Verify a Floyd County Property From High Plains Parcel to Tax Record
Start with Floyd County Appraisal District when you need a property ID, owner entry, situs address, legal description, acreage, land classification, improvement details, appraised value, exemption status or protest information.
Floyd County has an important local difference: the Texas Comptroller directory currently states that the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes and directs taxpayers to contact the appraisal district. Verify the collector shown on your current statement before paying.
Use the property ID when available; otherwise begin with a short owner or address search.
104 East California Street, Floydada, Texas 79235.
Monday-Friday, 8 AM-noon and 1 PM-5 PM.
Review acreage, legal description, market value and productivity value separately.
Local links and procedures reviewed July 2026.
What do you need to complete with the Floyd County property account?
Use owner, address, legal description, geographic ID or property ID and confirm every identifying field.
Follow the search workflowReview market, appraised and taxable values instead of relying on one total.
Understand the value fieldsConfirm acreage, legal description, qualifying use, productivity value and application status.
Review agricultural guidanceSave the property record, identify the exact issue and file by the deadline on the notice.
Prepare the protestDo not assume the courthouse Tax Assessor-Collector collects the bill; confirm with Floyd CAD.
Check the payment routeThe CAD owner entry supports appraisal administration but does not replace a recorded deed.
Find recorded documentsSearch Floyd CAD records with the strongest available identifier
Use the original Floyd CAD image as orientation—not as a live record
Understand what each Floyd CAD field can—and cannot—confirm
| Field | What it helps identify | What it does not prove | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property ID | The Floyd CAD appraisal account. | That every outside system uses the same number. | Use it when calling, filing forms and matching tax records. |
| Geographic ID | A location or parcel reference within the appraisal system. | A surveyed boundary. | Compare it with deeds, plats and survey information. |
| Owner shown | The owner carried for appraisal administration. | Complete legal title or lien status. | Use County Clerk records when ownership matters. |
| Property address | The situs location when one is assigned. | The mailing address or full legal description. | Compare the situs, mailing address and legal description. |
| Legal description | The lot, block, survey, abstract, section or tract reference. | A complete deed-ready legal description. | Verify with the recorded deed or plat. |
| Acreage | The acres carried for appraisal purposes. | Surveyed acreage or exact boundaries. | Use a deed, survey and title records for legal reliance. |
| Market value | CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. | A guaranteed selling price or final tax bill. | Compare sales, land class, condition and property facts. |
| Appraised value | Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. | The taxable value for every taxing unit. | Continue to exemption and taxable-value lines. |
| Productivity value | A special value based on qualifying agricultural productivity. | That qualification automatically continues after purchase or use change. | Confirm current use, application status and rollback exposure. |
| Taxable value | Value remaining after applicable exemptions. | The current amount due, penalties or payment status. | Verify the collector and live statement before payment. |
Fix a Floyd CAD search that returns nothing or the wrong tract
| Problem | Likely reason | Practical fix |
|---|---|---|
| Owner search returns nothing | The account may use initials, another name order, spouse, trust, estate or company. | Enter only the first part of the last name with no spaces. |
| Too many owner matches | The search is broad or the surname is common. | Add property ID, address, legal description or geographic ID. |
| Full address fails | The situs may use a rural route, different suffix or abbreviated road name. | Use street number and main road name only. |
| Farm tract has no useful address | Rural land may be indexed mainly by survey, abstract, section or legal description. | Switch to Legal Description or Geographic ID. |
| Recently purchased property shows seller | The recorded deed may not yet have completed appraisal-system processing. | Confirm recording with the County Clerk and contact Floyd CAD with the instrument details. |
| Split or combined tract is missing | A new parcel configuration may not yet appear publicly. | Search the parent account and provide the recorded deed or plat. |
| Acreage does not match | The CAD record may reflect older deed, mapping or appraisal information. | Compare the latest deed and survey before requesting correction. |
| Exemption is not visible | The application may be pending, incomplete, denied or attached to another account. | Locate submission proof and ask Floyd CAD to verify status. |
Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value
Floyd CAD’s opinion of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions as of January 1.
The value after an applicable appraisal limitation, such as a residence-homestead cap.
