Bexar County Appraisal District Bexar CAD & Tax 2026

Bexar County, Texas · BCAD search, exemptions, protests, tax payment and deeds

Match the Bexar Appraisal Account Before You File, Protest or Pay

Start with Bexar Central Appraisal District when you need a Property ID, owner display, situs address, legal description, appraisal value, exemption, improvement detail, map or protest record.

Move to the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector for the bill, payment, receipt or payment plan, and use the County Clerk when you need the recorded deed, lien, plat or legal ownership document.

Property ID Geographic ID Owner surname Street number and name Subdivision or condominium Appraisal year
BEXAR PROPERTY CONTROL ROUTE VERIFYING ACCOUNT
BCAD PROPERTY SEARCH 2026
APPRAISAL + TAX ROUTE
PROPERTY VERIFIED
PROPERTY ID + ADDRESS MATCHED
BCAD does not accept property tax payments. BCAD appraises property and handles appraisal records, exemptions, online applications and protests. The Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector calculates and collects the bill using certified values and adopted local rates.
New property search

BCAD now links to a new Harris Govern property-search portal.

Classic search

Still available for detailed owner, address and advanced searches.

2026 record status

Current-year classic-search information is labelled work in progress.

BCAD office

411 N. Frio Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207.

Official review

Portals, contacts and procedures checked July 28, 2026.

Start with the correct office

What do you need to do with the Bexar County property?

This browser-based helper does not request, store or transmit an owner name, address, Property ID, PIN or tax account number.

APPRAISAL RECORD Owner, value or property detail

Search BCAD and verify the Property ID, situs address, legal description, year and property type.

Follow the search walkthrough
PARCEL MAP Location or nearby accounts

Use map search for appraisal research, not as a deed, title report or legal survey.

Use map search safely
TAX BILL Payment, receipt or balance

Carry the 12-digit tax account or CAD Property ID into the county tax-payment system.

Follow the payment steps
DEED OR LIEN Recorded ownership document

Use the County Clerk for land records, plats, foreclosures, liens and official document copies.

Search recorded documents
VALUE DISPUTE Protest and ARB evidence

File before the deadline and organise evidence around a specific value, exemption or data issue.

Prepare the protest file
NEW OWNER Homestead or ownership update

Confirm the recorded deed, then verify the owner display and exemption on the correct BCAD account.

Use the new-owner checklist

Go directly to the Bexar County appraisal task

The first sections cover property search and result verification. Later sections explain values, exemptions, protests, maps, tax payment, deeds and local Bexar County property situations.

Existing article image retained

Recognise the BCAD search and online-service routes

Bexar Central Appraisal District property-search and online-services reference
Image retained from the existing AppraisalDistrict.org article. BCAD now links to both a new property search and the classic version, so the live interface may differ from the screenshot.
Use the new search first

BCAD currently lists the Harris Govern property-search interface as its new search route.

Open new property search
Use classic for detailed fields

Switch to the classic portal for Geographic ID, DBA, subdivision, abstract, condominium and other advanced search controls.

Open classic property search
Use Online Services for filings

Property search is for research. The registered Online Services Portal supports eligible exemptions, protests, notices and owner services.

Open BCAD Online Services
Appraisal-record field decoder

Understand what the BCAD property record does—and does not—prove

Use each field as a verification clue and route to the correct controlling record
BCAD field What it helps identify What it does not establish Best next action
Property ID The appraisal account used by BCAD. That it is the same as a deed instrument or tax-payment confirmation. Save it for BCAD forms, calls and protests.
Geographic ID A geographic or parcel reference linked to the appraisal record. A surveyed legal boundary. Compare it with the map and legal description.
Owner name The owner currently displayed for appraisal administration. Complete legal title or the absence of another ownership interest. Check the recorded deed through the County Clerk.
Situs address The physical location associated with the property account. The complete legal description, acreage or boundary. Compare the legal description and parcel map.
Legal description The lot, block, subdivision, condominium, abstract or tract. That the abbreviated display contains every deed term. Match it with the deed or recorded plat.
Market value BCAD’s January 1 estimate of market value. The sale price, mortgage appraisal or final tax bill. Review property data and comparable evidence.
Appraised value The value after an applicable cap, limitation or special appraisal treatment. That market value is correct or cannot be protested. Compare market, appraised and taxable values.
Taxable value The value remaining for a taxing unit after applicable exemptions. The total bill without each adopted rate. Review the tax statement and rate chart.
Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran or another approved exemption. That every taxing unit applies the same exemption amount. Review taxable values by unit.
Land and improvements Land value, building area, class, age, use and appraisal characteristics. That every measurement or condition detail is correct. Document errors with photographs, plans or measurements.
Taxing units County, city, school, healthcare, college and special districts attached to the property. The final tax rate or amount due. Check the official rate chart and tax bill.
A BCAD owner display is not a title opinion. Use the County Clerk’s recorded documents and appropriate professional assistance when ownership, liens, easements or legal boundaries matter.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a Bexar County address or owner search that returns nothing

