Bee County Appraisal District Property Search, Bee CAD Info 2026

Bee County, Texas · Property search, exemptions, 2026 protest status, taxes, rural land and deeds

Route a Bee County Property Through the Right Appraisal, Tax and Recorded-Deed Records

Start with Bee Central Appraisal District when you need a property ID, geographic ID, owner entry, legal description, acreage, appraisal value, exemption, agricultural-use value, business account, mineral account or protest information.

Continue to the Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector for the current tax bill, payment, receipt or delinquent balance. Use the Bee County Clerk when ownership, liens, releases, easements, plats or certified real-property documents matter.

Property ID CAD reference number Owner last name Street name Geographic ID Abstract or subdivision
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The normal Bee CAD 2026 protest deadlines have passed. Bee CAD posted June 5, 2026 for most property protests and June 26, 2026 for business personal property. Bee CAD now lists 2026 certified real, personal and mineral appraisal rolls. A limited late protest, failure-to-receive-notice claim or appraisal-roll correction may still be available in specific circumstances, so contact Bee CAD immediately rather than submitting an ordinary late protest without guidance.
Best search detail

Use the property ID or CAD reference number when one is available.

2026 roll status

Bee CAD posts certified 2026 real, personal and mineral appraisal rolls.

CAD office

401 N. Washington Street, Beeville, Texas 78102.

Tax office

411 E. Houston Street, Beeville, Texas 78102.

Official review

Local portals and procedures reviewed July 31, 2026.

Start with your goal

What do you need from the Bee County property record?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use a property ID, owner, address, abstract, subdivision, geographic ID or Advanced Search filter.

Follow the exact search workflow
CHECK VALUE Review land and improvements separately

Compare market value, appraised value, agricultural-use value, limitations and taxable values.

Understand the value fields
PAY PROPERTY TAX Use the county Tax Office ledger

Match the tax-office account to the CAD reference number and verify the live payment status before paying.

Use the safer payment steps
PROTEST OR CORRECT Identify the remaining legal route

The regular 2026 deadlines passed, but a limited late protest or correction may still apply to certain facts.

Review current options
AG, WILDLIFE OR BPP Use property-specific records

Agricultural land, wildlife management and business personal property require different forms and evidence.

Prepare the correct file
DEED OR LIEN Search County Clerk records

Use current records from 1995 forward or historic index books for earlier Bee County deeds.

Search official deed records

Go directly to the Bee County property task

Confirm the exact appraisal account first. Then continue to values, exemptions, corrections, taxes, deeds or special-property records.

Existing article image preserved

Use the Bee CAD screenshot to choose the correct online service

The existing article’s official Bee CAD mobile screenshot is preserved below. The numbered notes explain what each live button is for and what to do after opening it.

Bee Central Appraisal District mobile homepage showing Property Search, Online Forms, Interactive Map and Electronic Communication
1. Property Search Use this for owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, value, exemptions, property type and deed-history information. Open the live property search
2. Online Forms Enroll in the Taxpayer Portal to review property documents, manage applications and submit available online forms. Registration may remain pending until CAD approval. Open the Taxpayer Portal
3. Interactive Map Use this to compare parcel location, roads, subdivisions and nearby appraisal accounts. Do not treat the displayed parcel lines as a survey. Open the interactive map
4. Electronic Communication Use the Taxpayer Portal to request electronic delivery of qualifying communications. The election remains active until it is rescinded in writing. Manage electronic communication
Interface-change note: the screenshot was reviewed July 31, 2026. Button wording or placement may change, but the linked official services remain the controlling destination.
Search-field strategy

Choose the Bee CAD field least likely to create a false match

Official Bee CAD search fields and their practical use
Search field Use it when What to verify
Property ID You copied the identifier from a CAD notice or property account. Tax year, property type and legal description.
Owner name You know a person, estate, trust, partnership, company or DBA. Last-name-first format, initials, spouse and former owner.
Street address The property has an assigned physical address. Street direction, unit, city, legal description and geographic ID.
Abstract You are searching rural land identified by an original survey or abstract. Tract, survey, acreage and map location.
Mobile-home park A manufactured home may be indexed by its park or community. Home owner, land owner, serial information and property type.
Subdivision or condominium You know the development, unit, lot, block or condominium name. Property ID and complete legal description.
Owner ID You need to find multiple accounts associated with one owner record. Every parcel and tax year individually.
Geographic ID You are matching an appraisal account to a parcel or map reference. Recorded deed and survey before legal use.
Property type You need to distinguish real, personal, mineral or another account category. Whether surface, mineral, business or manufactured-home records are separate.
Neighborhood You are researching equal appraisal or the district’s comparison group. Actual similarity in use, size, age, condition and location.
Property-record decoder

