Bastrop County Appraisal District – Bastrop CAD Info 2026

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Bastrop County, Texas · Property search, exemptions, protests, rural land, tax payments and deeds

Follow a Bastrop County Property From the CAD Record to the Office That Controls the Next Step

Start with Bastrop Central Appraisal District when you need the property ID, appraisal owner, situs address, legal description, acreage, land and improvement values, exemptions, map or appraisal-protest information.

Continue to the Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector for tax statements, payments, receipts and delinquent balances. Use the County Clerk for deeds, liens, releases and recorded plats. This distinction is especially important for fast-growth subdivisions, rural acreage, manufactured homes and recently transferred property.

Search official Bastrop CAD records Search and pay property taxes Check the passed 2026 protest deadline
Property ID Owner name Street address Legal description Subdivision or abstract Tax year
LOST PINES PARCEL RELAY VERIFYING OFFICIAL ROUTE
CAD → TAX OFFICE → COUNTY CLERK
The regular Bastrop CAD 2026 protest deadline was May 29, 2026, and it has passed. Do not submit a normal protest form as though the deadline were still open. Contact Bastrop CAD promptly if you believe a limited late protest, notice issue, exemption appeal, clerical correction, substantial-error correction or another statutory remedy may apply.
Official CAD

Bastrop Central Appraisal District, commonly called Bastrop CAD.

CAD office

212 Jackson Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602.

CAD phone

512-303-1930 for values, exemptions, mapping and protests.

CAD hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Tax Office

211 Jackson Street; phone 512-581-7161.

County Clerk

803 Pine Street for deeds, liens and public records.

Choose the correct path

What do you need from the Bastrop County property system?

SEARCH A PROPERTY Find the official CAD account

Search by property ID, owner or address, then confirm the legal description, year, values and exemptions.

Follow the search workflow
CHECK RURAL LAND Use abstract and map details

Review acreage, agricultural or wildlife status, access, improvements, legal description and taxing units.

Use the rural-land checklist
CHECK A NEW HOME Verify subdivision and MUD details

Confirm the parcel, new improvements, homestead status, school district, city and special districts.

Use the fast-growth checks
PROTEST OR CORRECT Identify the available remedy

The normal 2026 deadline passed, but a limited correction, late protest or exemption issue may still require action.

Review post-deadline options
PAY PROPERTY TAX Move to the Tax Office

Search the live collection account, confirm all years, review the fee and save an official payment confirmation.

Use the payment workflow
VERIFY OWNERSHIP Search recorded documents

Use the County Clerk for deeds, liens, releases, restrictions, easements and subdivision plats.

Use the recorded-document workflow

Go directly to the Bastrop County property task

Search and verify the account first. Continue to exemption, protest, tax-payment or deed records only after the correct parcel and year are confirmed.

Existing article image preserved

Use the original Bastrop CAD visual to understand the lookup sequence

The existing article image is preserved below. Use it as a visual orientation guide, then reopen the live official portal before relying on a value, exemption, owner or tax-year record.

Bastrop County Appraisal District property-search visual showing owner, address, property ID and advanced-search workflow
1. Start with the official search Use Bastrop CAD’s portal, not a third-party property listing or owner-lookup website.
2. Use the strongest identifier Property ID is usually the safest choice when it appears on a notice, tax statement or prior record.
3. Try owner or address Keep the search short. Add details only after the portal returns too many possible matches.
4. Confirm the record Compare the legal description, situs, property ID, land, improvements, exemptions and tax year.
5. Route the next task Continue to the CAD department, Tax Office or County Clerk that controls the requested action.
The image is not a live property record. It cannot confirm the current owner, 2026 value, exemption approval, protest status or tax balance.
10 useful account attributes