Remove the likely search obstacle before assuming the record is missing
Search problem Likely reason Best correction
Full address returns nothing Directional prefixes or street suffixes can prevent a classic-search match. Enter only the street number and main street name.
Street name returns nothing The record may use a different spelling or abbreviation. Enter only the first few letters of the street name.
Owner name returns nothing The property may be under a trust, estate, spouse, company, agent or prior owner. Search the address, Property ID or surname only.
Too many owner matches The name is common or the owner controls several properties. Add the street number, subdivision, property type or Property ID.
New owner is not displayed The recorded deed or BCAD ownership update may still be processing. Confirm the Clerk instrument and provide its details to BCAD.
Condominium unit is unclear Several units can share a building address. Search by owner, Property ID, condominium name or unit legal description.
Vacant land has no useful address The property may be indexed primarily by owner, Geographic ID, abstract or subdivision. Use advanced search and BCAD map search.
Tax payment is not shown in BCAD Payment posting belongs to the Tax Assessor-Collector, not BCAD. Open the Bexar County tax account and verify the payment history.
Current-year value appears incomplete BCAD labels current 2026 data as work in progress. Read the portal timestamp and contact BCAD before relying on it.
Useful BCAD call script: “I am trying to locate the correct appraisal account for [owner] at [address or legal description]. I have [Property ID, Geographic ID or deed instrument]. Can you confirm the account and explain whether an ownership or parcel update is still processing?”
Value and appraisal-year guide

Follow the value from BCAD appraisal to the tax statement

BCAD appraisal and Bexar County tax flow Market value flows through appraisal limitations, exemptions, local tax rates and the Bexar County tax account. MARKET VALUE January 1 estimate Review or protest APPRAISAL LIMIT Homestead cap or special appraisal EXEMPTIONS Homestead, age, disability or veteran TAX STATEMENT Taxable values × local adopted rates BCAD determines appraisal values; local taxing units adopt rates; the Tax Office collects the resulting bill.
Market value

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

Appraised value

The value after an applicable cap, limitation or special appraisal treatment.

Taxable value

The value remaining for each taxing unit after applicable exemptions.

Tax statement

The collecting office applies adopted rates to the certified taxable values.

A Notice of Appraised Value is not a tax bill. The notice explains the current appraisal and protest rights. The tax statement is calculated later after local taxing units adopt rates.
Homestead and exemption workflow

File through BCAD, then verify the approved exemption on the record

Texas school districts currently provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Bexar County, cities and other taxing units can provide different local exemption amounts.
Find the exact BCAD account Save the Property ID, owner display, situs address, legal description and current exemption information.
Choose the correct official application BCAD publishes residence-homestead, age, disability, veteran, charitable, religious, agricultural and other forms. Open BCAD forms
Use Online Services when the property is eligible The portal supports eligible residential-homestead applications and other electronic services. Open BCAD Online Services
Register with the Owner or Agent ID and PIN These credentials appear at the top of an appraisal notice or accompanying letter. The PIN is case-sensitive and is treated as the owner’s signature.
Request credentials early when missing BCAD can mail the credentials after a customer-service or Help Center request. The district states that filing deadlines are not extended while an owner waits for a PIN.
Prepare the required evidence Read the application instructions for identification, ownership, occupancy, age, disability, veteran status or qualifying land-use documentation.
Keep proof of submission Save the portal confirmation, uploaded-document list, email, certified-mail record or stamped copy.
Recheck the BCAD record Confirm that the exemption appears for the correct property, year and taxing units after processing.
New homeowner

Do not assume the seller’s homestead, tax ceiling or capped value transfers automatically after closing.

