Bailey County Appraisal District – Bailey CAD Info and Tax Guide 2026

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Bailey County, Texas · Homes, irrigated farms, ranch land, minerals, businesses, exemptions, protests and tax payments

Route a Bailey County Parcel From High Plains Search to Appraisal, Protest and Tax Payment

Start with Bailey Central Appraisal District when you need a property ID, appraisal owner, legal description, preliminary 2026 value, exemption, farm or ranch account, mineral interest, business-personal-property record, interactive map or property-tax balance.

Bailey County has an important local difference: its elected County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Bailey CAD provides appraisal services and collects taxes for specific local entities, while the County Clerk controls recorded deeds, liens and official land records.

Search and pay through Bailey CAD Open the Taxpayer Portal Fix a missing result
Property ID Owner last name Street name Geographic ID Abstract or subdivision Tax year
HIGH PLAINS IRRIGATION LEDGER VERIFYING 2026 ACCOUNT
SEARCH → VERIFY → PROTEST OR PAY
Use the correct property-tax collection office. The Bailey County Tax Assessor-Collector’s official page states that the office does not collect property taxes. Start with Bailey CAD’s official property-search and payment portal for the entities Bailey CAD collects.
2026 value status

The official search currently labels displayed 2026 values preliminary until certification.

CAD and collection office

302 Main Street, Muleshoe, Texas 79347.

Chief Appraiser

Jessica Rivera is listed by Bailey CAD and the Comptroller directory.

Early-pay discounts

3% in October, 2% in November and 1% in December for collected entities.

Official review

Local portals, contacts and procedures reviewed July 2026.

Start with your task

What do you need to do with the Bailey County property account?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

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

Follow the property-search steps
CHECK 2026 VALUE Separate preliminary and certified data

Review land, improvements, market value, appraised value and taxable value, then recheck after certification.

Understand the value fields
FARM OR RANCH Check agricultural appraisal

Review acreage, land use, irrigation, productivity value and supporting agricultural or wildlife records.

Review rural-land guidance
PROTEST OR CORRECT Save the complete account first

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

Prepare the protest packet
PAY PROPERTY TAX Use Bailey CAD’s collection route

Confirm the property, entity, tax year, discount, prior-year balance, payment amount and receipt.

Follow the payment workflow
CHECK A DEED OR LIEN Use County Clerk records

Search recorded ownership and documents when the appraisal owner field is not enough.

Search legal land records

Go directly to the Bailey County property task

Search and verify the account first. Then continue to values, maps, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, protest, tax payment or recorded documents.

Existing article image preserved

Use the Bailey CAD screenshot as a property-search guide

The existing article included the image below. It is preserved and moved into the search workflow where it helps users recognise the official account-lookup screen and understand what to check.

Bailey County Appraisal District property search showing owner, address, property ID, tax year and account-result controls
Bailey CAD property-search image. Use it to recognise the search layout, then verify all current information through the live official portal.
1. Owner search Begin with the last name. Search fewer words when the record may involve initials, a spouse, estate, trust or business.
2. Address search Use the street name or number and name. Avoid adding the city, state and ZIP code at first.
3. Property ID Use the account identifier from a notice or bill whenever possible because it is more precise than a common name.
4. Advanced filters Use abstract, subdivision, geographic ID, neighborhood, property type or DBA when the normal search is too broad.
5. Open the complete account Match the legal description, tax year, values, exemptions and taxing units before using the payment button.
The screenshot is not a live appraisal or tax account. Owners, values, exemptions, taxes, penalties and payment status can change after the image was captured.
Advanced search

