Kerr County Appraisal District CAD Tax 2026

Kerr County, Texas · Property search, preliminary values, flood relief, tax payment and land records

Follow a Kerr County Property From Hill Country Parcel to Verified Tax Record

Start with Kerr Central Appraisal District when you need the Property ID, owner display, appraisal value, exemption, legal description, acreage, improvement details, taxing entities or parcel map.

Continue to the Kerr County Tax Office for the actual amount due, payment or receipt. Use the County Clerk for deeds, liens, easements and recorded ownership documents. This guide also covers the active 2026 disaster-damage exemption process.

Property ID Owner surname Street number and name Abstract or subdivision Legal description or acreage
KERR COUNTY HILL COUNTRY RECORD MAP VERIFYING PARCEL
KERR CAD PROPERTY SEARCH
SEARCH OFFICIAL ACCOUNT
PROPERTY ID VERIFIED
PARCEL + VALUE + TAX ROUTE MATCHED
Active 2026 Kerr County disaster-exemption deadline: October 30, 2026. Kerr CAD states that qualifying property with at least 15% physical damage may be eligible for the temporary disaster exemption after Kerr County’s July 17, 2026 disaster declaration. Eligible owners should submit Form 50-312 with photographs and the required property-damage information before the deadline.
2026 values

The official Kerr CAD search currently labels 2026 values as preliminary.

CAD office

212 Oak Hollow Drive, Kerrville, Texas 78028.

Disaster deadline

Form 50-312 is due by October 30, 2026 for qualifying damage.

Tax payment help

Call the Kerr County property-tax division at 830-792-2243.

Official review

Portals, contacts and current relocation notices checked July 28, 2026.

Choose the correct record holder

What do you need to do with the Kerr County property?

This helper runs in your browser and does not send an owner name, address or Property ID to AppraisalDistrict.org.

APPRAISAL RECORD Find value or exemptions

Search Kerr CAD and confirm the Property ID, owner, legal description, tax year and parcel.

Follow the search walkthrough
FLOOD OR DISASTER DAMAGE Act before October 30

Document physical damage and submit the official temporary-disaster exemption application.

Open the disaster checklist
RURAL LAND OR ACREAGE Use legal and map fields

Search by owner, abstract, subdivision, Geographic ID or acreage when no useful address exists.

Review parcel-map guidance
TAX BILL Verify the amount due

Use the Tax Office portal for statements, balances, payment posting and receipts.

Search and pay taxes
VALUE DISPUTE Prepare evidence first

Save the preliminary or noticed value, inspect property characteristics and file a timely protest.

Build a protest file
LEGAL OWNERSHIP Search the recorded deed

The CAD owner display is not a title opinion. Use the County Clerk’s AVA land-record system.

Search deeds and liens

Go directly to your Kerr County CAD or tax task

The first sections solve property searches and missing results. Later sections cover flood damage, values, exemptions, protests, tax payments and recorded documents.

Original article image retained

Use the existing Kerr County property-search visual with updated steps

Kerr County Appraisal District property-search visual from the original article
This image was already published on the original article and has been retained. Portal labels and layouts can change, so follow the current official screen rather than relying only on the image.
Owner tab

Enter the surname first. Add the first name only when the result list remains too broad.

Address tab

Begin with the street number and main name. Simplify the search before adding more address text.

ID or Advanced tab

Use Property ID, Geographic ID, abstract, subdivision, neighborhood or property type for precise searches.

