Castro County Appraisal District CAD 2026 and Tax Guide

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Castro CAD property search • Castro County Texas appraisal guide

Castro County Appraisal District property search, exemptions, protest and tax office guide

If you own a home, farm, rural tract, business property, mobile home, mineral interest or investment parcel in Castro County, the Castro County Appraisal District record is the first place to verify property details, appraised value, exemptions, ownership information and protest options. This guide explains how to use the official Castro CAD property search, when to use the interactive map, what to check before calling the office, how exemptions and special valuations work, how to prepare a protest, and when the Castro County Tax Assessor-Collector is the right office for tax-related questions.

Official appraisal district Castro County Appraisal District, commonly searched as Castro CAD Main office 204 S.E. 3rd Street (Rear), Dimmitt, TX 79027 Best first step Open the official property search, save your property ID/account details, check exemptions, then use official forms, map or protest links before any deadline.
🏛️ Official Castro CAD 🔎 Property Search 📄 Forms & Exemptions ☎️ Call 806-647-5131
Important: value office and tax payment office are not the same thing Castro CAD handles market value, ownership records, exemptions, special valuations, real estate accounts, personal property accounts, mineral/utility/industrial appraisal coordination, maps, forms and protest matters. Tax rates and tax bills are connected to taxing units and tax offices, so always use the correct official source for payments and receipts.
Manual verification note This guide uses official Castro CAD resources for property search, interactive map, online protest, forms, reports, tax rates, contact details and appraisal responsibilities. It also uses the official Castro County Tax Assessor-Collector page and Texas Comptroller directory for tax office contact details.
Official name
Castro County Appraisal District
Common search name
Castro CAD property search
Main phone
806-647-5131
Office address
204 S.E. 3rd Street (Rear), Dimmitt, TX 79027
Office hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Use Castro CAD for
Values, exemptions, property search, renditions, maps, forms, reports and protests

Quick navigation for Castro County property owners

Search steps Visual guide CAD contact Record fields Map tools Exemptions Rural land Protest Business property Tax office Videos FAQs

Castro CAD property search visual guide

The image below helps you understand the Castro County Appraisal District search process before entering owner, address, property ID or advanced-search details. Use it as a visual guide only. Always open the live official Castro CAD search portal to confirm current values, exemptions, ownership details and tax-year-specific records.

Castro County Appraisal District property search screen visual guide for owner address property ID and advanced lookup
Castro CAD property search screen showing the main public lookup process for appraisal records. Use the live official portal for current property values, exemptions, ownership details and tax-year-specific record checks.
Use this visual guide for
  • Understanding where property search starts
  • Preparing owner, address, ID or legal-description details
  • Helping mobile users avoid wrong-entry mistakes
  • Explaining the search process before calling Castro CAD
Do not use image for
  • Final certified value
  • Exact protest deadline
  • Current tax balance
  • Live exemption approval status

Castro County Appraisal District contact details

Use Castro CAD for property value questions, appraisal records, exemption filing, address or ownership record questions, special valuations, real estate and personal property accounts, mineral/utility/industrial account direction, online protest questions and appraisal review issues.

Contact item Official detail How to use it
Office name Castro County Appraisal District Use for appraisal value, property records, exemptions, maps, forms and protest matters.
Chief Appraiser Steven Cole Pierce, RPA, RTA Listed on the official Castro CAD website and Texas Comptroller directory.
Phone 806-647-5131 Call with property ID, owner name, property address, property type and tax year ready.
Fax 806-647-5132 Use only after confirming fax is accepted for your document.
Email castrocad35@outlook.com Useful for non-urgent written questions or document clarification.
Physical / mailing address 204 S.E. 3rd Street (Rear), Dimmitt, TX 79027 Use for office visits, map directions, mailed forms and hand delivery where accepted.
Office hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Check the official site before visiting near holidays, bad weather or protest deadlines.
Before calling Castro CAD Write down your property ID, owner name, address, legal description, tax year, property type and exact question. This is especially important for farm land, mineral, mobile home and business personal property questions.

