Lampasas County Appraisal District CAD TAX 2026

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Lampasas County, Texas · City homes, Hill Country acreage, agriculture, wildlife, protests and tax collection

Follow a Lampasas County Property From Search Result to Exemption, Protest and Paid Tax

Lampasas Central Appraisal District provides the official owner, address, property ID, advanced-search, map, exemption, agricultural, protest and tax-payment systems for property in Lampasas, Lometa, Kempner and rural parts of the county.

This guide shows how to identify the correct account, understand 2026 appraisal notices, check homestead or special-use treatment, prepare evidence, pay through the contracted collector and obtain recorded deeds or liens from the County Clerk.

Search official Lampasas CAD records Open exemptions and forms Find property-tax payment steps
Property ID Owner or business name Street name Legal description Abstract or subdivision Correct tax year
HILL COUNTRY PARCEL RELAY VERIFYING ACCOUNT
PROPERTY SEARCH
AG + EXEMPTION
TAX DUE + RECEIPT
PROPERTY ID + YEAR MATCHED
Use Lampasas CAD for property-tax collection questions. The Texas Comptroller directory states that the elected Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Lampasas CAD is the contracted assessor and provides the official online payment route.
Chief Appraiser

Juan Saucedo.

CAD office

109 E. 5th Street, Lampasas, Texas 76550.

Office hours

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

2026 notices

9,400 increased-value notices were mailed.

Official review

Local information checked July 28, 2026.

Start with the exact property task

What do you need from the Lampasas County account?

PROPERTY LOOKUP Search owner, address or Property ID

Use the official search and match several account fields before relying on a result.

Follow the search walkthrough
RANCH OR WILDLIFE LAND Check special appraisal treatment

Review acreage, land category, intensity standards, agricultural history and wildlife activity.

Prepare the land-use file
HOMESTEAD OR SENIOR Apply without paying a filing fee

Use the official form, provide identification and verify the taxable-value change afterwards.

Review exemption steps
2026 VALUE Review the notice and protest deadline

Compare the prior value, current value, exemptions, property details and evidence supporting a correction.

Build the protest packet
TAX BALANCE Pay from the verified CAD account

Use the green Pay Taxes button after checking the owner, account, year, amount and fee.

Follow payment steps
DEED OR LIEN Use the County Clerk’s records

CAD ownership is for appraisal administration and does not replace the recorded deed or lien record.

Open the deed workflow

Go directly to the Lampasas County property task

Begin with the official property account, then continue to value, exemption, land use, protest, tax or recorded-document help.

Existing article image retained

Use the property-search image to choose the correct search tab

Lampasas Central Appraisal District property search showing owner, address, ID, ARB and advanced search options
Existing Lampasas County article image preserved. Use the live portal for current tax years, balances, protest information and field labels.
Owner Search

Search surname first. Use fewer words when a trust, estate, spouse or company suffix blocks the result.

Address Search

Start with the street number and main street name. Remove city, state, ZIP code and unnecessary suffixes.

ID Search

Use the Property ID, Owner ID or Geographic ID printed on an official account, notice or statement.

Advanced Search

Use abstract, subdivision, neighborhood, property type, DBA, hearing date or protest-status filters.

Private in-page search helper

Choose the best official Lampasas County search route

Select the account type and the strongest information you already have. The recommendation is created in your browser and does not transmit a name, address or account number.

Verify the Property ID, owner, property type, legal description, tax year and taxing units before acting.