Check these Bastrop CAD fields before calling, filing or paying

Ten property-record details and the action connected to each one
Attribute What it tells you Actionable check
1. Property ID The primary Bastrop CAD property identifier. Use it on forms, emails, protests and Tax Office searches.
2. Appraisal owner The owner currently carried for appraisal administration. Use County Clerk deeds when legal ownership must be proved.
3. Situs address The physical property location when one is assigned. Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address.
4. Legal description The lot, block, subdivision, tract or abstract description. Compare it with the deed, plat and survey.
5. Acreage or land area The land quantity carried for appraisal purposes. Verify surveyed acreage before legal or development use.
6. Land value The portion of market value assigned to the site or acreage. Review location, size, use, access and land classification.
7. Improvement value The value assigned to houses, shops, barns and other structures. Check area, age, class, condition and missing or removed structures.
8. Market and appraised value CAD’s market opinion and any applicable limited value. Do not treat either figure as the live tax balance.
9. Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran or other approved benefits. Check every taxing unit because taxable values can differ.
10. Taxing units County, city, school, MUD, ESD, college or other jurisdictions. Use the full list when estimating future taxes or reviewing rates.
Record decoder

Know what a Bastrop CAD record proves—and what it does not

The appraisal account is a starting point, not a substitute for every official record
CAD information Useful for Does not replace Correct next step
Owner name Appraisal notices and exemption administration. A deed or complete title examination. Search County Clerk Official Public Records.
Legal description Identifying the subdivision, tract or abstract. The full recorded deed, plat or survey. Compare the actual recorded documents.
Acreage Appraisal and land-classification review. Professional surveyed acreage. Use a survey for boundaries and conveyances.
Market value Reviewing the January 1 appraisal opinion. A guaranteed sale price. Compare relevant market or unequal-appraisal evidence.
Exemptions Checking approved tax relief. Approval for another owner or tax year. Confirm the 2026 account and submission proof.
Taxing units Identifying jurisdictions attached to the property. Current proposed or adopted tax rates. Use the Truth in Taxation database.
Property map Approximate parcel location and surrounding context. A legal boundary survey. Review deed, plat, easements and survey.
Value history Identifying year-to-year changes. The current Notice of Appraised Value. Determine whether land, improvements or exemptions changed.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a missing Bastrop CAD result before assuming the property is absent

Change one search detail at a time
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner search returns nothing The record may use initials, a spouse, trust, estate, company or previous owner. Search only the last name or one distinctive entity word.
Address search fails The portal may use another street suffix, city, direction or unit format. Use only the street number and main street name.
New subdivision lot is missing The account may still be connected to a parent tract or recent plat. Search the seller, builder, subdivision and parent legal description.
Recently purchased property shows the seller The recorded deed may still be processing into CAD. Confirm the deed recording and send its reference to deeds@bastropcad.org.
Rural land has no street address The property may be indexed by abstract, tract or legal description. Use advanced search and the GIS map.
Manufactured home is missing The home may have a separate account or location/ownership issue. Search the owner and land separately, then contact mobilehome@bastropcad.org.
Business account is not on the land record Business personal property is usually appraised separately. Search the legal business name, DBA and physical location.
CAD and Tax Office records differ The systems serve different purposes or update at different times. Match property ID, owner, legal description and tax year.
Prepared Bastrop CAD call script
I am researching tax year [year] for property ID [number] at [address or legal description]. The record currently shows [owner, value, exemption or property detail]. I need help with [exact issue]. Which department, document or form controls this request?
GIS and parcel research

Use the Bastrop CAD map without treating it as a survey

Open the official Bastrop CAD GIS map Open Bastrop CAD Interactive Map
Search with the property ID or address Use a unique identifier where possible, especially for recently divided or rural tracts.
Compare the parcel with nearby accounts Review approximate shape, road position, parent tracts, adjoining lots and subdivision pattern.
Return to the appraisal account Confirm that the map and property record display matching identifiers and legal information.
Use the subdivision-plat system when needed A recorded plat can show lots, blocks, streets, easements and dedications more clearly than a CAD map.
Obtain a survey for legal conclusions Use a current professional survey before building, fencing, conveying or resolving an encroachment.
CAD parcel lines are approximate appraisal references. They do not establish a legal boundary, guarantee acreage or prove legal access.
Value explanation

Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

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

STEP 2 Appraised or limited value

The value after an applicable residence-homestead cap or non-homestead circuit-breaker limitation.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value after exemptions, used with each taxing unit’s adopted rate to calculate the bill.

Residence-homestead cap

A qualifying homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase by more than 10% annually, excluding new improvements.

