Jones County Appraisal District CAD 2026

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Jones County, Texas · Search, map, exemptions, minerals, protests, payments and deeds

Verify a Jones County Parcel Before You File, Protest or Pay

Jones County property records can involve a home in Anson, a Stamford commercial account, farmland near Hawley, a ranch tract without a normal street address, business equipment or a separate oil-and-gas interest. The search method that works for one account may fail for another.

This guide explains the live 2026 Jones CAD search filters, shows how to identify the right property and year, routes appraisal and payment questions correctly, and gives practical preparation steps for homestead exemptions, agricultural appraisal, business renditions, mineral accounts, protests and recorded deeds.

Search official Jones CAD records Check property-tax payment steps Fix a missing property result
Property or owner ID Owner surname Street name Tax year Real, personal or mineral Abstract, subdivision or lease
JONES COUNTY PROPERTY SIGNAL ROUTING ACCOUNT
BIG COUNTRY PARCEL
ID + OWNER + YEAR VERIFIED
APPRAISAL RECORD VALUE · EXEMPTION · PROTEST
PAYMENT ACCOUNT BALANCE · YEAR · RECEIPT
MINERAL ACCOUNT LEASE · INTEREST · OWNER
COUNTY CLERK DEED · LIEN · LAND RECORD
PROPERTY + OFFICE MATCHED
Jones County payment routing is unusual. The Texas Comptroller states that the Jones County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Jones CAD provides the official property-tax payment access, while the county Tax Assessor-Collector primarily handles services such as motor-vehicle titles and registration.
CAD office

1137 E. Court Plaza, Anson, Texas 79501.

CAD phone

325-823-2422 for appraisal, exemption, protest and tax-account help.

Chief appraiser

Tammy Smith is listed by Jones CAD and the Texas Comptroller.

Public hours

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; phone service 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Reviewed

Official local sources checked July 28, 2026.

Start with the correct task

What do you need from Jones County Appraisal District?

PROPERTY LOOKUP Find an owner, account or value

Use the property ID first, or search by owner, address, legal description, abstract or subdivision.

Follow the search walkthrough
PAY TAXES Verify a balance and pay

Match the property, year, account and total before opening the Certified Payments checkout.

Review payment steps
EXEMPTION Lower taxable value

Prepare identification, ownership and qualification proof before filing a Jones CAD form.

Prepare an application
VALUE PROTEST Challenge a CAD action

File before the notice deadline and match evidence to the exact disputed value or record.

Build a protest file
RURAL OR MINERAL Find land or oil-and-gas accounts

Use abstracts, geographic IDs, leases and property-type filters instead of relying on a street address.

Review special accounts
DEED OR LIEN Find the recorded document

Use the County Clerk for deeds, liens, releases, probate records and certified land documents.

Follow the deed workflow
Interactive official route finder

Choose a task before opening a portal

This helper runs in your browser. It does not collect an owner name, address, property ID, login, email or payment information.

Go directly to your Jones County property task

The first sections cover search and account verification. Later sections explain maps, payments, exemptions, agricultural land, mineral interests, business property, protests, deeds and office contacts.

Existing image retained and explained

Recognise the official Jones CAD search layout

The existing article’s Jones CAD image is useful because it shows the search bar, the five search tabs and the separate pay-tax control. It is retained here beside instructions that explain what each element is for.

Jones County Appraisal District property search showing Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria, Advanced Search and Pay Tax
Jones CAD search reference preserved from the previous article. Use the current live portal because labels, available years and account data can change.
Search bar

Enter an owner name, owner ID, property ID or address. Use fewer words when the first attempt fails.

Basic Search

Best for a quick search when you have one strong identifier or a recognisable owner or address.

By Owner

Use surname-first order and add the first name only when too many results appear.

By Property

Use property ID, geographic ID, street, legal description, abstract, subdivision or lease fields.

All Criteria and Advanced

Combine owner, property, acreage, value, protest-status and property-type filters.

Pay Tax

Open the payment route only after confirming the correct property ID, tax year and amount due.

