King County Appraisal District King CAD Property Search 2026

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King County, Texas · Guthrie property, ranchland, minerals, exemptions, protests and tax payments

Find the Correct King CAD Account Across Guthrie, Ranchland and Mineral Records

King County Appraisal District provides separate search paths for real estate, ranch acreage, business property and oil-and-gas interests. A street address may work for a Guthrie property, while an abstract, geographic ID, survey, acreage or lease number may be more useful for rural and mineral accounts.

This guide explains what to enter, how to use the existing portal screenshot, how King CAD divides the county into three appraisal market areas and when to move from the appraisal record to the Tax Office or County Clerk.

Search official King CAD records Open the interactive map Fix a missing property
Property ID Owner name Geo ID Abstract or survey Lease name Real, mineral or personal
KING COUNTY THREE-AREA SEARCH MATCHING PROPERTY TYPE
AREA 1 · NORTH OF GUTHRIE Dumont, rural tracts and overlapping Crowell ISD property
AREA 2 · GUTHRIE TOWNSITE Addresses, town lots, homes and local business property
AREA 3 · SOUTH OF GUTHRIE Ranches, acreage, agricultural use and remote parcels
ACCOUNT + AREA + PROPERTY TYPE MATCHED
KING CAD PROPERTY RESULT
Do not confuse King CAD with the King County Tax Office. King CAD handles values, exemptions, property classifications, maps and protests. The King County Tax Office provides the tax balance, Owner ID, payment link and receipt. The County Clerk maintains deeds and recorded property documents.
Current Chief Appraiser

Vonda Brendle, according to the Texas Comptroller’s May 2026 directory.

King CAD office

800 S. Baker Street, Guthrie, Texas 79236.

Search property types

Real, mineral and personal property accounts.

2026 availability

2026 is selectable, but confirm whether the value is certified.

Guide review

Official local sources checked July 28, 2026.

Choose the right search route

What kind of King County property are you trying to find?

This helper runs locally in the browser. It does not collect or transmit a property address, owner name, account number or lease information.

TOWN PROPERTY Guthrie home or lot

Begin with the property ID, street number and street name or owner in surname-first order.

Follow the search steps
RURAL PROPERTY Ranch, acreage or abstract

Use the legal description, abstract, survey, geographic ID, acreage and map.

Search rural accounts
MINERAL PROPERTY Lease or ownership interest

Select mineral property and search by owner, lease name, lease number or property ID.

Search mineral records
TAX PAYMENT Balance, Owner ID or receipt

Use the separate Tax Office portal and verify the amount before opening Certified Payments.

Follow payment steps
VALUE PROBLEM Notice, evidence or protest

Review the appraisal year, property characteristics, market area and protest deadline.

Prepare a protest
DEED OR PLAT Recorded ownership document

Use the County Clerk when the CAD owner display or legal summary is not enough.

Find recorded documents

Go directly to the King CAD property task

The first sections explain how to search and interpret the result. Later sections cover rural market areas, minerals, exemptions, protests, payments, deeds and local contacts.

Official King CAD lookup

Search King CAD without opening the wrong account

Best search order: Property ID → Owner ID → shortened owner name → shortened address → legal description or abstract → interactive map.