2026 circuit breaker

Qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5.32 million or less may receive the temporary 20% limitation.

Agricultural productivity value

Qualifying open-space land may be appraised from productivity rather than full market value.

Market value is not the tax bill. The final amount also depends on exemptions, appraisal limitations, taxing units, adopted rates, penalties and payment history.
Review the circuit-breaker limitation Open Bastrop tax transparency
Fast-growth property checks

Verify new subdivisions, builders, MUDs and recent construction separately

Bastrop and western county growth

Search the new lot, parent tract, subdivision and builder when the homeowner name is not yet indexed.

Elgin-area development

Confirm city limits, Elgin ISD, ACC-Elgin, ESD and any MUD or special-district account.

Cedar Creek and Highway 71

A mailing address may not establish city limits. Review the complete taxing-unit list.

The Colony and MUD property

Several Colony MUD entities appear in Bastrop County. Confirm the exact district attached to the lot.

New construction

Check whether the home, garage, pool, shop, porch or other improvement is complete or partially complete as of January 1.

Builder-owned inventory

The builder or developer may remain on the account while the deed and parcel setup are processed.

Homestead after closing

The seller’s exemption does not automatically become the buyer’s exemption. File your own application when eligible.

Future-tax estimate

Do not rely only on the seller’s capped value or mortgage estimate when exemptions and new construction can change.

Plat and easements

Review the recorded subdivision plat, utility easements, drainage areas and restrictions before development decisions.

Buyer tip: a newly built home may have a prior-year tax bill based mainly on land. Use the completed-property value and all taxing units when estimating a later bill.
Farm, ranch and wildlife property

Document qualifying use instead of relying only on acreage

Open-space agricultural appraisal
  • Confirm the property ID, acreage and legal description.
  • Review qualifying-use history and intensity.
  • Keep grazing, crop, livestock and lease records.
  • Document fences, water, management and production.
  • Compare market value and productivity value.
  • Ask about rollback exposure before changing use.
Wildlife-management use
  • Confirm the land first qualifies for open-space appraisal.
  • Prepare a written wildlife-management plan.
  • Keep dated activity, cost and contractor records.
  • Document habitat, water, food, census and predator-control work.
  • Retain photographs and maps.
  • Submit required reports to the agricultural department.
Property ID and legal description
Acreage and tract map
Agricultural-use history
Lease or grazing agreement
Livestock, crop or production records
Wildlife-management plan and activity log
Dated photographs and receipts
Proof of application or report delivery
Open agricultural, wildlife and land guidance Email the agricultural department
Large acreage alone does not establish agricultural qualification. Qualification depends on statutory use, history, intensity and continued compliance.
Manufactured-home records

Check whether the manufactured home and land are on the same account

Land ownership

Determine whether the home owner also owns the land or leases the home site.

Separate appraisal account

The manufactured home may have a separate property ID from the underlying land.

Location accuracy

Confirm the physical location, community, serial information and situs address.

Ownership update

Compare CAD ownership with title, statement-of-ownership and transfer documents.

Homestead eligibility

Verify that the applicant owns and occupies the qualifying residence and submits required documents.

Relocation or removal

Notify the appropriate agencies and CAD when a home is moved, sold, destroyed or removed.

Manufactured-home inquiry script
I am researching a manufactured home at [location]. The land property ID is [number], and the home owner is [name]. Please confirm whether the home has a separate CAD account and which ownership, location or exemption documents are needed.
Email Bastrop CAD mobile-home staff
Wildfire, severe weather and drought

Document physical damage and declared-disaster timing immediately

Bastrop CAD publishes guidance for property physically damaged in a governor-declared disaster area and for agricultural land affected by a declared drought.

Temporary disaster exemption

Qualifying damaged property may receive a temporary exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 11.35.

Application timing

The application is generally due within 105 days after the governor declares the disaster area.

Damage threshold

Bastrop CAD states that qualifying improvement damage must reach at least 15%.

Evidence

Keep dated photographs, insurance records, repair estimates, inspection reports and emergency-management documentation.

Destroyed residence improvements

Review current state rules when a qualifying residence-homestead improvement is completely destroyed by fire.

Drought and agricultural use

A declared drought can affect the normal intensity of agricultural use without automatically ending qualification in certain cases.

