Lamb County Appraisal District CAD Tax info 2026

Lamb County, Texas ยท CAD search, tax collection, agricultural appraisal, protest and deed help

Trace a Lamb County Property From High Plains Parcel to Paid Tax Account

Start with Lamb County Appraisal District when you need an owner record, Property ID, appraisal value, exemption, agricultural classification, business account, legal description, acreage or interactive parcel map.

Lamb County has an important office difference: the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Lamb CAD provides the official property-tax payment route, while the County Clerk controls recorded deeds, liens, releases and other land documents.

Property ID Owner surname Street name Abstract or subdivision Tax account number
LAMB COUNTY HIGH PLAINS RECORD ROUTE VERIFYING ACCOUNT
CAD PROPERTY RECORD
TAX ACCOUNT + PAYMENT
COUNTY CLERK DEED
PARCEL + VALUE + PAYMENT ROUTE MATCHED
Property taxes are not collected by the Lamb County Tax Assessor-Collector. The Texas Comptrollerโ€™s county directory states that the county tax office does not collect property taxes. Lamb CAD provides the official payment link and should be contacted about property-tax accounts, statements and collection questions.
Current-year portal inconsistency: Lamb CADโ€™s search includes 2026 in the tax-year selector, but the disclaimer still says โ€œ2025 preliminary values.โ€ Treat the displayed year and status carefully, save a dated copy and call Lamb CAD when certification status matters.
CAD address

1500 E. Delano Avenue, Littlefield, Texas 79339.

CAD phone

806-385-6474 or toll-free 800-748-8782.

Office hours

8:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM and 1:00โ€“5:00 PM, Mondayโ€“Friday.

Chief appraiser

Lesa Kloiber.

Official review

Search, payment, forms and county records checked July 28, 2026.

Start with the controlling office

Choose the Lamb County property task you need to complete

This helper runs inside the browser. It does not submit an owner name, address, Property ID or account number to AppraisalDistrict.org.

APPRAISAL RECORD Owner, value or exemption

Search Lamb CAD and confirm the Property ID, property type, tax year and legal description.

Follow the search workflow
RURAL LAND Abstract, acreage or county road

Use Advanced Search and the interactive map when a normal address is unavailable.

Review rural parcel guidance
AGRICULTURAL OR BUSINESS Special appraisal or rendition

Use the official forms page and prepare land-use or business-asset evidence.

Choose the correct filing route
PROPERTY-TAX PAYMENT Account number required

Find the correct account first, then use Lamb CADโ€™s official Gov-Pay link.

Follow payment steps
VALUE DISPUTE Protest and ARB review

Check the notice deadline and organise evidence around the exact appraisal issue.

Build a protest packet
LEGAL OWNERSHIP Deed, lien or release

The CAD owner field is not a title opinion. Use County Clerk land records.

Search recorded documents

Go directly to your Lamb County CAD or tax task

Use the search sections first. Continue to agricultural appraisal, protests, payment or deeds only when your task requires another record.

Existing article image retained

Use the Lamb CAD search visual with updated 2026 guidance

Lamb County Appraisal District property-search screen
This useful property-search image was already published in the original article and has been retained. Portal labels and tax-year information can change, so follow the current live screen rather than relying only on the image.
Search tabs

Use Owner, Address or ID for a direct lookup. Use Advanced when a broad name or road search produces too many results.

Property type

Confirm whether you need a real estate, business personal property, mineral, automobile or mobile-home account.

Tax year

Do not compare two values until the same appraisal year is selected on both records.

The live portalโ€™s year selector and disclaimer do not currently match. The selector includes 2026, while the disclaimer still references 2025 preliminary values. Confirm current-year certification status with Lamb CAD when the distinction matters.
Search-method planner

Choose the field that removes the most uncertainty

1 Property ID

Best when copied from an appraisal notice, tax statement or verified prior record.

2 Owner

Enter Last Name First Name or begin with only the surname.

3 Address

Use the street number and main street name without extra location wording.

4 Advanced

Use abstract, subdivision, property type, Geographic ID, mobile-home park or neighborhood.