Choose the Bailey CAD filter that matches the property

Official Bailey CAD search fields and their best use
Search field Best use Verification step
Owner name Homes, farms, businesses, trusts, estates and mineral owners. Try the first or last name alone and compare all property types.
Street number and name An addressed home or business in Muleshoe. Remove the street number or suffix when the complete address fails.
Property ID A notice, tax statement or prior property page supplies the identifier. Confirm the owner, property type, year and legal description.
Owner ID Locating multiple accounts carried under one appraisal-system owner identifier. Do not assume every result represents the same property or interest.
Geographic ID Matching the appraisal account with mapping or parcel references. Do not treat the ID as proof of a surveyed boundary.
Abstract Irrigated farmland, dryland acreage, ranch tracts and rural property. Match abstract, survey, tract, acreage and deed information.
Subdivision Property in a platted addition or named development. Match lot, block and complete legal description.
Mobile-home park Locating a manufactured-home account that may be separate from land. Compare home ownership, land ownership and serial information.
Doing Business As Business-personal-property accounts using a trade name. Match the legal entity, business location and asset account.
Neighborhood Comparable-property and equal-appraisal research. Compare property class, size, age, condition and land use.
Protest and hearing fields Searching protest status, informal date, formal date or hearing date. Use the filing confirmation and official hearing notice as controlling.
Account-field decoder

Understand what a Bailey CAD account proves—and what it does not

Use each field as a route to the next controlling record
Account field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next step
Property ID The appraisal and collection account in Bailey CAD’s system. That every county or title record uses the same identifier. Save it for CAD calls, protests and tax payments.
Owner name The owner carried for appraisal and collection administration. Complete legal title, heirship, mineral ownership or lien status. Search County Clerk records when legal ownership matters.
Situs address The physical location shown for the account. The owner’s mailing address or complete legal description. Compare the map, deed and mailing record.
Legal description The lot, block, tract, abstract, survey or subdivision reference shown. That the abbreviated text is sufficient for a deed or survey. Review the recorded deed, plat and survey.
Acreage The acreage carried for appraisal purposes. Surveyed or legally guaranteed acreage. Compare the deed and professional survey.
Property type Whether the account is real, personal, mineral, mobile home or another category. That all interests owned by the person are combined in one account. Search each relevant property type.
Market value Bailey CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Compare property facts, market evidence and equal appraisal.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. The amount remaining after every exemption. Review taxable value for each entity.
Taxable value Value remaining after exemptions for a taxing unit. The current payment amount or delinquent payoff. Review the tax-year details in the collection account.
Tax due An unpaid amount displayed for the selected account or year. That every year, penalty, fee or recent payment is included. Expand the account and verify every tax year before checkout.
Parcel-map verification

Use the Bailey CAD interactive map as a locator, not as a survey

Open the official Bailey CAD map Open Bailey CAD Interactive Map
Locate the property with a known identifier Use the property ID, geographic ID, owner, address, abstract or legal description where available.
Compare roads, tracts and adjoining parcels Check approximate shape, surrounding owners, field pattern, road access and subdivision or survey context.
Look for separate land segments Irrigated, dryland, native pasture, homesite and improvement areas may be valued separately.
Return to the property page Confirm that the map parcel and appraisal account use the same property ID and legal-description information.
Use legal records for legal decisions Obtain the deed, plat, title evidence and professional survey before resolving boundaries, easements or exact acreage.
Do not use the public appraisal map to place a fence, locate a well boundary or prepare a deed. The official search warns that legal descriptions and acreage should be independently verified before legal use.
Value explanation

Separate preliminary market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

Bailey 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 appraisal limitation, such as a qualifying residence-homestead cap.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions. It may differ for the county, school, city, hospital or water district.

Displayed 2026 values are currently preliminary. They can change before certification. Save the current account for comparison but recheck it after the appraisal roll is certified.
Do not estimate the tax bill from market value alone. The final amount depends on each taxing unit’s taxable value, exemptions, appraisal limitations, adopted rate, early-payment discount, prior payments and delinquency status.
Review the live property account Open Bailey County Tax Notices
Appraisal and collection routing