Understand what the Bee CAD property account does and does not prove

Use each field to reach the next controlling record
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Property ID The appraisal account used by Bee CAD. That the Tax Office uses the same account number. Match it to the tax portal’s CAD reference number.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal administration. Clear title, probate status or absence of liens. Search County Clerk records.
Situs address The physical location carried in the account. The owner’s mailing address or complete legal location. Compare the map and legal description.
Legal description The abbreviated lot, block, subdivision, abstract or tract reference. A complete legal description suitable for a deed. Open the recorded deed and plat.
Acreage The acreage carried for appraisal purposes. Legally guaranteed or surveyed acreage. Compare the deed and professional survey.
Market value CAD’s opinion of value as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Compare sales, condition and equal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation or special appraisal. The value after every exemption. Review taxable values by taxing unit.
Agricultural-use value Productivity value applied to qualifying open-space land. That all acreage qualifies or that use may change without consequences. Review qualifying acreage and land-use history.
Taxable value Value remaining after applicable exemptions. The live tax balance, payment or delinquency. Open the Bee County tax portal.
Deed history Recorded-document information copied into the appraisal account. A complete title examination. Verify the instrument with the County Clerk.
Parcel-location check

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

Open the official interactive map Open Bee CAD Interactive Map
Locate the parcel with an official identifier Use a property or geographic ID when possible rather than selecting one of several similar rural tracts visually.
Compare roads and adjoining parcels Review nearby farm-to-market roads, county roads, subdivisions, waterways and surrounding property accounts.
Return to the complete property record Match the property ID, owner, legal description, acreage and property type.
Use legal documents for legal decisions Obtain the recorded deed, plat, title evidence and professional survey before relying on a boundary or acreage figure.
Bee CAD expressly warns that legal descriptions and acreage are for appraisal-district use and should be verified before legal use. Do not use the appraisal map to place a fence, guarantee road access, resolve an encroachment or prepare a deed.
Value explanation

Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

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

STEP 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable homestead cap, circuit-breaker limitation or agricultural productivity appraisal.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions for the county, school, city, college and applicable special districts.

Certified 2026 rolls

Bee CAD’s Data and Records page lists certified 2026 real and personal property and mineral appraisal rolls.

Land and improvements

Review land value, homesite, agricultural acreage, residence, barns, commercial structures and other improvements separately.

Value history

Identify whether the change came from land, construction, classification, agricultural use, exemption or an appraisal limitation.

Bee CAD does not adopt property-tax rates. Bee County, school districts, the City of Beeville, Coastal Bend College District, water districts and emergency-service districts adopt their own rates.
Important 2026 limitations

Understand appraisal limits before assuming a lower appraised value fixes the market value

Residence-homestead cap

A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase by more than 10% per year, plus qualifying new improvements.

2026 circuit breaker

Qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may receive the temporary 20% appraisal limitation.

Excluded special appraisal

Agricultural land and several other specially appraised categories do not qualify for the non-homestead circuit breaker.

A limitation does not confirm that market value is correct. Review the underlying market value because it can affect future years even when the current appraised value is capped.
Appraisal-notice review

Read the Bee CAD appraisal notice before choosing a correction route

Property identity

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

Value components

Compare land, improvements, market value, appraised value and prior-year figures.

Property facts

Review acreage, living area, building type, year built, condition, use and listed improvements.

Exemption status

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

Protest instructions

Review the local deadline, online-access instructions, evidence requirements and hearing options.

Current status

The ordinary June 5 and June 26 deadlines have passed, so ask Bee CAD which remaining statutory remedy fits the facts.

