Erath County Appraisal District CAD and Tax Info 2026

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Erath County, Texas · Property search, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, protests, taxes and deeds

Follow an Erath County Parcel From Search to the Record That Controls Your Next Step

Begin with Erath County Appraisal District when you need a property ID, owner entry, situs address, geographic ID, legal description, acreage, map, market value, appraisal limitation, exemption status or protest information.

Continue to the Erath County Tax Assessor-Collector for the live tax balance, payment and receipt, or to the County Clerk when you need a recorded deed, lien, release, plat or certified land record.

Search official Erath CAD records Find official tax-payment service Fix a missing search result
Property ID Owner last name Street name Geographic ID Subdivision or abstract Legal description
CROSS TIMBERS PARCEL TRAIL VERIFYING RECORD
SEARCH → MATCH → SAVE → ACT
Erath CAD does not collect property taxes, and its owner field is not a deed. Erath County Appraisal District maintains appraisal records, values, exemptions and protest information. The Erath County Tax Assessor-Collector handles collection. The County Clerk maintains recorded land documents.
Best search detail

Use the property ID when available; otherwise begin with one owner or street term.

CAD office

1195 W. South Loop, Stephenville, Texas 76401-2026.

2026 homestead audit

Erath CAD says its homestead audit begins September 1, 2026.

Tax collection

Use the county Tax Office for bills, payments and receipts.

Official review

Local portals, contacts and procedures reviewed July 2026.

Start with your goal

What do you need from the Erath County property record?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use owner, address, property ID or Advanced Search, then confirm the parcel and legal description.

Follow the official search steps
CHECK A VALUE Review land and improvements separately

Compare market, appraised and taxable values instead of treating one number as the complete tax answer.

Understand the value fields
PAY PROPERTY TAX Move to the county Tax Office

Confirm the correct property, tax year, balance, payment fee and receipt.

Use the payment workflow
PROTEST OR CORRECT Save the complete account first

Identify whether the issue involves market value, unequal appraisal, property facts, exemptions or classification.

Prepare a focused protest
CHECK A DEED Use County Clerk land records

Review recorded deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases and plats instead of relying on the CAD owner entry.

Search recorded documents
BUY OR USE RURAL LAND Check appraisal, title and permit records

Verify acreage, agricultural status, groundwater, septic requirements, flood information and taxing units.

Use the rural due-diligence list

Go directly to the Erath County task

Use the early sections for property search and verification. Continue to exemptions, protests, payments, deeds or rural-property checks only when those records control your question.

Existing article image reused

Use the Erath CAD screenshot to choose the correct search route

The original article included this Erath CAD search image. It is preserved and placed inside the search instructions where it helps visitors understand the portal before opening the live account.

Erath County Appraisal District search screen showing By Owner, By Address, By ID, ARB Search and Advanced Search buttons
1. By Owner Start with the last name or one distinctive trust, ranch, dairy or company word.
2. By Address Try the complete address once. If it fails, use only the street name as the portal recommends.
3. By ID Use the property ID from a notice or prior account for the most precise search.
4. ARB Search Use this for appraisal-review-board and hearing-related lookup when the portal provides the required fields.
5. Advanced Search Narrow broad results by property type, subdivision, geographic ID, neighborhood or other available filters.
The screenshot is a navigation aid, not a current property record. Reopen the live official portal before filing, paying, applying for an exemption or relying on values and ownership information.
Advanced search help

Choose the search method that matches the Erath County property type

Use one strong search route before combining several filters
Search method Best use What to verify after opening a result
Owner A residence, ranch, trust, estate, business or family-owned tract. Name variation, situs address, property type and legal description.
Address A known home, commercial building or improved rural property. City, unit, rural route, street suffix and parcel identity.
Property ID A notice, tax statement or previous property account is available. Tax year and whether the account is real, personal, mobile-home or mineral property.
Geographic ID Matching a parcel to an appraisal map, abstract or legal description. Recorded deed, plat and surveyed acreage before legal use.
Subdivision or abstract Rural acreage, recorded subdivisions or a tract without a dependable street address. Lot, block, phase, survey, abstract and acreage.
Property type Separating real property, business personal property, manufactured homes or mineral accounts. Whether land and improvements are assessed together or separately.
ARB Search Locating protest or hearing-related information. The hearing notice, tax year, property ID and scheduled method.
Advanced Search A broad owner or street search returns too many records. Every added filter; an incorrect filter can hide the correct account.
Property-record decoder

