Calhoun County Appraisal District 2026 CAD and Tax Guide

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Calhoun County, Texas · Property search, coastal appraisal, disaster relief, tax collection and protests

Use the Calhoun County Coastal Parcel Beacon to Search, Verify and Take the Right Action

Calhoun County Appraisal District is the official starting point for appraisal records, exemptions, agricultural valuation, business and mineral accounts, protest information and property-tax collection for participating taxing units.

Coastal property requires extra checks. A Port Lavaca home, Port O’Connor lot, Seadrift property, Point Comfort account, rural tract, manufactured home or mineral interest may have separate appraisal, flood, access, storm-damage and tax-payment questions.

Search official Calhoun CAD records Review official payment instructions Check 2026 storm-damage relief
Property ID Owner or owner ID Street name Legal description Subdivision or abstract Tax year
CALHOUN COASTAL PARCEL BEACON VERIFYING 2026 RECORD
SEARCH → MATCH → VERIFY → ACT
2026 values are not yet presented as final in the search portal. The official Calhoun CAD search still displays a warning that 2026 values are preliminary and subject to change before certification. Save the date viewed and verify the current status before filing, buying, refinancing or estimating taxes.
Storm-damage action may still be time-sensitive. Calhoun County was added to the 2026 severe-storm disaster declaration on May 6. Based on the Texas 105-day application rule, the apparent Form 50-312 deadline is August 19, 2026. Confirm that date with Calhoun CAD immediately.
Official CAD

Calhoun County Appraisal District.

Property-tax collector

Calhoun CAD consolidated tax office.

Main office

426 W. Main Street, Port Lavaca.

Collections phone

361-552-4560.

Review date

Official resources checked July 31, 2026.

Start with your goal

What do you need from the Calhoun County property account?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use owner, address, property ID, owner ID, legal description or advanced criteria.

Follow the official search steps
PAY PROPERTY TAX Use Calhoun CAD’s collection system

Pay current, prior-year or partial amounts through the correct account and cart.

Use the payment walkthrough
STORM DAMAGE Check temporary disaster relief

Document qualifying 2026 damage and confirm the Form 50-312 deadline.

Open the disaster checklist
CHECK EXEMPTIONS Verify homestead and special benefits

Check the live account before protesting value alone.

Review exemption steps
PROTEST VALUE Prepare coastal and property-specific evidence

Focus on the record, condition, classification or unequal appraisal.

Build a focused protest
DEED OR LIEN Use the County Clerk

CAD ownership is not a complete title report or legal boundary record.

Search recorded documents

Go directly to the Calhoun County property task

Begin with the appraisal account, then continue to the official form, payment, protest, map or recorded-document system that controls the answer.

Existing article image preserved

Use the Calhoun CAD screenshot to recognise the search and payment controls

The image from the existing article is retained below. It shows the official search tabs and the prior-year tax-payment instructions. Reopen the live portal for current records and checkout information.

Calhoun CAD property-search page showing prior-year payment instructions and owner, address, ID, ARB and advanced search tabs
1. Prior-year payment instructions Expand the property, select the year, add it to the cart and adjust the subtotal for a partial payment.
2. By Owner Start with the last name. Add a first name, initial or DBA only when needed.
3. By Address Enter the street number and main street name. Remove extra abbreviations if the search fails.
4. By ID Use the property ID, owner ID or geographic ID from an official record.
5. ARB and Advanced Search Use protest-status fields, subdivision, abstract, mobile-home park, neighborhood or property type.
The screenshot is a visual guide, not a current tax record. Reopen the live account before paying, protesting or relying on a value.
Search-field selector

Choose the strongest Calhoun CAD search field

Official search fields and practical uses
Search field Use it when Practical tip
Property ID You have an appraisal notice, statement or saved account. This is normally the safest way to identify one property account.
Owner name You know a person, estate, trust or company. Search one surname or distinctive business word first.
Owner ID You need to locate multiple accounts connected to one owner. Compare every result because separate property types may appear.
Street address You know the physical property location. Use the street number and main road name without extra punctuation.
Legal description or abstract The property is rural, coastal or lacks a normal address. Match tract, survey, abstract, lot and block with the deed.
Subdivision or condo You know the addition, waterfront development or condominium name. Confirm unit, lot, block, phase and property ID.
Mobile-home park You are looking for a manufactured-home account. Search the land and mobile-home accounts separately when necessary.
ARB Search You need protest status, informal date, formal date, hearing date or board information. Use the written hearing notice as the controlling record.
Advanced Search A broad owner or address search produces too many results. Add one reliable filter at a time.
Property-record decoder