Open disaster and drought guidance
Do not wait for the next appraisal notice to document damage. Photograph the property, retain repair records and contact CAD while the physical condition and declaration dates can still be verified.
Correct office routing

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

Appraisal, collection and recorded documents are separate systems
Your question Correct starting point Prepare before contacting
What is the appraised value? Bastrop Central Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and disputed value field.
Why is an exemption missing? Bastrop CAD Exemptions Department Application, qualification date, ID and filing proof.
Is the acreage or mapping wrong? Bastrop CAD Deeds and Mapping Deed, survey, plat, legal description and property ID.
What is the live tax balance? Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector Property ID, owner, year and legal description.
Did my payment post? Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector Payment confirmation, amount, date and tax year.
Who legally owns the property? Bastrop County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, instrument number and legal description.
Where is the recorded subdivision plat? Bastrop County Clerk plat system Subdivision, phase, lot, block and recording details.
Who sets the tax rate? Each local taxing unit The complete taxing-unit list from the CAD account.
Who handles permits or development? Applicable city or Bastrop County Development Services Jurisdiction, parcel, proposed use, floodplain and project details.
Department email routing

Use the Bastrop CAD email that matches the request

Include the property ID, owner, address, tax year and a clear request
Issue Official email Use it for
Agent information agents@bastropcad.org Appointment and revocation forms or agent inquiries.
Agriculture and wildlife agdept@bastropcad.org Applications, reports, use questions and land qualification.
Change of address address@bastropcad.org Mailing-address change requests and supporting forms.
Deeds and mapping deeds@bastropcad.org Real-property ownership, deed processing and map questions.
Exemptions exemptions@bastropcad.org Homestead, age, disability, veteran and general exemptions.
Manufactured homes mobilehome@bastropcad.org Manufactured-home ownership, location and account questions.
Protests and PIN requests protest@bastropcad.org Protest forms, reschedule requests and written PIN requests.
Business renditions renditions@bastropcad.org Business personal property renditions and account questions.
Email attachments must be legible. Bastrop CAD prefers PDF files and states that photographs of exemption, rendition or protest forms are not acceptable. Scan or export the complete signed form as a clear PDF.
Account corrections

Correct the source of the inaccurate Bastrop County property information

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed, probate record or transfer document and provide its filing reference to deeds@bastropcad.org.
Incorrect mailing address Use the official change-of-address process so future notices and tax correspondence reach the correct person.
Incorrect acreage or parcel shape Compare the deed, survey, plat and parent-tract information before requesting a map correction.
Incorrect building details Prepare photographs, measurements, plans, repair estimates or permit information.
Missing manufactured-home account Gather ownership, serial, location and land-account information before contacting mobile-home staff.
Incorrect business assets Prepare asset schedules, acquisition dates, invoices, disposals, depreciation and rendition proof.
A correction is not automatically a protest. A correction fixes inaccurate record information. A protest challenges a CAD action such as value, unequal appraisal, classification or exemption denial.
Residence and special exemptions

Verify every exemption on the 2026 account

Residence homestead

Texas school districts provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption.

Age 65 or older

School districts provide an additional $60,000 exemption, with possible tax-ceiling and payment protections.

Disabled person

Review the statutory disability qualification and additional school-district exemption.

Disabled veteran

Use the correct application and current VA documentation for the claimed exemption category.

Surviving spouse

Review continuation rules for the applicable age, disability, veteran or service-related exemption.

Other exempt property

Use current official forms for charitable, religious, public-use and other qualifying property.

Prepare these items before submitting

Bastrop CAD property ID
Owner name exactly as shown
Completed current application
Texas driver licence or required identification
Principal-residence and ownership date
Required address or ownership affidavit
Age, disability or VA documentation
Proof of email, mail or drop-box submission
Search the property first Confirm the correct owner, property ID, situs address and 2026 exemption status.
Open the official exemption page Open Bastrop CAD Exemptions
Complete the correct current form Read the requirements and attach every identification, affidavit or qualification document.
Submit by an accepted method Mail to P.O. Box 578, email exemptions@bastropcad.org or use the south-side drop box at 212 Jackson Street.
Use a clear PDF for email filing Do not send photographs of pages. Confirm that signatures and supporting documents are readable.
Retain proof Save the sent email, attachment, delivery receipt, certified-mail record or drop-box evidence.
Missed the normal filing date? Some exemptions have late-filing provisions. Contact the exemption department with the property ID and requested tax year rather than assuming no relief remains.
Business personal property

