DeWitt County Appraisal District CAD and Tax Info 2026

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DeWitt County, Texas · Property search, exemptions, mineral accounts, protests, taxes and deeds

Connect a DeWitt County Appraisal Account to the Correct Tax or Property Record

Start with DeWitt County Appraisal District when you need a property ID, appraisal owner, legal description, land or improvement value, exemption status, appraisal notice, interactive map, protest record or agricultural classification.

DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector handles tax statements, payments, receipts, partial payments, delinquent balances and tax certificates. DeWitt County Clerk maintains recorded deeds, liens, plats and other official real-property documents.

Search official DeWitt CAD records Search and pay property taxes Fix a missing result
Property ID Owner last name Street number and name Geographic ID Legal description Lease name or number
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Use the correct DeWitt County office. DeWitt CAD determines appraisal values and administers exemptions and protests. The County Tax Assessor-Collector handles property-tax payments and receipts. The County Clerk controls recorded real-property documents.
Best search detail

Use the property ID from an appraisal notice or tax statement.

CAD office

103 E. Bailey Street, Cuero, Texas 77954-2400.

Tax office

102 N. Clinton Street, Suite 130, Cuero.

Property types

Search real, personal and mineral accounts separately.

Official review

Local portals and procedures checked July 2026.

Start with your goal

What do you need from the DeWitt County property record?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use property ID, owner name, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision or lease information.

Follow the property-search steps
CHECK VALUE Review land and improvements separately

Compare market value, appraised value, taxable value, exemptions and property characteristics.

Understand the value fields
PAY PROPERTY TAX Use the County Tax Office

Confirm the account, year, balance, payment method, fees and receipt.

Follow the payment workflow
PROTEST OR CORRECT Save the account before filing

Identify the exact value, exemption, acreage, improvement or classification issue.

Prepare the protest packet
CHECK MINERAL OR BPP Search a separate property type

Use mineral, lease and personal-property filters instead of searching only the surface tract.

Review special accounts
CHECK A DEED Use County Clerk records

Search recorded instruments when ownership, liens, releases or plats matter.

Search official public records

Go directly to the DeWitt County property task

Start with the appraisal account. Continue to the Tax Office, County Clerk or another official record only when that office controls the answer.

Existing article image preserved

Use the DeWitt County property-search image as a visual guide

The image already used on the existing article is retained below and placed inside the step-by-step search section. The live portal may change, so use the image to recognise the workflow rather than treating it as a current property record.

DeWitt County Appraisal District property-search screen and appraisal lookup guide
Confirm the official domain The live appraisal search should open through dewittcad.org.
Choose a search tab Basic, owner, property, all-criteria and advanced searches serve different property situations.
Check the tax year A 2026 appraisal notice and a prior-year payment question require different year selections.
Check property type Real, personal and mineral records should not be compared as if they are one account.
Save the property ID Use it when contacting DeWitt CAD, filing a form, protesting or matching the tax ledger.
A screenshot is not a live property record. Reopen the official portal before relying on value, exemption, owner, protest or tax information.
Search-field selector

Choose the DeWitt CAD search method that matches your information

Official DeWitt CAD search options and practical uses
Search option Use it when Best practice
Basic Search You have an owner name, owner ID, property ID or address. Use one strong detail first and add information only when necessary.
By Owner You know a person, trust, estate, company or care-of address. Start with LASTNAME FIRSTNAME or one distinctive business word.
By Property You have a property ID, geographic ID, address or legal description. Use the property ID when copied from an official notice or tax statement.
All Criteria A simple search returns too many possible accounts. Combine owner, location and property type without over-filtering.
Advanced Search You need abstract, subdivision, lease, agent, acreage, value or protest-status filters. Add one filter at a time so valid records are not excluded.
Real Property You are researching land, a residence, commercial real estate or improvements. Verify land and improvement records separately.
Personal Property You are researching business equipment, inventory, fixtures or another BPP account. Search both the legal business name and DBA.
Mineral Property You need oil, gas, mineral, utility or lease-related appraisal information. Try owner, property ID, lease name and lease number.
Property-record decoder

