Kaufman County Appraisal District CAD Tax Info 2026

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Kaufman County, Texas · Property search, exemptions, online appeals, maps, tax bills and deeds

Route Every Kaufman County Property Question to the Record That Controls It

Use Kaufman Central Appraisal District for appraisal values, property characteristics, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, business personal property, maps, notices, online applications and protests.

Use the Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector for tax bills, payments, receipts and delinquent balances. Use the County Clerk when you need the recorded deed, lien, release, plat or other legal property document.

Search official property records Open taxpayer portal Fix a missing search result
Owner search Address search Property ID Geographic ID Subdivision and map
KAUFMAN RECORD ROUTER VERIFYING
SEARCH → VERIFY → ROUTE → ACT
Do not use one office for every property task. Kaufman CAD does not collect the property-tax payment, and its owner field is not a substitute for a recorded deed. Match the property first, then use the office that controls the information you need.
Best search detail

Property ID or geographic ID is usually more reliable than a name.

Kaufman CAD office

3950 S Houston Street, Kaufman, Texas 75142.

2026 protest rule

May 15 or 30 days after the notice was mailed, whichever is later.

2026 school homestead

$140,000 for a qualifying principal residence.

Official review

Local links, amounts and procedures reviewed July 2026.

Start with your task

What are you trying to do with the Kaufman County property?

FIND AN ACCOUNT Search the appraisal record

Use owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, subdivision, abstract, condo or Advanced Search.

Follow the search workflow
CHECK VALUE Read market, appraised and taxable value

Each number answers a different question. A homestead cap does not limit market value.

Decode the value fields
FILE HOMESTEAD Use official forms or the portal

Prepare identification, ownership information and the correct property account before applying.

Check 2026 exemptions
PROTEST VALUE File first, organise evidence second

Protect the notice deadline, save confirmation and then prepare a focused evidence packet.

Use the appeal workflow
PAY PROPERTY TAX Open the Tax Office ledger

Match the Tax Office account, CAD reference number, tax year and balance before paying.

Pay and verify the receipt
CHECK LEGAL OWNERSHIP Search County Clerk records

Use recorded deeds, liens, releases and plats instead of relying only on the appraisal owner.

Search legal documents
One-click office router

Choose a task and see which Kaufman County office controls it

Kaufman Central Appraisal District

Use the official property search to find appraisal records by owner, address, property ID or Advanced Search.

Open the correct official page

Go directly to the Kaufman County task

Existing article image preserved

Use the Kaufman CAD search screen without overlooking the strongest options

Kaufman County Appraisal District property-search portal showing owner, address, ID, ARB Search, Advanced Search, Taxpayer Portal, Online Forms and Interactive Map
Existing Kaufman County article image reused. Portal wording and layout can change, so follow the task-based guidance below rather than relying only on the image.
Owner Start with the last name. Add the first name only when too many results appear.
Address Try the street name without Road, Street, Drive, Lane or city information.
ID Use the property ID when copied from a notice, prior record or appraisal account.
Advanced Search Use owner ID, geographic ID, subdivision, abstract, condo, mobile-home park or property type.
ARB Search Use this for protest status, hearing dates, board information and review-board research.
Taxpayer Portal Manage applications, communications, property details and available online appeals.
Online Forms File supported applications through the official portal instead of an unofficial form site.
Interactive Map Confirm parcel location, surrounding tracts, subdivision context and rural-property identity.
Search-field decoder