Over-65 or disabled owner

Verify the BCAD exemption, then ask the Tax Office about quarter-payment and Bexar County’s 10-month payment plan.

Agricultural or open-space land

Special appraisal depends on qualifying land use and documentation. Acreage or ownership alone is not sufficient.

2026 protest and ARB workflow

Build a BCAD protest around a specific value or property-data problem

Most owners’ deadline: May 15. When the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed after April 15, the deadline is 30 days from the date printed on the notice, whichever is later.

BCAD states that an owner does not need to receive an appraisal notice to submit a protest. Waiting for an Owner ID, PIN or other online credential does not extend the filing deadline.

Save the full BCAD property record Capture the selected year, Property ID, values, exemptions, land, improvements and property characteristics.
Identify every applicable protest reason Issues can include market value, unequal appraisal, property inclusion, exemption action, agricultural qualification, taxing units, ownership or another adverse BCAD or ARB action.
File online before the deadline Use BCAD Online Services and select the eligible property after signing in. Read BCAD online-filing steps
Use another accepted method when necessary Review BCAD’s current protest instructions for mail, delivery or another available submission route. Open protest-filing instructions
Collect evidence tied to the issue Use photographs, repair estimates, measurements, closing documents, appraisals, comparable sales and unequal-appraisal examples.
Complete the informal review BCAD currently offers informal review options online, by Zoom or by telephone at a selected appointment time.
Prepare for the Appraisal Review Board Present the strongest evidence first and state the requested value or correction clearly.
Understand the ARB’s limits The ARB can decide appraisal disputes but cannot determine tax rates, how much tax is due or how tax revenue is spent.
Save the final order and deadlines Keep the ARB order, mailing envelope, evidence, settlement documents and information about any further remedy.

Evidence preparation checklist

Notice of Appraised Value and protest confirmation
Current and previous BCAD appraisal records
BCAD evidence packet and comparable-property list
Dated condition photographs
Repair estimates tied to specific defects
Closing disclosure or recent purchase evidence
Measurement, age, class or improvement corrections
One-page summary stating the requested correction
Late protest caution: BCAD states that a late protest may be accepted for good cause before the appraisal records are certified, typically by July 20. Because that general period has passed for many 2026 accounts, contact BCAD immediately about any available correction or late remedy.
2025 adopted rates and tax estimate

Build the complete Bexar County tax-rate stack

The 2025 BCAD rate chart lists separate rates for Bexar County, Road and Flood, San Antonio River Authority, Alamo Colleges, University Health, cities, school districts, water districts, emergency-service districts and special improvement districts.

Selected 2025 BCAD rates per $100 of taxable value
Taxing unit 2025 actual rate When it may apply Important check
Bexar County 0.276331 County taxable property. This is only one part of the total bill.
Road and Flood 0.023668 As shown for the property’s taxing-unit stack. Review applicable homestead or disability treatment.
San Antonio River Authority 0.018300 Properties inside the authority’s taxing area. Confirm the taxable value shown for the unit.
Alamo Colleges District 0.149150 Properties in the college district. This line is separate from the school district.
University Health 0.276235 Properties within the health-system taxing territory. Do not assume it is included in the county rate.
City of San Antonio 0.541590 Property inside San Antonio city limits. Do not add it to an unincorporated property.
School district Varies Based on the exact ISD boundary. BCAD serves multiple Bexar and cross-county school districts.
ESD, MUD, SID or PID Varies Only when the parcel lies inside the district. Nearby homes can have different special-district rates.