Understand what the Erath CAD account does and does not prove

Use each field as a route to the controlling record
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next step
Property ID The appraisal account used by Erath CAD. That every county system uses the same account number. Use it when contacting CAD and matching the tax account.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal administration. Complete title, lien status or inheritance rights. Search County Clerk land records when legal ownership matters.
Situs address The physical location listed in the account when one is assigned. The mailing address, legal description or rural emergency address. Compare it with map and deed records.
Legal description An abbreviated lot, block, tract, survey, abstract or subdivision reference. A complete deed-ready legal description. Open the recorded deed and plat.
Acreage The acreage carried for appraisal purposes. Surveyed acreage or a legal boundary. Verify with title records and a professional survey.
Market value CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Compare sales, condition, usable acreage and equal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. The value after every exemption. Review taxable value for each taxing unit.
Taxable value The value remaining after applicable exemptions. The live tax balance, penalty or payment status. Open the county Tax Office payment record.
Land and improvements CAD’s record of land class, structures, area, age, condition and use. That every characteristic is correct. Document incorrect facts with measurements, photos and records.
Exemptions Homestead, senior, disability, veteran or other benefits applied. That every taxing unit grants the same amount. Check each taxing-unit taxable-value line.
Parcel-map verification

Use the Erath CAD interactive map without treating it as a survey

Start from the official Erath CAD website Select the Interactive Maps option shown on the homepage. Open Erath CAD
Locate the parcel with a reliable identifier Use the property ID, geographic ID, owner, address or legal description where the map permits.
Compare surrounding parcels Check roads, adjoining owners, lot position, tract shape, subdivision pattern and approximate acreage.
Match the map to the property account Confirm that the parcel and appraisal account share the correct identifiers.
Use recorded and surveyed records for legal decisions Obtain the deed, plat, title evidence and professional survey before resolving boundaries or acreage.
The official Erath CAD search warns that legal descriptions and acreage are for appraisal-district use. Do not place a fence, divide property, prepare a deed or settle a boundary dispute from the public appraisal map alone.
Value explanation

Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

Erath CAD’s opinion of the property’s market value as of January 1 for the appraisal year.

STEP 2 Appraised value

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

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions. It may differ by county, city, school district and special district.

Erath County properties can cross several taxing-unit combinations. Active units include Erath County, Stephenville and Dublin, multiple school districts, Middle Trinity Water District and other units depending on parcel location.
Do not multiply market value by one rate and assume the result is the tax bill. The final bill depends on taxing-unit taxable values, exemptions, ceilings, adopted rates, penalties and prior payments.
Review Erath CAD tax-rate resources Open Truth in Taxation guidance
Appraisal-notice review

Read every section of the Notice of Appraised Value

Property identity

Confirm the property ID, owner, mailing address, situs address, property type and legal description.

Land and improvements

Review the land value and improvement value separately before focusing on the total.

Prior-year comparison

Identify whether the change came from land, structures, new construction, classification or a limitation.

Exemption status

Check homestead, over-65, disability, veteran and special-appraisal information.

Protest deadline

Use the date printed on the notice rather than relying only on a general calendar.

Online filing details

Preserve any owner ID, PIN, access code or instructions needed for the official online protest service.

2026 field-appraisal notice: Erath CAD states that appraisal staff will be working throughout the community during reappraisal. Official vehicles are marked, and staff carry identification. Verify identity before allowing access or discussing property details.
Search troubleshooting