The value remaining after exemptions. It may differ by taxing unit.
Check agricultural, wildlife and open-space appraisal carefully
Floyd County includes substantial crop, grazing and rural land. Agricultural appraisal is based on qualifying use and productivity—not simply on owning acreage or describing land as a farm.
Prepare cultivation history, crop records, lease information, maps and evidence showing the intensity and continuity of use.
Keep stocking, lease, livestock, fencing, water and management records connected to the claimed agricultural use.
Confirm that the land first qualifies for open-space appraisal and prepare the required wildlife plan and annual evidence.
Do not assume the seller’s qualification automatically transfers. Confirm ownership, use and application requirements.
A homesite, commercial area or nonqualifying acreage may be valued separately from qualifying agricultural land.
Ask about rollback-tax consequences before converting land to residential, commercial, energy or another nonqualifying use.
Documents to prepare
Verify exemptions before focusing only on appraised value
Confirm the home is the owner’s principal residence and that the exemption appears on the correct account.
Check the additional exemption, school-tax ceiling and any available tax-payment or deferral options.
Prepare the required qualification evidence and verify the benefit by taxing unit.
Use the correct veteran or survivor application and include the required VA documentation.
The forms page includes a temporary disaster-damage exemption application for qualifying situations.
Religious, charitable, cemetery, pollution-control and other specialised exemptions require separate forms and qualifications.
Exemption filing checklist
Build a Floyd CAD protest around a specific error or value issue
Evidence that fits common Floyd County disputes
Prepare for a short, evidence-focused Floyd County ARB hearing
State the value or correction you want before explaining the evidence.
Do not spend most of the hearing on background that does not prove the disputed issue.
Mark inaccurate comparables, incorrect property characteristics or unsupported assumptions.
Confirm who collects the Floyd County property-tax account before paying
| Need | Best starting point | Important warning |
|---|---|---|
| Current property-tax collector | Floyd CAD and the collector printed on the current statement | Local collection responsibility can differ from the normal county-office pattern. |
| Appraised or taxable value | Floyd County Appraisal District | A value question is not a payment-posting question. |
| Vehicle registration or county tax-office service | Floyd County Tax Assessor-Collector | The office’s county page does not establish that it collects property tax. |
| Delinquent payoff | The collector or law office identified on the current account | Do not rely on an old statement when penalties and interest are increasing. |
| Payment receipt | The office that received the payment | Keep the year and property ID visible on the receipt. |
Use the Floyd County Clerk when a deed or legal property document matters
Floyd CAD’s owner field is maintained for appraisal administration. A deed, lien, release, plat or other recorded instrument is maintained through the Floyd County Clerk.
Complete these checks before relying on a Floyd County property record
Confirm property ID, geographic ID, legal description, acreage and situs location.
Use the County Clerk’s recorded documents rather than relying only on the appraisal owner.
Use the current statement and Floyd CAD because the county Tax Assessor-Collector may not collect property taxes.
The seller’s homestead, age exemption, ceiling or appraisal limitation may not transfer.
Confirm qualifying use, productivity appraisal, application requirements and rollback risk.
Compare CAD square footage, barns, shops, equipment structures and condition with the real property.
Identify the school, city, county, hospital, water and other districts attached to the account.
Review probate, heirship and deed documents before requesting an ownership correction.
Keep the deed, title policy, survey, closing statement, tax information and exemption confirmation.
Send the Floyd County question to the office that owns the record
| Your question | Correct starting point | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| What is the appraised value? | Floyd County Appraisal District | Property ID, tax year and disputed value. |
| Why is an exemption missing? | Floyd County Appraisal District | Application, ID, qualification date and filing proof. |
| Does agricultural appraisal apply? | Floyd County Appraisal District | Legal description, acreage, use history and supporting records. |
| Who collects this property-tax bill? | Floyd CAD and the collector printed on the statement | Property ID, tax year and copy of the current bill. |
| Who legally owns the property? | Floyd County Clerk or title professional | Names, recording date, deed reference and legal description. |
| Where can I obtain a deed copy? | Floyd County Clerk | Document type, parties, date and certification need. |
| Who handles motor-vehicle registration? | Floyd County Tax Assessor-Collector | Vehicle and owner documentation. |
| Who resolves a boundary dispute? | Surveyor, title company or qualified attorney | Deed, survey, plat and title records. |
Important Floyd County appraisal and tax dates
Floyd County appraisal, tax and recorded-property offices
Floydada, Texas 79235-2818
Mailing: P.O. Box 249, Floydada, Texas 79235-0249
Phone: (806) 983-5256
Fax: (806) 983-6230
Website email: floydcad@sbcglobal.net
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.