Prepare these details

Property ID or Owner ID from a prior notice
Owner surname or main business name
Street number and main street word
Legal description, abstract, survey or tract
Approximate acreage
Lease name or lease number for minerals
Correct appraisal or tax year
Correct property type: real, mineral or personal
Open the official King CAD homepage The property-search interface appears directly on the homepage. Open King CAD Property Search
Select the correct search tab Use Basic Search for a quick lookup, By Owner for mailing or owner details, By Property for parcel identifiers, All Criteria for rural or mineral fields and Advanced Search for category, acreage or value ranges.
Choose the correct year The live search currently includes 2026. Confirm the selected year before comparing a notice, tax statement or prior appraisal.
Select real, mineral or personal property A landowner or business can have several separate accounts. Do not assume the first name match is the intended property.
Enter an owner in LASTNAME FIRSTNAME order Search the surname alone first when initials, punctuation, a trust, estate or business suffix makes the result too narrow.
Shorten an address search Begin with the street number and main street name. Remove city, state, ZIP code and road suffix when the full address produces no result.
Use legal fields for rural land Search the abstract, survey, tract, legal description, geographic ID or acreage when no useful situs address exists.
Use lease fields for mineral property Search the lease name or number and verify the owner, property type and appraisal year.
Open every plausible result Compare owner, property type, address, legal description, abstract, acreage, lease information, property ID and geographic ID.
Save the correct identifiers Record the Property ID, Owner ID, Geo ID and legal description before calling, filing, paying or searching the County Clerk records.
Advanced Search advantage: King CAD supports searches by previous owner, current owner, street name, legal description, volume, page, deed date, file number, abstract number, tract, lot, block, survey, category, acreage and value range.
Existing image retained and explained

Use the King CAD screenshot to recognise the official search screen

King County Appraisal District property-search screen showing the search box and search tabs
Existing screenshot retained from the original article. The live interface can change, so follow the labels on the current official portal when they differ from the image.
1 Quick search field
Enter an owner name, Owner ID, Property ID or address.
2 By Owner
Use owner and mailing fields when the basic search is too broad.
3 By Property
Use Property ID, Geo ID, street, legal, abstract, subdivision or lease fields.
4 Advanced Search
Filter by category, acreage, market value or taxable value.
Portal check: The official King CAD header shows the Guthrie address, 806-596-4588 telephone number and kingcad@caprock-spur.com email. These details help distinguish the official search from a third-party property site.
Property-result field decoder

Understand what each King CAD record field means

Use each field to verify the account, then consult the controlling record when necessary
Record field What it helps identify What it does not prove Best next action
Property ID The local appraisal account. A deed instrument number or title ownership. Save it for CAD and Tax Office questions.
Owner ID An owner record in the appraisal or tax system. That every account under the owner is the same property. Verify each real, mineral and personal account separately.
Geo ID A geographic or mapping reference. A surveyed parcel boundary. Compare the interactive map, deed and survey.
Owner name The owner displayed for appraisal administration. Complete legal title or every mineral interest. Verify the recorded deed through the County Clerk.
Property address The situs or assigned physical location. The complete legal description. Compare abstract, survey, tract and map location.
Legal description Abstract, survey, tract, lot, block or subdivision information. That the abbreviated CAD text contains every deed call or reservation. Obtain the recorded instrument when precision matters.
Category code Residential, agricultural, mineral, commercial, utility or other appraisal classification. Eligibility for an exemption or special valuation. Review actual property use and application status.
Market value King CAD’s January 1 market-value estimate for the selected year. The sale price, capped value, taxable value or tax bill. Review land, improvements, depreciation and appraisal history.
Tax value A taxable-value result after applicable treatment. The final balance without entity rates, penalties or payments. Open the King County Tax Office account.
Lease name or number The mineral lease connected to an appraisal account. Complete mineral title, royalty ownership or current division orders. Compare mineral deeds, lease documents and ownership records.
A CAD owner field, map line, acreage figure or legal-description summary is a property-research aid. It is not a survey, title opinion or guarantee of ownership.
Search troubleshooting