Search troubleshooting

Fix common Bee CAD search failures before contacting the district

Change one search detail or filter at a time
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner name returns nothing The account may use initials, spouse, estate, trust, business or prior owner. Use only the last name, then try property ID or owner ID.
Too many owner results The name is common or the search is too broad. Add street name, property type, subdivision or geographic ID.
Full address fails The street suffix, direction or rural-road format may differ. Search only the street name or remove one address term at a time.
Rural tract has no normal address The property may be indexed by abstract, legal description or geographic ID. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Manufactured home is missing The home may have a separate personal-property account or be indexed by a mobile-home park. Change the property-type filter and search the owner or park.
Mineral interest is missing The mineral account may be separate from the surface-land record. Search the mineral owner, property type, lease or geographic ID.
Recently purchased property shows the seller The recorded deed may still be processing into the appraisal system. Confirm the recording with the County Clerk and provide the instrument information to CAD.
Tax account number does not match CAD The Tax Office and appraisal district use different account identifiers. Use the CAD reference number, owner, property address and legal description to match the records.
Tax portal says online payments unavailable The payment function may be temporarily disabled even though property search remains available. Do not repeatedly submit payment. Recheck the official portal or call 361-621-1554.
Prepared contact script
I am researching Bee CAD property ID [number] / geographic ID [number] for [address or legal description]. The account currently shows [owner, acreage, value, exemption or property detail]. I need help with [exact issue] for tax year [year]. Which form, document or statutory correction route applies?
Bee County scenarios

Local search tips for Beeville, Pettus, Pawnee, Skidmore, Tynan and rural land

Beeville residence

Confirm City of Beeville, Beeville ISD, Bee County, Coastal Bend College District, Beeville WSD and the correct ESD.

Pettus property

Review Pettus ISD, Pettus MUD, county, groundwater, college and emergency-service taxing-unit lines.

Pawnee property

Confirm Pawnee ISD, Pawnee ESD #3, county and other special districts shown on the account.

Skidmore or Tynan property

Check Skidmore-Tynan ISD, South Bee County ESD #4 and whether the tract crosses a county or district boundary.

Tuleta or rural north-county tract

Use property ID, abstract, survey and geographic ID when an everyday mailing address does not locate the parcel.

Three Rivers, Refugio or Mathis ISD account

Bee CAD lists portions of these school districts among its active units. Verify the exact school jurisdiction on the property record.

Farm or ranch acreage

Compare total acreage, qualifying agricultural acreage, use history, improvements, leases and productivity value.

Wildlife-management land

Keep the management plan, annual report, activity logs, photographs and maps tied to the exact property ID.

Oil, gas or mineral interest

Search the certified mineral roll and individual mineral account separately from the surface tract.

Business personal property

Search the legal owner and DBA and verify the business situs, asset list, rendition and depreciation schedule.

Inherited family property

Search the deceased owner, estate, heirs and prior names, then compare probate and recorded ownership documents.

Remote land purchase

Verify deed history, legal access, survey, water, septic, restrictions, minerals and delinquent taxes before closing.

Office routing

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

Appraisal, collection and recorded-document responsibilities are separate
Your question Correct starting point What to prepare
What is the market or appraised value? Bee Central Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and disputed value field.
Why is an exemption missing? Bee Central Appraisal District Application, identification, qualification date and filing proof.
Does land qualify for agricultural appraisal? Bee Central Appraisal District Acreage, use history, lease, production, livestock or wildlife evidence.
Can I still challenge the 2026 appraisal? Bee CAD and the Bee County ARB Notice, reason the deadline was missed, payment status and proposed correction.
What property tax is currently due? Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector Tax-office account, CAD reference number, owner, property and tax year.
Did an online payment post? Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector Confirmation, amount, date, payment method and tax year.
Who legally owns the property? Bee County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, date range and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed, lien or plat? Bee County Clerk Names, document type, year, instrument or volume and page.
Who adopts the property-tax rate? Each county, city, school or special taxing unit The taxing-unit list from the Bee CAD account.
Who handles zoning, septic or development permits? The applicable city or Bee County authority Property ID, jurisdiction, project plan and proposed use.
Record corrections

Correct the Bee County system that owns the inaccurate information

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed, probate order or other ownership evidence and ask Bee CAD what documentation it requires.
Incorrect mailing address Determine whether the change belongs with Bee CAD, the Tax Office or both, and verify the next official notice.
Incorrect acreage or legal description Compare the deed, plat and survey and identify the exact abstract, tract, lot or subdivision error.
Incorrect improvement details Prepare measurements, dated photographs, plans, permits, repair estimates or professional reports.
Missing exemption or agricultural status Confirm that the correct application and supporting documents were submitted for the correct property and year.
Incorrect tax balance or payment Contact the Tax Office with the tax account, CAD reference, year, amount, payment date and confirmation.
A correction and a protest are not always the same. A correction addresses inaccurate appraisal-roll data. A protest challenges a CAD action and normally must be filed by the local deadline.
Exemption review

Verify Bee County exemptions before estimating the property tax

Residence homestead

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

Age 65 or older

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

Disabled person

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

Disabled veteran

Use the correct veteran or surviving-spouse application and include required VA documentation.