The screenshot is not a live property record. Do not copy an account value, balance or payment status from an image. Open the current official account before filing or paying.
Property record field decoder

Understand what each result field controls

Use several matching fields before deciding that a Jones CAD result is correct
Field What it helps identify What it does not establish Best next action
Property ID The primary Jones CAD appraisal or collection record. A County Clerk instrument number or complete title. Use it for CAD, payment and protest questions.
Owner ID An owner record that can connect several accounts. That every account uses the same spelling or mailing address. Search the owner and verify every property separately.
Owner display The owner currently shown for appraisal administration. Legal title, lien priority, mineral title or probate rights. Use recorded documents for legal ownership.
Situs address The physical or assigned property location. A complete legal description or surveyed boundary. Compare the map, legal description and deed.
Geographic ID A location-based appraisal identifier useful for maps and rural records. That a parcel split, combination or ownership update is complete. Use it in By Property or Advanced Search.
Legal description An abbreviated lot, block, subdivision, abstract or tract description. Every deed call, easement, exception or legal boundary. Match it with the recorded deed or plat.
Market value Jones CAD’s estimate of value as of January 1. The sale price, mortgage appraisal or tax bill. Review property facts and market evidence.
Appraised or limited value The value after an applicable appraisal limitation. That market value is correct or cannot be protested. Compare market and limited values separately.
Taxable value The value remaining after the exemption treatment for a taxing unit. The amount due without the unit’s adopted rate. Match it with the current tax statement.
Base tax due The base amount displayed for the selected account and year. The final checkout total, fees, penalties or every separate account. Open the full account and payment page.
Lease name or number A mineral or oil-and-gas account connected to a lease. Complete mineral ownership or decimal-interest accuracy. Verify mineral documents and the interest being appraised.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a missing, duplicate or confusing Jones CAD result

Change one search element at a time
Problem Likely cause What to try
Full owner name returns nothing The record may use surname-first order, initials, spouse, trust, estate or company wording. Search only the surname or main business word.
Complete address returns nothing The record may omit a suffix, direction, city or ZIP code. Use only the street number and main street name.
Too many owner results The owner name is common or several accounts belong to one owner. Add the city, owner ID, property type or address.
Rural tract has no normal address The property may be indexed by abstract, legal description, geographic ID or owner. Use By Property, Advanced Search and the parcel map.
Mineral account is missing Mineral records often do not follow the surface address. Select Mineral and use the owner, property ID, lease name or lease number.
Business account is missing The taxable assets may be listed under a DBA or separate personal-property account. Select Personal and search the DBA, owner ID or business location.
New owner is not displayed The deed or CAD ownership update may still be processing. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and provide the instrument details to Jones CAD.
One parcel appears paid but another bill arrived The owner may have a separate tract, mineral interest, mobile home or business account. Search by owner ID and review every property ID.
Useful call script: “I am trying to locate property ID or account [number] for [owner/address]. I searched tax year [year] by owner, address and property type. Can you confirm the correct property ID, geographic ID, property type and payment account?”
Call Jones CAD: 325-823-2422 Email jonescad@jonescad.org
Online account and protest access

Register, request a PIN and preserve every confirmation

Register

Create an account using a monitored email address and a secure password.

Open account registration
Request a PIN

Jones CAD provides a unique online account PIN for a property. Have the property ID and owner information ready.

Request an account PIN
Sign in

Use the official sign-in page to review supported owner services and account activity.

Open account sign-in
Verify the web address Register only on the official jonescad.org domain.
Use an accessible email account You may need it for verification, password recovery, notices or protest communication.
Connect the correct property Compare the property ID, owner and tax year before uploading documents.
Save confirmations outside the portal Download notices, evidence lists, receipts and filing confirmations to a secure device.
Do not wait until the final filing hour Resolve registration, PIN and password problems before the protest deadline.
Jones CAD also provides a form to request electronic delivery of eligible communications. Electronic delivery should be treated as an important notice channel, not as a reason to discard downloaded or paper records.
Official Jones County property-tax payment workflow

