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Clay County, Texas · Property search, tax collection, exemptions, mineral accounts and protests

Use the Clay County Parcel Compass to Find the Record That Controls Your Next Step

Clay County Appraisal District combines appraisal search and participating property-tax collection in one local system. Use it to find a real, personal or mineral account, review property values and exemptions, check tax-due information, file an eligible protest and reach the official payment route.

Clay County’s elected Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Use that county office for vehicle and related assessor services. Use the County Clerk for recorded deeds, liens, plats and legal-property documents.

Search official Clay CAD records Review official tax-payment steps Fix a missing search result
Property ID Owner ID Owner last name Street name Legal description Lease name or number
CLAY COUNTY PARCEL COMPASS ROUTING 2026 RECORD
PROPERTY ID VERIFIED
Clay County property-tax routing is different from many Texas counties. Clay CAD performs collection services for participating taxing units. The Clay County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Begin tax-balance, payment and posting questions with Clay CAD at (940) 538-4311.
Best identifier

Use the property ID from a notice or previous tax record.

Property types

Search real, personal and mineral accounts separately.

CAD and tax office

101 E. Omega Street, Henrietta, Texas 76365.

Office hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; open through lunch.

Review date

Official resources checked July 31, 2026.

Start with your task

What do you need from the Clay County property record?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use property ID, owner, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision or lease information.

Follow the official search workflow
CHECK TAX DUE Use Clay CAD’s tax-year filters

Confirm the property, year and live amount before starting a payment.

Use the Clay County payment steps
CHECK VALUE Review land and improvements

Compare market value, appraised value, exemptions, taxable values and property details.

Understand the account fields
PROTEST OR CORRECT Identify the exact problem

Separate value, unequal appraisal, exemption, acreage, ownership and classification issues.

Review current protest options
CHECK RURAL LAND Review agricultural qualification

Check acreage, use history, productivity appraisal, beekeeping and wildlife requirements.

Use the rural-land checklist
CHECK A DEED Contact the County Clerk

Property records are not currently searchable online through the Clerk’s website.

Prepare an effective record request

Go directly to the Clay County property task

Start with the official appraisal account, then continue to forms, payment, protest, mapping or County Clerk records only when that source controls the answer.

Existing article image preserved

Use the Clay CAD screenshot to recognise the official search controls

The image already published on the existing article is retained below. It shows the official search bar and five search routes. Use it as an interface guide, then reopen the live portal for current values, exemptions, tax due and protest information.

Clay County Appraisal District property-search screen showing the main search field and Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria and Advanced Search tabs
1. Basic Search Enter an owner name, owner ID, property ID or address. Keep the first query short.
2. By Owner Use owner ID, owner name, care-of name or mailing-address fields.
3. By Property Use property ID, geographic ID, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision or lease.
4. All Criteria Combine owner and property information when a broad search returns too many results.
5. Advanced Search Use category, land-acreage and value filters for more focused research.
Do not use the screenshot as proof of a current account. Reopen the live property search before filing, paying, buying or relying on owner and value information.
Search-field selector

Choose the Clay CAD search route that matches the information you have

Official search fields and practical uses
Search option Use it when Best practice
Basic Search You have an owner, owner ID, property ID or address. Begin with one strong identifier and add details only when needed.
By Owner You know a person, trust, estate, company or care-of name. Enter LASTNAME FIRSTNAME or one distinctive business word.
By Property You have a property ID, geographic ID, address or legal description. Use the property ID copied from an official notice when possible.
Abstract You are locating rural land described by an original survey or abstract. Compare the abstract, tract and acreage with the deed.
Subdivision You know the addition, development or subdivision name. Match lot, block, phase and property ID.
Lease name or number You are researching a mineral, utility or industrial account. Search the surface real-property account separately.
All Criteria A name or road search produces too many results. Combine only two or three reliable fields.
Land Acres You are researching rural tracts within an acreage range. Treat CAD acreage as appraisal data, not surveyed acreage.
Value Search You are researching accounts within a selected value range. Confirm property type, condition and tax year before comparing accounts.
Tax Due Only You want properties displaying tax due for the selected year. Check each year and confirm the live payoff with Clay CAD.
Property-record decoder

