Search Llano CAD Records and Match the Parcel With the Deed and Tax Bill
Llano County property research can involve a home in Llano, a Lake LBJ lot, a Horseshoe Bay residence, Kingsland acreage, a Buchanan Dam property, Hill Country ranch land, wildlife-management acreage or business personal property.
This rebuilt guide shows exactly how to use the official Llano CAD search, interactive map and taxpayer portal, how to recognise the correct account, which forms and evidence to prepare, and when to move to the Tax Assessor-Collector or County Clerk.
Search by owner, address, property ID or Advanced Search.
103 E. Sandstone Street, Llano, Texas 78643.
325-247-3065; weekday office closes for lunch.
Llano CAD announced May 15 as the standard deadline.
Portals, forms and local contacts reviewed July 28, 2026.
What are you trying to find or complete?
This helper runs only in your browser. It does not collect an owner name, address, property ID, evidence or payment information.
Find the property ID, appraised value, characteristics, exemptions and taxing units.
Follow the CAD search stepsConfirm the approximate location when an address, ranch tract or subdivision description is unclear.
Use the map safelySearch deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and other recorded documents.
Search official land recordsVerify the tax account, year, balance, payment fee and receipt.
Review tax-payment stepsReview the notice, preserve the deadline and upload evidence for an eligible appeal.
Build a protest fileConfirm recording, ownership display, homestead eligibility and future tax treatment.
Follow the owner checklistSearch Llano CAD by owner, address, ID or Advanced Search
Prepare the identifiers most likely to locate the property
Understand what a Llano CAD record does—and does not—prove
| Record field | What it helps identify | What it does not prove | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property ID | The Llano CAD account used for appraisal, exemption and protest administration. | That the Tax Office or County Clerk uses the same document number. | Save it for CAD and tax-account questions. |
| Owner name | The owner currently displayed in the appraisal record. | Complete legal ownership, lien priority or every interest in the property. | Check the recorded deed through the County Clerk. |
| Situs address | The physical or assigned location connected to the account. | The recorded legal description, lake right or surveyed boundary. | Compare the legal description, map, deed and survey. |
| Legal description | Subdivision, lot, block, unit, abstract, tract or acreage information. | That the abbreviated CAD wording contains the full deed language. | Match it with the recorded deed or plat. |
| Acreage | The land quantity carried in the appraisal account. | The legal or surveyed acreage. | Use the deed and survey for a boundary or conveyance decision. |
| Market value | The district’s January 1 estimate of open-market value. | The purchase price, mortgage value or tax amount. | Review characteristics and protest evidence. |
| Appraised value | The value after an applicable appraisal limitation or cap. | That the market-value estimate is correct. | Compare market and appraised values separately. |
| Land and improvements | The value and characteristics assigned to the land and buildings. | That every size, quality, age, condition or feature is accurate. | Document any incorrect property characteristics. |
| Exemptions | Homestead, age, disability, veteran or other exemption treatment. | That every taxing unit grants the same amount. | Review the taxable-value breakdown and tax statement. |
| Taxing units | County, city, school district, MUD, WCID, ESD, road district or other jurisdiction. | The amount currently owed. | Check the official tax account and current rates. |
Fix common Llano County property-search problems
| Problem | Likely reason | What to try next |
|---|---|---|
| Full owner name produces no result | The account may use initials, surname-first formatting, a trust, estate, business or prior owner. | Search the surname or main entity word only. |
| Street address produces no result | The situs format can differ from Google Maps, mailing records or postal abbreviations. | Enter the street number and main street or road name. |
| Lake property is difficult to identify | The account may be indexed by subdivision, lot, unit, legal description or owner. | Use Advanced Search and the interactive map. |
| Ranch or acreage has no normal address | Rural tracts are often identified by abstract, survey, tract, legal description or owner. | Search the owner, property ID, abstract and acreage. |
| Buyer name is not displayed | The deed or CAD ownership update may still be processing. | Confirm deed recording, then provide CAD the instrument information. |
| One address has several accounts | A home, waterfront lot, common-area interest, adjacent tract or business account can be separate. | Match every property ID and legal description. |
| Parcel was divided or combined | A recorded transaction may require remapping and reappraisal before the new account structure appears. | Search old and new legal descriptions and contact CAD. |
| CAD and tax records appear different | Different years, certified values, exemptions or processing schedules may apply. | Match the property ID, account, year, owner and legal description. |
Use the Llano CAD interactive map without treating it as a survey
The map is especially useful for Lake LBJ property, waterfront subdivisions, Hill Country ranches, county-road tracts, acreage, adjoining parcels and properties that do not have an obvious situs address.