Verify the account before opening Certified Payments

Office distinction: Jones CAD provides the property-tax payment access. The county Tax Assessor-Collector’s official page focuses on vehicle registration, titles and related motor-vehicle services.
Open the Jones CAD property search first Do not begin from an emailed payment link or search advertisement. Search the Jones CAD account
Search every relevant property ID One owner can have separate real, personal, mineral or adjacent land accounts.
Select the correct year Check whether the displayed amount belongs to 2026, a prior year or several delinquent years.
Verify the property identity Compare the owner, property ID, situs address, legal description, property type and taxing units.
Review the balance before checkout Check base tax, penalty, interest, prior payments and whether a corrected or supplemental bill exists.
Open the payment provider linked by Jones CAD Jones CAD currently links to Certified Payments using Bureau Code 2492811. Open Jones CAD Certified Payments
Confirm the bureau and payment details Verify that the checkout identifies the intended Jones County tax account before entering payment information.
Review the live convenience fee Processor fees and accepted payment methods can change. Read the final amount before authorising payment.
Save the receipt immediately Preserve the property ID, tax year, amount, date, confirmation number, payment method and provider.
Reopen the account after processing Confirm that the payment posted to the intended account and year.
After-hours option: Jones CAD’s 2026 office information states that a drop box is located on the south side of the front entrance. Do not place cash in an unattended drop box. Include identifying account information and preserve proof of delivery.
A processor confirmation and a posted tax payment are different checks. Save the checkout confirmation, then verify the official account after the payment has had time to post.
Search account before paying Open official payment provider Call before making a duplicate payment
Educational Jones County tax estimate

Estimate taxable value, annual tax and possible exemption savings

Use the combined rate for the specific property and year. Jones County properties can be located in different cities, school districts and hospital districts, so one countywide rate will not reproduce every bill.

Use the market value shown for the selected appraisal year.
Enter a lower capped or limited value when the record shows one.
Different taxing units can apply different exemption amounts.
Enter 2.10 for a rate of $2.10 per $100 of taxable value.
Used only to show a possible year-to-year change.
Add only a separate amount that is not included in the combined rate calculation.
Value before exemptions $0
Estimated taxable value $0
Estimated annual tax $0
Monthly planning amount $0
Estimated exemption savings $0

Educational estimate only. The official statement can include different unit-level taxable values, tax ceilings, corrections, omitted property, rollback taxes, penalties, interest, collection charges or processor fees.

Homestead and exemption workflow

File the correct Jones CAD form and verify approval

Current school-district homestead amount: Texas school districts must provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Other Jones County taxing units can apply different local exemptions, so taxable values may differ by unit.
Locate the correct Jones CAD property ID Confirm the owner, situs address, legal description, property type and current year.
Open the Jones CAD forms page The official page includes homestead, over-65, disability, disabled-veteran, charitable, religious, agricultural and other forms. Open Jones CAD Forms
Select the form matching the benefit Do not use a general homestead form when the issue is agricultural appraisal, disabled-veteran qualification or a business exemption.
Prepare the required identification Jones CAD states that homestead applications must include the applicant’s driver licence copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Complete an affidavit when required An affidavit may be needed when identification, address or another qualification fact requires explanation.
Submit before the applicable deadline The general deadline for most exemption and special-appraisal applications is April 30, although Texas law provides several late-filing remedies.
Use a trackable filing method Jones CAD lists P.O. Box 348, Anson, TX 79501 for mailed forms. Preserve certified mail, email, portal or stamped-copy evidence.
Recheck the property record Verify that the exemption appears for the correct year and that each taxing unit shows the expected taxable value.
Respond to verification notices A previously granted exemption can be reviewed when the chief appraiser needs updated qualification evidence.
General residence homestead

For a home owned and occupied as the applicant’s principal residence. Verify ownership, occupancy and address requirements.

Age 65 or older

Can provide an additional school exemption and tax ceiling. Additional local benefits can differ by taxing unit.

Disabled person

The applicant must meet the disability, ownership and residence requirements described by the official application.

Disabled veteran

The benefit depends on the qualifying disability or surviving-spouse category and supporting documentation.

Late homestead filing

Texas law allows a qualifying residence-homestead application to be filed up to two years after the taxes become delinquent.

Missing exemption

Ask whether the application is pending, incomplete, denied, cancelled or attached to a different property ID or year.

Open Jones CAD exemption forms Review Texas exemption rules Read the Texas exemption guide
Jones County agricultural appraisal

Meet the acreage, history, principal-use and intensity requirements

Twenty-five acres is not automatic qualification. Jones CAD states that its Agricultural Advisory Board adopted a 25-acre minimum, but qualifying land must also meet the applicable use, history, intensity and documentation standards.

Agricultural or open-space appraisal is a special valuation based on the land’s productivity rather than its full real-estate market value. It is not the same as a tax exemption.