What a correct result should match: Property ID, owner or business, situs or approximate location, legal description, acreage or unit, tax year and parcel position.
Appraisal-record field decoder

Understand what each Kerr CAD field means before taking action

Use each appraisal field as a clue, not as proof of every legal or tax issue
Record field What it helps identify What it does not prove Best next step
Property ID The appraisal account connected to the displayed property. That the County Clerk uses the same number for the deed. Save it for CAD, tax and protest questions.
Geographic ID A parcel-oriented identifier tied to the appraisal record. A surveyed legal boundary. Compare the map, legal description and deed.
Owner name The owner displayed for appraisal administration. Complete title, lien status or every ownership interest. Search the recorded deed through the County Clerk.
Situs address The physical or assigned property location. The complete legal description or surveyed boundary. Compare the map and deed description.
Legal description The abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block, tract or unit. That the abbreviated appraisal description is complete. Match it with the recorded instrument.
Market value Kerr CAD’s estimated market value for the displayed year. The sale price, mortgage appraisal or final tax bill. Review characteristics, sales and protest evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. That market value cannot be disputed. Compare the market value, cap and prior years.
Taxable value The value remaining for a taxing unit after exemptions. The amount due without the taxing unit’s adopted rate. Open the official tax statement.
Exemption codes Homestead, over-65, disability, veteran or another approved exemption. The same exemption amount applies to every taxing unit. Review each unit’s taxable-value line.
Land and improvements Land class, acreage, building type, size, age and appraisal characteristics. Every measurement, feature or condition entry is correct. Photograph and document factual errors.
Taxing entities County, city, school, groundwater, river-authority and emergency-service districts. The final current rate or balance. Use tax transparency and the Tax Office.
The appraisal owner field is not a title opinion. Use the deed, easements, liens, releases and related official public records when legal ownership or property rights matter.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a missing Kerr County property or an overly broad result list

Change one search element at a time
Search problem Likely reason Better next attempt
Full owner name returns nothing The record uses Last Name First Name, initials, trust, estate or business wording. Search only the surname or the main business word.
Address returns no match The address contains a suffix, directional, city or formatting difference. Use the street number and main street name only.
Rural tract has no address The land is indexed by abstract, survey, legal description or owner. Use Advanced Search, Geographic ID or the interactive map.
Too many owner results The name is common or the owner has several properties. Add a street, subdivision, property type or tax year.
New owner is not shown The recorded deed or CAD ownership update is still processing. Confirm the deed in AVA, then contact Kerr CAD with the recording details.
Parcel was split or combined New Property IDs or descriptions may still be processing. Search the old account, new owner, legal description and map.
Manufactured home is missing The home and land may be separate accounts or use a mobile-home-park field. Change property type and search owner, park or Property ID.
CAD and tax search differ The systems serve different purposes or update on different schedules. Match Property ID, owner, legal description and tax year before paying.
Useful call script: “I am trying to identify a property using the owner name, approximate location and legal description. Can you confirm the correct Property ID and tell me whether a deed, parcel split, manufactured-home or ownership update is still processing?”
2026 disaster-damage exemption

Document qualifying flood or disaster damage before the October 30 deadline

Kerr CAD’s published 2026 rule: The property must have suffered at least 15% physical damage, be located in the governor-declared disaster area and fall within a qualifying property category. The application deadline is October 30, 2026.

Property types Kerr CAD identifies for this relief

Improvement to real property

A house, commercial structure or another qualifying improvement that suffered physical disaster damage.

Manufactured home used as a dwelling

A qualifying manufactured home physically damaged by the declared disaster.

Income-producing personal property

Tangible personal property used to produce income when it meets the statutory requirements.