Choose the strongest Kaufman CAD search field for your situation

The Advanced Search contains more options than a standard owner or address lookup
Search field Best use What to enter Common mistake
Owner name Find accounts associated with a person, trust, estate or business. Last name first, then add the first name if needed. Using punctuation or a complete legal entity name that differs from the record.
Street number and name Find urban, subdivision and addressed property. Street number or street name without unnecessary suffixes. Entering city, state, ZIP and a fully formatted mailing address.
Property ID Open a specific appraisal account. The property number shown by Kaufman CAD. Entering the Tax Office account number when it is different.
Owner ID Find records associated with the appraisal owner reference. The owner reference shown in CAD or Tax Office information. Treating owner ID as the same number as the tax account.
Geographic ID Research parcel and map-related identity. The geographic identifier shown in the appraisal record. Assuming it proves surveyed boundaries.
Subdivision or condo Find new subdivisions, lots, phases and condominium units. The recorded or CAD subdivision or condominium name. Using only a shared building or subdivision street address.
Abstract Find rural acreage and older legal-description records. The abstract name or number where known. Expecting a normal residential address for every rural tract.
Mobile-home park Narrow manufactured-home accounts connected to a park. The park name from the official list. Searching only the physical park address.
ARB Search Review protest status, informal dates, formal dates, hearing dates or board information. Available protest, owner, agent or hearing details. Using ARB Search for an ordinary first-time property lookup.
Troubleshooting

Fix a missing, incorrect or confusing Kaufman CAD result

Try another official search route before assuming the property is missing
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner search returns nothing The account may use a trust, estate, spouse, builder, LLC or different name order. Search the last name alone or one distinctive business word.
Address search fails Street suffix, new subdivision formatting, rural address or recently assigned situs. Use only the street name, then search owner, ID, subdivision or map.
Too many results appear The name or street is common. Open Advanced Search and add property type, subdivision, ID, tax year or neighbourhood.
New home still shows builder The deed or ownership update may still be processing. Confirm the recorded deed, save its instrument information and contact CAD.
Rural tract has no normal address The record may be indexed by abstract, legal description, geographic ID or owner. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
CAD value differs from tax bill Market, appraised and taxable values differ, and the Tax Office adds rates and collection information. Check values with CAD and the live bill with the Tax Office.
Exemption appears missing Application may be incomplete, pending, denied or applied to another tax year. Find the filing confirmation and contact CAD with the property ID.
Tax Office cannot find the CAD number The Tax Office account number can differ from the CAD reference number. Use CAD Reference No., Owner ID, owner name or property address in the tax portal.
Map and bulk appraisal data

Use the interactive map for parcels and Public Info for data exports

Interactive Map

Use it to confirm parcel location, subdivision context, nearby tracts, road position and rural-property identity.

Open Kaufman CAD Interactive Map
Public Appraisal Data

Use certified-roll, preliminary-roll and appraisal-export files for bulk analysis rather than a single-property question.

Open Kaufman CAD Public Info
The map is not a survey, and the data export is not a beginner spreadsheet. Kaufman CAD warns that it cannot provide technical support for reading, loading or manipulating public appraisal-export files.
Match parcel ID before comparing nearby property
Confirm lot, block, phase or abstract
Do not infer legal access from a map line
Read the data-file layout before downloading
Keep tax-year versions separate
Verify important findings in the live account
Taxpayer Portal

Use the Kaufman CAD portal for applications, communications and appeals

Kaufman CAD’s Taxpayer Portal provides a central place to access property details, request electronic communications, review important documents and manage supported applications.

Open the official Taxpayer Portal Open Kaufman CAD Taxpayer Portal
Create an account or sign in Use an email address you will continue checking during exemption or protest processing.
Complete property enrolment Add the correct appraisal property and verify identifiers before submitting an application or appeal.
Watch for approval-pending status The portal may show that registration is pending CAD approval. Do not create duplicate accounts merely because approval is not immediate.
Review communications and documents Check notices, application status, property details and available filing options inside the portal.
Save every submission confirmation Keep the date, property ID, uploaded document list, confirmation page and email receipt.
Online protest update: Kaufman CAD’s former eProtest page now directs taxpayers to the Taxpayer Portal for property details, communications and online appeals.
An electronic-communications election generally remains effective until properly rescinded. Confirm which CAD and tax-office communications are included before relying exclusively on electronic delivery.
Value explanation

Understand market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

Kaufman CAD’s opinion of what the property would sell for under normal conditions as of January 1.