Property ID, geographic ID and legal description
Map showing each tract and use area
Current and historical agricultural use
Lease, grazing, crop or production records
Livestock type, number and management evidence
Fencing, water and operational improvements
Dated photographs and receipts
Wildlife plan and annual report when applicable
Questions to answer before filing an agricultural application
Qualification issue Why it matters Evidence to prepare
Acreage Jones CAD publishes a local 25-acre minimum. Deed, survey, parcel map and legal description.
Principal use Agriculture must be the land’s principal use rather than incidental recreation. Production, grazing, crop or lease records.
Use history Open-space appraisal includes historical-use requirements. Prior leases, receipts, photographs and owner records.
Degree of intensity The operation should be typical for the local agricultural area. Stocking, cultivation, acreage and management details.
Wildlife management Wildlife use requires a qualifying plan and statutory management practices. Plan, maps, activity log and annual report.
Change of use A non-agricultural use can create rollback-tax consequences. Dates, acreage affected and new-use documentation.
Buyer due diligence: A seller’s current agricultural valuation does not guarantee that the buyer’s planned use will qualify. Review use history and potential rollback taxes before closing.
Open agricultural forms Read Jones CAD agricultural policy
Mineral, utility and industrial accounts

Search specialised property with lease and ownership identifiers

Jones CAD states that mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott, while real estate and personal property are appraised through Eagle Appraisal & Consulting.
Mineral interest

Search by owner, property ID, lease name or lease number. Do not expect the mineral account to follow the surface-property address.

Utility account

Utility property can involve specialised appraisal schedules and identifiers rather than a conventional residential parcel search.

Industrial account

Industrial real and personal property can include several related accounts, equipment categories and appraisal components.

Mineral account verification checklist

Mineral property ID
Owner name and mailing address
Lease name and lease number
Operator or purchaser information
Decimal or ownership interest
Production year and appraisal year
Division order or conveyance documents
Prior-year account and value history
A mineral appraisal record is not a mineral-title opinion. Use recorded deeds, mineral conveyances, probate records, division orders and qualified legal assistance when ownership is disputed.
Jones CAD

Start here for the property ID, appraisal year, exemption or tax-account routing.

325-823-2422

Pritchard & Abbott mineral appraisers

Jones CAD publishes this contact for mineral appraisal questions.

817-926-7861

Search mineral property Open Jones CAD oil-and-gas FAQs
Business personal property

File the rendition for taxable income-producing assets

A business personal property account can be separate from the building or land. Jones CAD’s forms page includes the Business Personal Rendition of Taxable Property and specialised dealer inventory forms.

Business name, DBA and owner
Jones CAD personal-property ID
Physical location of each asset
Asset description and quantity
Original cost and acquisition year
Inventory and consigned-goods records
Leased equipment information
Disposed, transferred or idle asset list
Search for the current personal-property account Select Personal as the property type and search by owner, DBA, property ID or business address.
Open the official rendition form Use the Jones CAD forms page rather than an old saved copy. Open business-property forms
Prepare a complete asset schedule Include furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, inventory and other taxable income-producing property.
File by the applicable deadline Most business personal property renditions are due April 15. A timely written request can extend the deadline to May 15.
Keep the filed copy and proof Preserve the form, asset schedule, extension request and delivery confirmation.
Review the appraisal notice Compare the rendered assets, property location, depreciation, account classification and proposed value.
Late-filing consequence: Texas law can add a penalty when a required rendition is filed late. Submit an extension request before the normal deadline when more time is needed.
2026 value protest and ARB preparation

File before the notice deadline, then organise the evidence

Usual deadline: May 15 or 30 days after Jones CAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The date printed on the notice controls.
Read the complete appraisal notice Verify the property ID, year, market value, appraised value, exemptions, property characteristics and filing deadline.
Select the correct protest reason Identify whether the issue is market value, unequal appraisal, property facts, exemption action, ownership, agricultural qualification, business assets or a mineral account.
File before creating a perfect evidence package When the deadline is close, preserve the protest right first and continue organising evidence afterward.
Use Jones CAD’s online protest system Create or sign in to the official account, connect the correct property and preserve the confirmation. Open Jones CAD Online Protest
Use the official protest form when necessary Jones CAD provides the Notice of Protest form for a county with a population below 120,000. Open Jones CAD protest forms
Email only through the published route Jones CAD’s forms page states that completed Notice of Protest forms may be emailed to jonescad@jonescad.org. Preserve the sent message and attachment.
Correct factual errors first Document wrong living area, age, construction, condition, property type, acreage, land use, lease, ownership interest or business asset details.
Build market-value evidence Use relevant closed sales, photographs, repair estimates, an appraisal, closing evidence or other records connected to the January 1 value.
Build unequal-appraisal evidence Compare similarly situated properties using consistent fields rather than selecting unrelated low values.
Review the district evidence Request or download the evidence Jones CAD intends to use and identify the specific points that need a response.
Prepare a short ARB presentation State the requested value or correction first, then present the strongest exhibits in a numbered sequence.
Save the final order Further appeal deadlines can run from delivery of the written ARB order.