Property-result decoder

Understand what the Lampasas CAD account fields mean

Use several fields together before identifying a property
Field What it helps identify What it does not prove Best next action
Property ID The appraisal and collection account used by Lampasas CAD. That it is a County Clerk document number. Save it for exemption, protest and payment questions.
Owner ID Accounts associated with the displayed appraisal owner. That every legal or beneficial owner is listed. Compare the recorded deed or probate instrument.
Situs address The assigned physical location of the property. A surveyed boundary or complete legal description. Compare the legal description and parcel map.
Geographic ID A parcel or location reference used within the appraisal system. The Clerk’s recording or clear title. Match it with the deed and map.
Legal description An abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block or tract. That abbreviated CAD text is suitable for a deed. Verify the full recorded description.
Market value The district’s January 1 estimate for the selected year. The sale price, taxable value or tax owed. Review land, improvements and appraisal evidence.
Appraised or limited value Value after an applicable homestead or circuit-breaker limitation. That market value cannot be protested. Compare market, limited and taxable values.
Exemptions Homestead, senior, disability, veteran or another exemption. The same deduction applies to every taxing unit. Review taxable values by entity.
Land details Acreage, land class, market value and possible agricultural treatment. Surveyed acreage or qualification for special appraisal. Compare the deed, survey and land-use records.
Taxing units The county, city and school-district jurisdictions attached to the account. The final tax without taxable values and adopted rates. Open Truth in Taxation and the tax statement.
Tax due The balance shown for the selected account and year. A recent payment has already posted. Review payment history before paying again.
The CAD owner field is not a title report. Use the County Clerk, recorded documents, a surveyor, title professionals or qualified legal help when ownership, liens, boundaries or easements require legal certainty.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a missing or confusing Lampasas County property result

Change one search element at a time to locate the account
Problem Likely reason What to try next
Full owner name returns nothing The account may use initials, a spouse, trust, estate, business or previous owner. Search only the surname or main business word.
Complete address returns nothing The situs may use a road abbreviation, rural route or different suffix. Search only the street number and main street name.
Ranch has no normal address The tract may be indexed by abstract, survey, owner or Geographic ID. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Too many owner results The owner has several parcels, business accounts or divided tracts. Compare Property ID, situs, legal description and acreage.
Mobile home is missing The home and land may have separate owners or appraisal accounts. Search the owner, mobile-home location and underlying land separately.
New deed still shows the seller The deed or CAD ownership update may still be processing. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and give CAD the instrument details.
Exemption is missing The application is pending, incomplete, on the wrong account or not effective for that year. Provide filing proof and ask for the application status.
Account still shows unpaid Wrong year, wrong property, processing delay or returned payment. Check the receipt and payment history before submitting another payment.
Useful call script: “I am trying to locate Property ID [number] for owner [name]. I have the address or legal description [details]. Can you confirm the correct account and whether an ownership, exemption, acreage, split or payment update is pending?”
Call Lampasas CAD: 512-556-8058 Email info@lampasascad.com
2026 appraisal notice help

Compare the property facts before arguing only about the total value

2026 notice deadline: Lampasas CAD announced that it mailed 9,400 notices to owners whose values increased by more than $1,000 and set May 29, 2026 as the related protest deadline.

By July 28, 2026, that announced deadline has passed. A later correction, exemption decision or separately mailed notice can carry another deadline, so use the date printed on the document affecting your property.

January 1 property status The district appraises taxable property based on its condition and use as of January 1.
Notice and review The owner compares prior value, current value, exemptions and property characteristics.
Protest and certification Unresolved issues can proceed from informal review to the Appraisal Review Board.
Rates and tax bill Local units adopt rates and the contracted assessor prepares the property-tax amount.

Check these details before selecting comparables

Living area and improvement measurements
Construction age, quality and class
Condition, unfinished work and structural problems
Garages, barns, sheds, pools and accessory improvements
Land acreage, frontage, access and topography
Agricultural, wildlife or other land-use category
Homestead and other exemption status
Location, subdivision and neighborhood assignment
The district’s appraisal guidance explains that an appraisal notice includes the prior-year value, current-year value, exemptions applied and protest-deadline information. Save all four items before contacting the appraiser.
Homestead, senior and veteran exemptions