Understand what the Clay CAD account does and does not prove

Use the account as a research route, not a replacement for every legal record
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Property ID The account in Clay CAD’s appraisal and collection system. That the County Clerk uses the same identifier. Use it for calls, forms, protests and payments.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal and collection administration. Complete title, probate status or lien history. Contact the County Clerk when legal ownership matters.
Property address The physical location recorded by CAD when one is available. The mailing address or complete legal description. Compare the map, deed and addressing information.
Legal description The appraisal system’s lot, block, tract, abstract or subdivision reference. A complete deed-ready legal description. Review the recorded deed or plat.
Acreage The acreage used for appraisal purposes. Legally guaranteed or professionally surveyed acreage. Verify with a deed, plat and survey.
Market value CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Compare condition, sales and equal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. The value after every exemption. Continue to taxable value by taxing unit.
Base tax due A tax-due amount displayed for the selected account and year. The complete payoff for all years or future penalties. Confirm the live amount with Clay CAD before paying.
Property type Whether the account is real, personal or mineral property. That every asset connected to the owner is in one account. Search each applicable property type separately.
Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran or other benefits applied. That every taxing unit grants the same exemption amount. Review each taxing-unit taxable value.
Parcel and location research

Use the Clay CAD interactive map without treating it as a boundary survey

Open the property account first Save the property ID, geographic ID, address and legal description.
Open the official interactive-map route Open Clay CAD Interactive Map
Locate the account Use the available identifier, owner, address or legal-description search.
Compare surrounding parcels Review approximate shape, road frontage, neighbouring accounts, improvements and subdivision context.
Return to the property detail Confirm that the mapped parcel and appraisal account use the same property identifiers.
Use legal records for legal decisions Obtain the recorded deed, plat, title evidence and professional survey when boundaries, access or acreage matter.
Do not use an appraisal map alone to place a fence, divide land, establish an easement, guarantee road access or prepare a deed.
Value explanation

Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

Clay CAD’s opinion of the property’s market value as of January 1.

STEP 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable appraisal limitation, such as a residence-homestead cap.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions. It may differ among taxing units.

Clay CAD appraises real estate and personal property locally. Its official website states that mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott.
Do not calculate the bill from market value alone. Taxable value, exemptions, ceilings, adopted rates, separate accounts, penalties and prior payments affect the final amount.
Property-tax collection

Check and pay Clay County property taxes through Clay CAD

Clay CAD provides the official property-tax payment route. The elected County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.
Open the Clay CAD property search Locate the correct account and record its property ID. Search the official account
Select the correct tax year Check current and prior years separately. Real, personal and mineral accounts can also have separate balances.
Confirm the exact amount with Clay CAD The payment page instructs taxpayers to know the property ID and tax amount before continuing.
Open the official payment-information page Read the processing time, fees and payment instructions before leaving the CAD website. Open Pay Property Taxes Online
Continue to Certified Payments Verify that the account, property ID, amount and payment method are correct.
Review the convenience fee Clay CAD currently publishes a $2 e-check fee and a 2.5% credit-card fee with a $2 minimum.
Save the confirmation number The official instructions specifically tell taxpayers to retain the payment confirmation.
Allow for processing The payment page states that funds can take three to seven business days to reach the Clay CAD Tax Office account.
Verify posting Reopen the Clay CAD account after processing and confirm that payment was applied to the correct property and year.
Clay CAD payment details published at the July 2026 review
Payment item Published information What to verify
E-check $2 flat service fee. Bank information, account, amount and confirmation.
Credit card 2.5% of the transaction with a $2 minimum. Total convenience fee before authorising payment.
Telephone payment 1-866-549-1010. That you are using the official provider and correct property ID.
Bureau code 5384311. Use the code published on Clay CAD’s official page.
Processing time Three to seven business days before Clay CAD receives the funds. Posting after processing and before assuming the account is paid.
Deadline payment The official page states that current-year payments submitted by midnight on January 31 are posted as timely. The exact deadline on the statement and weekend or holiday rules.
Fees, providers and payment instructions can change. The live Clay CAD page and Certified Payments checkout control the transaction.
Receipt and posting check

