Match a Loving County Property ID to Its Land, Mineral, Tax and Deed Records
Loving County Appraisal District combines appraisal research and property-tax collection tools in one official system. Search by property ID, owner ID, owner name, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease name or lease number.
This guide explains how to separate surface land from mineral interests, recognise the correct account, review 2026 certified records, verify exemptions, prepare a protest, pay from the property account and obtain the controlling deed from the Loving County Clerk.
Alicia McGehee.
114 W. Collins Ave., Mentone, Texas 79754.
Begin with Loving CAD—not the elected county tax office.
Certified real and personal appraisal rolls are published.
Local sources checked July 28, 2026.
What are you trying to find in Loving County?
Use property ID, owner, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision or acreage.
Follow the search walkthroughUse lease name, lease number, owner ID, property ID, abstract or legal description.
Review mineral-account stepsCompare market value, productivity treatment, acreage, category code and qualifying land use.
Prepare agricultural evidenceReview the year, taxing units, amount due and processing fee before selecting payment.
Follow safe payment stepsUse the account-specific notice, local deadline and evidence tied to the exact error.
Build the protest packetRecorded ownership documents are separate from the appraisal district owner display.
Search official public recordsFind the correct account before reviewing value or tax due
Prepare the strongest available identifier
Choose the best Loving CAD search method
Select the property type and the information you already have. The plan is generated in your browser and does not transmit an owner name, account number, address or lease.
Confirm the property type, year, owner, legal description and property ID before filing or paying.
Understand the fields shown in a Loving CAD account
| Field | What it helps identify | What it does not prove | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parcel or Property ID | The appraisal account used inside Loving CAD. | That it is the County Clerk’s document number. | Save it for appraisal, protest and tax questions. |
| Geographic ID | A location or legal-reference pattern connected to the parcel. | The complete recorded legal description. | Compare it with the deed and map. |
| Description | Real estate, mineral, personal-property or another account type. | That every taxable interest is combined in one record. | Search other property types where necessary. |
| Category code | Ranch, agricultural, rural land, mineral production or another appraisal category. | That the classification or qualifying use is correct. | Compare actual use and supporting evidence. |
| Owner ID and owner name | The owner displayed for appraisal and collection administration. | Complete land or mineral title. | Check the County Clerk’s recorded documents. |
| Total acres | The acreage attributed to the appraisal account. | Surveyed acreage or legal boundaries. | Compare the deed and survey. |
| Lease information | Lease name, lease number, RRC reference, interest type and mineral connection. | Complete mineral title or the current royalty decimal. | Compare division orders and recorded instruments. |
| Market value | The district’s January 1 estimate for the selected year. | The sale price, taxable value or amount due. | Review supporting appraisal data and protest evidence. |
| Roll value history | How appraisal values changed between available years. | Why each change occurred. | Compare notices, property changes and market evidence. |
| Deed history | Transfer references imported into the appraisal record. | Clear title or the absence of liens. | Open the recorded Clerk document. |
| Tax summary | Taxing units, tax year, amount due and available payment route. | That a recent payment has posted. | Verify the account again after processing. |
Fix a missing or confusing Loving County property result
| Problem | Likely reason | What to try next |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name returns nothing | The portal may use surname-first format, initials, an entity, trust, estate or operator name. | Search the surname or main company word only. |
| Address search fails | Ranch, oilfield and rural property may lack a standard situs address. | Use property ID, owner ID, legal description, abstract or map. |
| Surface land appears but minerals do not | Mineral interests are separate accounts and may have different owners. | Select mineral property and search lease or owner information. |
| Too many mineral results | One owner may hold interests in many leases or producing properties. | Compare property ID, lease, RRC number and interest type. |
| Property is under the former owner | The recorded deed or CAD ownership update may still be processing. | Confirm recording with the Clerk and give CAD the filing details. |
| Payment is not reflected | The official payment page states that processing can take three to five days. | Do not pay again until the account or office confirms the first payment. |
| Tax-due filter hides the account | The wrong tax year, property type or filter is selected. | Remove the tax-due filter and search all records. |
| Legal acreage appears incorrect | Appraisal descriptions are abbreviated or a split, combination or deed update is pending. | Compare the deed and survey, then send CAD the documentation. |
Keep the mineral interest separate from the surface ranch
Loving CAD states that mineral, utility, industrial, real-estate and personal-property accounts are appraised with assistance from Pritchard & Abbott. The official search includes fields designed for lease and mineral research.