Apply the 2026 $125,000 exemption without skipping required account work

2026 Texas rule: qualifying income-producing tangible personal property with a total taxable value of $125,000 or less in a taxing unit is exempt in that taxing unit.
Potentially included assets

Furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, inventory and other income-producing tangible property.

Location matters

Review each business location and taxing unit rather than combining unrelated sites automatically.

Related entities

Aggregation rules may apply when related businesses operate as one unified enterprise.

Leased property

Identify the owner, lessee, situs and reporting responsibility for leased business assets.

Rendition remains important

The exemption does not automatically eliminate every rendition or documentation requirement.

Closing or moving a business

Use the official business-closure process and document disposed, sold or relocated assets.

Search the 2026 BPP account
Confirm legal entity and DBA
Confirm physical business situs
Separate owned and leased assets
List cost and acquisition year
Document disposed or transferred assets
Use the 2026 rendition form
Verify the final taxable treatment
Open Bastrop CAD business forms Email the rendition department
Do not skip a rendition solely because your estimated asset total is below $125,000. Confirm how the exemption, account status, location and aggregation rules apply to the business.
Current protest status

The May 29, 2026 regular protest deadline has passed

Bastrop CAD published May 29, 2026 as the deadline for its regular 2026 property-tax protests. As of July 31, 2026, that date is in the past.

Do not assume every remedy is closed

Late or missing appraisal notice Ask whether the notice was properly delivered and whether a statutory late filing rule applies.
Exemption denial or missing exemption Review the decision date, notice, application proof and any applicable appeal period.
Clerical error Ask whether the issue is a clerical mistake that can be corrected under the Property Tax Code.
Substantial value error Ask whether a statutory correction procedure is available for the specific tax year and error.
Incorrect ownership or property data Provide the deed, survey, measurements or other proof and determine whether the issue is a correction or protest.
Pending or already-filed protest Use the taxpayer portal, mailed appointment information and ARB notices to track the existing case.
Save the current account and every notice Keep the property ID, value, exemption status, mailing dates and envelope when available.
Write down the exact reason the deadline was missed Include when the owner learned of the value or issue and what notice was received.
Contact protest staff promptly Use protest@bastropcad.org and call (512) 303-1930.
Ask which remedy and form apply Do not label every request as a normal protest when the statutory route may be different.
Submit a legible PDF Bastrop CAD states that photographs of protest forms are not accepted.
Keep proof of every communication Save the email, attachments, reply, call notes and delivery confirmation.
Read the published 2026 deadline page Review available protest forms
Evidence and hearing preparation

Build evidence around the exact property issue

Bastrop CAD’s 2026 informal-conference guidance states that conferences may occur in person, by telephone or by email. If the owner and appraisal staff reach an agreement, the value is finalised through a settlement and waiver. If they do not agree, the matter proceeds to a formal Appraisal Review Board hearing.

Evidence that matches common Bastrop County account types
Account or issue Useful evidence Common mistake
Home or rental property Comparable sales, photographs, repair estimates, engineer reports, measurements, closing and settlement documents. Using only an online listing estimate or stating that taxes are high.
New construction Completion dates, permits, construction invoices, photographs and proof of incomplete work as of January 1. Comparing a completed home with an incomplete structure.
Rural or agricultural land Survey, deed, access limitations, use history, leases, agricultural records and productivity information. Using unrelated subdivision-lot sales.
Wildfire or severe damage Dated photos, insurance estimates, inspections, repair invoices and emergency-management information. Submitting undated images without explaining the valuation-date condition.
Manufactured home Ownership and location documents, age, condition, serial information and land-account details. Protesting the land account when the home has a separate account.
Business personal property Asset list, cost and acquisition year, depreciation schedule, inventory records, disposals and income statements. Submitting one unsupported asset total.