Understand what the Calhoun CAD account does and does not prove

Use the appraisal record as a route to the controlling source
Account field What it identifies What it does not prove Next step
Property ID The account used by Calhoun CAD. That the County Clerk uses the same number. Use it for CAD calls, forms, protests and payments.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal and tax administration. Complete legal title, probate status or lien history. Review County Clerk records when title matters.
Situs address The physical location when one is available. The mailing address or a complete legal description. Compare the deed, map and addressing records.
Legal description A lot, block, tract, survey, abstract or subdivision reference. A deed-ready boundary description. Obtain the recorded deed or plat.
Acreage Acreage used for appraisal administration. Professionally surveyed acreage. Verify with title records and a survey.
Market value CAD’s market-value opinion as of January 1. The sale price or final tax bill. Compare similar sales, condition and equal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. The taxable value after every exemption. Review each taxing unit separately.
Tax information Amounts and payment status shown for selected years. A future payoff after penalties, processing or adjustments. Confirm the live amount with collections.
Property type Real, personal, mineral, auto or mobile-home classification. That every related asset appears in one account. Search all applicable property types.
Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran or other benefits applied. That every taxing unit provides the same reduction. Compare taxable value by taxing unit.
2026 severe-storm relief

Act before the apparent Calhoun County disaster-exemption deadline

Calhoun County was added to the 2026 severe-storm declaration on May 6. Texas law generally gives an owner 105 days after the county is included in a qualifying declaration to file Form 50-312.
Calculated filing date: 105 days after May 6, 2026 is August 19, 2026. This is a calculated date rather than a deadline printed by Calhoun CAD, so confirm it directly with the appraisal district before relying on it.
Confirm that the damage resulted from the declared storm Write down the damage date, location, property ID and affected improvements or personal property.
Confirm that the property type can qualify The temporary exemption generally applies to qualifying real-property improvements, certain manufactured homes and income-producing tangible personal property.
Document at least 15% physical damage Keep photographs, videos, repair estimates, insurance reports, contractor statements and emergency-management records.
Download Form 50-312 Open Temporary Exemption Form 50-312
Review Calhoun CAD’s disaster page Confirm local filing instructions and ask whether additional documentation is required. Open Calhoun CAD Disaster Declaration
Submit before the confirmed deadline Keep a stamped copy, certified-mail proof, delivery receipt or other filing confirmation.
Watch for the written decision The chief appraiser assigns the damage level and issues approval, modification or denial.
Ask about damaged-property installment payments Separate Texas provisions may allow qualifying owners or small businesses in a disaster area to pay taxes in installments.

Storm-damage evidence checklist

Property ID and owner information
Date and cause of damage
Before-and-after photographs
Insurance adjuster report
Contractor or repair estimates
Receipts for emergency work
FEMA or local damage documentation
Proof that Form 50-312 was filed
Land value alone generally is not the focus of the temporary disaster exemption. Identify the damaged improvement, manufactured home or qualifying income-producing personal property.
Current, prior-year and partial payments

Pay Calhoun County property taxes through the correct account and year

Calhoun CAD states that it serves as the consolidated tax office for the listed county, school, city, port, drainage, groundwater and improvement-district entities.
Open the official property search Locate the property and confirm the property ID, owner and account type. Open Calhoun CAD Search and Payment
Check every relevant tax year Review current and prior years separately. Mobile-home, mineral and personal-property accounts may also be separate.
Expand the account for prior-year taxes Click the property area to the right of the Pay Taxes box to display the prior-year list.
Select each year to pay Use the Pay box beside the selected year. Add multiple years to the same cart when appropriate.
Open the payment cart Click the In Cart box at the top of the page after the selected years have been added.
Enter a partial amount when needed Change the Subtotal beside the selected year before checkout. Confirm how the partial payment will be applied.
Review the final checkout details Check the property ID, tax year, subtotal, service fee and total before authorising payment.
Save the confirmation and verify posting Keep the receipt and reopen the account after processing.
Other payment routes published by Calhoun CAD
Payment route Official instruction What to verify
Online Use the Property Search to pay by card or e-check. Property, year, fee and total before checkout.
Telephone Use Bureau Code 5524560. The current vendor phone number with collections because official pages conflict.
In person 426 W. Main Street, Port Lavaca. Current hours and accepted payment method.
Mail Calhoun County Appraisal District, P.O. Box 49, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979. Include account details and retain postmark proof.
After-hours drop box The box is located to the left of the entry door. Do not place cash or a deadline-sensitive payment without confirming procedures.
Payment warning