STEP 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable homestead cap, circuit breaker or special appraisal limitation.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions. It can differ by school, county, city and special district.

A homestead cap does not limit market-value increases. It limits qualifying appraised value. An appeal challenges market value, and taxable or capped value may not change unless the successful market-value reduction falls below the value already controlling the account.

2026 Kaufman County buyer warning

Purchased the home after January 1, 2026? Kaufman CAD states that the residence will not receive a homestead cap until the 2028 tax year. A 2026 buyer may qualify for an exemption for the following year, but the cap generally starts in the first full year after the owner qualified and occupied the property on January 1.
2026 purchase

Do not assume the seller’s capped appraised value continues after the sale.

2027 homestead year

File the exemption and confirm it appears, but understand that the cap may not yet control the value.

2028 cap year

Verify that the account reflects the applicable limitation based on the prior qualifying appraised value.

Read Kaufman CAD homestead and cap guide
2026 exemption amounts

Check state and local Kaufman County exemptions by taxing unit

State-mandated school amounts for 2026: qualifying residence homesteads receive $140,000; qualifying age-65 or older homeowners receive an additional $60,000; qualifying disabled homeowners receive an additional $60,000.
2026 local-option exemptions published by Kaufman CAD
Taxing entity Local homestead Local age 65+ Local disabled-person
City of Crandall None listed $15,000 $10,000
City of Seagoville 10% $30,000 $30,000
City of Forney None listed $65,000 $35,000
City of Heath None listed $3,000 $3,000
City of Kaufman None listed $15,000 None listed
City of Mabank None listed $3,000 None listed
City of Combine None listed $35,000 $35,000
City of Kemp None listed $5,000 None listed
City of Mesquite None listed $65,000 $15,000
City of Talty 10% None listed None listed
City of Terrell 10% $5,000 None listed
Kaufman County None listed $15,000 $15,000
Kaufman County MUD #2, #3 and #4 None listed $20,000 $20,000
Kaufman County MUD #7 None listed $10,000 $10,000
Road and Bridge None listed $15,000 $15,000
Trinity Valley Community College None listed $15,000 None listed
Fresh Water District 1B None listed $10,000 $10,000
Fresh Water District 1C None listed $20,000 $20,000
School districts: Crandall, Forney, Kaufman, Mabank, Kemp, Quinlan, Rockwall, Scurry-Rosser, Terrell and Wills Point ISDs list the $140,000 state homestead exemption and the $60,000 state age-65 and disability amounts. Rockwall ISD also lists a $20,000 local age-65 exemption.

Disabled-veteran exemption amounts

10%–29% rating

$5,000 exemption for applicable entities.

30%–49% rating

$7,500 exemption for applicable entities.

50%–69% rating

$10,000 exemption for applicable entities.

70%–100% rating

$12,000 exemption for applicable entities.

A qualifying veteran who is rated 100% service-connected disabled or unemployable may receive a complete exemption on the qualifying homesteadable portion. Eligibility and surviving-spouse rules must be verified with Kaufman CAD.
Open the complete 2026 exemption table Open exemption forms
Local exemptions can change and do not apply to every property. Confirm the exact taxing units shown on the property account and the current exemption table before estimating tax savings.
Forms and preparation

Choose the correct Kaufman CAD form and prepare the evidence first

Common forms and what to collect before filing
Your situation Starting form or process What to prepare
Principal residence General Residence Homestead Exemption Property ID, ownership, occupancy date and Texas driver licence or ID information matching the property where required.
Age 65, disability or surviving spouse Matching homestead exemption application Qualification date, identification, ownership and supporting age or disability documents.
Disabled veteran Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse application VA rating or unemployability documentation and homestead qualification evidence.
Agricultural or wildlife land 1-d-1 open-space, wildlife or timber application Land-use history, production records, leases, maps, photographs, acreage and management documentation.
Business personal property General rendition Inventory, equipment, furniture, acquisition dates, costs, ownership and business location.
Value or unequal appraisal dispute Notice of Protest or portal appeal Notice, property record, comparable sales, unequal-appraisal examples, photographs and estimates.
Request electronic delivery Electronic communication election Owner, representative, property and verified email information.
Disaster damage Temporary disaster-damage exemption application where applicable Damage date, photographs, estimates, insurance information and official disaster-area status.
There is no Kaufman CAD fee for receiving or filing an exemption application. Avoid websites that charge merely to provide a standard government exemption form.
Open Kaufman CAD forms Open online forms portal
Online protest workflow