Understand what each DeWitt CAD field does and does not prove

Use the appraisal account as a route to the controlling record
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Property ID The appraisal account maintained by DeWitt CAD. That the Tax Office or County Clerk uses the same number. Use it for CAD calls, forms, protests and account matching.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal administration. Complete legal title, probate status or lien history. Use County Clerk records when ownership matters.
Property address The physical location shown by CAD when one is assigned. The mailing address or complete legal description. Compare the map and recorded property documents.
Legal description The lot, block, tract, subdivision, abstract or lease reference. A complete deed-ready legal description. Open the recorded deed or plat.
Acreage The acreage used for appraisal purposes. Professionally surveyed or legally guaranteed acreage. Verify with a deed, plat and survey.
Market value CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Compare condition, sales and equal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. The value after every exemption. Continue to taxable value for each taxing unit.
Taxable value The value remaining after applicable exemptions. The current balance, penalty or payment status. Open the County Tax Office payment portal.
Lease name or number A lease-related mineral, utility or industrial account. Ownership of the surface tract. Search the mineral account and surface account separately.
Exemptions Homestead, senior, disability, veteran or other benefits applied. That every taxing unit grants the same amount. Review taxable value for each taxing unit.
Parcel and location research

Use DeWitt CAD’s interactive map without treating it as a survey

Open the appraisal account first Save the property ID, geographic ID and legal description before opening the map.
Open the official interactive map Open DeWitt CAD Interactive Map
Locate the parcel Use the property identifier, address, legal description or visible roads where supported.
Compare surrounding accounts Review approximate parcel position, road frontage, neighbouring property and subdivision context.
Return to the property detail Confirm that the map parcel and appraisal account share the correct identifiers.
Use legal records for legal decisions Obtain the deed, plat, title evidence and survey before resolving boundaries or acreage.
CAD map lines are not a legal boundary guarantee. Do not use the public map alone to place a fence, divide land, prepare a deed, establish access or settle an encroachment.
Certified rolls and research files

Use DeWitt CAD’s public data for deeper appraisal research

DeWitt CAD’s Data and Records section provides taxpayer guides, certified appraisal rolls, depreciation schedules, tax-rate files, mapping shape files and other public appraisal resources.

2026 certified appraisal roll

Available in geographic-order PDF, alphabetical PDF and spreadsheet formats for real and personal property.

2026 depreciation schedule

Useful for business personal property research and understanding age-based value schedules.

Mapping shape files

Useful for advanced GIS research, subject to appraisal-map limitations.

Taxpayer explanations

Includes guidance for protests, exemptions, business personal property and agricultural forms.

Historical tax rates

At the time of review, 2025 was the latest complete rate set published by DeWitt CAD.

Appraisal reports

Use mass-appraisal reports, policies and district records to understand local methodology.

Open DeWitt CAD Data and Records
Bulk data is not a live tax ledger. Reopen the individual appraisal and tax accounts before relying on owner, exemption, payment or current-balance information.
Value explanation

Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

DeWitt CAD’s opinion of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions as of January 1.

STEP 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable homestead cap or other appraisal limitation.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions. It may differ by taxing unit.

DeWitt CAD appraises real estate and personal property locally. Its official site states that mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott.
Do not estimate the bill from market value alone. Taxable value, exemptions, ceilings, adopted rates, special districts, penalties and previous payments affect the final amount.
Appraisal-notice review

Review the Notice of Appraised Value before choosing a remedy

Owner and mailing address

Confirm that the notice reached the correct owner at the correct address.

Property identity

Match the property ID, property type, legal description, address and acreage.

Land and improvements

Review the separate components rather than focusing only on total value.

Exemption status

Check homestead, age, disability, veteran and other expected benefits.

Online access

Keep the account information or PIN needed for online protest access.

Deadline

Use the exact protest date printed on the individual notice.