Find and save the correct Property ID Confirm the owner, situs or legal location and property type before filing.
Photograph the physical damage Take wide views and close-ups showing water lines, structural damage, destroyed materials, equipment damage and affected rooms or improvements.
Preserve dated evidence Save inspection reports, insurance documents, contractor estimates, cleanup invoices and photographs with creation dates.
Download Form 50-312 Use Kerr CAD’s forms page and select the temporary exemption application for qualified disaster-damaged property. Open Kerr CAD forms
Complete every applicable damage section Identify the property, disaster date, damage level, condition and supporting documentation requested by the form.
Submit the application and evidence to Kerr CAD Mail it to Kerr Central Appraisal District, Attention Sharon Constantinides, P.O. Box 294387, Kerrville, TX 78029-4387, or use another current filing method accepted by the district.
Keep proof of timely filing Save a certified-mail receipt, stamped copy, delivery confirmation or electronic acknowledgement.
Verify the decision and tax treatment Follow up with Kerr CAD if the account does not show the expected exemption or if more evidence is requested.
Correct Property ID and legal description
Dated exterior and interior photographs
Water-line or physical-damage measurements
Insurance claim or adjuster information
Inspection, engineer or contractor documentation
Repair, demolition or replacement estimates
Completed and signed Form 50-312
Proof that Kerr CAD received the application
Do not wait for insurance resolution. The appraisal filing deadline and an insurance-company timeline are separate. Submit the property-tax application and available evidence before October 30, then respond promptly if Kerr CAD requests more information.
Value, exemption and tax-rate flow

Follow the Kerr CAD value into the final tax statement

Kerr County appraisal value to tax statement Preliminary or certified market value passes through appraisal limitations, exemptions and taxing-unit rates before becoming the tax statement. MARKET VALUE Preliminary or certified Review the tax year APPRAISAL LIMIT Homestead cap or other limitation EXEMPTIONS Taxable value differs by taxing entity TAX STATEMENT Taxable value × adopted entity rates Kerr CAD determines appraisal values; the Tax Office provides the amount due and payment record.
Preliminary value

A working appraisal value that may change before certification. Kerr CAD currently labels 2026 search values as preliminary.

Appraised value

The value after any applicable statutory limitation, such as the residence-homestead cap.

Taxable value

The value remaining for a specific taxing entity after exemptions and applicable adjustments.

Rate timing: Local taxing units generally propose and adopt tax rates later in the year. Use the Kerr County truth-in-taxation portal during August and September for current proposed and adopted information.
Homestead and special appraisal

Submit exemption forms to Kerr CAD and verify the result afterward

Kerr CAD’s form library includes residence homestead, disabled-veteran, disaster-damage, agricultural, timber, rendition and Appraisal Review Board forms.

Find the correct Property ID Confirm the owner, situs or legal location, property type and tax year.
Choose the correct official application Use the exemption or special-appraisal form that matches the property and eligibility. Open Kerr CAD forms
Read the form instructions completely Eligibility, identification, occupancy, ownership, disability, veteran or land-use evidence differs by application.
Attach every required supporting document Incomplete evidence can delay a decision or lead to a request for additional information.
File with Kerr CAD—not the Tax Office The appraisal district approves exemptions and special appraisal. The Tax Office applies the certified taxable values to the bill.
Keep proof of delivery Preserve the portal acknowledgement, certified-mail receipt or stamped copy.
Recheck the property record Confirm the exemption code and taxable-value treatment appear on the correct account and year.
Residence homestead

Confirm that the property is the qualifying principal residence and that identification meets the application instructions.

Over-65, disability or veteran

Review the specific qualification and supporting-document requirements rather than assuming one status automatically creates every benefit.

Agricultural or wildlife use

Kerr CAD publishes 2026 agricultural-use standards and wildlife-management guidance. Acreage ownership alone does not guarantee special appraisal.

The Taxpayer Portal uses owner credentials associated with the appraisal notice. Registration may require the Owner ID and current eFile PIN, and the district may need to approve the account before login is available.
Informal review and ARB hearing