ARB Search is not the normal owner lookup. The ARB fields are primarily for protest and hearing research. Most property owners should begin with Owner, Address, ID or Advanced Search.
Appraisal-record decoder

Understand what each Lamb CAD field can prove

Use the appraisal record as a route to the controlling tax or legal record
Field What it helps identify What it does not prove Next action
Property ID The Lamb CAD appraisal account. That the Clerk uses the same document number. Save it for CAD, payment and protest questions.
Owner name The owner displayed for appraisal administration. Complete title, liens or every ownership interest. Verify the recorded deed through the County Clerk.
Situs address The assigned physical property location. A complete legal description or surveyed boundary. Compare the legal description and map.
Legal description Abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block or tract. That abbreviated CAD text reproduces the full deed. Match it with the recorded instrument.
Market value The districtโ€™s value estimate for the selected year. The sale price or final tax amount. Review characteristics, evidence and certification status.
Appraised value Value after an applicable statutory limitation. That market value cannot be protested. Compare market value, limitations and prior years.
Taxable value The value remaining after exemptions for a taxing unit. The amount owed without the adopted rate. Review the tax account and rate database.
Exemptions Homestead, over-65, disability, veteran or another approved benefit. That each taxing unit applies the same amount. Review each entityโ€™s taxable-value line.
Land details Acreage, land class, use and special-appraisal treatment. Surveyed acreage or continued agricultural qualification. Compare the deed, map and land-use records.
Improvements Buildings, size, age, class and appraisal characteristics. That every measurement or condition entry is correct. Document factual errors with photographs and records.
Taxing entities County, city, school and water-district jurisdictions. The final adopted rate or current balance. Use Truth in Taxation and the payment account.
A CAD owner name is not a title opinion. Legal ownership, liens, easements, releases and complete property rights must be verified through the County Clerkโ€™s recorded documents.
No-result troubleshooting

Fix the most common Lamb County property-search failures

Change one search element at a time
Problem Likely reason Better next attempt
Full owner name finds nothing The record uses Last Name First Name, initials, trust, estate or business wording. Search only the surname or main business word.
Address does not match A direction, road suffix, county-road format or city name differs. Use the main street name or number plus street name.
Rural tract has no address The property is indexed by abstract, survey, owner or Geographic ID. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Too many owner results The name is common or the owner has several properties. Add property type, subdivision, street or tax year.
New owner is not displayed The deed or ownership update is still processing. Confirm the recording and contact Lamb CAD with the instrument details.
Manufactured home is missing The home and land may be separate or indexed under a mobile-home park. Select Mobile Home and search the owner or park.
Mineral account is missing The mineral interest may use a separate account or owner record. Select Mineral and search owner, Property ID or Geographic ID.
Payment page rejects the account The wrong account number, formatting or tax account was entered. Return to the property record or call Lamb CAD before paying.
Search year and disclaimer conflict The portalโ€™s disclaimer has not been updated to match the current selector. Save the screen and ask CAD whether the value is preliminary or certified.
Useful call script: โ€œI am trying to identify a property using the owner name, approximate location and legal description. Can you confirm the correct Property ID, tax account number and whether the displayed value is preliminary or certified?โ€
Exemptions, agriculture, timber and renditions

Choose the Lamb CAD form that matches the property use

Official Lamb CAD filing starting points
Situation Official form category Prepare before filing Important check
Principal residence Residence Homestead Exemption Property ID, ownership, occupancy and required identification. Verify the exemption later appears on the correct account.
Disabled veteran Disabled Veteranโ€™s Exemption Eligibility documents, ownership details and identification. Confirm the approved percentage or exemption treatment.
Traditional agricultural land Agricultural Appraisal 1-D Income, ownership, agricultural use and occupation information. 1-d requirements differ from open-space 1-d-1.
Open-space agricultural land Agricultural Appraisal 1-D-1 Land-use history, acreage, production records, leases, maps and photographs. Ownership of acreage alone does not establish qualification.
Timber use Timber Land Appraisal or Restricted-Use Timber Timber-use history, management records and maps. Use the form matching the actual timber activity.
Business equipment or inventory Personal Property Rendition Inventory, machinery, fixtures, costs, age and location records. The normal 2026 filing and extension dates have passed.
Dealer inventory Applicable special-inventory declaration and statement Monthly sales and category-specific inventory records. Vehicles, vessels, heavy equipment and manufactured housing use different forms.
Value or exemption disagreement Notice of Protest Appraisal notice, factual corrections, photographs, estimates and sales. Use the deadline on the appraisal notice.
2026 rendition status: Most business property renditions were due April 15. A written extension could move the deadline to May 15, and an additional extension may be available for good cause. By July 28, the normal filing windows have passed; contact Lamb CAD promptly about a missed rendition.
Find the correct Property ID Confirm the owner, legal description, property type and current account before downloading a form.
Open Lamb CADโ€™s official forms page The page provides exemption, agricultural, timber, rendition, special-inventory, protest and miscellaneous applications. Open Lamb CAD Forms
Read the complete instructions Check eligibility, supporting evidence, identification, signature and filing requirements.
Attach property-specific evidence Agricultural applications may require use history, leases, production records, maps, invoices and dated photographs.
Submit directly to Lamb CAD Do not send appraisal forms to the County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Keep proof of delivery Save an electronic acknowledgement, certified-mail receipt or stamped copy.
Recheck the property account Confirm the exemption or special appraisal appears on the correct Property ID and year.
Informal review and Appraisal Review Board