July 2026 status: the normal protest deadline has passed for most routine 2026 appraisal notices. A later notice, failure to receive required notice, exemption decision or other special situation may create a different deadline or remedy.
Search troubleshooting

Fix common DeWitt CAD property-search failures

Change one search detail at a time
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner search returns nothing The account may use different initials, a spouse, trust, estate, company or former owner. Search only the last name or one distinctive business word.
Too many owner matches The name is common or connected to several accounts. Add property type, street name, property ID or owner ID.
Address is not found The record may abbreviate a highway, county road, FM road, direction or city. Use the street number and main road name only.
Rural tract has no normal address The parcel may be indexed by legal description, abstract, subdivision or geographic ID. Use By Property, All Criteria or Advanced Search.
Mineral account is missing The mineral interest may be separate from the surface land and indexed by lease. Select mineral property and search owner, lease name or lease number.
Business account is missing The assets may be classified as personal property under a legal name or DBA. Select personal property and search both business-name versions.
Recently purchased property shows seller The recorded deed may still be processing into CAD records. Confirm the County Clerk instrument and ask CAD which ownership proof is required.
CAD and tax portal differ The appraisal and collection systems serve different purposes and may update separately. Match the property identifiers and contact the office controlling the disputed field.
Portal will not load The session, browser, JavaScript or external service may be unavailable. Return through the official homepage, try another browser and call before a deadline.
Prepared call script
I am researching DeWitt CAD property ID [number] for [address, owner or legal description]. I selected tax year [year] and property type [real, personal or mineral]. The account currently shows [owner, value, exemption or classification]. I need help with [exact issue]. Which form, document or department controls this correction?
DeWitt County situations

Local search tips for Cuero, Yoakum, Yorktown and rural property

Cuero residence

Confirm City of Cuero, Cuero ISD, DeWitt County, medical district and applicable exemptions.

Yoakum property

Verify the county, City of Yoakum, Yoakum ISD and hospital-district lines shown on the account.

Yorktown property

Match the property with Yorktown city and school-district records before estimating taxes.

Nordheim property

Check the city, Nordheim ISD, legal description and rural-road formatting.

Rural acreage

Search by owner, property ID, abstract, legal description or subdivision and verify acreage separately.

Agricultural land

Review market value, productivity value, qualifying use, acreage and application status.

Mineral interest

Search the mineral account by owner or lease information instead of relying on the surface address.

Business property

Search the personal-property account and confirm the business name, DBA, situs and rendered assets.

Inherited property

Search the deceased owner, estate and heirs, then compare probate and recorded deed documents.

Office routing

Send each DeWitt County property question to the correct office

Appraisal, tax collection and recorded documents are maintained separately
Your question Correct starting point What to prepare
What is the appraised value? DeWitt County Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and disputed value field.
Why is an exemption missing? DeWitt County Appraisal District Application, identification, qualification date and supporting proof.
How much property tax is due? DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector Account number, property ID, tax year and owner.
Did a payment post? DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector Receipt, confirmation, amount, date and tax year.
Can I make partial payments? DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector Current balance, payment amount and proposed schedule.
Who legally owns the property? DeWitt County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, date range, instrument number and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed or lien? DeWitt County Clerk Names, recording date, document type and property description.
Who sets the tax rate? Each city, school district, county or special taxing unit The taxing-unit list from the appraisal account.
Who resolves a boundary dispute? Surveyor, title professional or attorney Deed, plat, previous survey and neighbouring records.
Record corrections

Correct the source that controls the inaccurate information

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed or probate document and ask DeWitt CAD what ownership proof it requires.
Incorrect mailing address Use DeWitt CAD’s Change of Address form and confirm whether the Tax Office record also needs updating.
Incorrect property address Determine whether the issue belongs to CAD, the county, a city or an addressing authority.
Incorrect acreage Compare the appraisal account with the deed, recorded plat and professional survey.
Incorrect improvement details Prepare measurements, photographs, plans, repair estimates or other evidence showing the correct facts.
Incorrect tax balance or payment Contact the Tax Office with the account, tax year, amount, receipt and confirmation.
A correction and a protest are different. A correction addresses inaccurate record information. A protest challenges value, unequal appraisal, exemption denial, special appraisal or another appraisal-district action.
Exemption help

Verify DeWitt County exemptions on the current appraisal account

Residence homestead

Confirm principal-residence qualification, ownership, identification and the current-year account.