Fix common Erath CAD search problems before calling

Change one search element at a time
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner name returns nothing Different name order, initials, spouse, trust, estate, ranch or business name. Search only the last name or one distinctive entity word.
Too many owner results The name is common or the search is too broad. Add property type, subdivision, address, property ID or geographic ID.
Complete address fails Different suffix, rural route, city name or situs format. Use only the street name, as recommended by the portal.
Rural tract has no normal address The parcel may be indexed by abstract, survey, subdivision or geographic ID. Use Advanced Search, legal description and map tools.
Recently purchased property shows seller The recorded deed may still be processing into the appraisal system. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and save the instrument number.
Inherited property is hard to find The account may remain under the deceased owner, estate, heirs or prior deed. Search each likely name and review probate and deed records.
Manufactured home is missing The home may be assessed separately from the land. Search different property types and owner variations.
Mineral or business account is missing It may be a separate personal-property or mineral account. Select the appropriate property type and search the owner or account ID.
CAD and tax account differ The systems serve different purposes or update at different times. Match identifiers and contact the office controlling the disputed field.
Prepared call script
I am researching Erath CAD property ID [number] / geographic ID [number] at [address or legal description]. The account currently shows [owner, value or property detail]. I need help with [exact issue] for tax year [year]. Which document, form or department controls this correction?
Erath County situations

Local search and appraisal tips for city homes, ranches and rural acreage

Stephenville residence

Confirm the city, Stephenville ISD and other taxing units, then check the homestead and taxable-value lines.

Dublin property

Match the parcel to the City of Dublin and Dublin ISD, and use the Dublin Tax Office when convenient.

Bluff Dale or Morgan Mill acreage

Use legal description, geographic ID, survey or abstract information when the street address is incomplete.

Lingleville or Huckabay property

Confirm the correct school district and taxing units because a mailing city does not always determine school-district boundaries.

Ranch or equine property

Review usable acreage, barns, arenas, fencing, water, access, improvement class and agricultural qualification separately.

Dairy or agricultural operation

Separate land special appraisal from business personal property, equipment, inventory and commercial improvements.

Wildlife-management tract

Confirm prior open-space qualification, current wildlife plan, qualifying activities and annual documentation.

Manufactured home

Determine whether the home and land are assessed together or through separate real- and personal-property accounts.

Mineral interest

Search mineral-related accounts separately because the mineral owner and surface owner may differ.

Office routing

Send each Erath County property question to the office that controls the record

Appraisal, tax, title and development records are maintained separately
Your question Correct starting point What to prepare
What is my appraised value? Erath County Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and disputed value field.
Why is an exemption missing? Erath County Appraisal District Application, identification, qualification date and filing proof.
How much tax is due? Erath County Tax Assessor-Collector Tax account, year, owner and property address.
Did my payment post? Erath County Tax Assessor-Collector Receipt, confirmation, date, amount and payment method.
Who legally owns the property? Erath County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, instrument number, date and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed, lien or plat? Erath County Clerk Land Records Names, date range, document type and recording reference.
Do I need a county building permit? Applicable city or county specialty department Jurisdiction, project type and parcel location.
Do I need a septic permit? Erath County Environmental Health Property location, proposed system and development plan.
Do I need a water-well permit? Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Parcel, well location, use and contractor information.
Who sets the tax rate? Each local taxing unit The taxing-unit list from the appraisal account.
Erath County states that the county does not have general zoning requirements or issue ordinary residential and business construction permits. Municipal or extraterritorial-jurisdiction rules may still apply, and county septic, groundwater, floodplain or other requirements can remain important.
Record corrections

Correct the source of the inaccurate Erath County property information

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed, probate document or other ownership evidence and ask Erath CAD what documentation is required.
Incorrect mailing address Use Erath CAD’s official change-of-address process and contact the Tax Office separately if its collection record also needs correction.
Incorrect situs address Determine whether the issue belongs to CAD, a city, emergency addressing or another county office.
Incorrect building area or condition Prepare measurements, plans, photographs, repair estimates and evidence of the correct property characteristics.
Incorrect acreage or boundary Compare the deed, recorded plat and survey. CAD cannot replace a legal boundary determination.
Incorrect payment or delinquent balance Contact the Tax Office with the account, tax year, receipt, payment amount and confirmation number.
Open change-of-address guidance
Exemption help

Verify Erath County exemptions before estimating the tax bill

An exemption can reduce taxable value without reducing market value. Review every taxing-unit line because exemption amounts and local options can differ.

Residence homestead

Confirm the property is the owner’s principal residence and the account shows the current exemption.

Age 65 or older

Check the additional exemption, school-tax ceiling and possible Tax Office instalment or deferral options.

Disabled person

Review qualification documentation, the additional exemption and any applicable school-tax ceiling.