Build a Lamb County protest around the exact appraisal issue

2026 timing: Most protests are normally due by May 15 or by the later date stated on the Notice of Appraised Value. The ordinary deadline has passed for many 2026 accounts, but a later notice or another statutory circumstance can produce a different deadline.
Save the complete appraisal record Record the proposed value, prior value, land, improvements, acreage, exemptions and property characteristics.
Read the appraisal notice carefully Identify the stated value, protest deadline, Owner ID, portal instructions and available hearing options.
Select the correct protest reason Possible issues include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property facts, ownership, exemption or special-appraisal action.
Use the official Appeals Portal when eligible Register or log in, locate the correct account and follow the protest instructions. Open Lamb CAD Appeals Portal
Use a written Notice of Protest when needed Download the form from Lamb CADโ€™s forms page and preserve proof of timely filing.
Organise evidence by issue Use sales, unequal-appraisal examples, surveys, photographs, repair estimates, leases, production records or asset lists.
Review the districtโ€™s evidence Compare its property facts, appraisal method, sales and adjustments with your documents.
Attempt an informal resolution State the requested value or correction first and present the strongest evidence concisely.
Prepare for the ARB hearing The Appraisal Review Board is separate from the appraisal staff and decides properly filed disputes.
Save the ARB order Preserve the order and mailing date because further appeal options use separate requirements and deadlines.

Evidence checklist

Notice of Appraised Value and protest confirmation
Current property detail and prior-year values
Purchase or closing documents when relevant
Comparable-property worksheet
Dated photographs of condition or land issues
Repair estimates tied to specific defects
Survey, acreage or property-characteristic correction
One-page summary stating the requested result
Do not protest only because the value increased. Explain why the market value, equality, property characteristics, exemption decision or special-appraisal treatment is incorrect.
Property-tax account and Gov-Pay instructions

Find the account number before opening the payment page

Lamb Countyโ€™s payment route is unusual: Lamb CAD provides the property-tax collection and online-payment link. The County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.
Search and verify the appraisal account Confirm the Property ID, owner, legal description, tax year and property type.
Locate the tax account number Gov-Pay requires an account number rather than a broad owner or address search.
Open the payment link from Lamb CAD Use the official link on lambcad.org rather than a link from an unsolicited message. Open Lamb County Property Tax Payment
Enter the account number carefully Verify that the payment is being credited to the intended property-tax account.
Review the subtotal and convenience fee Gov-Pay currently lists a credit-card fee of 2.50% of the payment amount with a $3 minimum. The live checkout total controls.
Choose card or ACH details Enter the required billing and payment information and accept the applicable terms only after reviewing the total.
Save the confirmation email Gov-Pay states that completed payments generate an email from onlinepayments@gov-pay.com.
Confirm posting with Lamb CAD Preserve the account number, amount, date and confirmation. Contact Lamb CAD when the balance does not update as expected.
Late-payment warning for July 2026: Property taxes that became delinquent on February 1 generally reached a 12% penalty by July 1, and eligible accounts may also incur collection-attorney charges. Ask Lamb CAD for the current payoff amount rather than paying an old statement total.
Fraudulent-check warning: Lamb CAD states that the district has been involved in a fraudulent check scam. Do not deposit or cash a suspicious check. Call the official office number before acting.
Taxable value, adopted rates and estimated taxes

Follow the value from Lamb CAD to the final tax amount

Lamb County appraisal value to property-tax payment Market value passes through appraisal limitations, exemptions and adopted taxing-unit rates before becoming the property-tax balance. MARKET VALUE Confirm tax year and certification status APPRAISAL LIMIT Homestead cap or other limitation EXEMPTIONS Taxable value differs by taxing entity TAX BALANCE Taxable value ร— adopted entity rates Lamb CAD provides the property-tax payment route; the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.
Market value

The districtโ€™s estimate of the propertyโ€™s market value for the selected appraisal year.