Evidence checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Protest filing confirmation
Current Jones CAD property record
Prior-year value and exemption history
District evidence packet
Comparable-property worksheet
Dated condition photographs
Repair or replacement estimates
Measurement or classification proof
One-page requested-value summary
Weak protest statement: “My taxes are too high.” Jones CAD determines appraisal values and exemptions. Taxing units adopt rates, and the tax account combines the taxable values with those rates.
Open online protest Download protest form View protest-hearing information Review Texas protest rights
Tax transparency and rate decisions

Separate Jones CAD’s value from each taxing unit’s rate

Jones CAD

Determines market value, administers exemptions and special appraisal, and maintains appraisal records.

Taxing units

County, cities, school districts and hospital districts adopt budgets and tax rates.

Tax account

Applies taxable values and adopted rates to produce the amount due for each unit.

Open Jones County’s tax-transparency database Use it during the rate-setting season to review property-specific taxing units and proposed tax effects. Open Jones County Tax Notices
Search the correct property Verify the property ID, owner and taxing-unit list.
Review every proposed or adopted rate A property can include county, school, city, hospital and other applicable units.
Do not reuse a 2025 rate as a final 2026 rate Jones CAD displays historical adopted rates, but new rates are proposed and adopted during the annual budget process.
Download supporting reports when needed Jones CAD publishes certified appraisal rolls, annual reports, meeting records, mass-appraisal reports and other data. Open Jones CAD Records and Reports
Jones CAD’s official site explains that the local property-tax database is updated during August and September as elected officials propose and adopt rates.
Jones County property-tax calendar

Track the deadlines that affect the account

Appraisal and tax-lien date Property is generally appraised based on its condition and market value as of January 1. Ownership, exemption and use questions often connect to this date.
Regular business rendition deadline Most income-producing personal property renditions are due. A timely written request can extend the deadline to May 15.
Most exemption and special-appraisal applications Residence homestead, agricultural and several other filings use this regular deadline, subject to specific late-filing rules.
Typical protest deadline The actual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later.
Informal review and ARB hearings Preserve appointments, evidence, settlement communication and the written order.
Proposed and adopted tax rates Review property-specific tax notices and the meetings of the units taxing the property.
Tax statements become available Search every related real, personal and mineral account before assuming the owner’s bill is complete.
Normal last day to pay without penalty Confirm the current statement because weekends, legal holidays and delayed bills can affect the deadline.
Most unpaid taxes become delinquent Penalty and interest generally begin when the normal deadline applies.
Check Texas property-tax deadlines Check Jones CAD holiday schedule
Recorded ownership and land documents

Use the Jones County Clerk when the CAD record is not legal proof

Jones CAD’s owner display, parcel map and legal-description summary support appraisal administration. The County Clerk maintains the recorded land documents that show conveyances, liens, releases and other legal instruments.

Save the Jones CAD identifiers Record the property ID, owner display, situs address, geographic ID and abbreviated legal description.
Identify the document needed Decide whether you need a deed, lien, release, plat, oil-and-gas instrument, probate record or certified copy.
Open the official County Clerk page The county page provides Clerk contact information and the link to the public records service. Open Jones County Clerk
Use the linked land-record search The Clerk states that online land records are available from 1991 to the present. Open the Clerk-linked records search
Search with grantor or grantee names Add the recording date, instrument number or legal description when available.
Request a certified copy when required A lender, court, agency or legal filing may not accept an uncertified research image.
Send the recording information to Jones CAD When the deed is recorded but the CAD owner display is outdated, provide the instrument number, recording date and property ID.
Jones County Clerk

County Clerk: LeeAnn Jennings

Jones County Courthouse
100 Courthouse Square
Anson, Texas 79501

Mailing: P.O. Box 552, Anson, TX 79501
325-823-3762
Fax: 325-823-3979

Hours:
8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Use the Clerk for
  • Recorded deeds
  • Liens and releases
  • Oil-and-gas instruments
  • Land-record copies
  • Certified recorded documents
  • Probate record access
A CAD record is not a title search. Obtain appropriate deed, title, survey or legal assistance for ownership disputes, mineral rights, easements, liens, probate and boundary decisions.
Jones County property situations

Adjust the workflow to the account and location

Anson residence

Verify the City of Anson, Anson ISD, county and Anson Hospital District lines rather than using only a county tax rate.

