Harrison County — home to Marshall, Caddo Lake, Waskom, and Scottsville — is one of East Texas’s most loved counties. This guide was verified directly from harrisoncad.net in February 2026 with every link tested and every form downloaded. Whether you own a home in Marshall, farmland near Waskom, or lakefront property near Uncertain, this is everything you need to search, protest, and save.
01Harrison County Appraisal District Property Search
The official free portal at esearch.harrisoncad.net shows your 2026 appraised value, exemptions, tax history, improvements, and land details — no account, no fee, works on mobile or desktop.
Open esearch.harrisoncad.net
Visit esearch.harrisoncad.net — the only official search. No login required.
Select your search tab — Owner, Address, ID, or Legal
Use the tabs at the top of the page. Address is fastest for most homeowners. Owner is best for checking multiple properties or estate planning.
Enter your details and click Search
Partial entries work — e.g., “Main St Marshall” for address, or “SMITH JOHN” for owner. For owner search, enter LASTNAME FIRSTNAME.
Click your parcel in the results
Select your property to see full details: 2026 appraised value, land size, building improvements, exemptions on file, and tax history.
Pro Tip: After opening your property, click the tax summary tab to pay directly if needed.Check value history — spot protest-worthy jumps
Look for years when your value jumped 10%+ with no improvements or permits on file. That single-year spike is your strongest protest argument. Screenshot or print this tab immediately.
Print or save your full record as PDF
Press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac) → Save as PDF. Save your property detail page and value history. You need these for any protest filing or exemption application.
02Harrison CAD Contact Info, Address & Hours
| Item | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | 201 W. Grand, Marshall, TX 75670 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 818, Marshall, TX 75671-0818 |
| Main Phone | (903) 935-1991 |
| Fax | (903) 938-8471 |
| contact@harrisoncad.net | |
| Office Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| Chief Appraiser | Lee Flowers |
| Official Website | harrisoncad.net |
| Property Search | esearch.harrisoncad.net |
| Online Portal (protest + forms) | portal.harrisoncad.net |
| Forms Page | harrisoncad.net/forms/ |
| GIS Interactive Map | gis.bisclient.com/HARRISONCAD/ |
| Tax Payment (CAD portion) | tax.harrisoncad.net |
| County Tax Office Phone | (903) 935-8411 — separate office for full county taxes |
Small team, fast answers — call early
Harrison CAD is a friendly small-team office — they answer quickly and explain everything clearly. Call right at 8:00 AM for shortest waits, especially during protest season May–June. Have your property account number or address ready before you dial.
03Harrison County Property Tax Exemptions — 2026
Exemptions are the fastest way to lower your tax bill without protesting. Apply free — never pay a third-party company. Once approved, your homestead exemption stays permanently unless you move.
Removes a significant portion of your school district taxable value on your primary residence. Harrison County and local taxing units may add optional percentage exemptions on top.
How to apply: Download Form 50-114 from harrisoncad.net/forms/ or the Texas Comptroller at comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-114.pdf. File online at portal.harrisoncad.net or mail/drop off at 201 W. Grand. Attach copy of Texas DL/ID showing property address. Deadline: April 30, 2026.Additional exemption amount plus a school district tax ceiling — once you turn 65, your school district taxes cannot increase above that year’s level as long as you own and live in the home.
When to apply: Apply the year you turn 65 — even if your birthday falls late in the year, the ceiling applies for the entire tax year.Same exemption amount and school tax ceiling as Over-65. Cannot claim both simultaneously — Harrison CAD applies whichever benefits you more. Requires SSA disability documentation.
Required docs: SSA disability determination letter. Submit with Form 50-114 to Harrison CAD.Partial exemption ($5,000–$12,000) based on VA disability rating. Veterans rated at 100% service-connected disabled receive a complete exemption — zero school taxes on their primary residence.
Required docs: VA disability rating letter. Call Harrison CAD at (903) 935-1991 to confirm current requirements.04How to Protest Your Harrison CAD Appraisal — 2026
If your 2026 appraised value is higher than what your property would actually sell for, you have the right to protest — completely free. Most reductions happen at the informal review stage without needing a formal hearing.
Look up your value and pull comparable sales
Search your property at esearch.harrisoncad.net. Pull 3–5 similar properties in your area that sold recently below your appraised value. Print them — appraisers trust their own database more than any outside source.