Keep enough proof to resolve a Clay County payment problem

Property ID and owner name
Tax year and account type
Tax amount and convenience fee
Payment date and method
Certified Payments confirmation number
Bank or card transaction record
Screenshot or PDF of the submitted payment
Updated Clay CAD account showing payment posted
Payment-posting call script
I paid Clay CAD property ID [number] for tax year [year] on [date]. The amount was $[amount], and the Certified Payments confirmation number is [number]. The payment has not appeared on the account. Please confirm whether the funds were received and which property and year received the payment.
Public data and certified rolls

Use Clay CAD’s 2026 appraisal files for deeper research

Clay CAD’s Data and Records page contains current-year operational records, appraisal schedules, ARB materials and certified appraisal-roll downloads that were not explained in the earlier article.

2026 certified real and personal roll

Available in geographic-order PDF, alphabetical PDF and spreadsheet formats.

2026 certified mineral roll

Available as a downloadable compressed data file.

2026 BPP depreciation schedule

Useful for reviewing business-personal-property age and value schedules.

2026 ARB hearing procedures

Review local hearing and evidence-submission requirements before appearing.

2025-2026 reappraisal plan

Explains the district’s current reappraisal program and planning cycle.

Tax-rate and transparency records

Review published rate information and local truth-in-taxation files.

Open Clay CAD Data and Records Open Clay County Tax Notices
Certified-roll data is not a live payment ledger. Reopen the individual property account before relying on current ownership, exemptions, tax due or payment status.
Search troubleshooting

Fix common Clay CAD search failures before calling

Change one search detail at a time
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner search returns nothing The account may use initials, a spouse, trust, estate, company or previous owner. Search only the last name or one distinctive company word.
Too many owner results The surname is common or connected to several tracts. Add property type, street name, owner ID or property ID.
Full address does not work The account may abbreviate Highway, FM Road, County Road or a direction. Use the street number and main road name only.
Rural tract has no normal address The parcel may be indexed by abstract, legal description, subdivision or geographic ID. Use By Property or All Criteria rather than address search.
Mineral account is missing The mineral interest may be separate from the surface land. Select mineral property and search owner, lease name or lease number.
Business account is missing Assets may be listed under personal property, a DBA or a different owner name. Select personal property and search both the legal name and DBA.
Recently purchased property shows seller The deed may still be processing into appraisal records. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and ask CAD what proof is required.
Tax-due filter shows no result The wrong year or property type may be selected, or no balance is posted. Remove the filter, search the account and call Clay CAD.
Map and record appear different The map may be approximate or the property may have been divided or combined. Compare property IDs, deed, plat and survey documents.
Portal will not load The session, browser or external service may be unavailable. Return through claycad.org, try another browser and call before a deadline.
Prepared Clay CAD call script
I am researching Clay CAD property ID [number] for [owner, address or legal description]. I selected tax year [year] and property type [real, personal or mineral]. The account currently shows [owner, value, exemption or tax due]. I need help with [exact issue]. Which form, record or staff area controls this question?
Clay County situations

Local search tips for Henrietta, Bellevue, Byers, Petrolia and rural land

Henrietta residence

Confirm City of Henrietta, Henrietta ISD, Clay County and applicable emergency-service districts.

Bellevue property

Verify City of Bellevue, Bellevue ISD, legal description and any rural or city-boundary differences.

Byers property

Check the City of Byers, school-district assignment, rural road format and tract description.

Petrolia property

Confirm City of Petrolia, Petrolia CISD and the correct real or mineral account.

Ranch or farmland

Search by property ID, owner, abstract or legal description and verify productivity appraisal.

Beekeeping acreage

Use Clay CAD’s beekeeping qualification guide and annual-report requirements.

Wildlife management

Review the management plan, conversion form, annual report and prior agricultural qualification.