File through an accepted method and verify the account afterwards

No application fee: Lampasas CAD states that there is no charge for receiving or filing an exemption application.
Locate the correct Property ID Confirm the owner, residence address, legal description and tax year before starting.
Open the official exemption page Download the current homestead, over-65 or disabled-veteran form. Open Lampasas CAD Exemptions
Use the online homestead application when appropriate The CAD homepage links to an official electronic residence-homestead application. Open the linked homestead application
Read the eligibility instructions Ownership alone does not automatically establish a residence homestead, senior, disability, veteran or surviving-spouse exemption.
Attach identification and supporting evidence Follow the form instructions for Texas identification, occupancy, disability, veteran status or inherited ownership.
Choose an accepted delivery method Mail the form, email a legible PDF to the exemption department or use the drop box at 109 E. 5th Street.
Do not email photographs of the form Lampasas CAD states that photo imagery is not accepted; a legible PDF is preferred.
Keep proof of filing Save the portal confirmation, sent email, postal tracking or stamped copy.
Verify the result Reopen the property account and check the exemption code and taxable values for the correct year.
Homestead audit: Lampasas CAD periodically reviews each residence-homestead exemption at least once every five years. Owners do not need to reapply unless the district requests a new application by mail.
Open exemption forms Email a legible PDF Read the Texas exemption guide
Agricultural, beekeeping and wildlife land

Use Lampasas County’s current land values and intensity standards

Lampasas CAD publishes 2026 land values, local agricultural-intensity standards, special-valuation guidance, a 1-d-1 application, wildlife-management plan and wildlife annual report.

Property ID and map of the qualifying acreage
History of qualifying agricultural use
Livestock, grazing, crop or orchard records
Lease agreements, receipts and production records
Photographs of fencing, water, forage and improvements
Beekeeping records, hive locations and management activity
Wildlife-management plan and annual activity report
Explanation of drought, interruption or change in use
Local acreage context: Lampasas CAD’s 2026 policy material lists beekeeping operations from 5 to 20 acres. Its wildlife guidance describes the county as part of the Cross Timbers ecological region and currently applies a 20-acre local wildlife threshold. The complete policy and property history still control qualification.
Find the real-property account Confirm the acreage, land category, owner and legal description.
Open the current agricultural page Use the 2026 standards rather than an old application saved from another county. Open Agriculture, Wildlife and Land
Select the correct application Use the 1-d-1 form for qualifying open-space agricultural land and the wildlife documents when transitioning eligible land.
Document intensity and history Acreage alone does not establish qualification. Show the actual operation and its history.
Email a legible PDF or deliver the filing Agricultural applications can be mailed, placed in the CAD drop box or emailed to the dedicated agriculture department.
Verify market and productivity values Reopen the account and confirm that the correct land category and special-appraisal treatment appear.
Change-of-use warning: land that stops qualifying for open-space appraisal can create rollback-tax consequences. Review a planned sale, development, subdivision or use change before altering the property.
Open land forms and standards Email ag.wildlife@lampasascad.com
Business personal property

Search and support the business account with a complete asset file

Business personal property can include inventory, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, leased assets, vehicles, aircraft and multi-location property used to produce income.

The ordinary 2026 rendition deadline was April 15. A timely written extension generally moves the deadline to May 15. Contact Lampasas CAD promptly when a rendition, penalty or account correction remains unresolved.
Search the business account Use owner, DBA, Property ID, Owner ID or property location.
Open the official business-personal-property page Use the current rendition and local guidance. Open Business Personal Property
Prepare a complete asset schedule Include description, original cost, acquisition year, quantity, location and disposal information.
Separate inventory and fixed assets Keep the categories consistent with financial statements, invoices and depreciation schedules.
Identify closed, moved or sold assets Provide documentation when equipment is no longer owned or located in Lampasas County.
Compare the resulting appraisal Review asset classification, age, condition, depreciation and business location.
Owner and DBA
Property ID and location
January 1 inventory
Asset description and original cost
Year acquired and condition
Invoices, depreciation and disposal records
Interactive map and rural property

Use the Lampasas CAD map to locate a parcel—not to settle a boundary

Find the likely account first Save the Property ID, Geographic ID, owner, legal description and acreage.
Open the official interactive map Use the GIS link supplied by Lampasas CAD. Open Lampasas CAD Interactive Map
Locate the road, community, abstract or subdivision This is useful for Hill Country acreage and properties without an ordinary street address.
Select the likely parcel Compare the Property ID, owner, legal description and acreage with the appraisal search.
Check adjoining accounts A residence, pasture, road strip, mobile home and business account can be separate.
Use a survey for legal precision Do not use appraisal-map lines to settle a fence, easement, encroachment, access or acreage dispute.
Informal review and Appraisal Review Board