Age 65 or older

Review the additional exemption, school-tax ceiling and possible payment or deferral options.

Disabled person

Check qualification evidence, exemption status and any applicable school-tax ceiling.

Disabled veteran

Use the correct application and attach the required VA documentation.

Surviving spouse

Review the applicable continuous-qualification and remarriage requirements.

Other exemptions

Use current forms for charitable, religious, cemetery, Freeport and other qualifying property.

What to prepare before filing

Completed current application
Property ID and owner name
Texas driver licence or required identification
Property and mailing addresses
Occupancy or qualification date
Age, disability or VA documentation
Deed, heirship or ownership evidence
Proof of submission
Texas school districts currently provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Local-option exemptions and taxable values can differ among DeWitt County taxing units.
Open DeWitt CAD forms Open Texas Form 50-114
DeWitt CAD’s forms page states that homestead applications must include the applicant’s driver licence copy or other information required by Texas law. Mail or deliver completed forms to DeWitt County Appraisal District, 103 E. Bailey Street, Cuero, Texas 77954.
Farm, ranch and wildlife land

Review agricultural productivity appraisal separately from market value

Agricultural appraisal is not a permanent exemption that automatically follows the property. Qualification depends on land use, history, intensity, acreage and timely filing.
Open the full property account Compare market value, productivity value, acreage and land classification.
Use DeWitt CAD’s current agricultural form The official forms page provides local agricultural guidelines and the 1-d-1 application. Open agricultural forms
Document qualifying use Prepare grazing, crop, hay, livestock, wildlife, lease or production evidence appropriate to the land.
Check ownership-change requirements A buyer should not assume that the previous owner’s productivity appraisal continues automatically.
File by the applicable date Late filing can create penalties or loss of special appraisal for the year.
Ask about additional-tax exposure Changing qualifying agricultural use can create additional property-tax consequences.

Evidence worth keeping

Land-use history
Livestock or production records
Leases and grazing agreements
Receipts for feed, seed, fencing or equipment
Dated photographs
Acreage and field maps
Wildlife-management plan when applicable
Filing confirmation
Mineral and business accounts

Search mineral interests and business personal property separately

Mineral account

Select mineral property and search owner, property ID, lease name or lease number.

Surface account

The land and improvements may be assessed under a separate real-property account.

Business personal property

Select personal property and search the legal business name, DBA or owner ID.

Appraisal contractor

Pritchard & Abbott appraises mineral, utility and industrial accounts for DeWitt CAD.

Rendition deadline

Most 2026 Texas business renditions were due April 15, subject to extension provisions.

Value evidence

Keep acquisition cost, age, condition, depreciation, inventory and disposal records.

Open BPP rendition forms Review depreciation schedules
Appraisal protest

Build a DeWitt CAD protest around one clear appraisal issue

Normal deadline rule: most protests are due by May 15 or by the 30th day after DeWitt CAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever date is later. The individual notice controls.
Save the appraisal account and notice Keep the property ID, values, exemptions, property characteristics, mailing date and deadline.
Choose the correct protest reason Examples include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, exemption denial, agricultural appraisal or BPP value.
Open the official online protest route Register or sign in using the current DeWitt CAD instructions. Open DeWitt CAD Online Protest
Request a PIN when needed Create an account, sign in and provide the requested property information. Request an online account PIN
Protect the deadline File before waiting for perfect evidence and save the portal confirmation, mailing receipt or stamped copy.
Request and review CAD evidence Compare the district’s sales, schedules, property characteristics and classification with your evidence.
Attempt an informal resolution Present a short requested-value summary and the strongest supporting documents.
Prepare for the ARB hearing State the requested value or correction, explain the evidence and respond directly to CAD information.