Chief Appraiser listed by the Comptroller: Jim Finley
105 South Main Street, Room 116
Floydada, Texas 79235
Phone: (806) 983-4908
Fax: (806) 983-4909
Email listed by the Comptroller: pristac@co.floyd.tx.us
Tax Assessor-Collector: Priscilla R. DeHoyos
Property-tax warning: the Comptroller directory currently says this office does not collect property taxes.
105 South Main Street
Floydada, Texas 79235
Courthouse phone: (806) 983-4905
Fax: (806) 983-4939
General office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Filing cutoff: 4:00 PM Monday-Thursday and 2:00 PM Friday.
Prepare the property ID, owner, address, legal description, tax year, notice or bill and one clearly written question.
Confirm holiday closures, lunch closure, filing cutoff, required identification, accepted payment and current email address.
Official Floyd County property resources
Use for district contact information, appraisal guidance, notices and official updates.
Open Floyd CADSearch by owner, address, legal description, geographic ID or property ID.
Open property searchFind homestead, protest, agricultural, wildlife, rendition, agent and deferral forms.
Open Floyd CAD formsReview local dates, meetings and property-tax calendar information.
Open the calendarReview Floyd CAD’s property-tax exemption guidance before filing.
Open exemptionsUse for the services handled by the Floyd County Tax Assessor-Collector and verify property-tax collection responsibility.
Open the Tax Office pageRequest deeds and other recorded-property documents or review filing information.
Open Floyd County ClerkCross-check appraisal district, Tax Office and active taxing-unit information.
Open Floyd County directoryReview protest rights, filing sufficiency, evidence, ARB hearings and appeal options.
Open protest guidance10 common Floyd County appraisal and property-search questions
1. What is the official Floyd County Appraisal District website?
The official website is floydcad.org. Use it for property-search access, forms, exemptions, calendar information and district contacts.
2. How do I search Floyd County property records?
Use the official Floyd CAD property search. Search by owner name, property address, legal description, geographic ID or property ID.
3. Why does an owner-name search show no result?
The record may use initials, a spouse, trust, estate, business name or prior owner. Enter only the first part of the last name, using at least two characters without spaces, and then try another search method.
4. Does the Floyd County Tax Assessor-Collector collect property taxes?
The Texas Comptroller directory currently says the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes and advises contacting the appraisal district. Verify the collector shown on the current statement before paying.
5. How do I verify a homestead exemption?
Open the complete Floyd CAD property record and review the exemption and taxable-value information. If the exemption is missing, use Floyd CAD’s official forms and retain identification and filing proof.
6. What is the Floyd County protest deadline for 2026?
Most protests are due by May 15 or by the 30th day after Floyd CAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Follow the deadline printed on the individual notice.
7. How do I check agricultural appraisal on farm land?
Review the land’s acreage, legal description, market value, productivity value and use classification. Use the official Agricultural 1-d-1 form and confirm the required use history with Floyd CAD.
8. Does Floyd CAD acreage prove a legal boundary?
No. Appraisal acreage and mapping are for tax administration. Use a recorded deed, plat, title examination and professional survey for legal boundary or acreage decisions.
9. Where can I obtain a Floyd County deed?
Contact the Floyd County Clerk. Prepare the owner names, approximate date, document type and legal description before requesting copies.
10. Where is Floyd County Appraisal District located?
Floyd CAD is located at 104 East California Street, Floydada, Texas 79235-2818. The mailing address is P.O. Box 249, Floydada, Texas 79235-0249, and the phone number is (806) 983-5256.