What you can verify on a Castro CAD property record

A Castro CAD property record can help homeowners, farmers, landowners, business owners, mineral owners, buyers, agents and heirs understand what the appraisal district has on file before filing a form, asking for a correction or preparing a protest.

Record item What it means What to check carefully
Property ID / account Unique Castro CAD identifier for the property record Use it for forms, phone calls, protest documents, exemption questions and tax office lookup.
Owner name Owner currently shown in appraisal records Recent sales, inheritance, trusts, business names or mailing changes may need document review.
Property type Real, personal, mineral, auto or mobile home category Choose the correct type before comparing values, calling, filing a form or protesting.
Situs/property address Physical property address when available Rural property, mobile homes and minerals may not behave like simple street-address searches.
Legal description / acreage Abstract, survey, lot, block, tract, subdivision or acreage details The official search disclaimer says legal descriptions and acreage are for appraisal-district use and should be verified before legal use.
Market value CAD’s opinion of market value for the appraisal year Compare against similar sales, property condition, land class, improvements and property type.
Land and improvement value Separate value components for land and structures Review acreage, agricultural use, buildings, square footage, barns, shops, mobile homes and condition.
Exemption status Homestead, over-65, disability, disabled veteran or other exemption status Missing exemptions can affect taxable value and should be corrected early.

How to use Castro CAD interactive map and online tools

The official Castro CAD website links the property search, interactive map, online protest, truth-in-taxation information, tax rates, reports and electronic communication request. Use the map when address search is unclear, the property is rural, or you need parcel-location context before contacting the district.

Start from the official Castro CAD homepage. Open Castro CAD and use the Property Search, Interactive Map, Forms or Online Protest buttons.
Use property ID or account details where possible. Map and search tools work better when you use a unique identifier instead of a broad owner or address search.
Match the map with the search record. Compare owner name, property type, legal description, geographic ID and tax year before relying on the result.
Do not treat appraisal maps as legal surveys. Appraisal maps are helpful for orientation, but legal descriptions, acreage, boundaries and title issues need proper verification.
Rural-property tip For farm land, inherited land, minerals, mobile homes or split tracts in Castro County, use the map together with property ID and legal description. Do not rely only on a street address.

Castro CAD homestead, over-65, disability and veteran exemption help

Before filing a value protest, check whether your exemptions are correct. A missing homestead, over-65, disability, disabled veteran or survivor exemption can affect taxable value more than a small market-value change.

Search your Castro CAD property record first. Open the official property search and confirm the correct owner, property ID and situs address or legal description.
Check whether the expected exemption is visible. Look for homestead, over-65, disability, disabled veteran or other applicable exemption status on the property record.
Use official Castro CAD forms. Open the Castro CAD Forms page for current exemption, rendition, protest and related property-tax documents.
Attach the right identification and proof. Homestead and special exemptions usually require documentation that matches the owner and property. Check the current form instructions before sending anything.
Keep proof of every filing. Save copies, email receipts, stamped documents, certified-mail proof or screenshots. This is important if the exemption does not show later.
New homeowner tip If you bought a home in Dimmitt, Hart, Nazareth or rural Castro County, do not assume the previous owner’s exemption continues for you. Search the record and file your own exemption if eligible.

Farm, rural land and special valuation in Castro County

Castro County has many rural and agricultural properties. The official Castro CAD website says the district administers exemptions and special valuations authorised by local entities and the State of Texas. For farm, pasture, open-space or rural tract questions, legal description, acreage, land use and appraisal classification may be more important than the street address.