Gather your evidence
Most effective evidence: comparable sales from the CAD search, your own recent purchase price if below appraised value, photos of damage or structural issues, and contractor repair estimates with dollar amounts.
File protest first — you have time to gather more evidence after filing. Never miss May 15 waiting for comps.File online at portal.harrisoncad.net
Visit portal.harrisoncad.net — the fastest filing method. Check both protest grounds: “Value is over market value” AND “Value is unequal compared to similar properties.” Always check both — you cannot add grounds after filing.
Or submit by mail / fax / in person
Mail protest to P.O. Box 818, Marshall TX 75671; fax to (903) 938-8471; or hand-deliver to 201 W. Grand. Keep your submission receipt as proof of timely filing.
Attend informal review — bring printed evidence
Harrison CAD schedules an informal review first. Bring printed comparable sales, photos, and repair estimates. Argue market value only — never argue about how high your tax bill feels.
Request ARB hearing if informal fails
If the informal review doesn’t produce a fair result, request a formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing. The ARB is independent from Harrison CAD. Bring three printed copies of your full evidence packet.
Argue market value — never the tax bill amount
The single biggest protest mistake Harrison County homeowners make: arguing about how high the tax bill feels instead of whether the appraised market value is accurate. Appraisers can only adjust values — not tax rates. Come with evidence that your property’s market value is lower than assessed. Homeowners who show up with printed comps from the CAD’s own search win reductions far more often.
05Harrison CAD vs. Harrison County Tax Office — Know the Difference
Harrison CAD does NOT collect your property taxes
Harrison CAD only sets property values and handles exemptions and protests. Your actual tax bill is sent and collected by the completely separate Harrison County Tax Assessor-Collector. Calling CAD about your bill wastes your protest window.
| Task | Who Handles It |
|---|---|
| Sets your property’s market value | ✅ Harrison CAD — harrisoncad.net · (903) 935-1991 |
| Processes homestead exemptions | ✅ Harrison CAD — harrisoncad.net/forms/ |
| Handles protests and ARB hearings | ✅ Harrison CAD — portal.harrisoncad.net |
| City and ISD tax payments (CAD portal) | ✅ tax.harrisoncad.net |
| Full county tax bills and collection | ✅ Harrison County Tax Assessor-Collector · (903) 935-8411 |
| County Tax Office address | 200 W Houston St, Suite 108, Marshall TX 75670 |
| County Tax Office — Elizabeth Cook (Interim) | Mailing: P.O. Box 967, Marshall TX 75671-0967 · Fax: (903) 935-5564 |
06Key 2026 Deadlines — Harrison County Property Tax Calendar
| Event | Date | What Happens If You Miss It |
|---|---|---|
| Appraisal Valuation Date | January 1, 2026 | Value is set — changes after this date don’t affect 2026 |
| Notices Mailed | April 2026 (approx.) | Your 30-day protest clock starts from mailing date |
| Homestead / Exemption Deadline | April 30, 2026 | Late apps accepted up to 2 years after delinquency |
| Protest Filing Deadline | May 15, 2026 Urgent or 30 days after notice — whichever is later |
2026 value certified — protest impossible for current year |
| ARB Hearings | June–August 2026 | Fail to attend = protest dismissed |
| Appraisal Roll Certified | By July 25, 2026 | Values finalized — taxing units use these to set rates |
| Tax Bills Mailed | October–November 2026 | Check tax.harrisoncad.net if bill doesn’t arrive by December |
| Taxes Due Without Penalty | January 31, 2027 | Penalty + interest immediately on Feb 1, 2027 |
07Your 2026 Action Checklist — Harrison County
08Official Resources & Quick Links — Harrison County 2026
| Resource | What It’s For | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison CAD Official Site | Main hub — news, forms, protest info | Visit Site |
| Property Search Tool | Look up your 2026 value and comparable sales | Search Now |
| Online Portal (protest + forms) | File protest and submit exemption applications | Open Portal |
| Forms Page | All exemption and protest forms | View Forms |
| Tax Payment (CAD — City/ISD) | Pay City and ISD portion of taxes online | Pay Taxes |
| Interactive GIS Map | Property boundaries, acres, aerial photos | Open Map |
| Homestead Exemption Form 50-114 | Official Texas Comptroller PDF | Download PDF |
| Texas Comptroller — Harrison County | State info, all taxing units, full CAD directory | View Page |
| County Tax Office | Full county tax bills and payments | (903) 935-8411 |
09Frequently Asked Questions — Harrison CAD 2026
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