File a Kaufman County property-tax protest before building the full evidence packet

Usual protest deadline: May 15 or the 30th day after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. Use the date printed on the notice because special deadlines can apply.
Save the Notice of Appraised Value Record the property ID, market value, appraised value, exemptions, protest deadline and portal information.
Compare the property account line by line Check square footage, land size, quality, condition, property type, year built, additions, outbuildings, exemption status and ownership.
Select the actual protest reason Common reasons include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, exemption denial, agricultural denial, ownership or taxing-unit error.
File through the Taxpayer Portal or another accepted written method Kaufman CAD’s old online-protest page now directs taxpayers into the Taxpayer Portal. Open the online appeal portal
Preserve filing proof Save the portal confirmation, date, property ID, protest reason, submitted value and uploaded-document list.
Request and review CAD evidence Mark incorrect comparables, adjustments, property characteristics and factual assumptions.
Prepare a focused owner packet Lead with one requested outcome and organise supporting documents in the same order as the explanation.
Attempt an informal resolution Compare any proposed adjustment with the evidence and the value you can support.
Continue to the ARB when unresolved Follow the hearing notice, hearing-method requirements and evidence-delivery rules.

Evidence that is easier for an appraiser or ARB panel to follow

One-page explanation of the requested value or correction
Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Kaufman CAD property account
Comparable-property table with adjustments
Dated condition photographs
Repair estimates or contractor reports
Measurements, survey or property-data proof
CAD evidence with disputed items highlighted
Cap-related protest warning: lowering market value may not lower taxable value when the capped appraised value is already below market. Use evidence to determine whether the requested market value would fall below the value controlling the account.
ARB hearing preparation

Know the Kaufman County hearing and appeal rules before your appointment

Independent review board

The ARB hears unresolved protests and can order changes supported by evidence presented during the hearing.

Choose the hearing method

Available methods may include in person, telephone, videoconference or written affidavit when procedural requirements are met.

Request CAD evidence

Before the hearing, request the evidence the appraisal district plans to use on the matters under protest.

Important points from the posted Kaufman CAD protest procedures
Hearing issue Posted procedure Practical action
Hearing-method election The requested hearing type must be indicated within the applicable notice and timing requirements. Read the hearing notice and current ARB procedures immediately.
Telephone, video or affidavit evidence Form 50-283 may be used for qualifying affidavit or remote-hearing evidence. Submit the affidavit and evidence before the hearing begins and within any stated deadline.
Electronic evidence The posted procedure permits certain small portable electronic media and says not to bring evidence only on a smartphone. Review the current rules and bring paper copies or accepted media.
Post-ARB appeal District-court or regular-arbitration deadlines are generally 60 days after receipt of the ARB order; qualifying SOAH appeals generally use a 30-day deadline. Read the written order and obtain legal guidance promptly.
Tax payment during appeal The property owner must pay the required undisputed, prior-year or ordered amount to preserve applicable appeal rights. Confirm the required payment with the Tax Office and legal adviser before the deadline.
Do not contact ARB members privately about the case. Present evidence through the official hearing process and use the Taxpayer Liaison Officer for qualifying procedural concerns.
Read posted protest and appeal procedures Open Kaufman CAD ARB information
Bills, payments and receipts

Use the Kaufman County Tax Office for the official tax balance

Kaufman CAD determines taxable value. The Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector calculates and collects applicable property taxes and maintains the collection account.