Heir property

Prepare ownership, occupancy, death-certificate, utility and heirship evidence for an inherited residence.

Organisation or special exemption

Bee CAD publishes charitable, religious and other property-specific exemption applications.

What to prepare before filing

Property ID and geographic ID
Owner name exactly as recorded
Property and mailing addresses
Colour copy of required identification
Ownership and occupancy date
Age, disability or VA evidence
Deed, probate or heirship documents
Portal confirmation or mailing proof
Texas school districts currently provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Qualifying owners age 65 or older or disabled receive an additional $60,000 school-district exemption. Local taxing-unit exemptions can differ.
Homestead exemption applications are free. Bee CAD warns property owners to be cautious of companies or mailers charging unnecessary fees for a basic homestead application.
Special Bee County accounts

Prepare differently for agricultural, wildlife, business and mineral property

Open-space agricultural appraisal

Prepare acreage, qualifying-use history, grazing or crop activity, leases, livestock records, production evidence, photographs and maps.

Review Bee County’s local agricultural use and intensity standards before relying on statewide general information.

Wildlife-management use

Use the official wildlife-management plan and annual report and keep maps, photographs, receipts and activity logs.

Wildlife management generally depends on the land’s prior open-space qualification.

Business personal property

Prepare a rendition listing taxable assets, business location, acquisition year, original cost and supporting depreciation information.

Bee CAD publishes a 2026 personal-property depreciation schedule in Data and Records.

Mineral accounts

Search mineral property separately and compare the owner, lease, operator, property ID, geographic ID and tax year.

Bee CAD also posts a separate certified 2026 mineral appraisal roll.

Manufactured homes

Determine whether the home appears as real property, personal property or a separate account from the land.

Prepare ownership, serial, label, park, situs and land-owner information for corrections.

Dealer heavy equipment

Bee CAD provides inventory declaration and inventory tax statement forms for qualifying dealers.

Track monthly sales and inventory records carefully.

Rendition timing: most business personal property renditions were due April 15, 2026. Bee CAD’s posted BPP protest deadline was June 26, 2026.
2026 protest and correction status

Choose the correct Bee CAD route now that the ordinary deadlines have passed

Ordinary 2026 filing dates: Bee CAD posted June 5, 2026 for most property and June 26, 2026 for business personal property. Because certified 2026 rolls are now posted, do not assume an ordinary protest can still be accepted.
Identify why no timely protest was filed Record whether the owner did not receive a required notice, had another good-cause issue, discovered a clerical error or believes the roll contains a substantial over-appraisal.
Check whether taxes are delinquent Some post-deadline remedies require payment of the undisputed tax before delinquency. Save the Tax Office account and payment history.
Contact Bee CAD before choosing a form Give the property ID, tax year, notice history, filing history and exact correction requested. Call Bee CAD at 361-358-0193
Ask whether a late protest for good cause remains available The ARB can consider a late protest in limited circumstances, but timing and appraisal-roll approval matter.
Ask about failure to receive a required notice This route has specific filing and tax-payment requirements and should not be confused with an ordinary value protest.
Ask whether an appraisal-roll correction motion applies Clerical errors, multiple appraisals, incorrect ownership or certain substantial over-appraisals can have different statutory correction procedures.
File through the route Bee CAD confirms Use the official downloadable form, taxpayer portal or appeal service and preserve proof of filing. Open Bee CAD forms
Save every communication Keep the notice, email, fax report, portal confirmation, certified-mail record and any written ARB response.
Do not backdate, mislabel or submit an unsupported ordinary protest. Explain the real reason for the delayed filing and ask which statutory process fits the facts.
Local ARB procedures

Follow Bee CAD’s hearing rules when an ARB matter remains pending

Telephone hearing

Bee CAD states that the owner must complete an Affidavit of Evidence and provide written notice at least 10 days before the hearing.

Written affidavit

The affidavit must be sworn before a notary or another officer authorised to administer oaths and submitted before the hearing begins.

One postponement

Bee CAD states that an owner or agent is entitled to one postponement when requested in writing before the hearing date.