Match the subdivision, lot, unit, waterfront relationship and any separate lot or common-area account.
Use the legal description, abstract, survey, acreage, access road and adjoining parcel context.
Confirm the city, school district, MUD or WCID and any separately appraised lot or improvement.
Follow a Llano County appraisal value to the final tax bill
The appraisal district’s estimate of open-market value as of January 1 for the displayed year.
The value after an applicable appraisal limitation, such as the residence-homestead cap.
The value remaining for a particular taxing unit after its applicable exemption treatment.
Submit the correct Llano CAD exemption and verify the result
| Owner situation | Documents to prepare | Follow-up check |
|---|---|---|
| Standard residence homestead | Completed form and Texas driving licence or ID showing the physical address. | Confirm the exemption appears on the correct property ID. |
| Manufactured home | Mobile-home title or Statement of Location when required. | Confirm the home and land accounts are correctly linked. |
| Disabled owner | Social Security award information showing qualifying disability. | Confirm the disabled-person exemption and tax ceiling when applicable. |
| Disabled veteran | VA letter showing disability percentage or unemployability. | Check whether the correct partial or total veteran benefit was granted. |
| Trust-owned residence | Trust paperwork plus the other required homestead documents. | Confirm that the ownership structure satisfies the application requirements. |
| Transferred senior or disability ceiling | Tax Ceiling Certificate from the prior Texas county. | Verify that the transferred limitation appears on the applicable tax account. |
Prepare land-use evidence for a Llano County ranch or wildlife tract
Rural location or acreage does not automatically qualify land for agricultural, open-space, wildlife-management or timber appraisal. Eligibility depends on the applicable use, intensity, history and filing requirements.
Keep business assets separate from the real-estate account
A shop, short-term-rental business, marina-related operation, contractor, lodging business or other income-producing activity can have taxable business personal property in addition to the land and building.
Land, buildings and improvements attached to the real estate.
Equipment, furniture, fixtures, machinery, inventory and other income-producing assets.
The annual report describing taxable business property owned or managed on January 1.
Turn the appraisal record into an organised Llano CAD protest
Evidence checklist
Compare waterfront characteristics, water access, view, improvements, flood exposure and legal lot differences.
Use legal acreage, access, terrain, improvements, water features, use restrictions and relevant tract evidence.
Show the condition that existed on January 1 and explain how it affected market value.
Use the Llano County Tax Office after verifying the CAD account
Llano CAD does not collect property taxes. Use the Tax Assessor-Collector for bills, payment status, receipts, penalties, interest and collection questions.
100 West Sandstone, Llano. Main office hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
101 Ferguson Road. Telephone 830-598-2296. Published weekday hours are 8:30 AM–4:00 PM.
8347 RR 1431. Telephone 512-793-2052. Published weekday hours are 8:30 AM–4:00 PM.
Use the Llano County Clerk when the appraisal record is not enough
The County Clerk’s online property records cover documents from 1880 through current records. The system provides document, party and advanced search options and can be used for deeds, mortgages, liens and other property-related instruments.
Cecilia McClintock, County Clerk
107 West Sandstone StreetLlano, Texas 78643
Mailing: P.O. Box 40, Llano, TX 78643
325-247-4455
Fax: 325-247-2406
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Original documents with original signatures are required for recording. The office states that it does not conduct general title searches or guarantee the accuracy of a search.
Online records are updated daily and uploaded to the search system overnight.
What to do after buying or inheriting Llano County property
Check more than the seller’s current Llano County tax bill
Verify the City of Llano, Llano ISD, county and special-district entries for the exact account.
Check Kingsland MUD, school district, ESD and any separate waterfront or adjoining-lot account.
Review city, school, water-district, subdivision and lake-related documents for the exact parcel.
Use owner, legal description and map search when a rural or lake-area address is incomplete.
