Medina County Appraisal District CAD and Tax Info 2026

Your 2026 property tax notice just landed from Medina County, and the valuation looks higher than you remembered? Lots of homeowners and ranch owners in Hondo, Castroville, and across the county are seeing the same thing this year.

The Medina Central Appraisal District (Medina CAD) sets fair market values for homes, land, farms, businesses, and personal property.

Checking your appraisal, grabbing every exemption you qualify for, and protesting if the number seems off can lower your tax bill this year.

This straightforward guide uses only official sources with easy steps, contacts, and links to help you get it done fast.

Medina County Appraisal District Property Search 2026

1. Go to the official site: https://medinacad.org/
2. Click Property Search or go straight to https://esearch.medinacad.org/
3. Use Owner, Address, ID, or Advanced tab.
4. Enter your info and search.
5. See your 2026 appraised value, land/building details, exemptions, and history.

Interactive map available at https://gis.bisclient.com/medinacad/ Screenshot the results right away — it makes protests or questions much easier.

How to Check Your Medina County CAD Appraised Value 2026

Notices went out in spring/early summer. Your notice shows last year’s value, proposed 2026 value, and protest deadline.

The district uses current sales data, cost models, and income approaches. Homestead caps and circuit breaker limits often stop big jumps automatically.

Mass Appraisal Report 2025 and 2026 updates are posted under Reports on the site.

Medina County Texas Property Tax Protest – Step-by-Step

1. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales nearby, photos of repairs needed, estimates, or private appraisal.
2. File online protest at the portal linked on medinacad.org (fast and easy).
3. Or download Form 50-132 from the Forms page and mail/drop off.
4. Start with informal meeting — most cases fix here.
5. If needed, attend formal Appraisal Review Board hearing.

Deadline: May 15 or 30 days after your notice (whichever later). Bring good proof — the district has to support their valuation.

How to Get Medina County Appraisal District Homestead Exemption 2026

Homestead exemption cuts your taxable value the most for your primary home.

Steps:

1. Download Residence Homestead Application (Form 50-114) from https://medinacad.org/forms
2. Fill it out completely.
3. Attach copy of Texas driver’s license or ID (must show this address).
4. Submit to CAD (mail or in-person) — one-time filing for ongoing use.

Over-65 or disabled? Extra exemptions and tax ceiling apply. File by April 30 for full 2026 benefits if new. Other exemptions (veterans, ag/timber) listed on Forms page too.

Contact Medina County Appraisal District

• Phone: (830) 741-3035
• Fax: (830) 201-1291
• Email: cs@medinacad.org
• Chief Appraiser: Johnette Dixon
• Physical address: 1410 Ave K, Hondo, TX 78861
• Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Call for help with values, protests, or exemptions.

For paying taxes (after certification): Medina County Tax Office

• Website: https://www.medinatx.gov/page/medina.county.assessor.collector
• Online payments and search: www.medinacountytx.org

Medina County Appraisal District 2026 Reappraisal and Key Dates

2026 follows Texas Property Tax Code with market updates. Check calendar and news for any extensions or special notices: https://medinacad.org/

Protest deadline per your notice (May 15 or 30 days after).

Extra Resources for Medina County Property Owners

• Official CAD site: https://medinacad.org/ (search, online protest, forms, reports)
• Tax transparency: https://www.texas.gov/propertytaxes
• Comptroller property tax help: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax
• County site: https://www.medinatx.gov/

Sign up for alerts on the CAD site to stay ahead.

Take a few minutes today to pull up your property, apply for exemptions, and protest if needed. Many Medina County owners save real money this way every year.

Questions about your specific valuation? Call (830) 741-3035 — the Medina CAD team works hard to keep appraisals fair for 2026.

Bookmark this guide and share it with your neighbors — it could help them too.