Hall County Appraisal District: CAD Guide for Property Owners 2026

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Hall County, Texas · Property search, appraisal, collections, exemptions, protests and deeds

Trace a Hall County Property From Panhandle Parcel to Tax and Deed Record

Hall County Appraisal District is the main local starting point for property IDs, geographic IDs, owner records, addresses, legal descriptions, agricultural acreage, market values, exemptions, taxing units and property-tax balances.

Hall County is unusual because the appraisal district states that it also collects for all participating taxing units. Use the Hall County Clerk—not the appraisal search—when you need a recorded deed, lien, release or certified land record.

Search official Hall CAD records Open the interactive map Check the 2026 protest deadline
Property ID Geographic ID Owner last name Street number and name Legal description Abstract or subdivision
PANHANDLE PARCEL SCANNER VERIFYING
SEARCH → MATCH → VERIFY → ACT
Hall County follows a different collection route than many Texas counties. The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Hall CAD states that it collects for all taxing units, so contact the appraisal district for the live balance, payment instructions, delinquent-tax questions and receipt verification.
Best search key

Use the property ID or geographic ID whenever available.

CAD and collections

Hall CAD performs appraisal and collection services.

Office

112 S. 5th Street, Memphis, Texas 79245.

2026 protest date

Hall CAD’s published ARB deadline is June 18, 2026.

Official review

Local links and procedures reviewed July 2026.

Start with the task

What do you need from Hall County property records?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use owner name, property ID, geographic ID, address, legal description, abstract or subdivision.

Follow the search workflow
CHECK TAX DUE Review the Hall CAD collection record

The search can display base tax due, but confirm the live payoff and payment method directly with Hall CAD.

Check tax and payment steps
CHECK VALUE Read more than the market value

Review land, improvements, agricultural classification, exemptions and taxable values before drawing a conclusion.

Understand the account
PROTEST A VALUE File before the Hall County deadline

Save the account, identify the exact issue, collect evidence and preserve filing confirmation.

Build the protest packet
CHECK A DEED Use the County Clerk

The CAD owner field is an appraisal record. Recorded deeds and liens are maintained by the Hall County Clerk.

Search recorded documents
AG OR RURAL LAND Verify acres and productivity appraisal

Check legal description, abstract, category code, land use, market value and productivity value separately.

Review agricultural land

Go directly to the Hall County task

The first sections solve the property search. Later sections cover taxes, exemptions, protests, agricultural land, deeds, corrections and local office contacts.

Existing article image preserved

Use the Hall CAD search screenshot to find the important controls

Hall County Appraisal District property search results screen with keyword search, year, filter, list, grid, map and download controls
Existing Hall County search image preserved from the original article. The public interface may change, but the search sequence below remains useful.
Keyword box Enter an owner name, property ID, account identifier or simplified address.
Year selector Choose 2026 or the historical year you need before reviewing the result.
Tax-due filter Use “Show only Properties with Tax Due” as a screening tool, then confirm the live balance with Hall CAD.
Filter control Narrow by parcel ID, owner, street, account, real property or mineral property.
List, grid and map Switch views when a rural parcel or similar owner name is difficult to distinguish.
Download results Save the search list before calling the office or preparing a protest.
What to match before opening the account: parcel ID, account, owner ID, property type, owner, property address, legal description, abstract, subdivision, acreage, market value and base tax due.
Result-field decoder