Build the protest around a specific value or record error

Lampasas CAD’s published protest material directs owners to email the protest form and evidence to protest@lampasascad.com for informal review.
Save the complete property account Record the Property ID, value, exemptions, acreage, improvements, property type and tax year.
Read the appraisal notice Confirm the notice date, protest deadline, prior value, current value and exemption status.
Choose the exact protest reason Possible issues include market value, unequal appraisal, ownership, exemption, agricultural qualification, taxing units or property characteristics.
Use the taxpayer portal when available Sign in through the official Lampasas CAD taxpayer portal for protest access and account communication. Open Taxpayer Portal
Use a written protest when needed Download the Notice of Protest and save proof of delivery. Open Lampasas CAD Protests
Send evidence for informal review Provide a clear PDF packet rather than an unorganised collection of phone photographs.
Request the district’s evidence Compare its property characteristics, sales, schedules and valuation method with your own evidence.
Prepare for the ARB hearing Evidence can be presented in person, by telephone or video when properly requested, or through a qualifying affidavit process.
Do not bring evidence only on a phone Lampasas CAD’s published procedures warn that hearing evidence should not be submitted solely on a smartphone.
Save the written ARB order Further appeal and payment requirements can depend on the written order and delivery date.

Evidence checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Current and prior Lampasas CAD records
Comparable sales or unequal-appraisal accounts
Dated condition photographs
Repair estimates tied to visible defects
Measurement, age or feature corrections
Agricultural, wildlife or business evidence
One-page summary stating the requested result
Open taxpayer protest portal Download protest forms Email protest evidence
Tax balance, online payment and receipt

Pay from the verified Lampasas CAD property account

Lampasas CAD states that online payment fees have decreased. Its property-search system directs taxpayers to locate the account and select the green Pay Taxes button.
Search the correct property Verify the owner, Property ID, legal description, account type and tax year.
Review tax details Check the taxing units, original amount, prior payments, penalty, interest and current balance.
Select the green Pay Taxes button Start from the official account instead of a search advertisement, text message or copied payment page. Search account and pay taxes
Review every account in the cart The payment system can handle multiple properties. Remove any account or year you do not intend to pay.
Confirm the convenience fee Review the amount added for the selected card or electronic-payment method before authorising.
Save the confirmation Keep the Property ID, account, tax year, payment amount, date and confirmation number.
Recheck the official account Confirm that the payment posts to the correct property and year.
Contact Lampasas CAD before paying twice Use the first confirmation when a recent payment is not yet visible.
Normal payment deadline

Most Texas property taxes must be paid by January 31 and become delinquent February 1 unless the bill shows a postponed date.

Mortgage escrow

Compare the CAD account with the servicer’s disbursement before making a possible duplicate payment.

Several properties

Create a worksheet listing each Property ID, tax year and amount before adding several accounts to the payment cart.

Do not take property-tax payments to the county vehicle-title counter. The elected Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector handles vehicle and title services, while Lampasas CAD provides the local property-tax collection route.
Tax rates and Truth in Taxation

Use only the taxing units attached to the exact property

The Texas Comptroller directory lists Lampasas County, Lampasas ISD, Lometa ISD, the City of Lampasas, the City of Lometa and the City of Kempner as active local taxing units in the county.

Lampasas County
Lampasas Independent School District
Lometa Independent School District
City of Lampasas where applicable
City of Lometa where applicable
City of Kempner where applicable
Do not add every county rate to every parcel. A property can be outside a city or in a different school district from a nearby property. Use the taxing-unit list displayed on the exact account.
Appraisal notices and protests

The final current-year adopted tax rates usually are not available when appraisal notices are mailed.

Values move toward certification

Taxing units receive taxable-value information for budget and tax-rate calculations.

Local rate proposals and adoption

Lampasas CAD states that the local property-tax database is updated as officials propose and adopt rates.