Build a Kerr County protest around the specific error or value issue

Deadline rule: A protest is generally due by May 15 or 30 days after Kerr CAD mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The exact date printed on the notice controls.
Save the property record and appraisal notice Record market value, appraised value, land, improvements, exemptions, size, age, class and prior values.
Identify the protest reason Common issues include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property facts, ownership, exemption action or special-appraisal denial.
File a written protest before the deadline Use the Notice of Protest form or another legally sufficient written protest and retain proof of delivery. Open Notice of Protest form
Use the online portal when eligible Register with the Owner ID and eFile PIN shown on the appraisal notice, then follow the current online-appeal instructions. Open online appeals
Prepare evidence for the exact issue Use purchase documents, appraisals, comparable sales, photographs, repair estimates, surveys, measurements and proof of incorrect property characteristics.
Review the district’s evidence Compare Kerr CAD’s sales, adjustments, property facts and valuation method with your own evidence.
Attempt an informal resolution Explain the requested value or correction clearly and present the strongest evidence first.
Prepare for the formal ARB hearing The Appraisal Review Board is separate from the appraisal office and can decide issues properly presented in a protest.
Save the ARB order and appeal information Preserve the mailed order, evidence and filing records because post-hearing remedies have separate deadlines and requirements.

Evidence checklist

Notice of Appraised Value and protest confirmation
Current property detail and prior-year values
Closing disclosure or purchase contract
Independent appraisal or inspection report
Dated photographs of condition or damage
Repair estimates tied to specific defects
Comparable-property analysis with differences noted
One-page summary stating the requested result
Do not protest only because the percentage increased. Explain why the value, property facts, exemption decision or appraisal treatment is incorrect and connect each piece of evidence to that issue.
Tax statement, payment and receipt

Move from the Kerr CAD account to the official tax-payment record

The Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collector—not Kerr CAD—provides the actual tax bill, amount due, payment posting, receipt and delinquent balance.

Save the verified appraisal account Record the Property ID, owner, situs or legal location and tax year.
Open the official tax search The Tax Office recommends owner search as a useful way to locate the account. Open Kerr County Tax Search
Select View Details Compare the property, owner, legal description, year, taxing entities and balance before continuing.
Select Pay Taxes Review the total amount due, payment method, processing terms and any fee shown before authorising the transaction.
Save the confirmation Preserve the Property ID, tax year, amount, payment date and transaction number.
Allow processing time The Tax Office states that online payments are generally processed the next business day and may require at least one business day to appear on the tax record.
Reopen the tax account Confirm that the payment posted and the remaining balance is correct.
Property-tax phone

830-792-2243

General Tax Office

830-792-2242

Normal late-payment rule

Property taxes are generally delinquent after January 31 unless a statutory exception or installment option applies.

Temporary 2026 service location: Due to flood damage and closure of the Kerr County Courthouse, the Tax Assessor-Collector has been serving customers at the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street, Ingram, Texas 78025. Confirm the current location before travelling.
Deeds, liens, easements and official land records

Use the Kerr County Clerk when the appraisal owner field is not enough

Kerr County’s AVA real-time search includes deeds, deeds of trust, easements, liens, releases, index books and other official public records.

Save the CAD owner and legal description Record the Property ID, owner, abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block and acreage.
Open Kerr County AVA Use the official real-time land-record search linked by the County Clerk. Open AVA Official Public Records
Search current names first Try the grantor, grantee, trust or business name and a suitable recording-date range.
Use Kerr County’s historical search conventions The Clerk publishes special AVA search terms for older deed volumes, easement volumes, deed-of-trust books and general index books.
Compare the recorded legal description Match the abstract, survey, subdivision, acreage, lot, block and recording details with the CAD record.
Request the appropriate copy Determine whether a screen image, plain copy or certified copy is needed for the transaction.
County Clerk phone

830-792-2255

Property Fraud Alert

The County Clerk offers a free property-fraud alert subscription for recorded-document monitoring.

In-person filing ID

Since September 1, 2025, people presenting a real-property document in person must provide official photo identification.

Temporary 2026 County Clerk location: The Clerk has been operating from the Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27 in Kerrville, after flood damage closed the courthouse. Normal published hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Verify the current location before visiting.
Land-record research is not a title guarantee. Use a title company, surveyor or Texas attorney when a purchase, inheritance, access right, lien or ownership dispute requires professional review.
Kerr County property scenarios

Adjust the search for Hill Country land, river property and local taxing districts

Kerrville residence

Check the city, Kerrville ISD and special-district entries before estimating the combined tax burden.