Understand the Hall CAD property result before taking action

Use each field as a clue—not as proof of every legal or tax fact
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next step
Parcel or property ID The account identifier used by Hall CAD. That another office uses the same number. Save it before calling or filing.
Geographic ID A geographic or legal parcel reference. A surveyed property boundary. Compare it with the map, deed and survey.
Owner name The owner carried for appraisal and collection purposes. Complete legal title or lien status. Search County Clerk records when title matters.
Legal description The lot, block, section, abstract, subdivision or tract reference shown by CAD. That the abbreviated description is sufficient for conveyance. Read the recorded deed and plat.
Property type Whether the account is real, personal, mineral, agricultural or another category. That every classification detail is correct. Compare the category with actual use and improvements.
Acres The acreage carried in the appraisal account. Surveyed acreage or usable acres. Check deed, survey and agricultural application.
Market value Hall CAD’s market-value opinion as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Review evidence and taxable value.
Base tax due A tax-due amount displayed in the search result. The live payoff after penalties, payments or adjustments. Confirm the amount and payment instructions with Hall CAD.
Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran or other benefits applied to the account. The same exemption applies identically to every taxing unit. Review each taxing-unit taxable value.
Category code The appraisal classification, such as qualified agricultural land. Continued qualification or protection from rollback tax. Verify use, application status and change-of-use risk.
Value explanation

Market value, appraised value and taxable value answer different questions

VALUE 1 Market value

Hall CAD’s opinion of normal market value as of January 1 for the selected tax year.

VALUE 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable appraisal limitation or special valuation calculation.

VALUE 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after qualifying exemptions for each taxing entity.

Do not estimate the bill from market value alone. The amount depends on taxable value, the taxing entities attached to the parcel, adopted rates, exemptions, agricultural valuation, ceilings, penalties and payment history.

Hall County taxing entities that may appear

County and cities

Hall County and the cities of Memphis, Turkey, Lakeview and Estelline.

School districts

Memphis-Lakeview ISD, Turkey-Quitaque ISD and portions of Childress ISD where applicable.

Special districts

Hall County Hospital District and Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District where applicable.

Hall CAD appraises and collects, but it does not independently choose every tax rate. The governing body of each taxing unit adopts its rate.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a missing, incorrect or confusing Hall County search result

Try the next search route before assuming the property is absent
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner name returns nothing The account may use a middle initial, estate, trust, company or different name order. Search the last name or one distinctive entity word.
Too many owner results The name is common or the search is too broad. Add the first name, property type, street, property ID or geographic ID.
Street address is missing Rural land may be indexed by legal description rather than a situs address. Search by owner, abstract, section, subdivision, property ID or geographic ID.
Recently purchased property shows seller The deed may not yet have processed into the appraisal account. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and save the instrument reference.
Acreage appears incorrect The account may reflect an older deed, split, combination or appraisal record. Compare the deed, survey, map and property account.
Agricultural value is missing The application may be absent, denied, late or associated with another account. Contact Hall CAD with the application, land-use evidence and property ID.
Tax due seems outdated A payment, penalty, adjustment or posting may not be reflected in the viewed result. Request the live payoff and receipt status from Hall CAD.
Map and legal description disagree The map is an appraisal tool and may not represent a surveyed boundary. Use the recorded deed, plat and professional survey.
Hall CAD call script
I am reviewing property ID [number] and geographic ID [number] for tax year [year]. The account shows [owner, value, acreage, exemption or tax issue]. I need help determining whether this is a search problem, record correction, exemption application, protest or collection question. What documents should I provide?
Collections and payments

Hall CAD—not the county Tax Assessor—collects local property taxes

Hall CAD’s official website states that the district collects for all taxing units. The Texas Comptroller’s Hall County directory separately states that the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes and directs taxpayers to contact the appraisal district.
Search the property and select the correct year Open the official record and check the base tax due shown in the result. Search the Hall CAD account
Confirm that you selected the correct property Match the property ID, owner, legal description, address and acreage before discussing or sending payment.
Contact Hall CAD for the live payoff Ask whether penalties, interest, attorney fees, partial payments or prior-year balances apply.
Ask for current payment methods Confirm whether the district currently accepts payment in person, by mail, electronically or through another collection service.
Include the property identifier Put the property or account number and tax year on the payment exactly as Hall CAD instructs.
Keep proof Save the cheque image, money-order receipt, electronic confirmation, postmark, stamped copy or office receipt.
Recheck the account Confirm that the payment posted to the intended property and tax year.
Do not send property-tax payment to the Hall County Tax Assessor-Collector unless Hall CAD specifically directs you there. The county office handles other duties, including vehicle and voter-registration functions, but it is not the listed property-tax collecting unit.
Property or account ID
Owner name
Property address or legal description
Tax year being paid
Live payoff date
Payment method and fee
Confirmation or receipt number
Posting verification
Exemption action centre