Confirm the hearing date and format Use the formal hearing notice rather than relying only on an online search result.
Prepare evidence before arriving Bee CAD specifically tells property owners to have their evidence ready before coming in to protest.
Organise one clear requested result State the value, exemption, ownership, classification or property-data correction sought.
Do not miss the hearing Bee CAD warns that failure to appear may result in dismissal and can jeopardise other rights.
Read the written order immediately Confirm the issue decided, final value, mailing date and any further appeal deadline.
Bills, balances and payments

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

The Bee CAD record explains appraisal values and exemptions. The Bee County Tax Office account controls the current bill, payment status, receipt, penalty, interest and delinquent collection information.

Current portal-status warning: when reviewed on July 31, 2026, the Bee County tax portal displayed “Online payments are currently unavailable.” Property search remained available. Recheck the live portal before assuming the outage continues, and call the Tax Office rather than repeatedly attempting a payment.
Open the official Bee County tax portal Open Bee County Tax Account Search
Choose the strongest search identifier Search by Tax Office account number, CAD reference number, owner ID, owner name or property address.
Format owner names last name first The portal’s example uses “Smith Mary” rather than “Mary Smith.”
Simplify the property address Use the street number and main street name without Street, Lane, Boulevard or similar suffixes.
Match the CAD reference number The portal explains that the CAD reference number can differ from the Tax Office account number.
Review every tax year and taxing unit Confirm the owner, property, legal description, account number, tax year, balance, penalties and payment history.
Check whether online payment is available When the portal displays an outage, use the county’s published office methods or call for current instructions.
Review the payment fee before authorising Bee County publishes a 2.5% convenience fee for debit and credit-card transactions.
Save and verify the receipt Keep the account, tax year, amount, fee, payment method, date and confirmation, then confirm final posting.
Bee County Tax Office payment information at the July 2026 review
Method or status Published information Safety check
Cash Accepted for Tax Office transactions. Obtain a dated receipt showing the correct account and year.
Check Checks are listed among accepted methods. Write the account and year on the payment and retain a copy.
Cashier’s check or money order Both are listed among accepted methods. Confirm the payee and live payoff before purchasing.
Debit or credit card Bee County publishes a 2.5% convenience fee. Review the final fee and total before authorising.
Online card or eCheck The provider supports online payment when enabled. The portal displayed online payments unavailable at the July 31 review.
Drive-through Published hours are 8:30 AM-4:30 PM for tax and motor-vehicle transactions. Bring the tax statement or account number.
Delinquent taxes and payment help

Check the live Bee County payoff before sending a late or partial payment

Normal delinquency

Property taxes generally become delinquent on February 1 when not paid by the applicable January deadline.

Penalty and interest

A 6% penalty and 1% interest generally begin on February 1, with additional monthly charges afterward.

Collection attorney

An additional collection penalty of up to 20% may apply after referral to a delinquent-tax attorney.

Search every unpaid year Do not pay only the newest statement when older delinquent years may remain.
Request a current payoff Penalty, interest, attorney fees and partial payments can make an old statement inaccurate.
Ask about available payment options Depending on the property and owner, partial payments, split payments, instalments, disaster plans or deferral rules may apply.
Confirm how a partial payment will be applied Save the remaining balance and the date on which additional charges continue.
Verify posting after payment Keep the receipt until every intended year and taxing unit reflects the payment.
Failure to receive a tax bill does not cancel the tax, lien, deadline, penalty or interest. Search the official account or contact the Bee County Tax Office when a statement does not arrive.
Recorded real-property documents

Use the Bee County Clerk for current and historic deeds, liens and plats

Bee County Clerk provides two official research routes: the current Official Records Search for records from June 1, 1995 forward and QuickLink index books for historic deed research from 1851 through 1995.
Open the official County Clerk page Open Bee County Clerk
Use the current Official Records Search Search by grantor or grantee, subdivision, document type, document number and recorded-date range. Search records from 1995 forward
Use QuickLink for historic deed indexes Choose the deed-index year range and search the party’s last and first name. Search historic indexes from 1851-1995
Search name variations Try current owner, former owner, spouse, estate, trust, business and alternate spelling.
Compare the instrument with the CAD account Match grantor, grantee, document number, recording date, legal description, acreage, lot, block and subdivision.
Order the correct copy type Ask whether the recipient requires an online image, non-certified copy or certified Clerk copy.
Use a title professional for title conclusions A public index does not replace a complete title examination, legal advice or professional survey.
Bee County Clerk official-record fees published in the January 1, 2025 schedule
Service Published fee Practical note
Recording first page $25 Confirm the current total before submitting an instrument.
Each additional page $4 Count every page and any printing on the reverse side.
Official-record search $10 per name per book Search the online indexes first to narrow the request.
Certified copy $1 per page plus $5 certificate fee per instrument Ask whether certification is actually required.
Non-certified copy $1 per page Online purchase-provider charges may be separate.
Buyer, owner and heir checks