Documents identified by Bastrop CAD for informal review

Agricultural-history documentation
Recent fee appraisal
Income and expense statements
Property photographs
Engineer report or cost-to-cure estimate
Recorded warranty deed
Sale or purchase contract
Comparable sales
Settlement statement
Survey plat
Open 2026 informal procedures Review 2026 protest and appeal procedures
Printable Bastrop County evidence worksheet
Property ID
Tax year
Current value
Requested value or correction
Main property error
Strongest evidence
Notice or filing date
CAD response or appointment
Taxpayer portal and PIN

Use the portal for property documents, applications and an existing protest

Register or sign in

The official taxpayer portal allows property owners to access property details, communications and supported applications.

Open the taxpayer portal
Request the PIN in writing

Email protest@bastropcad.org with the property ID, owner, address and request. Bastrop CAD states that the PIN cannot be given by phone.

Protect confidential information

Sales information provided for a protest is confidential and should be used only for the allowed appraisal-review purpose.

Written PIN-request wording
Please provide the online filing PIN for Bastrop CAD property ID [number], owned by [owner name], located at [property address or legal description]. My contact email and telephone number are [details]. I understand the PIN cannot be provided by telephone.
Tax bills, payments and receipts

Move from the appraisal account to the Bastrop County Tax Office

Bastrop CAD does not collect or receive property-tax payments. Use the Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector for statements, current balances, payments, receipts and delinquent-tax questions.
Open the official Tax Office portal Begin from the county or Tax Office website rather than a payment advertisement. Open Bastrop County Tax Office
Select Search and Pay Property Tax Search the collection account using the property or owner information supported by the portal.
Match the correct property Compare owner, property ID, address, legal description and tax year with the CAD record.
Review every outstanding year Check whether the account is current, delinquent, partially paid or referred for collection.
Review the payment total Confirm penalty, interest, attorney charges and any card or electronic-payment fee shown before submission.
Save proof immediately Keep the property account, tax year, amount, payment date, fee and confirmation number.
Confirm posting Reopen the account after processing or contact the Tax Office when an immediate receipt or payoff is required.
Mailing address: Bastrop County Tax Office directs tax and vehicle mail to P.O. Box 579, Bastrop, Texas 78602. Include the correct property account and tax year.
Payment-verification call script
I need the current payoff and payment instructions for tax year [year] on property ID [number] at [address or legal description]. Please confirm the total due, payment fee, accepted method, correct year application and how I can obtain a receipt.
Tax Office locations

Choose the most convenient Bastrop County Tax Office location

Bastrop Main Tax Office
211 Jackson Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602

Phone: (512) 581-7161
Lobby: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Drive-through: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Cedar Creek Tax Office
5785 FM 535
Cedar Creek, Texas 78612

Phone: (512) 581-4270
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Elgin Tax Office
1125 Dildy Drive
Elgin, Texas 78621

Phone: (512) 581-7146
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Smithville Tax Office
1624 NE Loop 230
Smithville, Texas 78957

Phone: (512) 581-7114
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 PM

Drop boxes are available at Tax Office locations. Confirm whether the task, document and payment method are accepted at the selected substation before travelling.
Review official Tax Office locations
Recorded property documents

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

The County Clerk’s Official Public Records include land recordings, liens, releases, restrictions, trusts, security agreements and other property documents. Subdivision plats are available through a separate official plat system.
Open the County Clerk page Review current contact information, hours, fees and public-record links. Open Bastrop County Clerk
Search Official Public Records Use the current owner, previous owner, spouse, trust, estate or business name. Search Bastrop County Public Records
Narrow the date range and document type Use the approximate sale, inheritance, lien, release, restriction or easement date.
Open the document image Compare the grantor, grantee, instrument number, legal description, acreage and reservations.
Search subdivision plats separately Use the official plat system for recorded subdivision, lot, block, easement and dedication information. Search Bastrop County Plats
Request the correct copy type Confirm whether a plain, certified or other official copy is required.
Use a title professional for title conclusions A public index and CAD owner name do not replace a complete title examination.
The owner shown by Bastrop CAD is not proof of clear title. Use recorded documents and professional title review when purchasing, refinancing, inheriting or resolving liens and ownership disputes.
Property-record monitoring

Register for Bastrop County property fraud alerts

The Bastrop County Clerk links to a property fraud alert service that can notify registered users when a matching name appears in newly recorded documents.