Disabled veteran

Use the correct veteran or survivor form and attach the required VA documentation.

Inherited homestead

Heirs may need ownership, occupancy and heirship documentation even when a deed update is incomplete.

Other exemptions

Use official forms for charitable, religious, cemetery, solar, nonprofit and other property-specific benefits.

What to prepare before filing

Property ID and geographic ID
Owner name exactly as recorded
Property and mailing addresses
Texas driver licence or approved identification
Occupancy or qualification date
Age, disability or VA evidence
Deed, heirship or ownership documents
Submission confirmation or mailing proof
Erath CAD states that homestead applications must include a copy of the applicant’s driver licence or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code. Additional affidavits may be required in some situations.
Late filing may still be possible. Erath CAD’s public-information page describes late-filing periods for certain homestead, over-65, disabled-veteran and related exemptions. Contact the district with the tax year and qualification date.
Open official Erath CAD forms Review exemption deadlines
Agricultural and wildlife appraisal

Prepare Erath County land-use evidence before applying or changing use

Agricultural appraisal is based on qualifying use, not merely owning acreage. The district may review use history, intensity, acreage, management, production and supporting records.
Grazing or livestock

Prepare stocking information, leases, fencing, water access, photographs, receipts and use history.

Hay or crop production

Keep planting, harvest, sales, lease, equipment and production records tied to the land.

Wildlife management

Confirm prior open-space qualification and maintain the wildlife plan, activities, maps and annual reporting.

Horse property

Do not assume recreational horse ownership qualifies. Explain the commercial or agricultural use and intensity.

Dairy property

Separate qualifying land use from commercial structures, equipment, inventory and business personal property.

Change in use

Ask about rollback or additional-tax consequences before converting qualified land to another use.

Land application checklist

Current official application year
Property ID, map and acreage
Five-year or applicable use history
Lease, grazing or production records
Dated photographs and land maps
Wildlife plan and annual report where applicable
Receipts, sales and management documentation
Proof of timely filing
Open agricultural guidelines Open wildlife management Download land forms
Business personal property

Keep business equipment and inventory separate from the real-property account

Equipment, furniture, fixtures, machinery, vehicles, inventory and other income-producing personal property may be appraised through a separate business personal property account.

Find the business personal property account Search the business, DBA, owner and property type rather than relying only on the land or building account.
Review the situs Confirm where the property was located or normally situated for the relevant tax year.
Prepare the asset list Include description, acquisition year, original cost, quantity and disposition information.
File the correct rendition Most business personal property renditions are due April 15, subject to timely extension rules.
Keep a complete copy Preserve the rendition, asset schedule, extension request and filing confirmation.
Erath CAD publishes a dedicated business personal property email: bpp@erathcad.iswdata.com.
Open personal-property guidance Open rendition forms
Value and appraisal disputes

Build an Erath CAD protest around one clear appraisal issue

Normal 2026 deadline: most protests are due by May 15 or by the 30th day after Erath CAD mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The date printed on the notice controls.
Save the complete appraisal account Keep the property ID, owner, legal description, acreage, land, improvements, values, exemptions and property characteristics.
Select the correct protest reason Examples include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property facts, denied exemption, denied special appraisal or another appraisal-district action.
File before the deadline Start from Erath CAD’s official website, forms page or online-protest button. Preserve proof that the protest was received. Open Erath CAD and select Online Protest
Request and review CAD evidence Compare the district’s property data, sales, schedules and appraisal method with your evidence.
Use property-specific proof Submit comparable sales, equal-appraisal examples, repair estimates, photographs, measurements, land-use evidence or business records.
Attempt an informal resolution Present a short requested-value explanation and review any proposed adjustment before the formal hearing.
Prepare a short ARB presentation Lead with the requested correction, strongest evidence and response to the district’s evidence.
Preserve the written order The order affects the protested tax year and starts the deadline for any further appeal route.

Evidence that fits Erath County property

City residence

Comparable sales, dated damage photographs, repair estimates, closing statement and correct building measurements.

Rural acreage

Access, water, terrain, flood limitations, fencing, usable acreage, easements and similar land sales.

Ranch or agricultural tract

Use history, productivity records, leases, improvements, barns, fencing and correct classification evidence.

Business property

Asset list, acquisition costs, depreciation support, inventory and evidence of disposed or moved property.