Use the Loving CAD map to locate rural property—not to prove a boundary
The interactive map is useful for ranches, roads, oilfield sites and parcels with no ordinary street address. Use the map after finding a likely property account.
Use Loving CAD’s data library for deeper appraisal research
Loving CAD publishes unusually detailed public files for a small county. Its Data and Records page currently includes 2026 certified real and personal appraisal rolls, mass-appraisal reports, partial-exemption lists, depreciation schedules and ARB materials.
Available in geographic-order PDF, alphabetical PDF and spreadsheet formats. Use it for account verification, bulk review or historical preservation.
Useful for understanding appraisal methods, categories, schedules, market analysis and district procedures.
Review hearing order, evidence rules, appearance methods and procedural expectations before an ARB hearing.
Useful for public-record research, but the individual property account remains the better source for owner-specific status.
Review local and industrial or utility schedules when a business, industrial or specialised asset value is disputed.
Provides context about major taxable accounts but should not be treated as a substitute for a current property record.
Match the property to the taxing-unit lines shown on its account
Loving CAD currently displays the following 2025 rates. These are historical reference rates while 2026 proposed and adopted rates move through the local Truth-in-Taxation process.
Submit the correct exemption and verify the result on the account
Loving CAD publishes residence-homestead and disabled-veteran forms, along with links to other Texas exemption applications. Most exemptions require an application and supporting evidence.
Prove qualifying agricultural use—not only ownership of acreage
Loving CAD provides a 1-d-1 agricultural-use application. Qualification depends on the land’s qualifying use, history and degree of intensity—not merely its rural location or acreage.
File the Loving County business rendition with usable asset detail
Businesses generally must report taxable inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures and other tangible personal property used to produce income on January 1.
Use Loving CAD’s local deadline and build evidence around the exact error
By late July 2026, the ordinary deadline has passed for many accounts. Later notices may create later deadlines, but late remedies are limited. Contact Loving CAD immediately when the notice date, ownership or delivery is disputed.
Evidence checklist by account type
Pay Loving County property taxes from the verified CAD account
Most Texas property taxes are due by January 31 and become delinquent February 1 unless the bill shows a postponed deadline.
Texas law generally allows at least 21 days to pay after a bill is mailed, which can postpone delinquency.
Penalty and interest can increase monthly, and an additional collection penalty can apply after referral to an attorney.
Use the Loving County Clerk when the CAD owner display is not enough
Loving CAD uses recorded deed information to update appraisal ownership, but the Loving County Clerk maintains the controlling recorded documents.
Adjust the workflow to the Loving County account type
Verify the residence account, homestead exemption, Wink-Loving ISD lines and Loving County WCID treatment.
Search by property ID, abstract, block, section and owner. Compare market value with agricultural productivity treatment.
Use the private-road location, legal description and geographic ID. Confirm that the parcel is not part of a larger ownership search result.
Search the mineral type and verify lease, RRC reference, interest type, owner ID and separate tax years.
Review property category, specialised appraisal support, depreciation schedule and the taxing-unit allocation.
Search personal property and compare the rendition with the district’s 2026 local or industrial depreciation schedule.
Confirm the document through the Clerk, then provide the filing information when CAD ownership remains outdated.
Create a worksheet listing every property ID, owner ID, tax year and amount before paying.
Do not assume the seller’s exemptions, appraisal limitation or agricultural appraisal will continue after closing.
Contact the Loving County office that controls the record
Use for property search, ownership display, values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, renditions, protest, maps, tax balances and property-tax payment.
114 W. Collins Ave.Mentone, Texas 79754
Mailing: P.O. Box 352
Mentone, TX 79754-0352
432-377-2201
Fax: 432-253-3622
cadclerk@co.loving.tx.us
Chief Appraiser: Alicia McGehee.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM–11:00 AM.