What to do when King CAD returns no property result

Change one search element at a time
Search problem Likely reason What to try next
Full owner name returns nothing The portal uses surname-first order or a trust, estate or business variation. Search only the surname or main business word.
Guthrie address returns nothing Street spelling, directional or road suffix differs from the appraisal record. Enter only the street number and main street word.
Ranch has no street address The account is indexed by legal description, abstract, survey or Geo ID. Use All Criteria or Advanced Search and open the map.
Mineral interest is missing The search is limited to real property or the lease is indexed separately. Select mineral property and search the lease or owner.
Too many owner results The owner has several surface, mineral or business accounts. Compare property type, legal description, lease and Property ID.
New buyer is not displayed The deed or appraisal ownership update may still be processing. Confirm recording through the County Clerk, then give CAD the instrument information.
2026 value differs from the notice The record may have changed or may not yet represent a final certified roll. Confirm the year, notice date and certification status with King CAD.
CAD value and tax balance differ The Tax Office applies rates, payments, penalties and interest. Search kingcountytax.org using the correct Owner ID and tax year.
Useful call script: “I am trying to identify a property using the owner, approximate location, abstract or lease information. Can you confirm the correct Property ID, Geo ID, property type and appraisal year?”
Call King CAD: 806-596-4588 Email King CAD
Local appraisal structure

King CAD divides the county into three market areas

King CAD’s appraisal-process page explains that local real property is organised into three market areas. This matters because a Guthrie town property should not automatically be compared with a remote ranch tract or a property in the Crowell ISD overlap.

Market Area 1

Rural property north of the Guthrie townsite, including the Dumont community and overlapping Crowell ISD property.

Search emphasis: owner, abstract, survey, legal description, acreage and school district.

Market Area 2

The Guthrie townsite, including town lots, homes, local business property and addressed parcels.

Search emphasis: street address, owner, lot, block, subdivision and improvement details.

Market Area 3

Rural property south of the Guthrie townsite, including ranch acreage and remote tracts.

Search emphasis: legal description, Geo ID, abstract, acreage, agricultural use and map location.

Local evidence tip: A protest comparable should compete with the subject in location, use, acreage, improvements and market appeal. A town residence, large ranch and mineral account require different evidence.
How King CAD develops values

Understand the local appraisal method before disputing the value

King CAD is required to appraise property at market value as of January 1. Its official process explains that limited local sales activity means cost schedules can play an important role in residential appraisal modelling.

24 residential classes

King CAD states that it uses 24 residential building classifications to organise construction quality and cost schedules.

Low-sales market

The district reports relatively little sale activity, making accurate property characteristics and cost schedules especially important.

Three-year inspections

The official process states that properties are physically inspected at least once every three years.

Contract appraisal

Pritchard & Abbott appraises mineral, utility and industrial accounts for the district.

What King CAD checks during a residential reappraisal
Review step Why it matters to the owner Useful evidence
Appraisal-card accuracy A typo in size, class, use or improvement data can affect the model. Plans, measurements, permits and dated photographs.
911 address cross-check Rural location or situs information may be incomplete or inconsistent. 911 assignment, deed, survey or access records.
Exemption review A missing homestead or agricultural application can change taxable treatment. Application copy, filing proof and qualification documents.
Map location The district uses its maps to locate property before field inspection. Recorded plat, survey, legal description and map notes.
Physical inspection New, removed or remodelled improvements can change classification and value. Demolition records, completion dates, permits and repair information.
Aerial review Aerial imagery can be used where property is inaccessible. Current ground photographs and explanation of what the aerial image does not show.
Read King CAD appraisal process Open mass-appraisal records
Homestead and special valuation forms

Submit the correct King CAD application and verify it afterward

King CAD publishes residence homestead, disabled-veteran, business-personal-property rendition, agricultural-use and wildlife-related forms.

Find the correct property account Save the Property ID, owner name, legal description and situs address.
Open the official forms page Download the current application rather than using an old saved copy. Open King CAD Forms
Read the eligibility instructions Homestead, disabled-veteran, agricultural, wildlife and business-property forms require different facts and supporting records.
Attach required identification King CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-licence copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code. An affidavit can be required in certain circumstances.
Mail the completed application Send it to King County Appraisal District, P.O. Box 117, Guthrie, Texas 79236-0117, unless the live form provides another permitted submission method.
Keep proof of filing Save the application, attachments, mailing receipt, email confirmation or stamped copy.
Recheck the property record Confirm that the exemption or special valuation appears on the correct account and year.
Ask about a missing exemption Determine whether the application is pending, incomplete, denied, cancelled or connected to a different account.
Owner-occupied residential property owners can also request electronic delivery of certain value and exemption notices. King CAD provides the request form under Miscellaneous Forms and instructs owners to send the completed request to kingcad@caprock-spur.com.
Open King CAD forms Read the Texas exemption guide
Value protest and evidence