Manufactured home

Ownership documents, condition photographs, age, size, location and whether land and home are assessed separately.

Unequal appraisal

Comparable appraisal accounts with similar class, size, age, use, location and condition.

“My tax bill is too high” is not a complete appraisal argument. Focus on value, equal appraisal, property facts, exemption status, classification or another action controlled by Erath CAD.
Open Notice of Protest form Review protest and appeal guidance Email ARB or protest questions
ARB hearing preparation

Prepare for the Appraisal Review Board before the hearing day

Read the hearing date, time, location and participation method
Confirm that every protest reason is included
Review the district’s evidence before the hearing
Prepare copies of every exhibit
Write a one-page requested-value summary
Put the strongest evidence first
Practise a short presentation
Keep the written board order after the hearing
Using an affidavit? Erath CAD’s forms page publishes an affidavit form for protest-hearing evidence. Follow the current hearing notice and submission deadline precisely.
Simple hearing opening
I am requesting a value of $[amount] for property ID [number]. The current appraisal does not reflect [condition, usable acreage, incorrect improvement details, equal-appraisal evidence or another specific issue]. My strongest support is Exhibit [number], followed by Exhibits [numbers].
Bills, payments and receipts

Move from the appraisal account to the official Erath County tax record

The Erath CAD account explains appraisal values and exemptions. The Erath County Tax Assessor-Collector controls the collection record, payment status, receipt and delinquent balance.

Open Erath County Online Services Select the official property-tax payment or property-search service. Open Erath County Online Services
Search the correct tax account Match the owner, property address, account or property ID, legal description and tax year.
Review every available year Check current and delinquent balances, partial payments, penalties and prior payment history.
Read the payment terms Confirm the accepted payment method, convenience fee and settlement date before submitting.
Save complete proof Keep the account, tax year, amount, fee, payment date, payer, confirmation number and receipt.
Verify posting Reopen the account after processing and confirm payment was applied to the correct property and year.
Erath County Tax Office locations
Location Official details Best use
Stephenville Tax Office Annex III, 222 E. College Street, Stephenville; 254-965-8630; Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Property-tax payments, receipts, account questions and collection services.
Dublin Tax Office 219 S. Grafton, Dublin; 254-445-4152; Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Dublin-area tax and vehicle services.
Online or phone payment Use the official online-services page to reach the current provider. Remote payment and account verification.
Delinquent or disputed payment Contact the Tax Office directly for a live payoff and posting review. Penalties, attorney fees, incorrect posting or payment-plan questions.
2026 tax-year timing: January 31, 2027 falls on a Sunday. Under the normal Texas next-business-day rule, a standard payment deadline would generally extend to Monday, February 1, 2027. The date on the individual tax statement controls.
Do not use an old payment bookmark without checking the county page first. Payment providers and convenience fees can change. Start from Erath County’s official Online Services or Tax Assessor-Collector page.
Open official online services Open Tax Assessor-Collector
Recorded land documents

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

The Erath County Clerk Land Records office files deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, assumed names and other recorded documents. The land-record office has moved to Annex III at 222 East College Street in Stephenville.
Open the official County Clerk land-record resources Open Erath County Land Records
Search all likely name variations Try grantor, grantee, spouse, trust, estate, company and former-owner names.
Narrow the recording period Use the approximate purchase, transfer, refinance, release, inheritance or lien date.
Compare the document with the CAD account Match parties, recording date, instrument number, legal description and acreage.
Order the correct copy type Ask whether a plain or certified copy is required for a lender, court, title company or government filing.
Use a title professional for title conclusions A public-record search does not replace a complete title examination or legal advice.
Photo identification is required for in-person real-property recording. Erath County states that, effective September 1, 2025, every person presenting a document in person for filing in the real-property records must provide photo ID.
Basic Erath County document-recording requirements
Requirement What the county publishes Practical check
Original document The document must be an original. Ask about electronic recording or certified-copy exceptions before filing.
Document title The instrument must be titled. Do not ask the clerk to choose or prepare the legal instrument.
Grantee mailing address The document must include the grantee’s mailing address. Review the address before signing and recording.
Notarised signatures Grantor signatures must be notarised, and printed names must appear beneath signatures. Confirm every required signer and acknowledgement.
Legal description A proper legal description is required. Do not substitute the shortened CAD description without professional review.
Legibility The document must be legible. Verify margins, names, notary information and attachments.
County Clerk staff cannot give legal advice or prepare an instrument. Use a qualified Texas lawyer or title professional when the correct deed, affidavit, release or ownership document is uncertain.
Buyer and rural-property checks

Complete these checks before buying, inheriting or developing Erath County property

Confirm parcel identity

Match property ID, geographic ID, legal description, map, acreage, abstract and property type.