Complete these checks before buying or inheriting Bee County property

Confirm the exact parcel

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

Match the tax account

Confirm the Tax Office account number and CAD reference number before paying or closing.

Review every tax year

Check current and delinquent balances, penalties, interest, attorney fees and payment history.

Search current and historic deeds

Use the 1995-forward public search and historic index books when the chain of title extends further back.

Verify legal access

A road shown near a parcel on an appraisal map does not automatically establish legal access.

Verify survey acreage

CAD acreage and online parcel lines are not substitutes for a current professional survey.

Recalculate exemptions

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

Review agricultural status

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

Check mineral ownership

Surface ownership does not prove ownership of every mineral, royalty or lease interest.

Identify special districts

Review the groundwater, college, water-service, MUD and ESD lines attached to the account.

Check water and septic

Verify well, water-service, wastewater, septic-permit and utility information independently.

Save closing evidence

Keep the deed, title policy, survey, closing statement, tax payoff and exemption-filing proof.

The seller’s current tax bill may understate the buyer’s future property taxes. A transfer can affect exemptions, appraisal caps, tax ceilings and agricultural appraisal.
Certified rolls and transparency

Use Bee CAD reports when one property account is not enough

2026 certified real and personal roll

Use the alphabetical roll for countywide owner and account research.

2026 certified mineral roll

Use the separate mineral roll when a surface-property search does not identify the mineral account.

2026 mass-appraisal report

Review valuation methods, schedules, models and appraisal processes.

2026 depreciation schedule

Useful for business-personal-property asset and depreciation review.

2026 homestead summary

Review districtwide exemption totals by exemption category.

Reappraisal plans

Use the 2025-2026 plans to understand the district’s review and inspection cycle.

ARB hearing procedures

Review the local procedures before participating in a pending hearing or correction matter.

Public-information requests

Use the official request guidance when public website records do not contain the information needed.

Truth in taxation

Review proposed and adopted rate information for participating Bee County taxing units.

2026 property calendar

Important Bee County appraisal and tax dates

Property status and valuation date Ownership, use, condition, exemption and market-value questions generally begin with the property’s status on January 1.
Most rendition statements were due Business personal property owners generally had until April 15, subject to a timely extension request.
Many exemption and special-appraisal applications were due Homestead and agricultural applications commonly use an April 30 deadline, subject to statutory late-filing provisions.
Bee CAD’s posted 2026 general protest deadline This local deadline has passed. Contact Bee CAD about any remaining limited remedy.
Bee CAD’s posted BPP protest deadline This business personal property deadline has also passed.
Bee County ARB hearing season Bee CAD posted numerous 2026 ARB agendas from May through July.
Certified appraisal rolls posted Bee CAD’s Data and Records page lists certified 2026 real, personal and mineral appraisal rolls.
Property-tax statements generally begin Tax bills are normally prepared after certified values and adopted tax rates are available.
Normal 2026 tax-year delinquency timing January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so the next-business-day rule generally permits timely performance on Monday, February 1, 2027. The tax statement controls.
The individual notice, ARB order, application or tax statement controls. General dates do not replace a later mailing date, statutory extension, postponed delinquency date or limited late-filing rule.
Verified local contacts

Bee County appraisal, tax and recorded-property offices

Bee Central Appraisal District
401 N. Washington Street
Beeville, Texas 78102-3911

Phone: 361-358-0193
Fax: 361-362-0140
Email: bee@beecad.org

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

Chief Appraiser: Deb Castaldo

Use this office for appraisal values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, property records, protests and appraisal-roll corrections.

Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector
411 E. Houston Street
Beeville, Texas 78102
Mailing: P.O. Box 1900, Beeville, Texas 78104-1900

Phone: 361-621-1554
Fax: 361-358-5417
Email: michelle.matus@beecounty.texas.gov

Tax Assessor-Collector: Michelle Matus

Published drive-through hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.