Check which Bailey County entities Bailey CAD appraises and collects

Bailey CAD appraises property for Bailey County, City of Muleshoe, Muleshoe ISD, Sudan ISD, Farwell ISD, Muleshoe Area Hospital District and High Plains Water District.
Appraisal and collection responsibilities are not identical
Taxing entity Bailey CAD appraises? Bailey CAD collects? Owner action
Bailey County General Fund Yes Yes Use the Bailey CAD tax account and payment portal.
Bailey County Farm-to-Market Road Fund Yes Yes Verify that the fund appears on the property’s tax details.
City of Muleshoe Yes Yes Check city taxable value and exemptions separately.
Muleshoe ISD Yes Yes, including listed Bailey and Lamb County accounts Match the school account and county location before payment.
Muleshoe Area Hospital District Yes Yes for Bailey County accounts Check the hospital-district line on the tax account.
High Plains Water District Yes Yes for Bailey County accounts Verify district placement and taxable value.
Sudan ISD Yes for Bailey County property Not listed by Bailey CAD as a collected entity Follow the payment instructions on the Sudan ISD tax bill.
Farwell ISD Yes for Bailey County property Not listed by Bailey CAD as a collected entity Follow the payment instructions on the Farwell ISD tax bill.
Do not assume one online payment clears every taxing unit. Review the complete tax account and any separate school-district bill, especially for property connected to Sudan ISD or Farwell ISD.
Bailey County property scenarios

Search differently for a Muleshoe home, irrigated farm or boundary-area parcel

Muleshoe residence

Search by street address, confirm City of Muleshoe and Muleshoe ISD, then verify the residence-homestead exemption.

Irrigated cropland

Review acreage, land class, productivity value, well or irrigation-related improvements and High Plains Water District placement.

Dryland or pasture tract

Compare land-use classification, acreage, agricultural history and market-value land segment separately.

Sudan ISD parcel

Bailey CAD may appraise the property, but the school tax may require a separate collection route.

Farwell ISD parcel

Confirm the school district, county location and payment office before assuming the Bailey CAD payment clears the school balance.

Manufactured home

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

Mineral interest

Search the mineral property type separately because a mineral account may not appear with the surface farm or ranch.

Inherited rural acreage

Search the deceased owner, estate, heirs and recorded deed history before relying on the appraisal owner field.

Business or agricultural operation

Search real estate and business-personal-property accounts separately and verify the rendition status.

Agricultural and wildlife appraisal

Review Bailey County farm and ranch land beyond the total market value

Agricultural or wildlife appraisal is a special method of valuing qualifying land based on productivity. It is not a complete exemption from property taxation.
Confirm the legal tract

Match the abstract, survey, tract, acreage, geographic ID, deed and map location.

Separate land segments

Review irrigated cropland, dryland, pasture, homesite and other land classes independently.

Compare market and productivity value

Qualifying land can have a productivity value substantially below its market value.

Document agricultural history

Keep crop, grazing, lease, livestock, expense, harvest and sales records supporting qualifying use.

Check irrigation-related property

Review wells, center pivots, pumps, equipment and other improvements separately from the land valuation.

Watch for a change of use

Changing qualifying land to a nonqualifying use can create additional tax consequences.

Prepare an agricultural or wildlife application packet

Property ID and legal description
Deed and acreage information
Agricultural-use history
Crop, grazing or livestock records
Lease and sales documents
Photographs and land-use maps
Wildlife plan and annual activities
Submission confirmation or mailing proof
Search and save the current land account Record the property ID, acreage, land classes, market value, productivity value and owner.
Open the official Bailey CAD forms page Find the 1-d-1 application, wildlife-management guidelines, plan and annual report. Open Bailey CAD Agricultural Forms
Explain the qualifying activity Identify the land’s principal agricultural use, intensity, acreage, history and management.
File by the applicable deadline Most open-space and related applications use an April 30 deadline, subject to late-filing provisions and account-specific rules.
Keep proof of submission Save the portal confirmation, office-stamped copy or postal proof.
Recheck the certified account Confirm that the land segments, productivity value and special-appraisal status were applied correctly.
A sale does not automatically preserve the prior owner’s agricultural appraisal. A new owner should contact Bailey CAD promptly and confirm whether a new application and land-use evidence are required.
Special account types

Search minerals, mobile homes and business assets separately

One owner may have several independent Bailey CAD accounts
Property situation What to check Useful evidence
Mineral interest Property type, owner, mineral account, legal or lease information and tax year. Division orders, royalty statements, production records and ownership documents.
Business personal property Business name, DBA, situs, property ID, asset class, rendition and depreciation. Asset list, acquisition date, original cost, condition and disposal records.
Agricultural equipment Ownership, business use, situs, exemption status and whether equipment appears on a rendition. Purchase, use, location and ownership records.
Mobile home on owned land Whether the home is included with the land or maintained as a separate account. Statement of Ownership, serial number, deed and photographs.
Mobile home on leased land Home owner, mobile-home park, site address and landowner. Statement of Ownership, lease, serial information and location records.
Dealer inventory Correct inventory category, annual declaration and monthly statements. Sales and inventory records and filed declarations.
Open rendition and special-property forms Manage applications in the portal
Search troubleshooting