Check and apply for Hall County property-tax exemptions

Residence homestead

Confirm the home is the applicant’s principal residence and that ownership and identification requirements are satisfied.

Age 65 or older

Review the additional exemption and any applicable school-tax ceiling or instalment option.

Disabled person

Prepare the required disability evidence and check whether a tax ceiling or payment option applies.

Disabled veteran

Use the correct veteran form and attach the required VA documentation.

Heir property

Review Hall CAD’s heir-property information when the property was inherited but title has not been fully updated.

Charitable or special property

Use the appropriate Comptroller form and verify whether annual reapplication is required.

How to file

Download the correct form Open Hall CAD Forms
Complete every applicable question Use the property ID and owner information from the appraisal account.
Attach required identification Hall CAD states that a homestead application must include the applicant’s driver licence or other information required by the Tax Code.
Mail or deliver the filing Send completed forms to Hall County Appraisal District, 112 S. 5th Street, Memphis, Texas 79245-3300.
Keep proof of delivery Save a complete copy, postal tracking, email confirmation or stamped receipt.
Recheck the property account Confirm that the exemption appears for the correct year and taxing entities.
Missed a normal filing date? Certain exemptions have late-filing provisions. Contact Hall CAD immediately and ask which tax years, penalties and supporting documents apply instead of assuming the benefit is permanently unavailable.
Rural and agricultural land

Verify Hall County agricultural and wildlife appraisal details

Hall County contains a large number of qualified agricultural parcels. A property record can show both a market value and a lower productivity-based value, so review the land section carefully.

Property category

Confirm whether the land is classified as qualified agricultural land, non-qualified land or another category.

Market versus productivity value

Do not confuse the full market value with the productivity value used for qualifying open-space land.

Acreage and legal description

Match acres, abstract, section, block and tract information with the deed and application.

Current qualifying use

Maintain evidence of agricultural intensity, management, leases, production, livestock or wildlife practices.

Change of ownership

Do not assume the prior owner’s application automatically resolves every requirement for the new owner.

Change-of-use risk

A conversion to non-qualifying use can create additional tax consequences. Obtain current advice before changing use.

Agricultural application checklist

Property ID and geographic ID
Deed and legal description
Acreage by land type
History of agricultural use
Lease or operator agreement
Livestock or crop records
Maps and dated photographs
Wildlife management plan when applicable
Open ag and wildlife forms Review Hall CAD data and guidance
2026 protest workflow

File a Hall County property-tax protest before the controlling deadline

Hall County’s published 2026 deadline: the official 2026 Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures document identifies June 18, 2026 as the Hall County ARB protest deadline.
Use the deadline printed on your notice when it gives you a later statutory date. Different deadlines can apply to a later-mailed notice, change-of-use determination, ARB change, missing required notice or another special circumstance.
Save the complete Hall CAD account Keep the owner, property identifiers, legal description, acreage, land, improvements, exemptions, values and tax information.
Identify the exact protest ground Examples include excessive market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property description, exemption denial, agricultural-appraisal denial or another appraisal action.
File the written protest on time Use the “File a Protest” option on the property account or submit the applicable written notice to Hall CAD. Find the property and protest link
Request an online PIN when required Hall CAD provides a PIN-request process for online account services. Request the online account PIN
Keep filing proof Save the portal confirmation, email, fax confirmation, postal tracking or stamped office copy.
Request and review CAD evidence Mark every comparable, appraisal method, property characteristic or legal fact you dispute.
Prepare a short presentation Explain the requested value or correction first, then present the strongest supporting documents.
Preserve the ARB order Read the written decision and review appeal options promptly if the dispute remains unresolved.