Ingram or West Kerr property

Verify the city or unincorporated location, school district, road district and emergency-service district.

Guadalupe River property

Save flood-damage evidence, review improvement facts and separate appraisal relief from insurance and floodplain questions.

Hunt or rural acreage

Use owner, abstract, survey, Geographic ID, acreage and map location when no reliable street address exists.

Center Point property

Check the correct school, emergency-service, river-authority and groundwater-district entries rather than relying on the mailing city.

Agricultural or wildlife land

Review the 2026 use standards, management plan requirements and land-use evidence separately from market value.

Manufactured home

Determine whether the home and land share one account or appear separately, then search the owner and mobile-home-park fields.

Recently inherited property

Search the deceased owner and estate-related names, then verify probate and deed documents before requesting a CAD update.

Buyer estimating future tax

Do not assume the seller’s exemptions, appraisal cap or senior tax ceiling will continue after transfer.

Verified local office routing

Contact the office with authority over the property issue

Kerr Central Appraisal District

Use for property records, preliminary or certified values, exemptions, ownership display, maps, protests and appraisal-data corrections.

212 Oak Hollow Drive
Kerrville, Texas 78028

Mailing: P.O. Box 294387
Kerrville, TX 78029-4387

830-895-5223

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

Chief Appraiser: Sharon Constantinides, RPA, CCA

Kerr CAD appraisal staff routing

Deputy of Operations: Kathy M. Leifeste
Deputy of Appraisal: Jason Paredes
Agricultural Appraiser: Annie Edenfield
Exemptions Clerk: Crystal Dean

Call the main number and state the Property ID and task so the question can be routed correctly.

Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collector

Use for statements, balances, online-payment questions, receipts and delinquent taxes.

Property Tax: 830-792-2243
General Office: 830-792-2242

Temporary service location: West Kerr County Courthouse Annex, 510 College Street, Ingram, Texas 78025.

830-896-9032

Kerr County Clerk

Use for deeds, deeds of trust, easements, liens, releases, official copies and property-fraud alerts.

830-792-2255

Temporary service location: Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27, Kerrville, Texas.

Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Before travelling: Flood-related relocations and service arrangements may change. Check the official county or department page on the day of your visit.
Official action centre

Open the exact Kerr County property resource needed next

Kerr CAD property search

Search owner, address, Property ID, abstract, subdivision and advanced fields.

Open property search
Kerr CAD Taxpayer Portal

Register with owner credentials to manage available electronic documents and applications.

Open taxpayer portal
Interactive parcel map

Review approximate parcels, adjoining accounts and location context.

Open interactive map
Exemption and protest forms

Download homestead, disaster, agricultural, rendition and protest forms.

Open Kerr CAD forms
Tax search and payment

View tax statements, balances, payment history and online payment options.

Open tax search
AVA land-record search

Search deeds, liens, easements, releases and historical official public records.

Open AVA records
2026 protest notices

Review current protest procedures and ARB hearing documents.

Open Kerr CAD notices
Tax and agricultural information

Review tax-rate files, partial exemptions, agricultural-use and wildlife-management material.

Open tax information
Kerr tax transparency

Review proposed and adopted taxing-unit rate information during the rate-setting season.

Open tax transparency
Editorial review and retained media

How this Kerr County article was rebuilt

AppraisalDistrict.org editorial reviewer working at a desk
Existing article images retained and official facts rechecked

The original property-search image and editorial image remain in the improved article. Search steps, office routing, 2026 preliminary-value guidance, disaster-exemption rules and temporary county-office locations were rebuilt from current official sources.

Official review completed July 28, 2026. Disaster guidance, office locations, portal availability, values, rates, forms, fees and deadlines can change after publication.