Stamford property

Check City of Stamford, Stamford ISD, Stamford Hospital District and every related real or business account.

Hamlin property

Review City of Hamlin, Hamlin ISD and Hamlin Hospital District taxable values and rates separately.

Hawley home or land

Confirm Hawley city limits, Hawley ISD and any county or special-district lines applying to the tract.

Lueders or Avoca property

Use the legal description and school-district information rather than assuming the mailing city controls every tax unit.

Ranch or farm acreage

Search by owner, abstract and geographic ID; compare market value with agricultural productivity value.

Oil-and-gas interest

Select Mineral and use the lease name, lease number, owner and property ID instead of the surface address.

Business in a leased building

Search the Personal account separately from the real-estate account and confirm who owns the taxable equipment.

Recently purchased property

Confirm deed recording, file the buyer’s exemption application and estimate taxes without benefits belonging only to the seller.

Trust property purchase

Review Jones CAD’s current trust-property policies and bid sheet, then investigate title, possession, taxes and redemption risks independently.

Inherited property

Search the deceased owner, estate and heirs, then verify probate and recorded deeds before requesting an ownership update.

Multiple adjoining tracts

Use the owner ID and map to identify every parcel, then confirm each separate tax balance and receipt.

Verified local contact routing

Contact the office that controls the task

Jones County Appraisal District

Use for property search, appraisal values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, maps, business property, mineral-account routing, protests, tax balances and property-tax payment access.

1137 E. Court Plaza
Anson, Texas 79501-4314

Mailing: P.O. Box 348, Anson, TX 79501-0348
325-823-2422
Fax: 325-823-2424
jonescad@jonescad.org

Chief Appraiser: Tammy Smith
Public hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Phone hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Jones County Tax Assessor-Collector

Use primarily for county vehicle-registration, title and other Tax Assessor-Collector services. The Texas Comptroller states that this office does not collect property taxes.

Tax Assessor-Collector: Gloria J. Little

Jones County Courthouse
100 Courthouse Square
Anson, Texas 79501

Mailing: P.O. Box 511, Anson, TX 79501-0511
325-823-2437
Fax: 325-823-4246

Jones County Clerk

Use for deeds, liens, releases, land records, probate records and certified recorded documents.

100 Courthouse Square
Anson, Texas 79501

325-823-3762
Hours: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Before visiting
  • Write down the property ID.
  • Confirm the tax year.
  • Identify Real, Personal or Mineral.
  • Bring the notice, form, statement or receipt.
  • Check the 2026 holiday schedule.
  • Call before travelling from outside Anson.

Map to Jones County Appraisal District

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1137 E. Court Plaza, Anson, Texas 79501

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Official action centre

Open the exact Jones County resource you need

Jones CAD homepage

Official notices, taxing entities, search access, forms, payments and district information.

Open Jones CAD
Property search

Search by owner, owner ID, property ID, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision or lease.

Open property search
Interactive map

Locate rural tracts, adjacent parcels and properties without conventional addresses.

Open parcel map
Forms library

Homestead, agricultural, rendition, protest, confidentiality and specialised exemption forms.

Open forms
Online protest

Register or sign in to file and manage supported protest activity.

Open online protest
Pay property taxes

Jones CAD’s current Certified Payments route using Bureau Code 2492811.

Open payment provider
Tax transparency

Review property-specific taxing entities and proposed or adopted tax-rate information.

Open Jones tax notices
Records and reports

Certified rolls, annual reports, meeting records, appraisal reports and district data.

Open records and reports
County Clerk land records

Find deeds, liens and land records from 1991 forward through the service linked by the Clerk.