Evidence that can support a Hall County protest

Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Hall CAD account
Comparable sales or equity accounts
Dated condition photographs
Repair estimates or contractor reports
Square-footage or improvement evidence
Agricultural-use records
Deed, survey or legal-description evidence
Open 2026 protest guidance Search protest hearings Request an account PIN
ARB preparation

Prepare for the Hall County Appraisal Review Board hearing

Independent decision

The ARB hears evidence from the property owner and appraisal district and can order account changes.

Choose the hearing method

The official protest procedures describe in-person, telephone, video and affidavit participation routes.

Follow evidence timing

Telephone, video or affidavit participation can require documents and affidavits before the hearing begins.

Organise the hearing around the exact requested correction
Hearing stage What to prepare Common mistake
Opening statement Property ID, protest ground and requested value or correction. Beginning with a long story before stating the requested result.
Property facts Correct acreage, use, condition, improvements and legal description. Using unsupported opinions without documents.
Comparable evidence A short table explaining location, size, use, condition and adjustments. Submitting unrelated county-wide sales.
Agricultural evidence Use history, intensity, leases, production, maps and management records. Assuming acreage alone proves qualification.
Closing request Repeat the exact value, exemption or correction requested. Ending without a clear requested action.
Late protest: Hall CAD’s 2026 procedure notice explains that the ARB may consider a late protest for good cause before it approves the appraisal records. Contact the district immediately because late relief is limited and not automatic.
Record corrections

Send each Hall County property problem to the record owner

Incorrect owner name Confirm the recorded deed, estate or heirship documents with the County Clerk, then ask Hall CAD what proof it requires.
Incorrect mailing address Contact Hall CAD with the property ID, current owner information and corrected mailing address.
Incorrect acreage Compare the CAD account with the deed, survey, legal description and parcel map.
Incorrect improvement details Prepare measurements, photographs, plans, demolition evidence, permits or repair documentation.
Missing exemption or ag appraisal Locate the application, filing confirmation and qualification evidence before requesting review.
Incorrect payment or balance Contact Hall CAD with the receipt, amount, payment date, account and tax year.
A correction request does not automatically preserve protest rights. File a timely protest when the disputed action is protestable and the deadline is approaching.
Recorded documents

Use the Hall County Clerk for deeds, liens and official land records

The Hall County and District Clerk maintains official public records. Its website states that records are available online and also explains current research limitations while records are stored offsite during the courthouse transition.
Open the County and District Clerk page Open Hall County Clerk information
Open the official online records service Use the online-record link published by the Clerk rather than an unrelated commercial directory.
Search grantor and grantee names Try current owner, former owner, spouse, estate, trust and company-name variations.
Match the legal description Compare the instrument with the Hall CAD lot, block, section, abstract, subdivision and acreage.
Record the instrument details Save the filing date, document type, parties, volume and page or instrument number.
Order the required copy Ask whether the receiving organisation needs a plain or certified copy and confirm the current fee.
Hall County Clerk information published at the time of review
Item Published detail Practical action
Clerk Pat Snider Confirm the current office location before travelling.
Phone (806) 259-2627 Have names, date range and legal description ready.
Recording address 512 W. Main Street, Suite 8, Memphis, Texas 79245 Verify whether temporary courthouse-restoration arrangements affect access.
Recording fee $15 first page and $4 for each additional page, as published on the records page Confirm the total and any additional fee before filing.
Document requirements Original signatures, acknowledgement, identifying heading, legible names and grantee mailing address Ask the Clerk or a Texas lawyer about document preparation; clerks cannot provide legal advice.
A public-record search is not a guaranteed title examination. Use a title company or qualified Texas lawyer when ownership, liens, easements, probate or marketable title materially affects the transaction.
Buyer, heir and new-owner checks

Complete these Hall County checks before relying on the seller’s tax record

Confirm the parcel

Match property ID, geographic ID, legal description, acreage, map and physical location.