Fix a missing or confusing Bailey CAD search result

Change one search element at a time
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner search returns nothing The record may use initials, spouse, former owner, estate, trust or business name. Search only the first or last name, then try owner ID or property ID.
Too many owner matches The name is common or connected to several account types. Add property type, street, abstract, subdivision or geographic ID.
Full address does not work The database may use a different direction, abbreviation or street suffix. Search only the street name, then add the number.
Rural farm is missing The account may be indexed by abstract, survey, tract or geographic ID. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Mobile home is missing The home may be carried as personal property or under a separate park-related account. Use the property-type and mobile-home-park fields.
Mineral interest is missing Mineral property can be separate from the surface land account. Select the mineral property type and search the owner or property ID.
New buyer is not listed The recorded deed may still be processing or ownership proof may be incomplete. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and contact Bailey CAD.
2026 value changed after saving it The portal identifies 2026 values as preliminary before certification. Compare dated copies and use the latest official account.
One tax entity does not appear in the cart Bailey CAD may appraise but not collect for that taxing unit. Check the taxing entity’s bill and payment instructions separately.
Prepared Bailey CAD call script
I am researching Bailey CAD property ID [number] / geographic ID [number] for [address, abstract or legal description]. The account currently shows [owner, value, acreage, exemption, property type or tax year]. I need help with [exact issue]. Which document or staff member controls this question?
Office routing

Send each Bailey County property question to the office that controls it

Bailey CAD

Property search, value, exemptions, maps, agricultural appraisal, renditions, protests and taxes for listed collected entities.

County Tax Assessor-Collector

Vehicle title, registration and other county tax-office duties. The official page states that this office does not collect property tax.

County Clerk

Deeds, liens, releases, plats, probate records, property transfers and certified copies.

Use the office that maintains the disputed record
Your question Correct starting point Prepare before contacting
What is the 2026 appraisal value? Bailey CAD Property ID, tax year and disputed value field.
Why is an exemption missing? Bailey CAD Application, identification and submission proof.
Does my land qualify for agricultural appraisal? Bailey CAD Legal description, acreage, land-use history and supporting records.
How much tax is due for a Bailey CAD-collected entity? Bailey CAD Collections Property ID, tax year and current tax account.
How do I pay Sudan ISD or Farwell ISD tax? Follow the specific school tax bill School account, property ID, tax year and bill instructions.
Who legally owns the property? County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, date range and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed or lien? County Clerk Names, instrument information and copy type.
Who handles vehicle registration? County Tax Assessor-Collector Vehicle, title, insurance and identification documents.
Who adopts the property-tax rate? Each local taxing unit The taxing-unit list from the property account.
Property-record corrections

Correct the source of the Bailey County account error

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed, probate document or ownership instrument and ask Bailey CAD which proof it requires.
Incorrect mailing address Contact Bailey CAD because it maintains appraisal notices and tax bills for the entities it collects.
Incorrect acreage or legal description Compare the account with the recorded deed, plat and survey before requesting a correction.
Incorrect land classification Prepare land-use, irrigation, crop, grazing, lease and agricultural-history records.
Incorrect building or improvement Prepare measurements, photographs, age, condition, repair estimates and demolition or removal evidence.
Incorrect tax payment or discount Contact Bailey CAD with the property ID, tax year, receipt, payment date, amount and selected entity.
A correction is not always a protest. A correction fixes inaccurate account information. A protest challenges an appraisal-district action such as market value, unequal appraisal, exemption denial or property classification.
Exemptions and special valuation

Check Bailey County exemptions before estimating the tax bill

Residence homestead

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

Age 65 or older

Review the additional exemption, school-tax ceiling and applicable payment, instalment or deferral rules.

Disabled person

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

Disabled veteran

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

Agricultural or wildlife appraisal

Review acreage, qualifying use, productivity value and land-use history.