Mineral interest

Search the mineral account by owner or lease rather than relying on the surface address.

Cross-county school district

Clay CAD lists portions of Bowie, Gold-Burg, Burkburnett and Windthorst school districts.

Office routing

Send each Clay County question to the office that controls the record

Clay County appraisal, collection, county tax and deed functions are different
Your question Correct starting point What to prepare
What is the market or appraised value? Clay County Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and disputed value field.
Why is an exemption missing? Clay County Appraisal District Application, qualification date, identification and supporting documents.
What property tax is due? Clay County Appraisal District Tax Office Property ID, tax year, property type and displayed balance.
Did my payment post? Clay County Appraisal District Tax Office Confirmation, amount, payment date and account.
Who handles vehicle registration? Clay County Tax Assessor-Collector Vehicle documents, identification and insurance.
Who legally owns the property? Clay County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, recording period and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed or lien? Clay County Clerk Names, date range, document type and property description.
Who sets the tax rate? Each county, city, school or special taxing unit The taxing-unit list from the property account.
Who resolves a boundary dispute? Surveyor, title professional or attorney Deed, plat, prior survey and adjoining records.
Record corrections

Correct the source that controls the inaccurate information

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed or probate document and ask Clay CAD which ownership proof it requires.
Incorrect mailing address Contact Clay CAD in writing and verify that future appraisal notices and tax statements use the corrected address.
Incorrect physical address Determine whether the issue belongs to CAD, the county, a city or an addressing authority.
Incorrect acreage Compare the appraisal account with the recorded deed, plat and professional survey.
Incorrect improvement details Prepare measurements, photographs, plans, repair estimates or other evidence showing the correct facts.
Incorrect tax balance or payment Contact Clay CAD with the property ID, year, amount, receipt and confirmation number.
A correction and a protest are not always the same. A correction addresses inaccurate record information. A protest challenges value, unequal appraisal, exemption denial, special appraisal or another CAD action.
Exemption action center

Verify Clay County exemptions on the live property account

Residence homestead

Confirm principal-residence qualification, ownership, identification and the current tax-year account.

Age 65 or older

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

Disabled person

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

Disabled veteran

Use the current veteran application and attach the required VA documentation.

Surviving spouse

Review the applicable age, continuous-qualification and remarriage rules.

Other exemptions

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

What to prepare before filing

Completed current application
Property ID and owner name
Texas driver licence or required identification
Property and mailing addresses
Occupancy or qualification date
Age, disability or VA documentation
Deed, heirship or ownership evidence
Proof of mailing or delivery
Texas school districts currently provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Local-option exemptions and taxable values can differ among Clay County taxing units.
Open Clay CAD forms Open Texas Form 50-114
Clay CAD’s forms page states that homestead applications must include a copy of the applicant’s driver licence or other information required by law. Mail completed forms to Clay County Appraisal District, P.O. Box 108, Henrietta, Texas 76365-0108.
Farm, ranch, beekeeping and wildlife land

Use Clay CAD’s local agricultural qualification guides

Agricultural productivity appraisal is not a permanent exemption that automatically follows the land. Qualification depends on use, history, intensity, acreage and timely filing.
Review the complete property account Compare market value, productivity value, acreage, land classification and special-appraisal status.
Open Clay CAD’s local forms and guides The official page includes the 1-d-1 application, agricultural qualification guide, beekeeping guide and agricultural-land manual. Open agricultural forms and guides
Document qualifying use Prepare grazing, crop, hay, livestock, beekeeping, wildlife, lease or production evidence applicable to the tract.
Check ownership-change requirements A buyer should not assume the prior owner’s productivity appraisal continues automatically.
File by the applicable deadline Late applications can create penalties or loss of special appraisal for the year.
Ask about change-of-use tax consequences A change from qualifying agricultural use can create additional tax liability.
Traditional agriculture

Keep livestock, grazing, crop, hay, lease and production records.

Beekeeping

Review Clay CAD’s acreage, intensity and annual-report requirements before relying on qualification.