Open the official Kaufman County Tax Office portal Search Kaufman County property taxes
Choose the strongest tax-search detail Search by owner name, property address, Tax Office account number, owner ID or CAD reference number.
Keep the search simple The tax portal recommends last-name-first owner searches and abbreviated property addresses without Street, Lane, Boulevard or similar terms.
Match the CAD and Tax Office records Confirm owner, property address, legal description, CAD reference number, tax account and tax year.
Review every balance and year Check current and delinquent years, payment history, penalty, interest and any collection notice.
Read the payment fee Kaufman County currently publishes a 2.29% credit-card fee with a $1 minimum. Confirm the live checkout amount before paying.
Save the confirmation Keep the account, tax year, amount, fee, payment date, method and confirmation number.
Recheck that payment posted Verify the correct account and year after processing instead of relying only on a bank withdrawal.
Kaufman County Tax Office payment and deadline information
Issue Published guidance What to do
Tax statements Statements are usually mailed in early October and are due upon receipt. Contact the Tax Office if no statement arrives before November 1.
Normal payment deadline Pay by January 31 when that is the applicable statutory date. Use the date printed on the official bill and obtain a timely postmark when mailing.
Delinquency Penalty and interest begin at a total statutory rate of 7% on February 1 and increase monthly. Request the live payoff rather than calculating a delinquent balance manually.
Attorney collection fees The Tax Office states that an additional 15%–20% attorney fee can be added on July 1. Resolve or arrange payment before additional collection charges apply.
Phone payment Call 1-866-549-1010 and use Bureau Code 5499044. Save the confirmation number and verify the property and year.
Online portal unavailable The official portal can display a temporary unavailable notice. Use the Tax Office phone or official office contacts instead of an unofficial payment site.
Mortgage escrow The mortgage company may be responsible for payment. Send the statement to the lender with the loan number and later verify the Tax Office ledger.
Failure to receive a tax statement does not normally cancel the tax, due date, lien, penalty or interest. Keep the CAD mailing address current and check the Tax Office account independently.
Search the official tax account Open Tax Assessor-Collector information
Recorded legal documents

Use the Kaufman County Clerk for deeds, liens, releases and plats

The County Clerk records real-estate and land transactions. The appraisal owner shown by Kaufman CAD is useful for tax administration but does not replace a deed or title examination.
Open the official County property-record search route Open Kaufman County Property Public Records Search
Search current and former owner names Try grantor, grantee, spouse, trust, estate and business-name variations.
Narrow the recording period Use the purchase, inheritance, refinance, release or transfer date where known.
Match the legal description Compare the deed’s lot, block, subdivision, tract, abstract or acreage with the CAD record.
Save the instrument information Record the document type, parties, recording date, instrument number and legal description.
Order the correct copy Ask whether a plain or certified copy is required for a lender, court, title company or government filing.
Real-property help

Call the County Clerk’s Real Property and Vital Statistics division at 469-376-4730.

Office location

1902 E US Highway 175, Kaufman, Texas 75142.

Office hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, except approved holidays.

Recently purchased property still shows the seller? Confirm that the deed was recorded, save its instrument number and ask Kaufman CAD which ownership documentation is required for the appraisal-account update.
Public Information Act requests

Request Kaufman CAD records that are not available through normal search

A public-information request should identify existing records. It does not require the appraisal district to create a new report, conduct legal research or answer broad questions.

Search available property and public-data tools first Check the property account, map, Taxpayer Portal, forms, reports and appraisal exports before submitting a custom request.
Describe existing records precisely Include the property ID, geographic ID, owner, address, legal description, tax year and exact document or dataset requested.
Submit the request in writing or by email Kaufman CAD directs requests to Vicki White at vicki.white@kaufman-cad.org or P.O. Box 819, Kaufman, Texas 75142.
Choose inspection, copies or electronic delivery State the preferred delivery method and whether inspection would satisfy the request.
Respond to clarification or cost notices The policy states that written notice is provided when the estimated fee exceeds $40, and work may pause until the requester confirms.
General sales information is treated as confidential under the posted policy. Sales information required as appraisal-district evidence before an ARB hearing may be disclosed under the applicable protest-evidence rules and must remain confidential.
Open Kaufman CAD records-request form Email the public-records contact
Kaufman County scenarios

Local search and appraisal tips for fast-growth, rural and mixed-district property

Forney new subdivision

Search the street name, subdivision and builder when the buyer name has not yet replaced the developer or builder.