Check all tax years

Ask Hall CAD whether current, delinquent, partial or collection balances exist.

Review deed history

Search deeds, liens and releases through the Hall County Clerk.

Recalculate exemptions

The seller’s homestead, age, disability or veteran benefits may not transfer.

Check agricultural status

Confirm whether qualifying use will continue and whether a change could create additional tax.

Inspect account details

Compare buildings, acreage, category, use and condition with the actual property.

Check taxing units

Identify the county, city, school, hospital and groundwater entities attached to the parcel.

File owner applications

Submit the new owner’s homestead, agricultural or electronic-communication requests when eligible.

Keep the closing file

Preserve the deed, title policy, survey, tax certificate, closing statement and application confirmations.

The seller’s current tax amount may not predict the buyer’s future bill. Ownership changes can affect homestead caps, exemptions, tax ceilings, agricultural qualification and taxable value.
Hall County calendar

Important 2026 appraisal, protest and tax dates

Appraisal status date Ownership, property condition, use and exemption qualification are generally determined as of January 1.
Normal business personal property rendition deadline Texas law generally uses April 15, subject to a timely extension and other statutory rules.
Common exemption and agricultural application date Use the current form and ask Hall CAD about late-filing rights when this date has passed.
Hall County’s published 2026 protest deadline Hall CAD’s official 2026 protest procedures identify June 18, 2026 as the local ARB deadline.
Appraisal-roll certification period The appraisal district generally works toward certification of the appraisal roll for taxing units.
Tax statements generally begin Hall CAD performs collection services and should be contacted regarding statement delivery and payment options.
Normal payment-without-penalty date Property taxes are generally payable without penalty through January 31, subject to statutory weekend, holiday and late-bill rules.
The date on the individual notice or tax statement controls. Special deadlines can apply to late notices, omitted notices, change-of-use determinations, ARB changes, instalment elections and delinquent accounts.
Verified local contacts

Hall County appraisal, tax and deed offices

Hall County Appraisal District
112 S. 5th Street
Memphis, Texas 79245-3300

Phone: (806) 259-2393
Fax: (806) 259-2384
Email: hallcad@hallcad.org

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM; closed for lunch 12:00 PM-1:00 PM.

Chief Appraiser: Gina Chavira, RPA, RTA, CCA, CTA

Use for: property search, appraisal, exemptions, agricultural valuation, protests and property-tax collections.

Hall County Tax Assessor-Collector
512 W. Main Street, Suite 5
Memphis, Texas 79245

Phone: (806) 259-2125
Fax: (806) 259-3322
Email: hallcotac@gmail.com

Tax Assessor-Collector: Teresa Altman

Important: This office is not listed as the property-tax collecting unit. Contact Hall CAD for property-tax payment and balance questions.

Hall County and District Clerk
512 W. Main Street, Suite 8
Memphis, Texas 79245

Phone: (806) 259-2627
Fax: (806) 259-5078

Clerk: Pat Snider

Published hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM; Friday 8:30 AM-12:00 PM.

Use for: deeds, liens, releases, recorded plats and certified public records.

Hall CAD appraisal contractors

Hall CAD’s official information states that Pritchard & Abbott performs contracted appraisal work involving real property, mineral, utility, pipeline, industrial and related accounts.

When a specialised account is disputed, ask Hall CAD which appraiser or department should receive the evidence.

Call before travelling. Confirm lunch closure, holidays, temporary courthouse arrangements, required identification, accepted payment methods and whether an appointment is needed for record research.
Official action links

Official Hall County property resources

Property search

Search accounts, owners, addresses, legal descriptions, values and base tax due.