Business or special exemption

The official forms library includes Freeport, goods-in-transit, charitable, religious, cemetery, solar and other applications.

Prepare these items before filing

Property ID and legal description
Owner name exactly as recorded
Property and mailing addresses
Texas driver licence or qualifying identification
Occupancy or qualification date
Age, disability or VA evidence
Deed, heirship or ownership records
Submission confirmation or postal proof
Bailey 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. An affidavit may also be required in certain situations.
Open Bailey CAD forms Open the Taxpayer Portal
Submit to: Bailey Central Appraisal District, 302 Main Street, Muleshoe, Texas 79347. Confirm whether the specific form can be filed through the portal, by email, in person or by mail.
Appraisal protest

File a Bailey CAD protest around one clear appraisal issue

2026 deadline rule: most protests are due by May 15 or by the 30th day after Bailey CAD mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever date is later. The deadline printed on the individual notice controls.
Save the complete property account Keep the property ID, owner, legal description, acreage, land, improvements, values and exemptions.
Identify the exact protest reason Possible issues include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect acreage, property type, exemption denial or inaccurate improvements.
Open the official online protest route Use Bailey CAD’s electronic protest service when available for the account. Open Bailey CAD Online Protest
File before the deadline Protect the filing date even if photographs, estimates or comparable-property research will follow.
Keep proof of filing Save the portal confirmation, timestamp, email, certified-mail receipt or office-stamped copy.
Request the appraisal district’s evidence Review the comparable properties, schedules, photographs, land classes and property characteristics used.
Build evidence for the property type Use sales and repair evidence for homes, land and productivity records for farms, production evidence for minerals and asset schedules for businesses.
Attempt an informal resolution State the requested value or correction and present the strongest evidence first.
Prepare for the ARB hearing Label the evidence, practise a concise explanation and bring or upload the same documents you plan to discuss.

Evidence packet checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Bailey CAD property account
One-page requested-value explanation
Comparable sales or equal-appraisal table
Dated property photographs
Repair estimates or professional reports
Deed, survey, agricultural or business records
CAD evidence with disputed items marked
Open online protest Download Notice of Protest Review Bailey ARB information
“My tax bill is too high” does not identify the appraisal error. Focus the protest on market value, unequal appraisal, property facts, exemption eligibility or classification.
ARB hearing preparation

Prepare for the Bailey County Appraisal Review Board hearing

The Appraisal Review Board is separate from the appraisal office. It hears appraisal disputes but does not manage daily appraisal-district operations.
Use the official hearing notice The notice controls the date, time, location, participation method and evidence instructions.
Do not contact an ARB member about the merits Bailey CAD warns that an ARB member who discusses the individual property may be unable to hear the protest.
Confirm the participation method Ask whether the hearing is in person, by telephone, by affidavit or through another approved method.
Lead with the requested result State the requested value or correction before explaining the supporting evidence.
Address the district’s evidence directly Identify incorrect property facts, unsuitable comparable properties and unsupported land or depreciation assumptions.
Keep the written ARB order The order applies to the protested tax year and begins the timeline for any available further appeal.
Open Bailey ARB information
Property-tax payment

Pay Bailey County property taxes through the correct Bailey CAD account

Bailey CAD provides the official property-search and payment route for the entities it collects. The county’s elected Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.

Early-payment discounts published by Bailey CAD

October 3%

Early-payment discount

November 2%

Early-payment discount

December 1%

Early-payment discount

January Base

No early-pay discount, penalty or interest under the normal schedule

The discount applies to entities Bailey CAD collects. Confirm the live account and each taxing unit before assuming a discount or payment applies to a separately collected school tax.
Open the official Bailey CAD search Open Property Search and Pay Taxes
Locate the correct property Match the property ID, owner, address, legal description and tax year.
Expand the complete tax account Review the current year, prior years, collected entities, base tax, discount, penalty and interest.
Select the green Pay Taxes option Add the correct property and tax year to the payment cart.
Review every amount in the cart Check the property ID, tax year, entity, discount or delinquent charge, subtotal and processing fee.
Complete the secure checkout Follow the payment provider’s instructions and do not close the page before receiving confirmation.
Save the receipt Keep the property ID, tax year, amount, fee, date, payment method and confirmation number.
Verify posting Reopen the account or call Bailey CAD at 806-272-5501 to confirm that the payment reached the correct property and year.
2026 tax-year timing: January 31, 2027 falls on a Sunday. Under the normal Texas next-business-day rule, a deadline falling that day should generally move to Monday, February 1, 2027. The date printed on the actual bill controls.
Do not pay only from an old screenshot or saved tax amount. Discounts, penalties, interest, partial payments and prior-year balances can change the live checkout total.
Prior years and partial payments