Useful for
  • Farm and pasture land
  • Open-space or special valuation questions
  • Inherited or split acreage
  • Rural land purchases
  • Land-use questions after ownership change
Prepare before calling
  • Property ID and legal description
  • Acreage and land-use history
  • Lease, crop, grazing or production records
  • Maps, deed records or survey details
  • Prior-year appraisal records if available
Mistakes to avoid
  • Assuming special valuation transfers automatically
  • Missing filing or protest deadlines
  • Ignoring rollback-tax questions after land-use change
  • Not keeping land-use proof
  • Using tax office for appraisal qualification questions
Local landowner tip If the property is rural, recently purchased, inherited, leased or split from a larger tract, call Castro CAD before filing. Ask whether the legal description, acreage and land classification match the current appraisal district record.

How to prepare a Castro CAD appraisal protest

A strong protest is not simply “my tax bill is high.” Castro CAD determines market value and administers exemptions or special valuations. Taxing units determine tax rates. Your protest should explain why the appraised value, property details, land classification, exemption status, mineral/personal property account or business asset value is wrong.

Read your Notice of Appraised Value. Write down the property ID, tax year, proposed value, exemption status, notice date and protest deadline.
Save your property record. Print or screenshot the CAD record showing owner, land value, improvement value, legal description, exemptions, property type and prior-year value if shown.
Use the official online protest route where available. Start from the official Castro CAD website and use the Online Protest button or official forms page.
Choose the protest reason that matches your proof. Common issues include market value too high, unequal appraisal, wrong property details, missing exemption, wrong acreage, wrong land class, mineral/property-type issue or business personal property errors.
Prepare evidence before the hearing. Use comparable sales, photos, repair estimates, land-use records, business asset records, mineral/account documents, closing statements, appraisals or proof of incorrect property data.
Simple protest wording “I am protesting the appraised value because the record does not reflect property condition, land classification and comparable property information. My requested value is $____. I have attached documents showing why the current record should be corrected.”

Evidence checklist for Castro County appraisal review

The best protest evidence is clear, specific and tied to your exact property. A general complaint that taxes are high is weaker than proof that the CAD value, land class, property details, exemption status or business property record is wrong.

Residential evidence
  • Recent comparable sales
  • Photos of condition or damage
  • Repair estimates or invoices
  • Closing statement or recent purchase price
  • Wrong square footage or structure proof
Land/mineral/business evidence
  • Land-use records
  • Crop, grazing or lease records
  • Legal description or acreage documents
  • Mineral or utility account documents where relevant
  • Business asset list and rendition backup
Weak evidence
  • Only saying taxes are high
  • Unlabeled screenshots
  • Old sales from another market period
  • Comps from a different property type
  • Photos without date or explanation

Business personal property, mineral and industrial account guidance

Castro CAD states that real estate and personal property accounts are appraised locally by the district, while mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Morgan Ad Valorem Services, Inc. That means business owners, mineral-interest owners and industrial users should first confirm their account type before filing a form or protest.

Business owners should prepare
  • Business name and mailing address
  • Property ID/account number if assigned
  • Asset list, equipment and furniture details
  • Inventory, machinery, computers and fixtures
  • Original cost and acquisition-year records
Mineral/utility/industrial users should check
  • Correct owner or entity name
  • Account type and appraisal year
  • Operator or account reference where applicable
  • Documents received from appraisal vendor or CAD
  • Deadline and correct protest route
Business and mineral account warning Do not compare a mineral, utility, industrial or personal property account to a residential home record. Account type matters, and the evidence needed can be different.

Castro CAD vs Castro County Tax Assessor-Collector

This distinction matters. Castro CAD determines market value and administers exemptions/special valuations. The Tax Assessor-Collector page lists county tax office contact details, but the Texas Comptroller directory notes that this tax office does not collect property taxes and says to contact the appraisal district when the county tax assessor does not collect property taxes. Always confirm the actual payment path for your account before sending money.