Terrell property

Confirm whether the parcel is inside the city and which school and special districts appear before estimating tax.

Crandall growth area

Match the subdivision phase, lot, block and geographic ID because nearby phases can have similar addresses.

Rural acreage

Use abstract, owner, geographic ID, legal description and map search when a normal situs address is missing.

Mabank or Kemp property

Verify county, city, school, college and water-district taxing units rather than assuming one combined local rate.

Mesquite, Seagoville or Heath edge

A Kaufman County parcel may have a city or school connection that differs from nearby properties across a boundary.

Manufactured home

Use mobile-home park, owner and ID search routes and prepare current ownership documentation for corrections.

Agricultural or wildlife land

Review market value, productivity value, acreage, use history and application status separately.

Business personal property

Confirm business name, DBA, situs, property type, rendered assets and tax year through Advanced Search.

Do not assume neighbouring Kaufman County properties share the same tax bill. City, school, MUD, fresh-water, road, college and other boundaries can produce different rates and exemptions.
2026 action calendar

Important Kaufman County appraisal and tax dates

Property status and qualification date Most ownership, use, condition, value and exemption questions begin with the property’s status on January 1.
Residence-homestead appraisal notices The Texas calendar identifies April 1 or as soon as practicable thereafter for many single-family residence-homestead notices.
Normal rendition deadline Most business personal property renditions are due April 15. A timely written request generally extends the deadline to May 15.
Many exemption and special-appraisal applications Common April 30 filings include certain exemptions, agricultural applications and other special-appraisal requests.
Usual protest deadline File by May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later.
Appraisal roll certification period The chief appraiser generally certifies the appraisal roll to taxing units by the statutory July deadline.
Tax statements are usually mailed Kaufman County states that property-tax notices are usually mailed in early October and are due upon receipt.
Normal tax-payment deadline Pay by the applicable January 31 deadline shown on the bill to avoid normal February delinquency.
The date printed on an individual notice, order or bill controls. Weekend, holiday, late-notice and special-action rules can change the applicable deadline.
Open Kaufman CAD property-tax calendar
Verified contact routes

Kaufman CAD, Tax Office and County Clerk contact details

Kaufman Central Appraisal District
3950 S Houston Street
Kaufman, Texas 75142-3718
Mailing: P.O. Box 819, Kaufman, Texas 75142

Phone: (972) 932-6081
Fax: (972) 932-4749
General email: kcad@kaufman-cad.org

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

Chief Appraiser: Sarah Curtis

Taxpayer Liaison Officer

Vicki White

Email: tlo@kaufman-cad.org
Public-records email: vicki.white@kaufman-cad.org
Phone: (972) 932-6081, extension 107 for records requests

Use the liaison route for access, procedural and taxpayer-assistance issues rather than private contact with ARB members.

Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector

Teressa Floyd

County Courthouse Annex
100 N Washington Street
Kaufman, Texas 75142

Phone: (469) 376-4596
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Forney Tax Office
200 E Main Street
Forney, Texas 75126

Phone: (469) 376-4600
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Terrell Tax Office
408 E College Street
Terrell, Texas 75160

Phone: (469) 376-4728
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Kaufman County Clerk

Laura Hughes

1902 E US Highway 175
Kaufman, Texas 75142
Mailing: P.O. Box 729

Real Property: (469) 376-4730
Email: countyclerkrequests@kaufmancounty.net
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Call before travelling for a deadline-sensitive filing. Confirm holiday closures, queue procedures, accepted payment methods, identification and whether the service is handled at that location.
Official action links

Official Kaufman County property resources

Kaufman CAD homepage

Official notices, contact information, tax resources and district information.