Taxable value

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

Tax amount

The taxable value multiplied by each taxing entityโ€™s adopted rate, plus applicable delinquency charges.

Lamb CAD publishes adopted tax-rate and exemption files on its Tax Information page. The Truth in Taxation database is updated during August and September as local entities propose and adopt rates.
Deeds, liens, releases and official public records

Use the Lamb County Clerk when legal ownership matters

Save the CAD property information Record the owner, Property ID, abstract, subdivision, lot, block, acreage and legal description.
Open the Lamb County Clerk page Use the countyโ€™s official page for current contact details, document requests, recording requirements and land-record access. Open Lamb County Clerk
Select Texas Land Records The Clerkโ€™s page links to the online record provider. Search current and prior owners, businesses, estates or trusts.
Search by more than one method Try grantor or grantee name, instrument number, volume and page or legal description.
Compare the recorded legal description Match the abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block, acreage and recording date with the CAD account.
Request the correct copy Determine whether a research copy, plain copy or certified copy is required.
Send recording information to Lamb CAD When the owner display has not updated, provide the instrument number, recording date, legal description and Property ID.
County Clerk

Rene Trevino

Office
100 6th Drive, Room 103
Littlefield, Texas 79339
Phone

806-485-0053

Photo identification is required for in-person real-property filings. The County Clerk states that a person presenting a real-property document in person must provide photo identification under the requirement effective September 1, 2025.
Check the current fee schedule before ordering or recording. The County Clerk page links to its current fee schedule, official-public-record recording fees and document requirements.
Online research is not a title guarantee. A purchase, inheritance, mineral-interest question, lien dispute or access issue may require a title company, licensed surveyor or Texas attorney.
Office responsibility decoder

Send the property question to the office with authority to resolve it

Lamb County uses a different property-tax collection arrangement from many counties
Your question Correct starting office Prepare before contacting
What is the appraised value? Lamb CAD Property ID, owner, address and tax year.
Why is an exemption missing? Lamb CAD Application, filing proof and eligibility documents.
Does the land qualify for agricultural appraisal? Lamb CAD Use history, acreage, leases, production and maps.
How do I protest? Lamb CAD and ARB process Notice, deadline, evidence and filing proof.
How much property tax do I owe? Lamb CAD collection staff Tax account number, year and property details.
Did my Gov-Pay transaction post? Lamb CAD Confirmation email, account, amount and date.
Who legally owns the property? Lamb County Clerk Names, legal description and date range.
I need vehicle registration or voter-registration help County Tax Assessor-Collector Applicable vehicle or voter documentation.
Where is the surveyed property boundary? County Clerk records and licensed surveyor Deed, plat, easements and prior survey.
Lamb County property situations

Adjust the search for local cities, school boundaries and agricultural land

Littlefield residence

Check the city, Littlefield ISD, county and water-district entries before estimating total tax.

Olton property

Confirm the City of Olton, Olton ISD and High Plains water-district lines on the account.

Earth or Springlake property

Review the city and Springlake-Earth ISD entries rather than relying only on the mailing city.

Sudan property

Check whether the account includes the City of Sudan, Sudan ISD and applicable special district.

Amherst property

Verify City of Amherst and Amherst ISD entries and save separate accounts for adjoining parcels.

County boundary or school overlap

Some Lamb CAD accounts may involve Muleshoe ISD, Whiteface CISD or Anton ISD. Confirm the actual taxing entities.

Irrigated agricultural land

Keep crop, lease, irrigation, production, acreage and land-use records for special-appraisal review.

Dryland or grazing tract

Document historical use and intensity rather than assuming all rural acreage qualifies identically.

High Plains water district

Review whether High Plains Underground Water Conservation District #1 appears among the taxing entities.

Manufactured home

Determine whether the home and land are one account or separate accounts and use the Mobile Home property type.

Business personal property

Separate machinery, inventory, equipment and fixtures from the real-estate account and review rendition status.

Buyer estimating future taxes

Do not assume the sellerโ€™s homestead cap, senior benefit or agricultural appraisal will continue after transfer.

Verified Lamb County contacts

Call with the Property ID and one clearly stated question

Lamb County Appraisal District

Use for appraisal records, values, exemptions, agriculture, business personal property, maps, protests, tax accounts and property-tax payments.