Review the tax ledger

Check current and delinquent balances, payment history and the correct tax year.

Search deed and lien records

Review recorded instruments and use a title company or lawyer for a complete title examination.

Recalculate exemptions

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

Check agricultural status

Confirm qualification, productivity value, use history and possible change-of-use consequences.

Verify water access

Review well, groundwater-district, rural-water or municipal-service requirements.

Check septic requirements

Contact Erath County Environmental Health before installing or altering an on-site sewage facility.

Check flood information

Review official flood data and insurance requirements before building or financing.

Confirm city or ETJ rules

Stephenville, Dublin or another municipality may impose requirements even when the county has no general building permit.

The seller’s current tax bill may understate the buyer’s future property taxes. Ownership changes can remove exemptions, reset appraisal limitations or change agricultural and special-use treatment.
Open Environmental Health Open Middle Trinity Groundwater District
2026 homestead audit

Prepare for Erath CAD’s announced homestead-exemption audit

Erath CAD states that its 2026 homestead audit will begin September 1, 2026. An audit may involve verifying ownership, occupancy, identification, mailing information or continued eligibility.

Confirm the property is still your principal residence
Review the owner name shown on the account
Confirm the mailing address and Texas ID information
Keep closing, deed or heirship documents
Save any audit notice and response confirmation
Respond only through verified Erath CAD contact routes
Verify unexpected calls, emails or visits. Use the official 254-965-5434 number before providing identification or property documents. Erath CAD says official field vehicles are marked and staff carry identification.
2026 action calendar

Important Erath County appraisal and tax dates

Property status and valuation date Most ownership, use, condition and market-value questions begin with the property’s status on January 1.
Business personal property rendition Most renditions are due April 15. A timely written extension request generally moves the deadline to May 15.
Most exemption and special-appraisal applications Erath CAD identifies April 30 as the normal deadline for most exemption and special-appraisal filings.
Normal property-tax protest deadline File by May 15 or the 30th day after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later.
Typical ARB hearing season Follow the individual hearing notice for date, time, location and participation method.
2026 Erath CAD homestead audit begins Review ownership, occupancy, identification and contact information before responding to an audit request.
Tax statements generally begin Tax bills are normally issued after taxing units adopt rates and the appraisal roll is delivered for collection.
Normal 2026 tax-year payment timing January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the next-business-day rule generally extends timely payment to Monday, February 1, 2027. Verify the bill.
The individual notice, application, hearing order or tax statement controls. General dates do not replace a later mailing date, approved extension, postponed delinquency date or property-specific rule.
Verified local contacts

Erath County appraisal, tax, land-record and rural-property offices

Erath County Appraisal District
1195 W. South Loop
Stephenville, Texas 76401-2026

Phone: (254) 965-5434
Fax: (254) 965-5633
General: info@erathcad.iswdata.com
ARB/protests: arb@erathcad.iswdata.com
Business property: bpp@erathcad.iswdata.com

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

Chief Appraiser: Jonathon Pringle

Erath County Tax Assessor-Collector
Annex III
222 E. College Street
Stephenville, Texas 76401

Phone: (254) 965-8630
Fax: (254) 965-4025

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

Tax Assessor-Collector: Valerie Stephen

Dublin Tax Office
Dublin Annex
219 S. Grafton
Dublin, Texas 76446

Phone: (254) 445-4152
Fax: (254) 445-4122

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

Erath County Clerk Land Records
Annex III
222 E. College Street
Stephenville, Texas 76401

Phone: (254) 965-1482
Fax: (254) 965-5732

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

County Clerk: Gwinda Jones

Erath County Environmental Health

Phone: (254) 965-1488

Contact this office before installing or altering a septic system.