Evidence packet checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Saved DeWitt CAD account
One-page requested-value summary
Comparable sales or equal-appraisal table
Dated property photographs
Repair estimates or inspection reports
Measurements, deed or land-use evidence
CAD evidence with disputed items marked
A high tax bill is not the same as an appraisal error. Focus the protest on value, equal appraisal, property facts, exemption status, classification or another DeWitt CAD action.
Missed the normal deadline? Texas law provides limited late-protest and correction remedies in certain situations, including failure to receive a required notice. Contact DeWitt CAD promptly and avoid allowing taxes to become delinquent while seeking a remedy.
ARB hearing status

Use the DeWitt CAD hearing search and formal notice together

Open the Protest Hearing Search Search DeWitt CAD protest hearings
Select the protest year Confirm that the hearing record belongs to the correct property and tax year.
Choose the status filter The search can distinguish past hearings, future hearings and open protests.
Use the formal notice as controlling The public search is useful for checking status but does not replace the written hearing notice.
Save the written ARB order The order records the decision and begins the timeline for any available appeal.
Bills, payments and receipts

Move from the DeWitt CAD account to the County Tax Office ledger

The appraisal account explains value and exemptions. The DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector’s payment system controls the current tax balance, paid or unpaid status, payment processing and receipt.

Open the official tax-payment search Search and pay DeWitt County property taxes
Choose the strongest search field Search by account number, owner name, mailing address, owner ID, property address, appraisal-district number, statement number or legal description.
Match the account carefully Compare owner, property address, account number, legal description and tax year before paying.
Select the correct account type The payment system can distinguish real, business personal property, mineral, commercial and other accounts.
Review paid and unpaid years Use the pay-status filter and open every relevant tax year before assuming the balance is complete.
Review the payment total Confirm tax, penalty, interest, collection cost and convenience fee before authorising payment.
Save complete proof Keep the account, tax year, amount, fee, payment date, payer, confirmation number and receipt.
Confirm posting Reopen the tax ledger after processing and verify that payment was applied to the correct account and year.
Official portal search tip: when searching a property address, enter the street number and street name without the direction or street type. For example, use “100 Weatherford” rather than adding Avenue, Lane or Drive.
Open property-tax payment portal Open DeWitt County Tax Office
Payment flexibility

Ask about partial payments, delinquent contracts and 2026 escrow payments

Current-year partial payments

The Tax Office states that it accepts partial payments on current-year property taxes.

Delinquent partial payments

Partial payments are also accepted on delinquent taxes, but penalties and interest may continue.

Delinquent-tax contract

The Tax Office states that a contract can be signed in most cases to make regular payments and help prevent a suit.

2026 escrow arrangement

Taxpayers may arrange advance payments toward 2026 taxes, held in escrow and applied when bills are issued.

Tax certificate

A written tax-certificate request currently carries a $10 fee and may be delivered or mailed with payment.

Written payoff

Request the live payoff before a sale, refinance, inheritance distribution or delinquent payment.

A payment agreement does not automatically stop every penalty, interest charge or legal action. Obtain the terms in writing and follow the payment schedule precisely.
Recorded property documents

Use the DeWitt County Clerk for deeds, liens, releases and plats

The County Clerk provides online access to the Official Public Records index and most available OPR document images. The online database is a research tool and does not replace the Clerk’s official repository.
Open the official County Clerk page Open DeWitt County Clerk
Select Access to the online records Use the Official Public Records search linked by the Clerk.
Search name variations The Clerk recommends trying formats such as “Doe, John” and “Doe John” for accurate results.
Compare the recorded document Match the parties, date, instrument number and legal description with the CAD property.
Request the correct copy type Ask whether a plain or certified copy is required for the intended transaction or filing.
Use a title professional for title conclusions An online records search does not guarantee clear title or identify every legal issue.
Photo identification requirement: effective December 4, 2025, a person presenting a real-property document for in-person filing must provide valid photo identification or the Clerk cannot accept the document.
Selected DeWitt County Clerk fees effective January 1, 2026
Service Published fee Practical note
Real-property recording $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Additional indexing or document-defect charges may apply.
Extra indexed names $0.25 for each name above five names. Ask the Clerk to calculate the exact total before mailing payment.
Standard plat up to 18 × 24 inches $50. Larger plats can carry a higher fee.
Paper copy $1 per page. Confirm whether an electronic copy is available.
Certification $5 certification fee plus applicable copy fees. Explain which agency requires the certified copy.
Credit-card payment 2.85% convenience fee with a $2 minimum. The county states that it does not retain the convenience fee.
Open County Clerk records Review the 2026 recording fee schedule
Buyer, owner and heir checklist