Confirm the city, school, emergency-services and water-related taxing units.
Separate market value, productivity value, mineral interests, access and survey questions.
Review exemptions, business assets, city or subdivision rules and whether the property remains the owner’s principal residence.
Confirm whether the home and land are linked and whether title or Statement of Location documents are required.
Create an account list showing each property ID, legal description, acreage, owner, value and tax status.
Contact the Llano County office that maintains the record
Use for appraisal accounts, values, characteristics, exemptions, agricultural or wildlife appraisal, parcel maps, electronic notices and protests.
103 E. Sandstone StreetLlano, Texas 78643-2039
325-247-3065
Fax: 325-247-4656
dbauman@llanocad.net
Chief Appraiser: Scott Dudley
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM.
Use for tax bills, payments, receipts, penalties, interest, tax-office branches and collection questions.
100 West SandstoneLlano, Texas 78643
Mailing: P.O. Box 307, Llano, TX 78643
325-247-4165
Fax: 325-247-5205
Tax Assessor-Collector: Kris Fogelberg
Llano office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Use for deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats, recording, copies and property-record alerts.
107 West Sandstone StreetLlano, Texas 78643
Mailing: P.O. Box 40, Llano, TX 78643
325-247-4455
Fax: 325-247-2406
County Clerk: Cecilia McClintock
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Recheck holiday closures, temporary notices, required identification and whether your task can be completed through the property search, taxpayer portal or online Clerk system.
Take the property ID, legal description, owner identification, appraisal notice, deed information and confirmation numbers relevant to your task.
Open the exact Llano County property resource you need
Search appraisal accounts by owner, address, property ID or Advanced Search.
Open property searchResearch lake, subdivision, ranch, acreage and nearby parcel locations.
Open interactive mapManage available online appeals, electronic communications and applications.
Open taxpayer portalDownload exemption, agricultural, wildlife, rendition, protest and other forms.
Open formsReview the independent Appraisal Review Board and current hearing procedures.
Open ARB informationFind bills, balances, payment options, branch details and receipts.
Open Tax OfficeSearch deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and other property documents.
Open property recordsReview proposed rates, adopted rates and estimated-tax information.
Open tax transparencyCross-check appraisal-district contacts and active taxing units.
Open Llano directoryHow this Llano County article was rebuilt
Llano County Appraisal District FAQs
What is the official Llano County Appraisal District website?
The official website is llanocad.net. It links to the official property search, interactive map, taxpayer portal, forms, Appraisal Review Board information and local contact details.
How do I search Llano County property records?
Open the official Llano CAD property search and search by owner, property address, property ID or Advanced Search. Verify the legal description, acreage, situs address and appraisal year before relying on a result.
Why can I not find a Lake LBJ or rural property by address?
Lake, ranch and rural properties can use a situs address, subdivision description, county-road format or legal description that differs from the mailing address. Search by owner, property ID, subdivision, legal description or interactive map.
Does Llano CAD collect property taxes?
No. Llano CAD appraises property and administers exemptions and protests. The Llano County Tax Assessor-Collector handles bills, payments, receipts, penalties and collection questions for the units served by that office.
Where can I pay Llano County property taxes?
Start from the official Tax Assessor-Collector page. It links to the current online property-tax system and publishes card, telephone, mail and office payment instructions.
How do I apply for a Llano County homestead exemption?
Download the current application from the Llano CAD forms page. Include the required identification and exemption-specific documents, retain proof of filing and later verify the exemption on the property account.
What is the Llano CAD protest deadline?
Llano CAD announced May 15 as the standard 2026 protest deadline. A later appraisal notice can create a later deadline, so use the date printed on the individual Notice of Appraised Value.
Where can I search Llano County deeds and liens?
Use the Llano County Clerk property-record search. The system provides document, party and advanced searches for deeds, mortgages, liens and other property documents.
Does the Llano CAD map prove a legal property boundary?
No. The interactive map is useful for parcel context and visual research, but it does not replace a recorded deed, plat, title examination or on-the-ground survey.
What should a Llano County buyer check before closing?
Verify the CAD account and property characteristics, seller exemptions, tax balances, taxing jurisdictions, deed and lien records, parcel map, survey, flood information, lake or access rights, utilities and title commitment.