Open Environmental Health
Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
930 N. Wolfe Nursery Road
Stephenville, Texas

Phone: (254) 965-6705

Use for water-well registration, permits and groundwater-district requirements.

Call before travelling for a deadline-sensitive task. Confirm holiday closures, required identification, accepted payment methods and whether the service is handled at that office.
Official action links

Official Erath County property resources

Erath CAD homepage

Use for announcements, property search, maps, forms, online protest and official contacts.

Open Erath CAD
Property search

Search by owner, address, property ID, ARB fields or advanced filters.

Open property search
Forms

Find homestead, protest, agricultural, wildlife, rendition and other official forms.

Open forms library
Public information

Review exemption deadlines, late-filing provisions and appraisal procedures.

Open public information
Agricultural guidance

Review local qualification expectations and supporting documentation.

Open agricultural guidelines
Wildlife management

Find wildlife-management guidance, forms and annual-report resources.

Open wildlife guidance
Tax Assessor-Collector

Use for tax statements, collections, payments, receipts and office locations.

Open Tax Office
Online county services

Reach current property-tax payment, tax search and county-record services.

Open Online Services
County Clerk land records

Review deeds, liens, releases, plats and document-recording requirements.

Open Land Records
Texas Comptroller directory

Cross-check appraisal-district, tax-office and active-taxing-unit information.

Open Erath County directory
Electronic communication request

Review the official method for requesting electronic appraisal-district communications.

Open electronic communication
Property-tax system explanation

Understand the roles of appraisal districts, taxing units and collection offices.

Open tax-system guide
Editorial accountability

How this Erath County guide was researched and improved

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent review of appraisal, tax, land and rural-property resources

This version preserves the two images used by the existing article while replacing the previous brief guidance with complete search instructions, screenshot-based click help, field interpretation, local troubleshooting, exemption preparation, agricultural guidance, protest workflow, payment verification, deed research and rural due diligence.

Official resources reviewed include Erath County Appraisal District, Erath County Tax Assessor-Collector, Erath County Clerk, Erath County Environmental Health, Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and Texas Comptroller property-tax information.

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

Erath County answers

10 common Erath County appraisal and property-search questions

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

The official website is erath-cad.com. Use it for property search, maps, forms, exemptions, agricultural guidance, protest information and official contact details.

2. How do I search Erath County property records?

Open the official Erath CAD property-search portal. Choose Owner, Address, ID, ARB Search or Advanced Search, then confirm the property ID, legal description, property type and tax year.

3. Why does an Erath CAD address search show no result?

The account may use a different street suffix, rural route, city, situs format or legal description. Search only the street name, then try owner, property ID, geographic ID, subdivision or abstract.

4. Can Erath CAD acreage or map boundaries be used as a survey?

No. The official portal warns that acreage and legal descriptions are for appraisal use and should be verified before legal use. Obtain recorded documents and a professional survey when boundaries matter.

5. Does Erath County Appraisal District collect property taxes?

No. Erath CAD handles appraisal values, exemptions, property records and protests. The Erath County Tax Assessor-Collector handles statements, payments, receipts and delinquent balances.

6. Where do I pay Erath County property taxes?

Start at the official Erath County Online Services page or contact the Stephenville or Dublin Tax Office. Confirm the property, year, balance, fee and receipt.

7. What is the normal Erath County property-tax protest deadline for 2026?

Most protests are due by May 15 or by the 30th day after Erath CAD mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever date is later. The deadline printed on the individual notice controls.

8. How do I verify an Erath County homestead exemption?

Open the full Erath CAD account and review the exemption and taxable-value fields. If an expected exemption is missing, use the current official form, attach required identification and keep proof of filing.

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

Use the Erath County Clerk Land Records resources. The land-record office is located in Annex III at 222 East College Street in Stephenville.

10. Where is Erath County Appraisal District located?

Erath CAD is at 1195 West South Loop, Stephenville, Texas 76401-2026. The main phone number is (254) 965-5434, and current office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Accuracy, ownership and official-use notice

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

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

Erath CAD maps, acreage 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. Sources reviewed include Erath County Appraisal District, Erath County Tax Assessor-Collector, Erath County Clerk, Erath County Environmental Health, Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and Texas Comptroller property-tax resources.

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