Prepare a King CAD protest for a low-sales rural market

Deadline: Most Texas appraisal protests are due May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. The exact date printed on the notice controls. By July 28, 2026, the ordinary deadline has passed for many accounts.
Save the complete 2026 property record Record market value, taxable value, property type, acreage, category, land, improvements, exemptions and legal identifiers.
Confirm whether the value is preliminary or certified The live portal supports 2026, while the Data and Records section still identifies 2025 certified recaps as the latest certified recap files.
Identify the exact protest reason The issue may involve market value, unequal appraisal, building class, depreciation, acreage, property use, exemption, agricultural qualification, ownership or mineral data.
Review the correct market area Compare a north-rural, Guthrie-townsite or south-rural property with evidence appropriate to that area.
Gather property-specific evidence Use sale documents, photographs, repair estimates, measurements, surveys, access limitations, land-use records or mineral information.
File through the official protest route Use the Online Protest service or the current Texas protest form before the deadline. Open King CAD Online Protest
Prepare for informal review Explain the requested correction and lead with the strongest evidence instead of focusing only on the tax bill.
Prepare a short ARB file Number exhibits, provide copies and separate market-value evidence from unequal-appraisal evidence.
Check the hearing search King CAD provides filters for past hearings, future hearings and open protests. Search protest hearings

Evidence that fits King County property types

Match the evidence to the account being protested
Property type Useful evidence Common weak comparison
Guthrie residence Condition photographs, measurements, building class, depreciation, permits and relevant townsite sales. A remote ranch residence with different land and improvements.
Ranch acreage Survey, acreage, access, fencing, water, terrain, productivity, improvements and comparable ranch transactions. A small Guthrie lot or improved homesite.
Agricultural land Use history, leases, livestock or crop records, wildlife plan and local intensity evidence. Acreage alone without qualifying-use proof.
Mineral interest Lease, ownership interest, production, decline and contractor appraisal information. Surface-land value or unrelated royalty statements.
Business personal property Asset list, acquisition dates, original costs, disposals, condition and depreciation. A general accounting total without asset-level support.
Open King CAD protest service Read Texas protest guidance
Tax balance, online payment and receipt

Use the separate King County Tax Office portal to pay

The official Tax Office website states that taxpayers must know the correct amount and Owner ID before making a Certified Payments transaction. Call 806-596-4318 when either detail is unclear.
Open the official Tax Office property search This is separate from the King CAD appraisal search. Open King County Tax Office Property Search
Select the correct tax year The Tax Office search currently includes 2026 and prior years.
Select real, mineral or personal property Confirm that the payment applies to the intended account.
Search by Property ID, owner or address Rural and mineral accounts can also be searched through legal, abstract, lease and advanced criteria.
Record the Owner ID and correct amount The Tax Office warns taxpayers to confirm both before opening the payment service.
Open Pay Taxes Online The official portal routes the transaction to Certified Payments. Confirm the bureau or payment information displayed by the official link.
Review fees before submitting Read the live payment page for convenience fees, accepted payment methods and processing terms.
Save the confirmation Keep the Owner ID, Property ID, tax year, amount, payment date and confirmation number.
Recheck the tax account Confirm that the payment posted to the correct year and property type.
Tax Office hours

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM. The office is closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM.

Tax Assessor-Collector

Amy McCauley
806-596-4318
kingtac1@caprock-spur.com

Collected accounts

The Texas Comptroller lists the Tax Office as collecting King County and Guthrie Common School District property taxes.

Do not submit a payment based only on the appraisal value or a search-grid estimate. The official Tax Office balance controls.
Deeds, plats and recorded ownership

Use the King County Clerk for the controlling document

King CAD’s owner display and legal description help with appraisal research, but the King County Clerk maintains deeds, plats, liens and official public records.