Tax statements are prepared

Final bills use certified taxable values and adopted local rates, subject to later corrections.

Texas formula: taxable value ÷ 100 × adopted tax rate = estimated tax for one taxing unit.
Open Lampasas Truth in Taxation Open published rate files Read the Texas tax-rate guide
Deeds, liens and ownership records

Use the Lampasas County Clerk for recorded property documents

The Lampasas County Clerk maintains deeds, deeds of trust, federal and state tax liens, hospital liens, judgments, mechanic’s liens, materialman’s liens, lis pendens and other official property records.

Save the CAD property identifiers Record the Property ID, owner, situs, Geographic ID and legal description.
Select the record period Use the current public-record portal for records from June 26, 2023 forward. Search current Lampasas public records
Use QuickLink for many earlier records The Clerk’s page provides access to many deed, lien, judgment and index records covering earlier years. Open the County Clerk record links
Search grantor and grantee names Try the buyer, seller, prior owner, estate, trust or business name.
Match the recorded legal description Compare the abstract, survey, lot, block, subdivision or acreage with the CAD account.
Review liens and releases separately A deed search alone does not prove that every lien or judgment has been released.
Order the correct copy The Clerk does not perform public searches. Identify the document before requesting a plain or certified copy.
Provide recording details to CAD When appraisal ownership has not updated, send the document reference, recording date, legal description and Property ID.
Clerk visit rules: the office is closed during the noon hour. Documents received after 4:30 PM are processed the next business day, and photo identification is required when recording documents in the official public records.
Free property-notification service: the County Clerk offers a fraud-alert service that can notify subscribers by email or telephone when a document containing a registered name is recorded.
Local property situations

Adjust the workflow to the Lampasas County account

Lampasas city residence

Verify homestead treatment, Lampasas ISD, the City of Lampasas and the current improvement characteristics.

Lometa property

Check Lometa ISD and City of Lometa separately instead of using a Lampasas city tax estimate.

Kempner property

Confirm whether the parcel is inside City of Kempner boundaries and which school-district line appears.

Hill Country ranch

Use the abstract, survey, acreage, access, terrain, water, fencing and land-category details.

Wildlife-management property

Keep the wildlife plan, annual activities, photographs, receipts and prior agricultural qualification together.

Beekeeping property

Review the local 5-to-20-acre framework and document hive placement, management and qualifying land use.

Mobile home

Search the home and underlying land separately when ownership or Property IDs differ.

Recently recorded deed

Confirm the recording through the Clerk before asking CAD to update the appraisal owner.

Buyer estimating future tax

Do not assume the seller’s exemptions, appraisal cap or agricultural treatment will continue after closing.

Verified local office routing

Contact the Lampasas County office that controls the issue

Lampasas Central Appraisal District

Use for property search, appraisal value, exemptions, agricultural and wildlife land, business property, protest, maps, tax balances and property-tax payment.

109 E. 5th Street
Lampasas, Texas 76550-3276

Mailing: P.O. Box 175
Lampasas, TX 76550-0175

512-556-8058
Fax: 512-556-4660
info@lampasascad.com

Chief Appraiser: Juan Saucedo.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Specialised CAD contacts

Agriculture and wildlife filings:
ag.wildlife@lampasascad.com

Informal protest and evidence:
protest@lampasascad.com

General exemptions:
info@lampasascad.com

Send legible PDF files and keep the sent message or delivery receipt.

Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector

Use for vehicle registration, title transfers and other county tax-office services. This office does not collect property taxes.

Betty Salinas
409 S. Pecan Street, Suite 101
Lampasas, Texas 76550

512-556-8271
Fax: 512-556-4825
bsalinas@co.lampasas.tx.us

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:45 PM.

Cutoffs: no title work after 4:00 PM and no credit cards after 4:30 PM.

Lampasas County Clerk

Use for deeds, liens, releases, judgments, plats, recorded ownership documents and certified copies.

Dianne Miller
409 S. Pecan Street, Suite 201
Lampasas, Texas 76550

512-556-8271, extension 203
dianne.miller@co.lampasas.tx.us

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed during the noon hour.