Complete these checks before relying on a DeWitt County property record

Confirm the parcel

Match property ID, geographic ID, address, legal description, abstract and acreage.

Check every account type

Search real, personal and mineral records when separate accounts may exist.

Review all tax years

Check paid and unpaid years and request a live payoff before closing.

Search deeds and liens

Use County Clerk records and a title company for a complete title examination.

Recalculate exemptions

The seller’s homestead exemption, appraisal cap or tax ceiling may not transfer.

Verify agricultural appraisal

Confirm qualification, use history, acreage and possible additional-tax exposure.

Identify taxing units

Check city, school, county, medical, hospital, drainage and water-district lines.

Obtain a survey

Do not substitute CAD acreage or map lines for a professional survey.

Save transaction documents

Keep the deed, title policy, survey, tax certificate, closing statement and exemption confirmation.

The seller’s current property tax may not predict the buyer’s future tax. Ownership, exemptions, appraisal limitations, agricultural qualification and property use can change taxable value.
2026 appraisal and tax calendar

Important DeWitt County property dates

Property status and valuation date Most ownership, condition, use and market-value questions begin with the property’s status on January 1.
Business personal property rendition Most 2026 renditions were due April 15, subject to timely written extension provisions.
Most exemption and special-appraisal applications Many exemption and agricultural applications use an April 30 deadline, with specific late-filing rules.
Normal protest deadline Most protests were due May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever date was later.
ARB hearings and certified appraisal rolls Check the hearing search and written notice. DeWitt CAD has published its 2026 certified real and personal appraisal roll.
Tax-rate development Local taxing units propose and adopt the rates that will be applied to taxable values.
Tax bills and escrow application The Tax Office applies 2026 advance escrow payments and bills any remaining balance or refunds an overage.
Normal 2026 tax-year payment timing January 31, 2027 falls on a Sunday, so the next-business-day rule generally extends timely payment to Monday, February 1, 2027. The individual tax statement controls.
The date on the individual notice, form, hearing order or tax statement controls. General dates do not replace a later notice, extension, delayed bill or special filing provision.
Verified local contacts

DeWitt County appraisal, tax and recorded-property offices

DeWitt County Appraisal District
103 E. Bailey Street
Cuero, Texas 77954-2400

Phone: (361) 275-5753
Fax: (361) 275-9227
Email: information@dewittcad.org

Chief Appraiser: Denise Moore

Use for appraisal search, values, maps, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, business property and protests.

Call before visiting to verify public-counter hours and holiday closures.

DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector
102 N. Clinton Street, Suite 130
Cuero, Texas 77954
Mailing: P.O. Box 489, Cuero, Texas 77954

Phone: (361) 275-0879
Email: Ashley.D.Mraz@dwcotx.org

Tax Assessor-Collector: Ashley D. Mraz

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:45 PM.

Use for tax bills, payments, receipts, partial payments, delinquent contracts and tax certificates.

DeWitt County Clerk
102 N. Clinton Street, Suite 120
Cuero, Texas 77954

Phone: (361) 275-0864
Email: dewitt-county-clerk@dwcotx.org

County Clerk: Natalie Carson

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:45 PM; closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM.

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

Before calling or visiting

Prepare the property ID, owner name, property address, legal description, property type, tax year and exact task.

For payment questions, also prepare the amount, receipt and confirmation number.

For recorded documents, prepare grantor, grantee, date range and instrument details.