Save the CAD identifiers Record the owner, Property ID, Geo ID, abstract, survey, tract and legal description.
Open the official County Clerk page Use the Online Records Search link published on that page. Open King County Clerk
Search the grantor, grantee or instrument Use the owner names, recording date, deed information or legal description available.
Compare the complete legal description The recorded document can contain calls, reservations, mineral language and exceptions omitted from the abbreviated CAD display.
Order the correct copy A lender, court or agency may require a certified rather than plain copy.
Give CAD the recording information When ownership has not updated, provide the instrument number, recording date, grantee and Property ID.
County Clerk

Jammye D. Timmons

800 South Baker
Guthrie, Texas 79236
Clerk contact

806-596-4412
Fax: 806-596-4664
Mailing: P.O. Box 135, Guthrie, TX 79236

Published recording fees

The current county page lists $25 for the first page, $4 for each additional page and $0.25 for each additional name after five. Confirm before recording.

Local King County scenarios

Adjust the search to the property situation

Guthrie town residence

Search the street address, owner, lot, block and subdivision. Review living area, building class, depreciation and homestead status.

Dumont-area property

Use the owner, abstract, survey, tract and map. Confirm the school district because Market Area 1 includes overlapping Crowell ISD property.

Large ranch

Create a parcel inventory showing every Property ID, acreage, abstract, special valuation, taxing unit and tax-payment status.

Mineral owner

Separate every lease and ownership account from the surface property. Verify the appraisal year and Owner ID before paying.

Recently purchased land

Search under both buyer and seller, confirm deed recording and ask CAD whether the ownership update or parcel split is still processing.

Business or utility account

Select personal, utility or industrial property rather than real estate and review the category, agent and appraisal contractor.

Inherited property

Review deed, probate and heirship records before requesting an ownership or mailing-address change.

New improvement

Check the measurement, building class, completion status and appraisal year instead of reviewing only the total value.

Remote inaccessible tract

King CAD can review aerial photography where access is unavailable. Provide current ground photographs and access details when the aerial image is incomplete.

Current office routing

Contact the office that controls the issue

King County Appraisal District

Use for appraisal accounts, property values, maps, classifications, exemptions, agricultural valuation, notices, protests and appraisal-record corrections.

800 S. Baker Street
Guthrie, Texas 79236
Mailing: P.O. Box 117, Guthrie, TX 79236-0117

806-596-4588
Fax: 806-596-4041
kingcad@caprock-spur.com

Chief Appraiser: Vonda Brendle

Current website notice: staff can be reached by phone or email Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. The site labels these as temporary office hours, so call before visiting.

King County Tax Assessor-Collector

Use for tax amounts, Owner IDs, statements, online payments, posting questions and receipts.

800 S. Baker Street
Guthrie, Texas 79236
Mailing: P.O. Box 105, Guthrie, TX 79236-0105

Amy McCauley
806-596-4318
Fax: 806-596-4030
kingtac1@caprock-spur.com

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM.

King County Clerk

Use for deeds, plats, liens, recorded mineral documents, ownership instruments and official copies.

800 South Baker
Guthrie, Texas 79236
Mailing: P.O. Box 135, Guthrie, TX 79236

Jammye D. Timmons
806-596-4412
Fax: 806-596-4664

Prepare before calling

Write down:

  • Property ID and Owner ID
  • Owner and previous owner
  • Real, mineral or personal property type
  • Appraisal or tax year
  • Legal description, abstract or lease
  • The exact field, value, payment or ownership issue
Official action centre

Open the exact King County property resource

King CAD property search

Search real, mineral and personal property by owner, account, address, legal description or lease.

Open property search
Interactive map

Review approximate parcel locations and nearby appraisal accounts.

Open interactive map
Forms

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

Open King CAD forms
Data and records

Open budgets, mass-appraisal reports, depreciation schedules, certified recaps and tax worksheets.

Open data and records
Protest hearing search

Search future, past and open property-tax protests.