1500 E. Delano Avenue
Littlefield, Texas 79339

Mailing: P.O. Box 950
Littlefield, TX 79339

806-385-6474
Toll-free: 800-748-8782
Fax: 806-385-6944
lambcad@lambcad.org

Hours: Mondayโ€“Friday, 8:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM and 1:00โ€“5:00 PM.

Lamb CAD staff routing

Chief Appraiser: Lesa Kloiber
Deputy Chief Appraiser: Melete White
Appraiser: Nichole Doty

Customer-service staff can route search, exemption, mailing-address, account and payment questions.

Lamb County Clerk

Use for deeds, liens, releases, official public records, copies and recording.

100 6th Drive, Room 103
Littlefield, Texas 79339

County Clerk: Rene Trevino
806-485-0053
Fax: 806-385-6485

County Tax Assessor-Collector

This office does not collect property taxes. Use it for services such as vehicle title, registration and voter registration.

100 6th Drive, Room 105
Littlefield, Texas 79339

Tammy Kirkland
806-485-0062

Official Lamb County action centre

Open the exact property resource needed for the next step

Property search

Search owner, address, ID, ARB and advanced fields.

Open property search
Taxpayer Portal

Review property details, electronic communication, documents and applications.

Open Taxpayer Portal
Interactive map

Research rural parcels, nearby accounts and approximate locations.

Open parcel map
Forms

Download exemptions, agriculture, timber, rendition and protest forms.

Open official forms
Pay property tax

Enter the verified tax account number and review payment fees.

Open Gov-Pay
Tax information

Review adopted rates, exemptions, utility reports and ARB material.

Open tax information
Truth in Taxation

Review proposed and adopted tax-rate information during rate season.

Open tax transparency
County Clerk records

Find document requests, land-record access, fees and recording requirements.

Open County Clerk
Editorial review and retained images

How this existing Lamb County article was regenerated

AppraisalDistrict.org editorial reviewer working at a desk
Useful media retained and outdated assumptions corrected

The existing Lamb County property-search image and editorial-review image remain in this improved version. The article was rebuilt from current Lamb CAD, Texas Comptroller, Lamb County Clerk and County Tax Assessor-Collector resources.

The revised guide corrects the most important local office issue: property-tax payments go through Lamb CADโ€™s collection route, not the county Tax Assessor-Collector.

Official review completed July 28, 2026. Search disclaimers, values, certification status, account balances, rates, convenience fees, forms, staff and office procedures can change after publication.

10 Lamb County answers

Lamb County Appraisal District CAD tax FAQs

What is the official Lamb County Appraisal District website?

The official website is lambcad.org. It links to property search, the Taxpayer Portal, interactive map, forms, tax information, Truth in Taxation and online property-tax payment.

How do I search Lamb County property records?

Open Lamb County Property Search and choose Owner, Address, ID or Advanced. Owner names use Last Name First Name order. Simplify an address to the main street name when no result appears.

Are the Lamb CAD 2026 values final?

The portal offers 2026 in its tax-year selector, but its disclaimer still states that 2025 values are preliminary. Because those messages conflict, confirm the displayed year and certification status directly with Lamb CAD before relying on the value.

Who collects property taxes in Lamb County?

Lamb County Appraisal District provides the property-tax payment route and collection contact. The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes and primarily handles services such as vehicle and voter registration.

How do I pay Lamb County property taxes online?

Find and verify the property account first, save the tax account number, then use Lamb CADโ€™s official Gov-Pay page. Review the amount and fee, submit the payment and save the confirmation email.

What is the online card fee for Lamb County property-tax payments?

The current Gov-Pay page states that credit-card convenience fees are 2.50% of the payment amount with a $3 minimum. The live checkout total controls, and the fee appears separately as a GovPayFee charge.

How do I apply for a Lamb County homestead exemption?

Use the Residence Homestead Exemption application on the Lamb CAD forms page. Confirm the Property ID, complete the ownership and occupancy sections, attach required identification and keep proof of filing.

When is the Lamb County property-tax protest deadline?

Most protests are due by May 15 or by the later deadline stated on the Notice of Appraised Value. The normal 2026 deadline has passed for many accounts, but a later notice or another statutory circumstance may create another deadline.

Where can I search Lamb County deeds and liens?

Use the Lamb County Clerk page and select Texas Land Records. Search by current or prior owner, instrument number or legal description and compare the document with the CAD account.

Why did I receive a suspicious check connected with Lamb CAD?

Lamb CAD has posted a warning that the district has been involved in a fraudulent check scam. Do not deposit or cash a suspicious check. Call the official office at 806-385-6474 before taking action.

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