Call before a deadline-sensitive trip. Confirm office hours, identification, accepted payment methods and whether the service belongs to DeWitt CAD, the Tax Office or the County Clerk.
Official action links

Official DeWitt County property resources

DeWitt CAD property search

Search real, personal and mineral appraisal accounts.

Open official property search
Forms and exemptions

Download homestead, protest, agricultural, BPP and address-change forms.

Open DeWitt CAD forms
Online protest

Register, sign in or begin an eligible appraisal protest.

Open Online Protest
Request a PIN

Request online account access when the portal requires a PIN.

Request a PIN
Interactive map

Review approximate parcel position and surrounding appraisal context.

Open interactive map
Data and certified rolls

Find 2026 appraisal rolls, depreciation schedules, mapping files and taxpayer guides.

Open Data and Records
Protest hearing search

Search past, future or open protest-hearing information.

Search protest hearings
Tax search and payment

Review tax years, paid status, unpaid balances and payment options.

Open property-tax portal
Tax Assessor-Collector

Use for payments, receipts, partial payments, contracts and tax certificates.

Open Tax Office
County Clerk records

Search deeds, liens, releases, plats and other official public records.

Open County Clerk
Recording fee schedule

Review DeWitt County’s public-record and recording fees effective January 1, 2026.

Open 2026 fee schedule
Texas Comptroller directory

Cross-check the appraisal district and active DeWitt County taxing units.

Open DeWitt County directory
Editorial accountability

How this DeWitt County guide was rebuilt

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent review of appraisal, tax and recorded-property systems

This version preserves the existing article image while replacing the earlier overview with complete search, map, certified-roll, exemption, agricultural, mineral, business-property, protest, payment, deed and troubleshooting workflows.

Official resources reviewed include DeWitt County Appraisal District, DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector, DeWitt County Clerk and Texas Comptroller property-tax guidance.

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

DeWitt County answers

10 common DeWitt County appraisal and property-tax questions

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

The official website is dewittcad.org. Use it for appraisal property search, maps, forms, exemptions, online protests and certified appraisal data.

2. How do I search DeWitt County property records?

Open DeWitt CAD and search by property ID when available. You can also use owner name, owner ID, address, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision or lease information.

3. Does DeWitt CAD collect property-tax payments?

Property-tax bills, payments, receipts and delinquent balances are handled through the DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector and its official online payment portal.

4. How do I find a DeWitt County mineral account?

Select mineral property and search by owner, property ID, lease name or lease number. The surface land may appear under a separate real-property account.

5. What was the normal DeWitt County protest deadline for 2026?

Most protests were due by May 15 or by the 30th day after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever date was later. The deadline printed on the individual notice controls.

6. How do I verify a DeWitt County homestead exemption?

Open the full appraisal account and review the exemption and taxable-value sections. If the exemption is missing, use DeWitt CAD’s current forms and attach the required identification.

7. Can the DeWitt CAD map be used as a legal survey?

No. Use it for appraisal research and parcel context only. Verify boundaries and acreage with a recorded deed, plat, title records and professional survey.

8. Where can I search DeWitt County deeds and liens?

Use the DeWitt County Clerk. Its page links to online Official Public Records access and provides copy and recording information.

9. Where is DeWitt County Appraisal District located?

DeWitt CAD is at 103 E. Bailey Street, Cuero, Texas 77954-2400. Its main phone number is (361) 275-5753.

10. Who is the DeWitt County Chief Appraiser?

DeWitt CAD and the Texas Comptroller directory list Denise Moore as Chief Appraiser.

Accuracy, property-record and official-use notice

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

Property owners, values, exemptions, tax balances, payment routes, fees, forms, office hours, search interfaces and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, travelling, purchasing or making a legal or financial decision.

CAD acreage, map boundaries and abbreviated legal descriptions are intended for appraisal research and should not replace a recorded deed, plat, title examination or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 2026. Primary resources reviewed include DeWitt County Appraisal District, DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector, DeWitt County Clerk and Texas Comptroller property-tax guidance.

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