Verify the live fee and phone number because two official pages conflict

Calhoun CAD’s official pages currently display different card-fee minimums and different telephone-payment numbers. Use the live checkout and collections office as the final authority.
Conflicting information visible during the July 31, 2026 review
Official page Card fee shown E-check fee Telephone number shown
Property-tax payment information page 2.3% with a $2 minimum $1 866-549-1010
CAD homepage payment box 2.35% with a $1 minimum $1 866-549-2020
Safe action: call Calhoun CAD Collections at (361) 552-4560, open checkout through the official property search and review the displayed fee before paying.
Calhoun CAD also warns that payment processing may take two to three weeks before the online balance reflects the transaction. Do not wait until the last moment, and retain complete proof.

Payment-proof checklist

Property ID and owner
Tax year and account type
Payment amount and service fee
Payment date and method
Confirmation number
Bank or card transaction record
Screenshot or PDF receipt
Updated account showing payment posted
Payment-posting call script
I paid Calhoun CAD property ID [number] for tax year [year] on [date]. The payment amount was $[amount], and the confirmation number is [number]. Please confirm whether it was received and which account and year received the payment.
Value explanation

Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

Calhoun CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1.

STEP 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable appraisal limitation, including a qualifying homestead cap.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions for each taxing unit.

A residence-homestead cap does not freeze market value. Market value can increase while the limited appraised value rises by a smaller amount.
Do not estimate the bill from market value alone. Exemptions, appraisal limitations, tax ceilings, adopted rates, prior payments, discounts and penalties affect the amount due.
Open tax-rate calculations Open tax information
Interactive map and parcel context

Use the Calhoun CAD map without treating it as a boundary survey

Open the appraisal account first Save the property ID, geographic ID, situs address, legal description and acreage.
Open the official interactive map Open Calhoun CAD Interactive Map
Locate the approximate parcel Use the property identifier, owner, road, subdivision or surrounding landmarks where supported.
Check coastal and drainage context Review apparent water proximity, road frontage, neighboring tracts, drainage features and improvements.
Return to the account Confirm that the map and property detail use matching identifiers.
Verify legal boundaries separately Use the recorded deed, plat, title evidence and a professional survey.
Do not use CAD map lines alone to place a fence, determine waterfront ownership, establish an easement, divide land or guarantee legal access.
Exemption action center

Check Calhoun County exemptions before protesting value alone

Residence homestead

Confirm ownership interest, principal-residence use, identification and the correct property account.

Age 65 or older

Review the additional school exemption, tax ceiling and available payment or deferral provisions.

Disabled person

Check qualification evidence, additional exemptions and the school-tax ceiling.

Disabled veteran

Use the correct official application and attach the required VA documentation.

Heir property

Prepare ownership affidavits, death certificate, utility bill and available court records.

Other exemptions

Use official forms for charitable, religious, cemetery and other qualifying property.

Application checklist

Current official application
Calhoun CAD property ID
Texas driver licence or required identification
Property and mailing addresses
Occupancy or qualification date
Age, disability or VA evidence
Deed, heirship or ownership evidence
Proof of mailing or delivery
Texas school districts currently provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Eligible homeowners who are age 65 or older or disabled receive an additional state-mandated school exemption of $60,000.
Open Calhoun CAD forms Open Texas Form 50-114
Local agricultural standards

