ownership evidence it requests.

9. What is the difference between market value and taxable value?

Market value is CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. Appraised value may reflect a limitation, and taxable value is calculated after applicable exemptions for each taxing unit.

10. Who should I contact for a Dallam County deed or lien?

Contact the Dallam County and District Clerk at (806) 244-4751. Prepare the grantor or grantee name, approximate recording date, legal description and document type.

Accuracy and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent educational resource. It is not Dallam County Appraisal District, the Dallam Appraisal Review Board, Dallam County, the County Tax Assessor-Collector, the County and District Clerk, Hartley County Appraisal District or the Texas Comptroller.

Property owners, values, exemptions, acreage, maps, taxing units, collectors, tax balances, forms, office hours and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before filing, paying, travelling, purchasing property or making a legal, financial or tax decision.

Appraisal-district acreage, boundaries and legal descriptions are for appraisal research and should not replace a recorded deed, plat, professional survey, title examination or legal advice.

Official-source review completed July 28, 2026. Sources reviewed: Dallam County Appraisal District, Dallam CAD eSearch, Dallam CAD Taxpayer Portal, Dallam County Tax Assessor-Collector, Dallam County and District Clerk and Dallam Truth in Taxation.

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