Temporary phone assistance:
lovingcad@lovingcad.org
Owner or mailing information update:
cadclerk2@lovingcad.org
Business-personal-property rendition:
bpp@lovingcad.org
Confirm the current accepted filing method and preserve proof of delivery.
The Texas Comptroller directory states that this office does not collect property taxes. Use it for duties assigned to the elected Tax Assessor-Collector and taxing-unit contact information.
David Landersman114 W. Collins Ave.
Mentone, Texas 79754
Mailing: P.O. Box 365
Mentone, Texas 79754-0365
432-309-9292
Fax: 432-377-2025
david.landersman@co.loving.tx.us
Use for deeds, liens, releases, plats, probate-connected ownership documents and certified copies.
Mozelle CarrLoving County Courthouse
100 Bell Street
Mentone, Texas 79754
Mailing: P.O. Box 194
Mentone, Texas 79754
432-309-9500, extension 6
Fax: 432-789-2194
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM–Noon.
Open the exact Loving County property resource you need
Search real estate, minerals and personal property and continue to tax, protest or TNT information.
Open Loving CADLocate rural parcels and compare account context without treating map lines as a survey.
Open mapDownload homestead, veteran, rendition, agricultural, protest and owner-update forms.
Open formsAccess certified rolls, mass-appraisal reports, ARB procedures, depreciation schedules and exemption lists.
Open data recordsReview proposed and adopted rates and subscribe for local database updates.
Open Loving TNTSearch deeds, liens, releases, plats and recorded ownership documents.
Search public recordsVerify office hours, telephone information and the current Clerk website.
Open County ClerkVerify the Chief Appraiser, CAD contact, Tax Assessor-Collector and active taxing units.
Open Comptroller directoryFind local property-tax transparency resources across all Texas counties.
Open Texas Property TaxesRelated AppraisalDistrict.org guides
How the Loving County guide was reviewed and rebuilt
Loving County Appraisal District FAQs
What is the official Loving County Appraisal District website?
The official website is lovingcad.org. It provides property search, appraisal accounts, tax-due information, payment access, maps, forms, protest filing, tax transparency and public appraisal records.
How do I search Loving County property records?
Use the search on the Loving CAD homepage. Begin with Property ID or Owner ID when available. You can also search by owner name, address, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease name or lease number.
Can I search Loving County mineral accounts online?
Yes. Select the mineral property type and search with the Property ID, owner, Owner ID, lease name, lease number, abstract or legal description. Verify the lease, Railroad Commission reference, interest type and ownership information shown.
Who collects Loving County property taxes?
The Texas Comptroller directory states that the Loving County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Loving County Appraisal District may collect some or all local property taxes. Start from the verified Loving CAD account before paying.
How do I pay Loving County property taxes online?
Search the property at lovingcad.org, open the correct account, review the tax summary and select the tax-due payment option. The official payment screen supports credit-card and electronic-check options and states that posting can take three to five days.
What is the Loving County property-tax protest deadline?
Loving CAD’s local FAQ currently states May 31 or 30 days from the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The deadline printed on the official notice controls. Contact Loving CAD immediately when the date may have passed.
How do I apply for a Loving County homestead exemption?
Download the residence-homestead form from the Loving CAD forms page, attach the identification or affidavit required by the instructions and submit it to the district. Keep proof and verify the exemption afterwards.
How do I apply for agricultural appraisal in Loving County?
Use Loving CAD’s 1-d-1 agricultural-use application. Prepare land-use history, acreage maps, livestock or production records, leases, photographs and evidence showing qualifying agricultural intensity.
Where can I find a Loving County deed or lien?
Use the Loving County official public-records portal for deeds, liens, releases, plats and recorded ownership documents. The CAD owner display does not replace the deed.
Are 2026 Loving CAD values certified?
Loving CAD’s Data and Records page currently publishes 2026 certified real and personal appraisal rolls. Mineral, ownership, exemption and supplemental information can require separate verification, and later corrections can affect individual accounts.