Compare the operation with Calhoun CAD’s use and intensity guidelines

Productivity appraisal is not granted merely because a tract is rural. The operation must satisfy current use, intensity, history and other qualification tests.
Selected local guidance from Calhoun CAD’s current agricultural standards
Operation Selected local guideline Evidence to prepare
Cow-and-calf grazing At least three animal units, with a recommended minimum of about 10 acres for most operations. Livestock records, leases, fencing, pens, feed and photographs.
Sheep A typical flock includes at least 14 ewes and one ram, with a recommended five-acre minimum. Breeding records, receipts, fencing and animal inventory.
Goats A typical operation includes at least 17 breeding-age animals and one billy goat, with a recommended five-acre minimum. Herd records, sales, feed and management documentation.
Horse breeding At least three breeding-age mares, with a typical recommended range of 15 to 20 acres. Breeding records, registration, feeding and training records.
Truck farming A recommended minimum of one acre, with proof of commercial planting and harvesting. Planting records, irrigation, harvest records and sales receipts.
Beekeeping Five to 20 acres, at least three complete colonies, increasing by one colony for each additional two acres up to 10 colonies. Hive records, registration, inspections, products and management history.
These are guidelines, not automatic approvals. The chief appraiser evaluates the facts of each tract and operation. Small or unusual operations may require additional management evidence.
Open the complete land account Compare market value, productivity value, acreage and land classification.
Read the local use and intensity standards Open Calhoun Agricultural Standards
Confirm the history test The local guide states that land generally must have qualifying agricultural use for five of the preceding seven years.
File the current application Most open-space applications are due April 30, subject to specific extensions and late-filing provisions.
Check ownership and use changes A buyer should not assume the seller’s special valuation continues automatically.
Ask about rollback-tax exposure Changing qualifying agricultural use can create additional tax liability.
Open agricultural and wildlife forms Open appraisal information
Mineral, mobile-home and business accounts

Search special property separately from the surface real estate

Mineral account

Select the mineral property type and search owner, property ID or related lease information.

Surface account

Land and buildings may appear in a separate real-property account.

Manufactured home

Search the mobile-home type and park field, then determine whether land and home are combined or separate.

Business personal property

Search the legal business name and DBA and review machinery, equipment, inventory and fixtures.

2026 depreciation schedule

Calhoun CAD publishes a current schedule in its Appraisal Information section.

Contract appraisal

Calhoun CAD identifies Pritchard & Abbott for mineral, industrial, utility and pipeline appraisal work.

Open 2026 appraisal schedules Open rendition forms
Coastal-property review

Check factors that a simple inland comparable may not reflect

Port Lavaca residence

Review storm condition, drainage, building elevation, roof, foundation and neighborhood influences.

Port O’Connor property

Confirm subdivision, defined-area taxing units, water proximity, road access, improvements and recorded plat.

Seadrift property

Verify the city, school district, drainage district and comparable coastal market area.

Point Comfort property

Check city limits, industrial influences, improvements and the exact taxing-unit combination.

Waterfront or water-view lot

Separate true water access, view influence, bulkhead condition and deeded access.

Storm-damaged improvement

Keep dated photographs, insurance reports, repair estimates and proof of incomplete restoration.

Flood information

CAD records do not replace current FEMA maps, elevation certificates or insurance analysis.

Road or utility access

Visible roads and service lines do not automatically prove legal access or available capacity.

Comparable selection

Use similar coastal location, access, condition, age, size and valuation date.

Appraisal protest

Build a Calhoun CAD protest around the exact record problem

Normal filing rule: most protests are due by May 15 or by the 30th day after Calhoun CAD mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever date is later.
Current July 2026 status: the normal protest period has passed for most routine notices. A later notice, exemption decision, required-notice problem or qualifying correction may have another deadline.
Save the notice and complete property record Keep the property ID, values, exemptions, characteristics, notice date and printed deadline.
Choose the exact protest reason Examples include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, exemption denial, agricultural qualification or business-property value.
Use the official protest route Start from Calhoun CAD’s website, taxpayer portal or current Notice of Protest form. Open Calhoun CAD Online Protest
Save filing proof Keep the portal confirmation, certified-mail receipt or office-stamped copy.
Request the district’s evidence Compare its sales, schedules, property characteristics and adjustments with the actual property.
Organize coastal-condition evidence Label storm damage, drainage issues, elevation, access, bulkhead, roof, foundation and repair evidence.
Attempt an informal resolution Present a short requested-value summary and the strongest exhibits.
Continue to the ARB when unresolved State the requested result and connect each exhibit to the disputed issue.

Evidence packet checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Calhoun CAD account
One-page requested-value summary
Comparable sales or equal-appraisal table
Dated property and damage photographs
Repair estimates or inspection reports
Survey, access or acreage evidence
CAD evidence with disputed facts marked
Open protest forms Open 2026 ARB procedures
ARB hearing preparation

Keep the ARB independent and avoid improper contact

Do not discuss the property with an ARB member before the hearing. Calhoun CAD warns that an ARB member who discusses the property with a taxpayer before the hearing will not be able to hear that protest.
Direct questions to CAD staff

Call the appraiser, ARB coordinator or chief appraiser—not an ARB member.