Official action centre

Open the exact Lampasas County property resource you need

Property search and tax payment

Search by owner, address, Property ID or advanced criteria, then review appraisal and tax details.

Open official property search
Taxpayer protest portal

Use the property-owner portal for available protest and electronic-communication actions.

Open taxpayer portal
Interactive map

Locate rural parcels and compare nearby accounts without treating map lines as a survey.

Open interactive map
Exemption applications

Download homestead, over-65 and disabled-veteran forms and review delivery requirements.

Open exemptions
Agriculture and wildlife

Review 2026 land values, intensity standards, 1-d-1 forms and wildlife documents.

Open land guidance
Business personal property

Find rendition guidance, depreciation information and business-account resources.

Open business property
Protest forms

Download the Notice of Protest, affidavit and agent forms when online filing is unavailable.

Open protest forms
Truth in Taxation

Review proposed and adopted local rates and property-specific estimated taxes.

Open Lampasas tax notices
County Clerk records

Use official record links for deeds, liens, judgments and property-notification services.

Open County Clerk

Related AppraisalDistrict.org guides

Texas property tax rates Texas property tax calculator Texas exemption guide Senior property-tax exemptions
10 Lampasas-specific answers

Lampasas County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Lampasas County Appraisal District website?

The official website is lampasascad.com. It provides property search, maps, exemption forms, land guidance, protest resources, tax information and payment access.

How do I search Lampasas County property records?

Open Lampasas CAD Property Search. Use Property ID when available or search by owner, address, Owner ID, Geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or Advanced Search.

Who collects Lampasas County property taxes?

The Texas Comptroller directory states that the elected Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Lampasas CAD is the contracted assessor and provides the official property-tax payment route.

How do I pay Lampasas County property taxes online?

Search the official account, verify the Property ID, owner, tax year and amount due, and select the green Pay Taxes option. Review the fee, save the confirmation and verify posting afterwards.

What was the 2026 Lampasas County protest deadline?

Lampasas CAD announced May 29, 2026 as the deadline connected to the 9,400 increased-value appraisal notices it mailed. Use the date printed on your own notice because a later notice can carry a later deadline.

How do I apply for a Lampasas County homestead exemption?

Use the official exemptions page or linked online application. Applications can be mailed, emailed as a legible PDF or placed in the district drop box.

Do I have to reapply for my homestead exemption every year?

No. Lampasas CAD states that owners do not need to reapply unless the district requests a new application by mail. The district audits residence-homestead eligibility at least once every five years.

How do I apply for agricultural or wildlife appraisal?

Use the Agriculture, Wildlife and Land page. Prepare land-use history, acreage maps, production or livestock records, photographs and evidence that the property meets local standards.

Where can I find Lampasas County deeds and liens?

Use the record links on the Lampasas County Clerk page. The current portal covers records from June 26, 2023 forward, while QuickLink provides many earlier records.

Does the Lampasas CAD map prove a legal boundary?

No. Appraisal maps, legal descriptions and acreage are research aids. Use the recorded deed, plat and a licensed survey for legal boundary, access, easement or acreage questions.

Accuracy, independence and property-record notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website. It is not Lampasas Central Appraisal District, Lampasas County, the Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector, Lampasas County Clerk, an Appraisal Review Board, a payment processor, title company, surveying firm or law firm.

Property owners, appraisal values, exemptions, agricultural treatment, tax rates, balances, payment fees, protest deadlines, office contacts, forms and portal layouts can change. Verify the exact Property ID, account type, tax year and official record before paying, filing, protesting, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

Appraisal maps, legal descriptions, acreage and owner displays are research tools. They are not surveys, title opinions, lien guarantees or complete ownership reports. Obtain the appropriate deed, plat, survey, title research or professional advice when legal certainty is required.

Official sources reviewed include Lampasas Central Appraisal District property search, homepage notices, taxpayer portal, exemptions, agriculture and wildlife, business personal property, protest, tax-rate, Truth-in-Taxation, appraisal, calendar, open-records and contact resources; the Texas Comptroller Lampasas County directory; and Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector and County Clerk pages.

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