Your need Correct starting point What to do
Search appraised value Castro CAD Use the official Castro CAD property search portal.
Apply for homestead or exemption Castro CAD Use official Castro CAD forms and submit required documentation.
File appraisal protest Castro CAD / ARB process Use online protest or official forms before the deadline.
Tax assessor contact Castro County Tax Assessor-Collector Use the county office contact details below.
Tax bill or payment path Confirm official payment office Because the Comptroller directory notes the county tax office does not collect property taxes, verify with Castro CAD or official county resources before paying.
Castro County Tax Assessor-Collector
Connie Gilbreath, CTOP

Address: 100 East Bedford, Room 100, Dimmitt, TX 79027

Phone: 806-647-5336

Fax: 806-647-5654

Office hours effective January 2, 2025: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, open during lunch; Friday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Open official Castro County Tax Assessor-Collector page

Open Texas Comptroller Castro County directory

Official Castro CAD forms, reports, tax rates and online tools

Castro CAD provides official forms, property appraisal information, tax rates, reports and plans, capitalization rates, property search, interactive map, online protest, truth-in-taxation information and request for electronic communications. Use these official pages instead of copying outdated PDFs from third-party pages.

Homeowners
  • Residence homestead exemption
  • Over-65 exemption support
  • Disability exemption support
  • Disabled veteran exemption support
  • Electronic communication request where available
Landowners
  • Rural land records
  • Legal description questions
  • Special valuation evidence
  • Maps or account clarification
  • Ownership and mailing record review
Business and protest users
  • Business personal property rendition
  • Notice of protest support
  • Evidence packet preparation
  • Online protest access
  • Reports, tax rates and public data review
📄 CAD Forms 🗺️ Map Page 📊 Tax Rates 📌 Truth in Taxation

Practical local tips for Castro County property owners

These tips are designed for real Castro County users who want to avoid wrong-office calls, missed deadlines and weak protest submissions.

For homeowners
  • Check exemption status after buying, moving or changing mailing address.
  • Save your property ID from the search portal.
  • Keep ID and ownership documents ready for exemption filing.
  • Keep proof of every exemption and protest submission.
For farm and land owners
  • Review legal description and acreage carefully.
  • Do not rely only on street address search for rural land.
  • Keep lease, crop, grazing or land-use records.
  • Confirm appraisal classification before protesting.
For business/mineral users
  • Confirm whether the account is real, personal, mineral, utility or industrial.
  • Keep asset lists and cost records organised.
  • Ask which office or vendor handles your account type.
  • Call early if you need clarification before deadline season.

Official property tax protest video resources

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Official video resources for ARB preparation How to Present Your Case at Appraisal Review Board Hearing for Homeowners
How to Present Your Case at Appraisal Review Board Hearing for Small Businesses
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Castro County Appraisal District office map

Use this map for visiting Castro CAD in Dimmitt, Texas. If you are bringing an exemption form, protest form, rendition, ID copy or evidence packet, confirm the accepted filing method before travelling.

Official resources used for this Castro CAD guide

Use these official pages for final confirmation before searching, filing, protesting, paying, mailing documents or visiting.

Castro County Appraisal District official website Official Castro CAD property search Official Castro CAD interactive map Official Castro CAD forms page Official Castro CAD map page Official Castro CAD tax rates page Official Castro CAD reports and plans Official Castro CAD truth in taxation information Castro County Tax Assessor-Collector official page Texas Comptroller Castro County directory Texas Comptroller property tax resources

Castro County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Castro County Appraisal District website?

The official Castro County Appraisal District website is castrocad.org. Use it for property search, forms, interactive map, online protest, reports, tax rates, truth-in-taxation information and official CAD contact details.

How do I search Castro CAD property records online?

Use the official Castro CAD property search portal at esearch.castrocad.org. You can search by owner, address, property ID, ARB search or advanced search depending on the information you already have.

What is the Castro CAD phone number?

The official Castro County Appraisal District phone number is 806-647-5131. Call during office hours with your property ID, owner name, address, property type and tax year ready.

Where is Castro County Appraisal District located?

Castro CAD is located at 204 S.E. 3rd Street (Rear), Dimmitt, TX 79027. Use this address for office visits, map directions and mailed correspondence where accepted.

What are Castro CAD office hours?