Wildlife management

Use the plan, conversion form, qualification guidelines and annual report.

Evidence worth keeping

Land-use history
Livestock, crop or production records
Leases and grazing agreements
Beekeeping colony and annual-report records
Receipts for feed, seed, fencing or equipment
Dated photographs
Acreage and field maps
Submission confirmation
Mineral and business accounts

Search mineral interests and business personal property separately

Mineral account

Select mineral property and search owner, property ID, lease name or lease number.

Surface account

The land and improvements may appear under a separate real-property account.

Business personal property

Select personal property and search the legal business name, DBA, owner ID or property ID.

Appraisal contractor

Pritchard & Abbott appraises mineral, utility and industrial accounts for Clay CAD.

Rendition

Most Texas business-personal-property renditions are normally due April 15, subject to extension rules.

2026 schedule

Clay CAD publishes a current 2026 BPP depreciation schedule on its Data and Records page.

Open rendition forms Review 2026 depreciation data
2026 appraisal protest

Use Clay CAD’s county-specific protest dates and procedures

The normal 2026 filing dates have passed. Clay CAD published June 4, 2026 as the last general filing day and June 15, 2026 for mineral or business personal property.
A later remedy may still exist in a limited situation. Examples can include a later notice, failure to receive a required notice, certain corrections, exemption decisions or good cause before the ARB approves the appraisal records. Contact Clay CAD promptly.
Save the appraisal account and notice Keep the property ID, values, exemptions, characteristics, mailing date and printed deadline.
Identify the protest reason Clay CAD lists value, unequal appraisal, record inclusion, exemptions, agricultural qualification, ownership, taxing units and other adverse actions.
Review the official 2026 procedures Read Clay CAD’s current deadlines, hearing options and appeal information. Open 2026 Protest and Appeal Procedures
Use an accepted filing route Register or sign in through the online protest portal when eligible, or use the filing method stated on the notice. Open Clay CAD Online Protest
Request the district’s evidence Ask for the materials Clay CAD plans to present and compare them with your account and property evidence.
Organise evidence around one issue Use comparables, equal-appraisal examples, photos, estimates, measurements, deeds, land-use records or asset documents.
Attempt an informal resolution Clay CAD states that informal review begins after the protest is received and may involve district or Pritchard & Abbott appraisers.
Preserve the ARB order The written order records the result and starts the timeline for an available further appeal.

Evidence packet checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Clay CAD account
One-page requested-value summary
Comparable sales or equal-appraisal table
Dated property photographs
Repair estimates or inspection reports
Measurements, deed or land-use evidence
CAD evidence with disputed items marked
ARB hearing preparation

Follow Clay County’s local evidence and hearing instructions

Available appearance methods

The published procedures discuss in-person, telephone, video and written-affidavit hearings.

Evidence exchange

Property owner and CAD materials must be exchanged as required before or when the hearing begins.

Portable media

Clay CAD says electronic evidence may be submitted on a CD or USB device the ARB can keep.

Do not bring a laptop as evidence media

The published procedures specifically warn against presenting evidence on a laptop computer.

Evening or Saturday request

The official procedures state that an evening or Saturday hearing may be requested when necessary.

Written ARB order

Keep the certified order and note the receipt date for any appeal deadline.

Open the hearing-status search Select the protest year and search past hearings, future hearings or open protests. Search Clay CAD Protest Hearings
Match the correct property Compare the owner, property ID, protest year and hearing status.
Use the formal notice as controlling The online search is a status aid and does not replace the mailed or electronic hearing notice.
Prepare a short presentation State the requested value or correction, present the strongest evidence and respond directly to CAD evidence.
Save the final order Record the date received and review the appeal instructions included with it.
Deeds, liens and recorded property documents