Open the official alert route Open Bastrop County Property Fraud Alert
Register useful name variations Include the full owner name and exact trust, estate or business names appearing on deeds.
Monitor the chosen contact method Review unfamiliar alerts promptly and open the associated recorded document.
Investigate before assuming fraud A legitimate deed, lien, release or corrective instrument can trigger an alert.
An alert does not block a recording or prove fraud. It provides early notice so the owner can review an unfamiliar document and obtain appropriate legal or title assistance.
Buyer, investor and owner checks

Complete these checks before relying on a Bastrop County property account

Confirm the parcel

Match the property ID, legal description, subdivision, acreage and GIS location.

Review the live tax balance

Search current and delinquent years through the Bastrop County Tax Office.

Search deeds and liens

Review recorded ownership, liens, releases, easements and restrictions with a title professional.

Recalculate exemptions

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

Check MUD and ESD districts

Verify every special district rather than relying only on the city or school district.

Review new construction

Determine whether the current account includes the completed house and all improvements.

Check agricultural status

Review qualification history, productivity value and potential rollback-tax exposure.

Investigate wildfire or damage history

Review repairs, permits, insurance information and the property’s current condition.

Confirm development jurisdiction

Check city limits, county rules, floodplain, access, platting and permit requirements.

The seller’s current tax bill may understate the buyer’s future bill. A sale can change exemptions, appraisal limitations, agricultural treatment, new-construction value and taxable value.
2026 action calendar

Important Bastrop County appraisal and tax dates

Valuation and property-status date Ownership, use, condition, business situs and market value are generally considered as of January 1.
General business rendition deadline Most business personal property renditions are due April 15, subject to timely extension rules.
Many exemption and agricultural applications The normal deadline applies to many filings, although statutory late-filing provisions can apply.
Bastrop CAD’s regular 2026 protest deadline This published deadline has passed. Contact CAD promptly about any limited remaining remedy.
Informal conferences and ARB hearings Existing protests may continue through conferences, evidence review and formal hearings.
Appraisal-roll certification and reports Review Bastrop CAD data downloads and valuation reports for current roll information.
Tax-rate proposals and adoption Use the Bastrop County Truth in Taxation database for property-specific rate information and notifications.
Tax statements generally begin Move from the CAD appraisal record to the Bastrop County Tax Office for the collection account.
Normal 2026 tax-year payment timing January 31, 2027 falls on a Sunday, so the next-business-day rule generally moves timely payment to Monday, February 1, 2027. Verify the statement.
The individual notice, hearing order, application or tax statement controls. General dates do not replace an account-specific mailing date, extension, late-filing rule or postponed delinquency date.
Verified local contacts

Bastrop County appraisal, tax and recorded-property offices

Bastrop Central Appraisal District
Physical: 212 Jackson Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602

Mailing: P.O. Drawer 578
Bastrop, Texas 78602

Phone: (512) 303-1930

Chief Appraiser: Faun Cullens

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Use for property search, values, exemptions, mapping, agricultural matters, business renditions and protests.

Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector
Physical: 211 Jackson Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602

Mailing: P.O. Box 579
Bastrop, Texas 78602

Phone: (512) 581-7161
Fax: (512) 581-7167
Email: taxoffice@co.bastrop.tx.us

Tax Assessor-Collector: Ellen Owens

Use for tax statements, balances, payments, receipts, delinquent taxes and vehicle services.

Bastrop County Clerk
Physical: 803 Pine Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602

Mailing: P.O. Box 577
Bastrop, Texas 78602

Phone: (512) 332-7234
Fax: (512) 332-7241

County Clerk: Krista Bartsch

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Before visiting any office

Call to confirm holiday closures, protest-season procedures, required identification, accepted payment and whether the task belongs to CAD, the Tax Office or County Clerk.

Official action links

Official Bastrop County property resources

Bastrop CAD homepage

Start with district notices, forms, departments and appraisal resources.

Open Bastrop CAD
Property search

Search appraisal accounts by property ID, owner, address and advanced criteria.