The county page does not clearly publish complete lobby hours. Call before an in-person visit.

Bee County Clerk
Bee County Courthouse, Room 108
105 W. Corpus Christi Street
Beeville, Texas 78102

Phone: 361-621-1557
Fax: 361-492-5985

County Clerk: Michele Bridge

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

Before calling or visiting

Prepare the property ID, CAD reference number, owner, property address, legal description, tax year and a short explanation of the exact task.

Confirm holiday closures, payment method, identification and whether the service can be completed online.

Official action links

Official Bee County property resources

Bee CAD homepage

Use for official notices, contact details, property services and appraisal resources.

Open Bee CAD
Property search

Search owner, address, property ID, abstract, subdivision, mobile-home park and advanced criteria.

Open property search
Taxpayer Portal

Review documents, electronic communications and available application workflows.

Open Taxpayer Portal
Interactive map

Locate parcels and compare roads, subdivisions and surrounding appraisal accounts.

Open interactive map
Downloadable forms

Find homestead, veteran, agricultural, wildlife, rendition, protest and agent forms.

Open official forms
Taxpayer Appeals

Use only for an eligible active appeal or a process confirmed by Bee CAD.

Open appeals service
Data and Records

Access certified rolls, appraisal reports, schedules, ARB procedures and public-information resources.

Open Data and Records
Property-tax guidance

Review Bee County payment methods, tax forms, tax rates and foreclosure resources.

Open property-tax page
Tax account search

Search by tax account, owner, address, owner ID or CAD reference number.

Open tax portal
County Clerk

Use for deeds, liens, releases, plats, copies and recording questions.

Open County Clerk
Current official records

Search records available from June 1, 1995 forward.

Open current record search
Historic deed indexes

Search Bee County deed-index books covering 1851 through 1995.

Open historic indexes
Editorial accountability

How this Bee County guide was researched and improved

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent review of appraisal, tax and recorded-property workflows

This rebuild preserves both images already used on the existing page while replacing the short general guidance with complete property-search, field-decoding, map, exemption, tax-payment, late-protest, ARB, agricultural, mineral, business and deed-record workflows.

Official resources reviewed include Bee Central Appraisal District, Bee CAD’s property search and Taxpayer Portal, Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector, Bee County Clerk and the Texas Comptroller county directory and 2026 property-tax guidance.

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

Bee County answers

10 common Bee County appraisal and property-search questions

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

The official website is beecad.org. Use it for property search, maps, forms, exemptions, electronic communication, appeals and appraisal records.

2. How do I search Bee County property records?

Use the official Bee CAD property search. Search by property ID, owner or address, or use Advanced Search for abstract, mobile-home park, subdivision, geographic ID, tax year and property type.

3. Why does a Bee CAD search show no result?

The account may use a shorter address, different owner format, prior owner, abstract, subdivision, mobile-home park or separate mineral or personal-property account. Simplify the search and remove unnecessary filters.

4. Does Bee CAD collect property taxes?

No. Bee CAD handles appraisal values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal and protests. Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector handles property-tax bills, payments and receipts for the taxing units it serves.

5. How do I pay Bee County property taxes online?

Use the official Bee County tax portal. At the July 31, 2026 review, it displayed that online payments were temporarily unavailable. Recheck the portal or call 361-621-1554 for current payment instructions.

6. What was the Bee County property-tax protest deadline for 2026?

Bee CAD posted June 5, 2026 for most property protests and June 26, 2026 for business personal property. Both normal deadlines have passed. Contact Bee CAD immediately about a possible limited late-protest or correction route.

7. How do I verify a Bee County homestead exemption?

Open the complete property account and review exemptions and taxable values. If the expected exemption is missing, use Bee CAD’s official form or Taxpayer Portal and keep proof of submission.

8. Can Bee CAD acreage or map boundaries be used for legal documents?

No. Bee CAD states that legal descriptions and acreage should be verified before legal use. Obtain the recorded deed, plat, title records and a professional survey when boundaries or acreage matter.

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

Use the Bee County Official Records Search for records from June 1, 1995 forward. Use QuickLink for historic deed-index books from 1851 through 1995.

10. Where is Bee Central Appraisal District located?

Bee CAD is located at 401 N. Washington Street, Beeville, Texas 78102. Its phone number is 361-358-0193, and its published hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

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