Use Bailey CAD’s tax cart for prior-year or partial payments

Bailey CAD publishes specific instructions for adding prior tax years and changing the subtotal when making a partial payment.

Search and open the correct property Do not stop at the result list. Click the property area beside the Pay Taxes box to expand the complete account.
Scroll to the prior-year tax list Review every displayed year and verify which years still show an unpaid balance.
Select Pay beside the desired year Add each year you intend to pay to the cart. More than one year can be added.
Open the cart Select the In Cart control at the top of the page after the desired years have been added.
Change the subtotal for a partial payment Bailey CAD states that the subtotal beside a year can be changed when partially paying that year.
Review the effect of a partial payment Confirm how the payment will be applied and whether unpaid tax, penalty, interest or collection charges will continue.
Complete checkout and save proof Keep the selected year, amount, fee, confirmation and remaining balance.
Call when the account is unclear Bailey CAD directs taxpayers with questions about prior-year or partial payment to call 806-272-5501.
A partial payment does not necessarily stop delinquency charges or collection action. Ask Bailey CAD how the payment will be applied and request the remaining payoff after posting.
Recorded land records

Use the Bailey County Clerk for deeds, liens and legal ownership history

Open the official County Clerk page Use it for contact information, recording requirements, fees and online records. Open Bailey County Clerk
Open the county-linked Online Records service Search Bailey County Online Records
Search current and former owner names Try grantor, grantee, spouse, trust, estate, business and spelling variations.
Narrow the recording date Use the approximate purchase, inheritance, refinance, release or transfer period.
Compare the legal description Match lot, block, tract, abstract, survey, subdivision and acreage with the Bailey CAD account.
Review the recorded instrument Check the parties, recording date, instrument number, legal description and signatures.
Request a certified copy when required Contact the Clerk when a court, lender, title company or government office requires certification.
Use a title professional for title conclusions The appraisal owner field and online index do not replace a complete title examination.
Bailey County Clerk Irene Espinoza’s office lists official public and deed records at 300 South 1st Street, Suite 200, Muleshoe, with phone 806-272-3044.
Recently purchased property still shows the seller? Confirm that the deed was recorded, save the instrument information and ask Bailey CAD which ownership document it needs for the appraisal update.
Buyer, owner and heir checks

Complete these checks before relying on a Bailey County property record

Confirm the parcel

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

Review every tax year

Check current and prior years, partial payments, early-payment discounts and delinquent balances.

Search recorded ownership

Review deeds, liens, releases, probate records and other instruments through the County Clerk.

Check collection responsibility

Determine whether Bailey CAD or a separate school-tax office collects each taxing unit’s bill.

Recalculate exemptions

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

Verify agricultural status

Confirm qualifying use, productivity value, application status and potential change-of-use consequences.

Review irrigation and improvements

Check homes, barns, wells, pivots, pumps, mobile homes and other improvements against the property.

Search additional account types

Look for mineral, mobile-home and business-personal-property accounts connected to the owner.

Save closing evidence

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

The seller’s current tax bill may not predict the buyer’s future taxes. Ownership, exemptions, appraisal limitations, agricultural use, omitted improvements and taxing-unit boundaries can change the future bill.
2026 property-tax calendar