Read the 2026 procedures

Confirm the hearing method, evidence format, copies and submission deadline.

State the requested result

Give the value, exemption or factual correction you want the ARB to order.

Use labeled exhibits

Number photographs, estimates, comparable sales and property-detail corrections.

Respond to CAD evidence

Mark incorrect characteristics, adjustments, dates and comparable selections.

Save the written order

The ARB order records the decision and begins any available appeal period.

Open 2026 ARB notices Review the ARB role
Search troubleshooting

Fix common Calhoun CAD search failures before calling

Change one search detail at a time
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner search returns nothing The record may use an initial, spouse, trust, estate, company or prior owner. Search only the first or last name, as the portal recommends.
Too many owner results The surname is common or connected to several accounts. Add the property type, street name, property ID or owner ID.
Full address does not work The record may omit a direction, road type or unit. Search the street name only or use the property ID.
Coastal lot has no normal address It may be indexed by subdivision, lot, block, condo or legal description. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Mobile home is missing The home may have a separate account from the land. Select mobile-home property and search the park, owner or property ID.
Mineral account is missing The interest may be separate from the surface property. Select mineral property and search the owner or related account information.
Recent buyer is not displayed The deed may still be processing into appraisal records. Confirm County Clerk recording and contact CAD with the instrument details.
Payment has not posted Calhoun CAD states that processing can take two to three weeks. Keep the confirmation and call collections before paying again.
2026 value changes between visits The search currently labels 2026 values as preliminary. Save dated copies and confirm certification status.
Portal will not load The browser, session or vendor service may be unavailable. Return through calhouncad.org, try another browser and call before a deadline.
Prepared Calhoun CAD call script
I am researching Calhoun CAD property ID [number] for [owner, address or legal description]. I selected tax year [year] and property type [type]. The account currently shows [value, exemption, owner or balance]. I need help with [exact issue]. Which form, record or staff area controls this question?
Office routing

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

Appraisal, property-tax collection, vehicles and recorded documents are separate functions
Your question Correct starting point What to prepare
What is the appraised value? Calhoun County Appraisal District Property ID, year and disputed value field.
Why is an exemption missing? Calhoun County Appraisal District Application, identification, date and filing proof.
How much property tax is due? Calhoun CAD Collections Property ID, account type, tax year and owner.
Did an online payment post? Calhoun CAD Collections Receipt, date, amount and confirmation number.
Can I file storm-damage relief? Calhoun County Appraisal District Form 50-312, damage evidence and property ID.
Who handles vehicle title or registration? Calhoun County Tax Assessor-Collector Vehicle documents, insurance and identification.
Who legally owns the property? Calhoun County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, dates and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed, lien or plat? Calhoun County Clerk Names, document type, date range and instrument number.
Who sets the tax rate? Each county, city, school, port, drainage or special taxing unit The taxing-unit list from the property account.
Who resolves a boundary or access dispute? Surveyor, title professional or attorney Deed, plat, survey and adjoining-property records.
Record corrections

Correct the official source that contains the inaccurate information

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the County Clerk instrument and ask Calhoun CAD which ownership document it requires.
Incorrect mailing address Use Calhoun CAD’s digital change-of-address request and verify future notices.
Incorrect situs address Determine whether the issue belongs to CAD, the county, a city or emergency addressing.
Incorrect acreage Compare the appraisal record with the deed, plat and professional survey.
Incorrect improvement details Prepare measurements, plans, dated photographs, damage records and repair estimates.
Incorrect tax balance or payment Contact collections with the property ID, year, receipt, amount and confirmation.
Submit change of address Send a CAD question
Deeds, liens, plats and official public records