Simple Bexar property-tax estimator

Example total: county, Road and Flood, River Authority, college and University Health.
Combined rate 0.000000
Estimated annual tax $0
Monthly reserve $0
Tax per $100 $0

Estimate only: different taxing units can use different taxable values or exemptions. Verify each tax line on the official statement before making a payment or purchase decision.
Tax balance, payment and receipt

Pay Bexar County property tax through the Tax Assessor-Collector

Save the BCAD Property ID and property details Also record the tax account number, owner display, address and tax year when available.
Open the official tax search Use the portal linked by the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector. Search Bexar County property taxes
Locate the correct account Search using the available owner, address, 12-digit tax account, Geographic ID, CAD Property ID or fiduciary-number option.
Verify the tax year and amount Compare the account, address, owner, taxing units, current balance, delinquent balance and payment history.
Select the payment method Bexar County currently publishes free online eCheck payments and credit-card payments subject to a 2.10% convenience charge.
Use the correct bank information for eCheck The county requires a regular U.S. checking account in U.S. dollars and the bank routing and account numbers shown on the cheque, not a deposit slip.
Save the confirmation immediately Preserve the tax account, year, payment date, amount, payment method and confirmation number.
Recheck the account after processing Electronic payments remain pending until they clear, and final processing can take several days.
Half-payment plan

Pay at least half of the current base tax by November 30 and the remaining amount by June 30 under the county’s published rules.

Four-payment plan

Qualifying over-65 or disabled residence-homestead owners may pay in four instalments due in January, March, May and July.

Ten-month plan

Bexar County offers a 10-month plan for qualifying senior, disabled, disabled-veteran and eligible surviving-spouse homesteads.

2026 quarter-payment reminder: the fourth scheduled quarter payment is due July 31, 2026. Late-payment rules, penalty and interest can apply, so verify the live tax account before submitting.
Deeds, liens, plats and ownership

Use the Bexar County Clerk when the BCAD owner display is not enough

The County Clerk Official Records Search is a free database containing land records, plats, foreclosures, personal-property records and other recorded documents. Uncertified copies can be printed directly from the public search.

Save the BCAD legal description and owner information These details help narrow the document search but do not replace the recorded instrument.
Open the County Clerk Official Records Search Search Bexar County official records
Select the correct department Use the “Change department” menu near the search bar and choose the records relevant to the property.
Search parties, dates and document types Try the grantor, grantee, owner, instrument number, recording period, deed, lien, release or plat.
Compare the legal description Match the lot, block, subdivision, condominium, abstract or tract with the BCAD account.
Order the correct copy type An uncertified copy may work for research. A lender, court, government agency or legal process may require a certified copy.
Provide recording details to BCAD When ownership has not updated, give BCAD the instrument number, recording date, parties, legal description and Property ID.
Bexar County Clerk administration
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa, Suite 104
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Phone: 210-335-2216
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Deed Records Department
Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W. Nueva Street, Suite B109
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Deed Records: 210-335-2273
Recordings: 210-335-2581

Bexar County property situations

Adjust the search to the property’s city, district and ownership type

San Antonio residence

Verify the city, school district, University Health, Alamo Colleges, River Authority and any special district before estimating taxes.

Stone Oak or Loop 1604 development

Check subdivision, Property ID, school district and any PID, SID, MUD or emergency-service district.

Alamo Heights or Terrell Hills home

Do not substitute the City of San Antonio rate. Confirm the incorporated city and Alamo Heights ISD or other applicable ISD.

Helotes or northwest Bexar property

Verify whether the parcel is inside Helotes, San Antonio or an unincorporated area and check the exact school and emergency districts.

Converse, Live Oak or Universal City

Nearby properties can lie in different city, school, county or special-district combinations.

Unincorporated Bexar County property

No city rate may apply, but an ESD, water district or other special unit can still appear on the tax bill.

Rental, trust or LLC ownership

Search by address or Property ID first because the owner field may use an entity, trustee, agent or prior-owner format.

New construction

Review building area, class, completion status and new-improvement value. An appraisal cap does not protect newly added value in the same way as existing value.

Business personal property

Search the legal business name, DBA, location and account type. Equipment and inventory can be on a separate account from real estate.

Verified office routing

Contact the Bexar County office that controls the issue

Bexar Central Appraisal District

Use for appraisal records, values, exemptions, online services, maps, protests and property-data corrections.

411 N. Frio Street
San Antonio, Texas 78207-4416

Mailing: P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, TX 78283-0248
Customer service: 210-242-2432
Property information: 210-224-8511
Fax: 210-242-2454
Email: cacomms@bcad.org

Chief Appraiser: Rogelio Sandoval
Taxpayer Liaison Officer: Leroy Christopher White
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector

Use for tax bills, payments, receipts, delinquent balances, eStatements and payment plans.