Open County Clerk

Related AppraisalDistrict.org guides

Texas property-tax calculator Texas exemption guide Senior exemption guide Texas tax-rate guide
Print-friendly preparation sheet

Write down these details before contacting Jones CAD

Property ID: ____________________
Owner ID: ____________________
Tax year: ____________________
Property type: Real / Personal / Mineral
Market value: ____________________
Appraised value: ____________________
Exemptions shown: ____________________
Taxing units: ____________________
Amount due: ____________________
Question or requested correction: ____________________
Editorial review and retained image

How this Jones County article was rebuilt

AppraisalDistrict.org editorial review workspace
Both existing article images were preserved

The Jones CAD screenshot now appears inside the search walkthrough, where it helps readers recognise the official tabs and pay-tax control. The editorial image remains in this review section.

The original article was expanded with current 2026 public and phone hours, a privacy-friendly map loader, search-field decoding, account and PIN instructions, Certified Payments verification, a tax calculator, agricultural and mineral guidance, business rendition steps, protest evidence preparation, tax transparency, deed routing and exactly 10 Jones County-specific FAQs.

Official-source review completed July 28, 2026. Live property data, values, forms, rates, balances, fees, staff, portal providers, office schedules and collection procedures can change.

Exactly 10 practical answers

Jones County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Jones County Appraisal District website?

The official website is jonescad.org. It provides the property search, interactive map, forms, online protest, account registration, PIN request, tax-payment access, reports and Jones CAD contact information.

How do I search Jones County property records?

Open the official Jones CAD search and use Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria or Advanced Search. You can search with an owner name in last-name-first-name order, owner ID, property ID, address, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease information or other available filters.

Does Jones CAD collect property taxes?

Jones CAD provides the official online property-tax payment route and states that it collects ad valorem taxes for local taxing authorities. The Texas Comptroller directory states that the Jones County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes and advises taxpayers to contact the appraisal district.

How do I apply for a Jones County homestead exemption?

Locate the correct property account, open the Jones CAD forms page, complete the residence homestead application and attach the identification or affidavit required by the form. Keep proof of filing and verify the exemption and taxable values after processing.

What is the Jones CAD protest deadline?

The usual Texas protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The date printed on the notice controls. Jones CAD provides an online protest account and accepts completed protest forms through its official filing routes.

What can I do when Jones CAD search returns no result?

Shorten the owner name or address, remove punctuation and street suffixes, verify the tax year and property type, and try the property ID, owner ID, geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or Advanced Search. Mineral accounts may require a lease name or lease number instead of a street address.

Does 25 acres automatically qualify for agricultural appraisal in Jones County?

No. Jones CAD states that its Agricultural Advisory Board adopted a 25-acre minimum, but acreage alone does not establish qualification. The land must also meet the applicable principal-use, history, intensity and documentation requirements.

Who handles Jones County mineral property appraisal questions?

Jones CAD states that mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott. Start with the Jones CAD property search or office and prepare the mineral property ID, owner name, lease name, lease number and tax year.

Where do I find a Jones County deed or land record?

Use the Jones County Clerk rather than the appraisal record. The Clerk provides access to land records from 1991 to the present through the records service linked on the official county page. Older records or certified copies may require direct assistance from the Clerk.

What are the Jones CAD public office hours?

Jones CAD’s 2026 office information states that its doors are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and that phone service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A payment drop box is located on the south side of the front entrance. Check the holiday schedule before travelling.

Independence, payment and property-record notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website. It is not Jones County Appraisal District, Jones County, the Jones County Tax Assessor-Collector, the Jones County Clerk, an appraisal review board, tax collector, title company, mineral-title examiner, surveying firm or law firm.

Verify the property ID, owner, legal description, property type, appraisal year, taxing units and balance before filing, protesting or paying. Related land, business and mineral interests can use separate property IDs.

Values, exemptions, agricultural standards, tax rates, bills, payment fees, penalties, forms, portal providers, staff and office schedules can change. Use the current official property record, notice and statement as the controlling sources.

CAD owner displays, parcel maps, acreage, lease fields and abbreviated legal descriptions are research tools. They do not replace a recorded deed, mineral-title review, title examination, plat or professional survey.

Primary official sources reviewed: Jones County Appraisal District property search, contact page, 2026 office information, forms, interactive map, account registration, PIN request, online protest, tax payment route, agricultural policy, appraisal process, data and records, oil-and-gas FAQs and tax-transparency information; Texas Comptroller Jones County directory, exemption, protest and deadline resources; Jones County Tax Assessor-Collector; Jones County Clerk; and the Clerk-linked land-record search.

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