10 Kerr County answers

Kerr County Appraisal District CAD tax FAQs

What is the official Kerr County appraisal district property search?

Use Kerr CAD Property Search. It supports owner, address, Property ID, Geographic ID, subdivision, abstract, neighborhood, property type and other advanced fields.

What is the difference between Kerr CAD and the Kerr County Tax Office?

Kerr CAD appraises property, maintains appraisal records, processes exemptions and handles protests. The Tax Assessor-Collector prepares tax statements, collects payments, issues receipts and answers delinquent-tax questions.

Are Kerr County 2026 appraisal values final?

The official Kerr CAD property-search disclaimer currently identifies 2026 values as preliminary. Confirm the year and status before relying on the number for a sale, protest, tax estimate or financial decision.

How do I search Kerr CAD by owner or address?

Enter the owner in Last Name First Name order or start with the surname alone. For an address, use the street number and main street name without unnecessary city, ZIP code, direction or suffix information.

What is the 2026 Kerr County disaster-damage exemption deadline?

Kerr CAD states that qualifying owners affected by the declared disaster have until October 30, 2026 to file Form 50-312. The property must have at least 15% physical damage and meet the statutory property requirements.

How do I apply for a Kerr County homestead exemption?

Download the official residence-homestead application from the Kerr CAD forms page. Enter the correct Property ID, provide the required ownership, occupancy and identification information, submit it to Kerr CAD and retain proof.

When is the Kerr County property-tax protest deadline?

The standard deadline is generally May 15 or 30 days after Kerr CAD mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Use the exact deadline printed on the property’s notice.

Where can I pay Kerr County property taxes online?

Use the Kerr County Tax Office property search. Find the account, select View Details, choose Pay Taxes, review the amount and transaction terms, and save the confirmation.

Where can I search Kerr County deeds and liens?

Use the Kerr County AVA Official Public Records Search for deeds, deeds of trust, easements, liens, releases and historical land records.

Where are the Kerr County tax and clerk offices during the 2026 courthouse closure?

The Tax Assessor-Collector has been serving customers from the West Kerr County Courthouse Annex at 510 College Street in Ingram. The County Clerk has been operating temporarily from the Hill Country Youth Event Center at 3785 TX-27 in Kerrville. Verify the location before travelling.

Free Appraisal District Property Tax Helper

Search Smarter, Estimate Taxes, Check Exemptions and Prepare for a Protest

Use this free tool before you visit a county appraisal district, property search portal, tax office, or exemption page. It helps you understand property value, taxable value, possible savings, protest value, and the next official step.

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Homeowners

Use this tool to check your appraisal notice, exemption savings, protest value, and official next step.

Buyers and investors

Use the tax calculator before trusting only the sale price or mortgage estimate.

Property Search Helper

Use this when a county property search portal is confusing. It shows which search method is usually best.

Property Tax Estimate Calculator

Estimate annual property tax using appraised value, assessment ratio, exemptions, and combined tax rate.

Homestead and Exemption Savings

Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disability, veteran, or local exemption may reduce tax.

Appraisal Notice Review

Compare last year value with this year value and see whether the increase deserves closer review.

Property Tax Protest Savings

Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after protest, correction, evidence review, or appraisal review board hearing.

Property Tax Protest and Exemption Checklist

Use this checklist before you file a protest, apply for exemption, or call the appraisal district.

Useful tip

Before calling, write your property ID, owner name, property address, and question on paper. It saves time.

Common mistake

Do not call the CAD to pay tax bills unless the local article says they collect taxes. In many counties, the tax office collects payment.

Official Resource Finder

Enter county and state to create safe searches for official CAD pages, property search, tax payment, exemptions, maps, forms, and protest help.

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Important estimate note

This tool gives educational estimates only. Final values, exemptions, tax rates, bills, payments, and deadlines must be confirmed with official county sources.

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