Use the Calhoun County Clerk when legal ownership matters

Open the County Clerk’s Records Online page Open Calhoun County Records Online
Use Self-Service for 1992 to the present Search Official Public Records, record a document or register for Fraud Notify. Open Clerk Self-Service
Use Kofile for older indexes Available index ranges include deeds from 1845-1985 and deeds of trust from 1911-1985. Open Historical Indexes
Search every name variation Include current owner, previous owner, spouse, estate, trust and company names.
Choose the correct document type Search deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, plats and other recorded instruments.
Match the legal description Compare the recorded instrument with the CAD lot, block, subdivision, survey, abstract or tract.
Request the correct copy type Ask whether a plain or certified copy is required for the intended use.
Use a title professional for title conclusions A public-record search does not guarantee clear title, legal access or freedom from every claim.
Plats use a separate Clerk portal. The Records Online page provides instructions for the Laserfiche plat and Commissioners Court system, including its unusual sign-in step.
Open all Clerk record systems Review Fraud Notify Open Clerk contact details
Buyer, owner and heir checklist

Complete these checks before relying on a Calhoun County property record

Confirm the parcel

Match property ID, address, legal description, subdivision, abstract and acreage.

Check every account type

Search real, mobile-home, mineral and business accounts when applicable.

Check every tax year

Review current and prior-year balances and request a live payoff before closing.

Search deeds and liens

Use County Clerk records and a title company for a complete title examination.

Recalculate exemptions

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

Verify agricultural valuation

Confirm history, intensity, acreage and possible change-of-use liability.

Review coastal risk

Check flood maps, elevation, insurance, drainage, wind exposure and storm history independently.

Verify legal access and boundaries

Obtain title evidence, recorded easements and a current survey.

Save transaction records

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

The seller’s current bill may not predict the buyer’s future tax. Ownership changes can affect exemptions, appraisal limits, agricultural valuation, disaster relief and taxable value.
2026 appraisal and tax calendar

Important Calhoun County property dates

Property status and valuation date Most ownership, use, condition and market-value questions begin with January 1 status.
Business personal property rendition Most renditions are due April 15, subject to applicable extension provisions.
Many exemption and special-appraisal applications Many homestead, agricultural, timber and related applications use an April 30 deadline, with specific late-filing provisions.
Normal appraisal-protest deadline Most protests are due May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later.
Calhoun added to the 2026 severe-storm declaration This date is the basis for calculating the apparent temporary-disaster-exemption deadline.
Apparent Form 50-312 deadline This is 105 days after May 6. Confirm the exact filing deadline with Calhoun CAD.
Tax-rate calculation and adoption period Local taxing units calculate, propose and adopt rates used for upcoming bills.
Tax statements and early payment Verify the account, taxing units, exemptions, amount and any participating-entity discount.
Normal timely-payment deadline Property taxes are normally payable without penalty through January 31, subject to weekends, holidays and statement-specific rules.
The date on the individual notice, application, ARB order, disaster instruction or tax statement controls.
Verified local contacts

Calhoun County appraisal, collection, vehicle and recorded-property offices

Calhoun County Appraisal District
426 W. Main Street
Port Lavaca, Texas 77979
Mailing: P.O. Box 49, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979

Appraisals: (361) 552-8808
Collections: (361) 552-4560
Fax: (361) 552-4787
Chief Appraiser email: paul@calhouncad.org

Chief Appraiser: Paul Spaeth

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

Use for appraisal, exemptions, mapping, protests, disaster applications and participating property-tax collection.

Calhoun County Tax Assessor-Collector
211 S. Ann Street
Port Lavaca, Texas 77979
Mailing: P.O. Drawer 6, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979

Phone: (361) 553-4433
Fax: (361) 553-4442

Tax Assessor-Collector: Azalia Bonuz

Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; open through lunch. No title transfers after 4:00 PM.

Use for vehicle title, registration and related county tax-assessor services.

Calhoun County Clerk
211 S. Ann Street, Suite 102
Port Lavaca, Texas 77979

Phone: (361) 553-4411
Fax: (361) 553-4420
Email: calhouncoclerktx@gmail.com

County Clerk: Anna Goodman

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

Use for deeds, liens, plats, releases, certified copies and official public records.

Before calling or visiting

Prepare the property ID, owner, address, legal description, property type, tax year and exact task.

For payment help, also prepare the amount, date and confirmation number.

For disaster relief, prepare damage evidence and Form 50-312.

Directions to Calhoun CAD Contact Calhoun CAD Open County Tax Assessor
Official action links

Official Calhoun County property resources

Calhoun CAD homepage

Use for current alerts, notices, office information and official services.

Open Calhoun CAD
Property search and payment

Search appraisal accounts and add current or prior-year taxes to the payment cart.