Open property search
GIS map

Review approximate parcel location and surrounding property context.

Open GIS map
Exemptions

Find homestead, age, disability, veteran and general exemption forms.

Open exemptions
Agricultural and wildlife

Review open-space, wildlife and land-use forms and guidance.

Open land guidance
Business personal property

Use current rendition, extension, closure and inventory forms.

Open business forms
Protest forms

Review normal, late and other available appraisal-protest materials.

Open protest forms
Taxpayer portal

Access supported property applications, documents and protest functions.

Open taxpayer portal
Data and valuation reports

Review 2026 valuation reports and available export data.

Open data downloads
Tax Office payment portal

Search statements, balances and property-tax payments.

Search and pay taxes
Tax transparency

Review taxing units, proposed rates, public meetings and property-specific estimates.

Open tax transparency
County Clerk records

Search deeds, liens, releases, restrictions and other Official Public Records.

Search public records
Subdivision plats

Search recorded plats for lots, blocks, roads, easements and dedications.

Search recorded plats
Property fraud alerts

Register for alerts when a matching name appears in a recorded document.

Open fraud alerts
Texas property-tax guidance

Review statewide exemptions, values, renditions, protests and taxpayer rights.

Open Comptroller resources
Editorial accountability

How this Bastrop County guide was rebuilt

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent review focused on complete property tasks

This version preserves the original Bastrop property-search visual while rebuilding the page around practical workflows for owner and parcel search, new subdivisions, MUDs, rural land, manufactured homes, wildfire damage, exemptions, business property, post-deadline protest questions, tax payments and recorded documents.

Current official resources reviewed include Bastrop Central Appraisal District, the Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector, Bastrop County Clerk and Texas Comptroller property-tax guidance.

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website and is not operated by Bastrop Central Appraisal District, Bastrop County or the Texas Comptroller.

Bastrop County answers

10 common Bastrop County appraisal and property-tax questions

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

The official website is bastropcad.org. The official district name is Bastrop Central Appraisal District.

2. How do I search Bastrop CAD property records?

Open the official property search. Use the property ID when available, or search by owner, address or advanced criteria.

3. Does Bastrop CAD collect property-tax payments?

No. Bastrop CAD handles appraisal records, values, exemptions, maps and protests. The Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector handles bills, payments, receipts and delinquent balances.

4. Where can I pay Bastrop County property taxes online?

Use the official Bastrop County Tax Office portal and select Search and Pay Property Tax.

5. What was the Bastrop CAD protest deadline for 2026?

Bastrop CAD published May 29, 2026 as the regular deadline. That date has passed. Contact protest staff promptly if a limited late filing, notice, exemption or correction remedy may apply.

6. How do I obtain a Bastrop CAD property PIN?

Send a written request to protest@bastropcad.org. Bastrop CAD states that the PIN cannot be provided by telephone.

7. How do I apply for a Bastrop County homestead exemption?

Search the property, complete the current application from the official exemptions page and submit it by an accepted method with the required identification or affidavits.

8. What is the 2026 business personal property exemption?

Qualifying income-producing tangible personal property with a total taxable value of $125,000 or less in a taxing unit is exempt in that taxing unit. Confirm rendition and aggregation requirements with Bastrop CAD.

9. Where can I search Bastrop County deeds, liens and plats?

Use the County Clerk public-record system for deeds and liens and the official plat system for subdivision plats.

10. Where is Bastrop Central Appraisal District located?

The office is at 212 Jackson Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602. The mailing address is P.O. Drawer 578, Bastrop, Texas 78602, and the phone number is (512) 303-1930.

Accuracy, deadline and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Bastrop Central Appraisal District, the Bastrop County Appraisal Review Board, Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector, Bastrop County Clerk, a local taxing unit or the Texas Comptroller.

Property owners, appraised values, exemptions, search interfaces, payment providers, fees, deadlines, office hours and department procedures can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, mailing, travelling or making a legal or financial decision.

Bastrop CAD maps, acreage, owner names and legal descriptions are provided for appraisal research and should not replace a recorded deed, title examination, subdivision plat, easement review or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 31, 2026. The regular Bastrop CAD 2026 protest deadline of May 29, 2026 has passed.

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