Open Kaufman CAD
Property search

Search owner, address, property ID, Advanced Search and ARB information.

Open property search
Taxpayer Portal

Manage property details, applications, communications and available online appeals.

Open taxpayer portal
Interactive Map

Confirm parcel location and nearby appraisal-map context.

Open interactive map
Forms

Find homestead, agricultural, veteran, rendition, protest and other forms.

Open forms library
Public appraisal data

Download certified-roll, preliminary-roll and appraisal-export resources.

Open Public Info
Truth in Taxation

Review local taxing units, proposed or adopted rates and tax transparency.

Open tax transparency
Tax search and payment

Find the official balance, payment history and receipt information.

Open property-tax search
Deeds and land records

Search recorded property documents through the County Clerk route.

Open property public records
Editorial accountability

How this Kaufman County guide was rebuilt and verified

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Original page assets preserved with deeper official-source guidance

This regenerated article preserves the existing Kaufman CAD portal image and editor image while replacing the earlier short guide with detailed property-search instructions, portal guidance, 2026 exemption amounts, homestead-cap timing, protest preparation, ARB procedures, tax-payment verification, deed research and open-record instructions.

Official sources reviewed include Kaufman Central Appraisal District, Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector, Kaufman County Clerk, the Kaufman CAD Taxpayer Portal, official protest procedures, 2026 exemption publications and Texas property-tax calendar information.

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

Kaufman County answers

10 common Kaufman County Appraisal District questions

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

The official website is kaufman-cad.org. Use it for appraisal information, property search, forms, maps, portal access, protests, public data and contact information.

2. How do I search Kaufman County property records?

Open the official Kaufman CAD property search. Search by owner, address, property ID or Advanced Search. Advanced fields include owner ID, geographic ID, subdivision, abstract, condo, mobile-home park and property type.

3. Why does a Kaufman CAD address search return no result?

Simplify the search. Try only the street name without Street, Road, Drive, Lane or city information. You can also search by owner, property ID, geographic ID, subdivision or interactive map.

4. Can I file a Kaufman County property-tax protest online?

Yes. Kaufman CAD moved taxpayer appeals into the Taxpayer Portal. Sign in, connect the correct property and follow the available appeal options.

5. What is the Kaufman County protest deadline for 2026?

The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. Use the deadline printed on the individual notice.

6. What is the 2026 school homestead exemption in Kaufman County?

Qualifying residence homesteads receive a $140,000 school-district exemption. Qualifying age-65 or older and disabled homeowners receive an additional $60,000 state-mandated school exemption. Local options vary by taxing entity.

7. When does the 10% homestead cap begin after buying a Kaufman County home?

The cap generally begins in the first full tax year after the owner qualified and occupied the property on January 1. Kaufman CAD specifically warns that a home purchased after January 1, 2026 will not receive the cap until 2028.

8. Where do I pay Kaufman County property taxes?

Use the Kaufman County Tax Office property-tax portal. Confirm the Tax Office account, CAD reference number, owner, address, tax year, balance and fee before paying.

9. Does the owner shown by Kaufman CAD prove legal ownership?

No. Use the Kaufman County property public-records search for recorded deeds, liens, releases, plats and other legal documents.

10. How do I request Kaufman CAD open records?

Submit a specific written or emailed request for existing records. Include the property ID, owner, address, tax year, requested records and delivery method. Kaufman CAD directs requests to vicki.white@kaufman-cad.org.

Accuracy, ownership and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Kaufman Central Appraisal District, the Kaufman Appraisal Review Board, Kaufman County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk, a title company or the Texas Comptroller.

Property owners, appraisal values, exemptions, portal status, protest procedures, tax balances, payment 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.

Appraisal maps, legal descriptions and acreage are provided for appraisal research and should not replace a recorded deed, plat, title examination or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 2026. Primary sources reviewed: Kaufman Central Appraisal District, Kaufman CAD Taxpayer Portal, Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector, Kaufman County Clerk, official 2026 exemption publications and posted protest procedures.

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