Prepare for an in-person or direct Clay County Clerk record search

Clay County property records are not currently available online through the Clerk. The Clerk states that deed records are digitized back to the 1960s, but property-record research and copies must begin with the office.
Open the official County Clerk page Review current office hours, filing requirements and available service notices. Open Clay County Clerk
Prepare all likely party names Include current owner, previous owner, spouse, trust, estate, company and known spelling variations.
Choose a date range Use the approximate purchase, inheritance, refinance, lien, release or transfer period.
Bring the property description Prepare the Clay CAD property ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lot, block or acreage.
Ask for the correct document type Explain whether you need a deed, deed of trust, release, lien, plat, easement or other instrument.
Confirm plain or certified copy requirements Ask the receiving agency, lender, title company or attorney which copy is required.
Use a title professional for title conclusions The Clerk cannot provide legal advice or conduct a complete title examination for a requester.
New property-record filing requirement: the County Clerk page warns that identification is required to file property records. Contact the office before travelling to confirm acceptable identification and filing requirements.
County Clerk request script
I need to locate a recorded [deed, lien, release, plat or easement] involving [name variations] between approximately [start date] and [end date]. The property is described as [legal description, abstract, lot and block], and Clay CAD property ID is [number]. Please tell me how to inspect the record and obtain a plain or certified copy.
Buyer, owner and heir checklist

Complete these checks before relying on a Clay County property record

Confirm the parcel

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

Search all account types

Review real, personal and mineral accounts when separate records may exist.

Check every tax year

Confirm current and delinquent balances directly with Clay CAD.

Research deeds and liens

Contact the County Clerk and use 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 appraisal

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

Identify taxing units

Check city, school district, county and emergency-service-district boundaries.

Obtain a survey

Do not substitute CAD acreage or map lines for a professional survey.

Save transaction records

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

The seller’s current tax burden may not predict the buyer’s future taxes. Ownership, exemptions, appraisal limitations, agricultural qualification and property use can change taxable value.
2026 appraisal and tax calendar

Important Clay County property dates and current status

Property status and valuation date Most ownership, use, condition and market-value questions begin with the property’s status on January 1.
Business personal property rendition Most 2026 renditions were normally due April 15, subject to timely extension provisions.
Most exemption and special-appraisal applications Many homestead, agricultural and related applications use an April 30 deadline, with specific late-filing provisions.
Clay CAD general 2026 protest deadline Clay CAD published June 4, 2026 as the last general protest-filing day.
Mineral and business personal property deadline Clay CAD published June 15, 2026 for mineral or business-personal-property protests.
ARB hearings and certified appraisal rolls Clay CAD held 2026 ARB meetings and published certified real, personal and mineral appraisal-roll files.
Tax-rate transparency period Local elected bodies propose and adopt rates that will be applied to taxable values.
Tax statements and payment planning Verify the property, taxing units, exemptions, balance and payment destination.
Normal timely-payment deadline Property taxes are normally payable without penalty through January 31, subject to weekend, holiday or statement-specific rules.
The date on the individual notice, application, hearing order or tax statement controls. General dates do not replace a later notice, extension, special deadline or postponed delinquency date.
Verified local contacts

Clay County appraisal, property-tax, vehicle and deed offices

Clay County Appraisal District
101 E. Omega Street
Henrietta, Texas 76365
Mailing: P.O. Box 108, Henrietta, Texas 76365-0108

Phone: (940) 538-4311
Fax: (940) 538-4725
Email: claycad1@gmail.com

Chief Appraiser: Lisa Murphy

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; open through lunch.

Use for property search, appraisal values, exemptions, maps, protests and participating property-tax collections.

Clay County Tax Assessor-Collector
Clay County Courthouse Annex
214 N. Main Street
Henrietta, Texas 76365

Phone: (940) 538-4356
Email: Patti.Jackson@co.clay.tx.us

Tax Assessor-Collector: Patti Jackson

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

The drive-through remains open during lunch. Use this office for vehicle and related assessor services, not property-tax collection.

Clay County Clerk
214 N. Main Street
Henrietta, Texas 76365
Mailing: P.O. Box 548, Henrietta, Texas 76365

Phone: (940) 538-4631
Fax: (940) 264-4160
Email: ccclerk@claycountytx.com

County Clerk: Sasha Kelton

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM; Annex closed noon-1:00 PM.