Open property search
Interactive map

Review approximate parcel location and surrounding appraisal context.

Open interactive map
Forms

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

Open CAD forms
Taxpayer portal

Manage supported applications, property details and electronic communications.

Open taxpayer portal
Online protest

Use the current official electronic-protest route when eligible.

Open online protest
Appraisal information

Open 2026 ARB procedures, depreciation schedules and agricultural standards.

Open appraisal information
Disaster declaration

Review Calhoun County storm information and Form 50-312.

Open disaster information
Payment instructions

Review payment methods, processing warning and collections contacts.

Open payment information
Rate calculations

Review county, city, school, port, drainage and special-district calculations.

Open rate calculations
County Clerk records

Search deeds, liens, plats, older indexes and Fraud Notify resources.

Open Clerk records
Texas Comptroller directory

Cross-check CAD contact details and active taxing units.

Open Calhoun County directory
Editorial accountability

How this Calhoun County guide was rebuilt

Editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent review of appraisal, collection and county records

This version preserves the existing Calhoun CAD search image and author image while adding complete property-search, payment-cart, disaster-relief, coastal-property, exemption, agricultural, protest, deed and troubleshooting guidance.

Official sources reviewed include Calhoun County Appraisal District, the Calhoun CAD consolidated tax office, Calhoun County Tax Assessor-Collector, Calhoun County Clerk and Texas Comptroller property-tax resources.

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

Calhoun County answers

10 common Calhoun County appraisal and property-tax questions

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

The official Calhoun County Appraisal District website is calhouncad.org. Use it for property search, forms, appraisal information, exemptions, protests, tax collection, payment instructions, rate calculations and district contacts.

2. How do I search Calhoun County property records?

Open the official Calhoun CAD property-search portal at esearch.calhouncad.org. Search by owner, address, property ID or advanced criteria, then verify the owner, property type, legal description, tax year, values and exemptions.

3. Who collects Calhoun County property taxes?

Calhoun County Appraisal District serves as the consolidated tax office for the participating county taxing entities. The elected Calhoun County Tax Assessor-Collector handles vehicle title, registration and related county services.

4. How do I pay current or prior-year Calhoun County property taxes?

Locate the property in the official Calhoun CAD search. Use the Pay Taxes option for the current account. For prior years, expand the property, select the Pay box beside each year, open the cart, adjust a subtotal when making a partial payment and complete checkout.

5. Are the 2026 values in the Calhoun CAD search final?

The official property-search banner still states that displayed 2026 values are preliminary and subject to change before certification. Save the date viewed and verify the current status with Calhoun CAD before relying on a value.

6. What is the 2026 Calhoun County disaster-exemption deadline?

Calhoun County was added to the April 27 severe-storm declaration on May 6, 2026. Applying the Texas 105-day filing rule produces an apparent deadline of August 19, 2026. Property owners should confirm the exact deadline with Calhoun CAD before filing Form 50-312.

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

Use the current residence-homestead application from Calhoun CAD or the Texas Comptroller. Complete the form, attach the required identification or affidavit, submit it to Calhoun CAD and keep proof of delivery.

8. What is the Calhoun CAD appraisal protest deadline?

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

9. Can the Calhoun CAD interactive map be used as a legal survey?

No. The interactive map is useful for appraisal research and approximate parcel context, but legal boundaries, acreage and access should be verified with recorded deeds, plats, title records and a professional survey.

10. Where can I search Calhoun County deeds and liens?

Use the Calhoun County Clerk Self-Service Portal for Official Public Records from 1992 to the present. Older deed and deed-of-trust indexes are available through the Clerk’s Kofile index service.

Accuracy, property-record and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Calhoun County Appraisal District, the Calhoun County Appraisal Review Board, Calhoun County, the County Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk, a payment vendor or the Texas Comptroller.

Owners, preliminary values, exemptions, tax balances, payment fees, phone-payment numbers, processing times, forms, office hours and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before filing, paying, travelling, buying or making a legal or financial decision.

Appraisal acreage, parcel maps and abbreviated legal descriptions are intended for research and should not replace a recorded deed, plat, title examination, flood analysis or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 31, 2026. The apparent August 19, 2026 disaster-exemption deadline is calculated from Calhoun County’s May 6 inclusion date and the Texas 105-day rule; confirm it directly with Calhoun CAD.

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