Vista Verde Plaza Building
233 N. Pecos La Trinidad
San Antonio, Texas 78207

Mailing: P.O. Box 839950, San Antonio, TX 78283-3950
Phone: 210-335-2251

Tax Assessor-Collector: Albert Uresti
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:45 PM; Wednesdays until 6:30 PM

Bexar County Clerk

Use for deeds, liens, releases, plats, foreclosures and recorded ownership documents.

100 Dolorosa, Suite 104
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Administration: 210-335-2216
Deed Records: 210-335-2273
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tax Office branch options

Bexar County currently lists downtown, northeast, northwest, southside and Precinct 4 locations.

Appointments are not necessary and walk-ins are accepted. The Southside location offers drive-through tax-payment services.

Check current branch addresses and hours
Before visiting: bring the Property ID, tax account, owner name, address, tax year, appraisal notice, deed instrument, filing confirmation, payment receipt or other document connected to the question.
Official action centre

Open the exact BCAD or Bexar County resource

BCAD official website

Start here for notices, contacts, property tools, forms, reports and current announcements.

Open BCAD
New property search

Search current appraisal records through BCAD’s new Harris Govern portal.

Open new search
Classic property search

Use detailed owner, address, Property ID, GEO ID, DBA and advanced search fields.

Open classic search
Map search

Research parcel location, neighbourhoods, subdivisions and nearby appraisal accounts.

Open map search
Online Services

Register for eligible exemption, protest, notice and electronic owner services.

Open Online Services
BCAD forms

Download exemption, protest, rendition and property-tax applications.

Open BCAD forms
Tax search and payment

Find tax statements, balances, payment history and online payment options.

Open tax search
County Clerk records

Search land records, plats, foreclosures, liens and recorded documents.

Open official records
Texas Comptroller directory

Cross-check BCAD leadership, contact information and active local taxing units.

Open Bexar County directory

Related AppraisalDistrict.org guides

10 Bexar County answers

Bexar County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Bexar County Appraisal District website?

The official Bexar Central Appraisal District website is bcad.org. Use it for property search, map search, online services, forms, exemption information, appraisal notices, protest guidance, tax-rate charts and BCAD contact information.

How do I search Bexar County property records?

Use BCAD’s new property search or official classic search. Search by Property ID, Geographic ID, owner name, street number and street name, business name, subdivision or other available criteria.

Why can I not find a Bexar County property by address?

The classic BCAD search advises users not to enter directional prefixes or street suffixes. Enter the street number and main street name, or try only the first few letters of the street. Then search by Property ID, owner name, subdivision or map location.

Does BCAD collect property tax payments?

No. BCAD appraises property and manages appraisal records, exemptions and protests. The Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector handles property tax statements, balances, payments, receipts and payment plans.

How do I apply for a Bexar County homestead exemption?

Locate the correct BCAD property, review the current exemption status and use BCAD Online Services or the official residence-homestead application. Keep the filing confirmation and later verify the exemption on the property record.

What is the 2026 BCAD protest deadline?

For most owners, the deadline is May 15. If the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed after April 15, the deadline is 30 days from the date printed on the notice, whichever is later. Waiting for an Owner ID or PIN does not extend the deadline.

Can I file a BCAD protest without receiving a notice?

Yes. BCAD states that an owner does not need to receive a Notice of Appraised Value to submit a protest. Use the applicable deadline and contact BCAD promptly if you lack online credentials.

How do I pay Bexar County property taxes online?

Use the official Bexar County tax search and payment system. The county currently publishes free online eCheck payments and a 2.10% convenience charge for online credit-card payments. Verify the live fee before authorising payment.

Where can I search Bexar County deeds and liens?

Use the Bexar County Clerk Official Records Search. It includes land records, plats, foreclosures, personal-property records and other recorded documents. Uncertified copies can be printed from the public search.

Is a BCAD parcel map a legal survey?

No. BCAD map search is useful for approximate parcel location, neighbouring accounts, subdivisions and appraisal research. Use a recorded deed, plat and licensed survey when legal boundaries or acreage must be established.

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