Use for deeds, liens, plats, recorded instruments and certified document copies.

Before calling or visiting

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

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

For Clerk research, prepare names, date range and document type.

Open office directions Open Clay CAD contacts
Official action links

Official Clay County property resources

Clay CAD homepage

Use for current notices, property search, office information and local services.

Open Clay CAD
Property search

Search owner, address, property, legal, abstract, lease, value and tax-due fields.

Open property search
Interactive map

Review approximate parcel location and surrounding appraisal context.

Open interactive map
Forms

Find exemptions, renditions, agricultural, beekeeping, wildlife and protest forms.

Open Clay CAD forms
Online protest

Register or sign in for an eligible electronic protest.

Open Online Protest
Request a PIN

Use the district’s account-access route when a PIN is required.

Request a PIN
2026 protest procedures

Review Clay County deadlines, protest reasons, evidence and appeal options.

Open 2026 procedures
Hearing search

Search past hearings, future hearings and open protests.

Search protest hearings
Property-tax payment

Review official payment fees, processing time, telephone details and provider link.

Open tax-payment information
Data and certified rolls

Download 2026 appraisal rolls, depreciation schedules and ARB information.

Open Data and Records
County Clerk

Review deed, lien, plat, filing and official-public-record information.

Open County Clerk
Texas Comptroller directory

Cross-check the CAD, Tax Assessor-Collector and active taxing units.

Open Clay County directory
Editorial accountability

How this Clay County guide was rebuilt

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent review of appraisal, collection and county records

This version preserves the images from the existing article while replacing the brief overview with complete search, tax-payment, exemption, agricultural, mineral, business-property, protest, hearing, deed and troubleshooting workflows.

The review used Clay County Appraisal District, Clay County, the County Clerk, the County Tax Assessor-Collector and Texas Comptroller property-tax resources.

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

Clay County answers

10 common Clay County appraisal and property-tax questions

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

The official website is claycad.org. Use it for property search, maps, forms, appraisal records, protests, hearings and tax-payment information.

2. How do I search Clay County property records?

Use the official Clay CAD search. Start with the property ID when available, or use owner name, owner ID, address, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision or lease information.

3. Who collects Clay County property taxes?

Clay County Appraisal District performs property-tax collection services for participating taxing units. The elected Clay County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.

4. How do I pay Clay County property taxes online?

Open Clay CAD’s official payment-information page, confirm the property ID and amount, continue to Certified Payments, review the fee, save the confirmation number and verify posting.

5. What were the Clay County protest deadlines for 2026?

Clay CAD published June 4, 2026 as the final general filing day and June 15, 2026 for mineral or business-personal-property protests. A later notice or special situation can have a different deadline.

6. How do I verify a Clay County homestead exemption?

Open the complete property account and review the exemption and taxable-value sections. If the exemption is missing, use the current homestead application and include the required identification.

7. Can the Clay CAD map be used as a legal survey?

No. Use the interactive map for appraisal research and approximate parcel context only. Verify legal boundaries with a deed, plat, title records and professional survey.

8. How do I search a Clay County mineral account?

Select mineral property and search by owner, property ID, lease name or lease number. The mineral interest may be separate from the surface real-property account.

9. Can I search Clay County deeds online?

The County Clerk states that property records are not currently available online. Deed records are digitized back to the 1960s, but research and copy requests must begin with the Clerk.

10. Where is Clay County Appraisal District located?

Clay CAD is at 101 E. Omega Street, Henrietta, Texas 76365. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 108, Henrietta, Texas 76365-0108, and its phone number is (940) 538-4311.

Accuracy, property-record and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Clay County Appraisal District, the Clay County Appraisal Review Board, Clay County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk, the Texas Comptroller, Certified Payments or Pritchard & Abbott.

Property owners, values, exemptions, tax balances, payment fees, providers, forms, office hours, search interfaces and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

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

Official-source review completed July 31, 2026. Primary resources reviewed include Clay County Appraisal District, Clay County government, Clay County Clerk, Clay County Tax Assessor-Collector and Texas Comptroller property-tax guidance.

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