Burnet County sits in the heart of the Texas Hill Country — home to Lake LBJ, Inks Lake, and Marble Falls. Whether you own a lakefront home, a rural ranch near Bertram, or a house in downtown Burnet, this 2026 guide gives you every tool to search your record, save on exemptions, and protest if your value is too high. All data verified directly from burnet-cad.org in 2026.
01Burnet County Appraisal District Property Search
The official free property search at esearch.burnet-cad.org lets you check appraised values, ownership, exemptions, improvements, photos, sketches, and tax history — no account required.
Go to esearch.burnet-cad.org
Visit esearch.burnet-cad.org — the official Burnet CAD search portal. No login or account needed.
Select your search tab
Choose from Owner, Address, ID, ARB Search, or Advanced tabs. For most homeowners, Address or Owner is fastest.
Enter your details and click Search
Type your street number and name (example: “223 Pierce”). Partial entries work — try “Pierce” if full address doesn’t find results. Add city (Burnet, Marble Falls) to narrow results.
For rural addresses, try the Advanced search tab for more filter options.Click your property in results
Select your parcel to open the full record: 2026 appraised value, land size, building improvements, exemptions on file, photos, sketches, and complete tax history year-by-year.
Check the value history tab — find protest opportunities
Look for years when your value jumped 10%+ with no permits or improvements recorded. That single-year spike is your strongest protest argument. Screenshot this tab immediately.
Save your record as PDF
Press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac) → Save as PDF. You need the property detail page and value history for any protest or exemption application.
Use Owner search for Lake LBJ and lakefront investment properties
If you own multiple lakefront parcels or vacation properties in Burnet County, the Owner search shows all properties under one name in a single list — with individual values, exemptions, and links. Perfect for estate planning, portfolio review, or checking whether neighbors have better valuations to use as protest comparables.
02Burnet CAD Offices, Phone & Contact Info
Burnet CAD is one of the few Texas appraisal districts with two physical offices — one in Burnet and one in Marble Falls — making it more accessible for residents across the county.
Call 9:00–10:00 AM for shortest wait times
Burnet CAD opens at 9:00 AM — call in the first hour for the fastest response. During protest season (May–July), midday calls wait longer. Have your property account number or address ready. Email info@burnetad.org for non-urgent questions — typically answered within 1–2 business days.
03Burnet County Homestead Exemption & Other Exemptions — 2026
Exemptions directly reduce your taxable value — meaning a lower tax bill without needing to protest. Apply free through Burnet CAD. Once your homestead exemption is approved, it stays in effect automatically until ownership changes.
Removes a significant portion of your school district taxable value on your primary residence. Burnet County and local taxing units may add optional percentage exemptions on top of the state minimum.
How to apply: Download Form 50-114 from burnet-cad.org/forms or apply online at portal.burnet-cad.org. Submit with a copy of your Texas DL/ID showing the property address. Deadline: April 30, 2026.Additional exemption amount plus a school district tax ceiling — your school taxes cannot increase above the level from the year you first qualified, as long as you live in the home.
When to apply: Apply the year you turn 65 — the ceiling applies for the full tax year even if your birthday falls late in the year. Form 50-114 covers this exemption too.Same exemption amount and school district tax ceiling as Over-65. Cannot claim both simultaneously — Burnet CAD applies whichever benefits you more. Requires SSA disability documentation.
Required docs: SSA disability determination letter plus Form 50-114. Submit to Burnet CAD at either office or online at portal.burnet-cad.org.Partial exemption ($5,000–$12,000) based on VA disability rating. Veterans with 100% service-connected disability rating receive a complete exemption — zero property taxes on their primary residence.
Required docs: VA disability rating letter. Call Burnet CAD at (512) 756-8291 to confirm current documentation requirements.04How to Protest Your Burnet CAD Value — 2026
If your 2026 appraised value is higher than what your property would actually sell for today, you have the right to protest — completely free. Burnet CAD is a smaller office, which means informal reviews tend to be straightforward and responsive compared to larger urban CADs.
Look up your 2026 value and pull comparable sales
Search your property at esearch.burnet-cad.org. Then search 3–5 similar properties nearby that sold recently below your appraised value. Print them — appraisers trust their own data.