Open Hall CAD search
Interactive map

Verify rural parcel location and neighbouring appraisal parcels.

Open Hall CAD map
Forms

Download homestead, disabled-veteran, rendition, agricultural and wildlife forms.

Open forms library
Data and records

Find 2026 protest procedures, taxpayer assistance, heir-property information and appraisal reports.

Open data and records
Online PIN

Request the unique property PIN used for eligible online account functions.

Request a PIN
Protest hearing search

Search past, future and open Hall County protest hearings.

Search hearings
County Clerk

Find recorded deeds, liens, public records and office information.

Open Clerk information
Official public records

Review recording requirements, published fees and document-return instructions.

Open recording guidance
Texas Comptroller directory

Verify appraisal-district, Tax Assessor-Collector and taxing-unit information.

Open Hall County directory
Editorial accountability

How this Hall County guide was rebuilt

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Existing images preserved, weak guidance replaced

This regenerated article retains the Hall CAD search screenshot and editor image published in the original page. The short, repetitive sections have been replaced with search-field guidance, screenshot instructions, parcel verification, collection-office routing, agricultural scenarios, protest preparation, deed research, deadline help and correction workflows.

The official-source review covered Hall County Appraisal District, Hall County and District Clerk, Hall County Tax Assessor-Collector, the Texas Comptroller county directory and Hall CAD’s 2026 protest documents.

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

Hall County answers

10 common Hall County Appraisal District questions

1. What is the official Hall County Appraisal District property search?

Use Hall CAD’s official property search. It supports owner, property ID, geographic ID, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision and other search criteria.

2. Can I search Hall County property by owner name?

Yes. Begin with the owner’s last name. Add the first name only when the result list is too large. For an estate, trust or company, try the full entity name and then one distinctive word.

3. Why does my Hall County address search show no result?

Rural land may have no normal situs address, or the account may use an abbreviated street name or different city. Try the street number and main street name only, then switch to property ID, geographic ID, legal description, abstract or owner.

4. Does the Hall County Tax Assessor-Collector collect property taxes?

No. The Texas Comptroller directory states that the county Tax Assessor-Collector is not the property-tax collecting unit. Hall CAD states that it collects for all participating taxing units. Contact Hall CAD at (806) 259-2393.

5. What is the Hall County property-tax protest deadline for 2026?

Hall CAD’s official 2026 protest document identifies June 18, 2026 as the Hall County ARB deadline. Use a later date printed on an individual notice when a special statutory deadline applies.

6. How do I apply for a Hall County homestead exemption?

Download the residence-homestead form from Hall CAD Forms, complete it, attach the required identification and mail or deliver it to 112 S. 5th Street, Memphis, Texas 79245.

7. Where do I search Hall County deeds and liens?

Use the Hall County and District Clerk. The CAD owner entry helps with appraisal research but does not replace a deed or title examination.

8. What is the difference between market value and taxable value?

Market value is Hall CAD’s opinion of the property’s market value as of January 1. Taxable value reflects qualifying appraisal limitations and exemptions and may differ by taxing entity.

9. How can I protest Hall County agricultural land value?

Review the acres, category, market value, productivity value, qualifying use and legal description. File by the applicable deadline and provide land-use records, leases, maps, production evidence, photographs or comparable agricultural accounts.

10. Can Hall CAD maps be used as a legal survey?

No. The map helps locate appraisal parcels, but a recorded deed, plat, title examination and professional survey should control legal boundary decisions.

Accuracy, affiliation and official-use notice

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

Property ownership displays, values, exemptions, acreage, category codes, protest status, tax balances, collection fees, office hours, forms and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before filing, paying, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

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

Official-source review completed July 2026. Sources reviewed include Hall County Appraisal District, Hall County and District Clerk, Hall County Tax Assessor-Collector, Hall CAD’s 2026 Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures and the Texas Comptroller Hall County directory.

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