Important Bailey County appraisal and tax dates

Property status and valuation date Most ownership, use, condition, exemption and market-value questions begin with the property’s status on January 1.
Business personal property rendition Most rendition statements are due April 15. A timely written extension request generally moves the deadline to May 15.
Many exemption and special-appraisal applications Many exemption, agricultural, wildlife and allocation applications use an April 30 deadline or another property-specific rule.
Normal appraisal protest deadline File by May 15 or the 30th day after Bailey CAD mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.
Typical appraisal-review period Informal conferences and ARB hearings generally occur during the appraisal-review season. Follow the individual hearing notice.
Truth-in-taxation updates Bailey County’s local tax-notice database is updated as taxing units propose and adopt tax rates.
3% early-payment discount Bailey CAD currently publishes a 3% discount for October payment for entities it collects.
2% early-payment discount Bailey CAD currently publishes a 2% discount for November payment.
1% early-payment discount Bailey CAD currently publishes a 1% discount for December payment.
Normal 2026 tax-year payment timing January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the next-business-day rule generally makes Monday, February 1, 2027 timely. Verify the bill.
The individual notice, application, hearing order or tax statement controls. General dates do not replace a later mailing date, approved extension, separate school bill or account-specific deadline.
Verified local contacts

Bailey County appraisal, collection and land-record offices

Bailey Central Appraisal District
302 Main Street
Muleshoe, Texas 79347

Phone: (806) 272-5501
Fax: (806) 272-3643
Email: baileyca@bailey-cad.org

Chief Appraiser: Jessica Rivera

Monday-Thursday:
8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:30 PM

Friday:
8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Bailey CAD Collections
302 Main Street
Muleshoe, Texas 79347

Phone: (806) 272-5501

Use for tax bills and payments for the entities Bailey CAD collects, early-payment discounts, prior-year accounts, partial payments and receipts.

Bailey County Tax Assessor-Collector
300 South 1st Street, Suite 140
Muleshoe, Texas 79347

Phone: (806) 272-3022
Fax: (806) 272-3020

Tax Assessor-Collector: Maria Gonzalez

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Important: This office states that it does not collect property tax.

Bailey County Clerk
300 South 1st Street, Suite 200
Muleshoe, Texas 79347

Phone: (806) 272-3044
Fax: (806) 272-3538

County Clerk: Irene Espinoza

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM.

No copies or marriage licences are issued after the published 4:15 PM cutoff.

Before calling Bailey CAD

Prepare the property ID, owner, address or legal description, property type, tax year and one exact question.

Before visiting or mailing

Confirm holiday closures, lunch closure, identification, accepted payment, filing method and whether the item must be postmarked.

Official action links

Official Bailey County property resources

Bailey CAD homepage

Use for current notices, office details, appraisal information, tax resources and official tools.

Open Bailey CAD
Property search and payment

Search owners, addresses, property IDs, advanced fields and taxes due.

Open Search and Pay Taxes
Taxpayer Portal

Access property details, electronic communication, documents and application management.

Open Taxpayer Portal
Online protest

Use the district’s electronic protest route when available for the property account.

Open Online Protest
Interactive map

Use for approximate parcel location, adjoining property and field-pattern context.

Open Interactive Map
Forms

Find homestead, agricultural, wildlife, rendition, protest, deferral and special-exemption forms.

Open Bailey CAD Forms
Appraisal Review Board

Review the ARB’s role, limits and local protest information.

Open ARB Information
Tax information and reports

Review annual reports, utility reports and local tax-information resources.

Open Tax Information
Collection responsibilities

See which taxing entities Bailey CAD appraises and which entities it collects.

Open Entity List
Truth in Taxation

Review local proposed and adopted property-tax information during the tax-rate season.

Open Bailey Tax Notices
County Clerk

Use for deeds, liens, releases, public records and certified property documents.

Open Bailey County Clerk
Online public records

Search recorded documents through the service linked by Bailey County Clerk.

Search Public Records
Editorial accountability

How this Bailey County guide was rebuilt

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent review of Bailey County appraisal, collection and land-record resources

This improved version preserves the Bailey CAD search image and editor image from the existing page while replacing the brief original content with complete property-search instructions, 2026 value guidance, collection routing, early-payment discounts, prior-year payment steps, agricultural review, exemption preparation, protest evidence and deed research.

Official resources reviewed include Bailey Central Appraisal District, its eSearch tax-payment portal, Taxpayer Portal, forms, Appraisal Review Board page, entity-collection list, Bailey County Tax Assessor-Collector, Bailey County Clerk and the Texas Comptroller’s county directory.

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website and is not operated by Bailey Central Appraisal District, Bailey County or any local taxing unit.