Search protest hearings
Tax balance and payment

Find the correct amount and Owner ID before opening Certified Payments.

Open Tax Office search
Tax Assessor-Collector

Review current Tax Office contact and payment information.

Open Tax Assessor page
County Clerk

Find deeds, plats, recording fees and the official online-records link.

Open County Clerk page

Related AppraisalDistrict.org guides

Texas property-tax exemptions Texas property-tax calculator Texas property-tax rate guide Texas appraisal-district directory
Editorial and source review

How this King CAD guide was rebuilt

AppraisalDistrict.org editorial review image retained from the existing King CAD article
Both existing article images retained

The original King CAD property-search screenshot and existing editorial image remain in the improved article. The guide itself was rebuilt using the current King CAD search fields, three official market areas, appraisal process, forms, map, protest-hearing search, Tax Office payment system and County Clerk records.

The current chief appraiser was cross-checked against the Texas Comptroller’s county directory rather than copied from the county’s older legacy page.

Official sources reviewed July 28, 2026. Values, certification status, rates, balances, office hours, officials, forms and portal providers can change after publication.

10 locally specific answers

King CAD property search FAQs

What is the official King CAD property search?

The official search is available at kingcad.org. It supports searches by owner, Owner ID, Property ID, address, Geo ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, acreage, lease name and lease number.

How should I enter an owner name in King CAD?

Enter an individual owner in LASTNAME FIRSTNAME order. Start with the surname alone when initials, punctuation, trusts, estates or business suffixes prevent a match.

Can I search King County ranchland without a street address?

Yes. Use the Property ID, Geo ID, owner, legal description, abstract, survey, tract, acreage or interactive map. Rural property is often indexed more reliably through legal and geographic identifiers.

How do I search King County mineral property?

Select mineral property and search by owner, Property ID, Geo ID, lease name or lease number. Verify the appraisal year, legal information and lease because the mineral account is separate from the surface property.

Are 2026 King CAD records available online?

The live King CAD search currently allows tax year 2026. The Data and Records section still identifies 2025 certified recaps as the latest certified recap files, so confirm whether an important 2026 value is preliminary or certified.

Who is the current King County Chief Appraiser?

The Texas Comptroller’s King County directory, updated May 6, 2026, identifies Vonda Brendle as Chief Appraiser.

How do I apply for a King County homestead exemption?

Download the current application from the King CAD Forms page, complete the required fields, attach the identification required by the form and mail it to P.O. Box 117, Guthrie, Texas 79236-0117. Keep a copy and later confirm the exemption.

What is the King CAD protest deadline?

The ordinary Texas deadline for most appraisal protests is May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. Use the exact date printed on the notice.

Where do I pay King County property taxes?

Use the official King County Tax Office property search. Find the correct amount and Owner ID before opening Certified Payments. Call 806-596-4318 when either item is unclear.

Where can I find King County deeds and recorded property documents?

Use the King County Clerk for deeds, plats, liens and official recorded documents. The official page provides an Online Records Search link.

Accuracy, independence and property-record notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website. It is not King County Appraisal District, King County, the King County Tax Office, County Clerk, Appraisal Review Board, Pritchard & Abbott, Certified Payments or a taxing unit.

Property owners, values, exemptions, agricultural qualification, mineral interests, appraisal years, certification status, parcel boundaries, tax rates, balances, penalties, payment fees, office hours, forms and procedures can change. Confirm the current official record before filing, paying, protesting, buying, selling or preparing a legal document.

CAD maps, legal-description summaries, acreage, owner displays and appraisal records are research tools. They are not surveys, title opinions, mineral-title reports or guarantees of ownership.

Primary official sources reviewed: King County Appraisal District property search, Interactive Map, Forms, Appraisal Process, Data and Records, Latest News, Protest Hearing Search and Contact pages; Texas Comptroller King County directory; King County Tax Office property search and payment instructions; King County Tax Assessor-Collector page; and King County Clerk page.

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