Castro CAD lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Check the official site before visiting near holidays, bad weather or deadline periods.

Does Castro CAD collect property tax payments?

Castro CAD handles appraisal value, property records, exemptions and protest matters. The Texas Comptroller directory notes that the county tax office does not collect property taxes and says to contact the appraisal district when the county tax assessor does not collect property taxes. Always confirm the official payment path before paying.

How do I apply for a Castro County homestead exemption?

Search your Castro CAD property record first, then use the official Castro CAD forms page for current exemption documents. Attach required identification and keep proof of submission.

How do I protest my Castro CAD appraised value?

Read your Notice of Appraised Value, confirm the deadline, save your property record, and use Castro CAD’s official online protest or forms route. Attach evidence such as comparable sales, condition photos, repair estimates or property-detail corrections.

What evidence helps in a Castro County appraisal protest?

Helpful evidence includes comparable sales, property-condition photos, repair estimates, wrong square footage proof, land-use records, business rendition backup, mineral or industrial account documents, closing statements, appraisals and proof of CAD record errors.

Who is the Castro County Tax Assessor-Collector?

The official Castro County page lists Connie Gilbreath as County Tax Assessor-Collector, with office address 100 East Bedford, Room 100, Dimmitt, TX 79027, phone 806-647-5336 and fax 806-647-5654.

Independent guide disclaimer AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent information guide and is not Castro County Appraisal District, Castro County, the Texas Comptroller, or any government agency. Always verify current values, forms, deadlines, exemptions, tax bills and payment details directly with official sources.

Last editorial check: June 2026. Official details can change without notice; verify your exact property account, exemption status, protest deadline, rendition deadline, evidence instructions and payment path directly with Castro CAD or official county resources before taking action.

Free Appraisal District Property Tax Helper

Search Smarter, Estimate Taxes, Check Exemptions and Prepare for a Protest

Use this free tool before you visit a county appraisal district, property search portal, tax office, or exemption page. It helps you understand property value, taxable value, possible savings, protest value, and the next official step.

Start Property Helper
8 toolsSearch helper, tax estimate, exemption savings, protest prep and more.
For all countiesWorks as a sitewide tool on every appraisal district article.
No loginNo name, email, property ID or private information required.
Mobile-firstBuilt for visitors checking property records from a phone.

What do you need help with today?

Choose your main reason for visiting. The tool will show the best next step and quick estimate.

Homeowners

Use this tool to check your appraisal notice, exemption savings, protest value, and official next step.

Buyers and investors

Use the tax calculator before trusting only the sale price or mortgage estimate.

Property Search Helper

Use this when a county property search portal is confusing. It shows which search method is usually best.

Property Tax Estimate Calculator

Estimate annual property tax using appraised value, assessment ratio, exemptions, and combined tax rate.

Homestead and Exemption Savings

Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disability, veteran, or local exemption may reduce tax.

Appraisal Notice Review

Compare last year value with this year value and see whether the increase deserves closer review.

Property Tax Protest Savings

Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after protest, correction, evidence review, or appraisal review board hearing.

Property Tax Protest and Exemption Checklist

Use this checklist before you file a protest, apply for exemption, or call the appraisal district.

Useful tip

Before calling, write your property ID, owner name, property address, and question on paper. It saves time.

Common mistake

Do not call the CAD to pay tax bills unless the local article says they collect taxes. In many counties, the tax office collects payment.

Official Resource Finder

Enter county and state to create safe searches for official CAD pages, property search, tax payment, exemptions, maps, forms, and protest help.

CAD vs Tax Office

  • Appraisal District: value, exemptions, ownership records, maps, protest.
  • Tax Office: tax bill, payment, receipt, delinquent balance, penalty.

Best place to use this

Add this tool after the first major content section or before the FAQ area. It gives visitors a reason to interact before leaving the page.

Important estimate note

This tool gives educational estimates only. Final values, exemptions, tax rates, bills, payments, and deadlines must be confirmed with official county sources.

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