File protest first — you can add evidence after filing. Never miss May 15 waiting to gather comps.Gather your evidence packet
Most effective: comparable sales from CAD search, your recent purchase price (if below appraised value), photos of damage or structural issues, contractor repair estimates with dollar amounts. Print 3 copies of everything.
File online at portal.burnet-cad.org
Visit portal.burnet-cad.org — the fastest method. Check both protest grounds: “Value is over market value” AND “Value is unequal compared to similar properties.” Always check both — you cannot add grounds after filing.
Or file by mail / in person
Mail to PO Box 908, Burnet TX 78611, or deliver to either office. Fax: (512) 756-7873. Keep your submission confirmation as proof of timely filing.
Attend informal review — argue market value only
Burnet CAD will schedule an informal review with an appraiser. Bring your printed evidence. Argue only that the market value is too high — never argue about the tax rate or bill amount. Appraisers only have authority over value, not rates.
Request ARB hearing if informal fails
If the informal review doesn’t produce a fair result, escalate to a formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing. The ARB is completely independent from Burnet CAD. Bring three printed copies of your full evidence packet.
05Burnet CAD vs. Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector
Burnet CAD does NOT collect your property taxes
Burnet CAD only sets property values and handles exemptions and protests. Your tax bill is sent and collected by the completely separate Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector (DeAnne Fisher). Calling the wrong office wastes your limited protest window.
| Task | Who Handles It |
|---|---|
| Sets your property’s market value | ✅ Burnet CAD — burnet-cad.org · (512) 756-8291 |
| Processes exemptions (homestead, over-65, veteran) | ✅ Burnet CAD — burnet-cad.org/forms |
| Handles protests and ARB hearings | ✅ Burnet CAD — portal.burnet-cad.org |
| Sends and collects property tax bills | ✅ Tax Assessor-Collector (DeAnne Fisher) — separate office |
| Tax office — Burnet location | 1701 E. Polk St, Suite 96, Burnet TX 78611 |
| Tax office — Marble Falls branch | 810 Steve Hawkins Pkwy, Marble Falls TX 78654 |
| County tax office website | burnetcountytexas.org/page/taxac.home |
| Vehicle registration | ✅ Tax Assessor-Collector — same county office |
062026 Burnet County Property Tax Calendar
| Event | Date | What Happens If You Miss It |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation date | January 1, 2026 | Value set — changes after this date don’t affect 2026 taxes |
| Appraisal notices mailed | April 2026 (approx.) | Your 30-day protest clock starts from mailing date |
| Homestead exemption deadline | April 30, 2026 | Late filing accepted up to 2 years after delinquency date |
| Protest filing deadline | May 15, 2026 Urgent or 30 days after notice mailing |
2026 value certified — no protest possible for current year |
| ARB hearings (informal + formal) | June–August 2026 | Miss your hearing = protest dismissed |
| Appraisal roll certified | By July 25, 2026 | Values finalized — used by all taxing units to set rates |
| Tax bills mailed | October–November 2026 | Check portal.burnet-cad.org if bill doesn’t arrive by December |
| No-penalty payment deadline | January 31, 2027 | 7% penalty + interest begins February 1, 2027 |
07Your 2026 Action Checklist — Burnet County
08Official Burnet CAD Resources — Quick Links 2026
| Resource | What It’s For | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Burnet CAD Official Website | Main hub — forms, news, tax info, contact | Visit Site |
| Property Search Portal | Look up any Burnet County property free | Search Now |
| Taxpayer Portal (protest + forms) | File protest and submit exemption applications | Open Portal |
| Forms Page | All exemption, protest, and other forms | View Forms |
| Tax Information | Tax rates, truth-in-taxation, taxing units | View Info |
| Homestead Exemption Form 50-114 | Official Texas Comptroller PDF | Download PDF |
| Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector | Pay tax bills, vehicle registration | Tax Office |
| Texas Comptroller — Burnet County | State info, all taxing units, CAD directory | View Page |
09Burnet County Appraisal District — Frequently Asked Questions
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