Bailey County answers

10 common Bailey County appraisal and property-tax questions

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

The official website is bailey-cad.org. Use it for property search, tax payment, maps, forms, protests, the Taxpayer Portal and district contact details.

2. How do I search Bailey County property records?

Use the official Bailey CAD search. Search by owner, address, property ID or Advanced Search and confirm the property ID, legal description, property type and year.

3. Are Bailey CAD 2026 values final?

No. The official property-search portal currently states that displayed 2026 values are preliminary and subject to change before certification.

4. Why does a Bailey CAD owner or address search show no result?

The record may use a different name order, trust, estate, prior owner, rural legal description or abbreviated street. Search only the first or last name or only the street name, then try property ID, geographic ID, abstract or subdivision.

5. Does the Bailey County Tax Assessor-Collector collect property taxes?

No. The official county page states that the office does not collect property tax. Bailey CAD provides the collection and payment route for the taxing entities it lists as collected.

6. How do I pay Bailey County property taxes online?

Search the property through Bailey CAD, expand the correct account and select the green Pay Taxes option. Confirm the tax year, entity, discount or penalty, fee and receipt before checkout.

7. Does Bailey CAD offer an early-payment discount?

Bailey CAD currently publishes a 3% discount in October, 2% in November and 1% in December for the entities it collects. Confirm the live account before paying.

8. What is the Bailey County appraisal protest deadline for 2026?

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

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

Start with the Bailey County Clerk and use its linked Online Records service. Request a certified copy when required.

10. Where is Bailey Central Appraisal District located?

Bailey CAD is located at 302 Main Street, Muleshoe, Texas 79347. The phone number is (806) 272-5501.

Accuracy, ownership and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Bailey Central Appraisal District, the Bailey County Appraisal Review Board, Bailey County Tax Assessor-Collector, Bailey County Clerk, Texas Comptroller or a title company.

Property owners, preliminary values, exemptions, maps, tax balances, discounts, penalties, office hours, payment providers, forms and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

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

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

Free Appraisal District Property Tax Helper

Search Smarter, Estimate Taxes, Check Exemptions and Prepare for a Protest

Use this free tool before you visit a county appraisal district, property search portal, tax office, or exemption page. It helps you understand property value, taxable value, possible savings, protest value, and the next official step.

Start Property Helper
8 toolsSearch helper, tax estimate, exemption savings, protest prep and more.
For all countiesWorks as a sitewide tool on every appraisal district article.
No loginNo name, email, property ID or private information required.
Mobile-firstBuilt for visitors checking property records from a phone.

What do you need help with today?

Choose your main reason for visiting. The tool will show the best next step and quick estimate.

Homeowners

Use this tool to check your appraisal notice, exemption savings, protest value, and official next step.

Buyers and investors

Use the tax calculator before trusting only the sale price or mortgage estimate.

Property Search Helper

Use this when a county property search portal is confusing. It shows which search method is usually best.

Property Tax Estimate Calculator

Estimate annual property tax using appraised value, assessment ratio, exemptions, and combined tax rate.

Homestead and Exemption Savings

Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disability, veteran, or local exemption may reduce tax.

Appraisal Notice Review

Compare last year value with this year value and see whether the increase deserves closer review.

Property Tax Protest Savings

Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after protest, correction, evidence review, or appraisal review board hearing.

Property Tax Protest and Exemption Checklist

Use this checklist before you file a protest, apply for exemption, or call the appraisal district.

Useful tip

Before calling, write your property ID, owner name, property address, and question on paper. It saves time.

Common mistake

Do not call the CAD to pay tax bills unless the local article says they collect taxes. In many counties, the tax office collects payment.

Official Resource Finder

Enter county and state to create safe searches for official CAD pages, property search, tax payment, exemptions, maps, forms, and protest help.

CAD vs Tax Office

  • Appraisal District: value, exemptions, ownership records, maps, protest.
  • Tax Office: tax bill, payment, receipt, delinquent balance, penalty.

Best place to use this

Add this tool after the first major content section or before the FAQ area. It gives visitors a reason to interact before leaving the page.

Important estimate note

This tool gives educational estimates only. Final values, exemptions, tax rates, bills, payments, and deadlines must be confirmed with official county sources.

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