Menard County Appraisal District CAD and Tax Info 2026

Your 2026 property tax notice from Menard County showed up and the valuation feels higher than expected?

This happens often in small rural counties like Menard, where ranches around Menard and the surrounding areas see shifts based on market data.

The Menard County Appraisal District sets fair market values for homes, land, farms, businesses, and personal property.

Checking your appraisal, claiming exemptions, and protesting if needed can help lower your taxes this year.

This simple guide uses official sources with clear steps, contacts, and links to make the process straightforward.

Menard County Appraisal District Property Search 2026

1. Go to the official site: https://www.menardcad.org/
2. Use the Property Search box on the homepage.
3. Enter owner name (LASTNAME FIRSTNAME), owner ID, property ID, address, or legal description.
4. View your 2026 appraised value, land/building details, exemptions, and history.

Alternative search: https://www.taxnetusa.com/texas/menard/ Screenshot your results — it’s helpful for protests or questions.

How to Check Your Menard County CAD Appraised Value 2026

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

The district uses market sales, cost, and income approaches. Homestead caps and circuit breaker rules often limit big increases automatically.

Check reports and updates under Data and Records on the site.

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

1. Gather evidence: comparable nearby sales, photos of issues, repair estimates, or private appraisal.
2. Download Form 50-132 from comptroller.texas.gov or the CAD site.
3. Mail or deliver to the CAD office before deadline.
4. Request informal meeting first — many cases resolve here.
5. If needed, attend formal Appraisal Review Board hearing.

Deadline: May 15 or 30 days after your notice (whichever later). Strong proof helps — the district must support their valuation.

How to Get Menard County Appraisal District Homestead Exemption 2026

Homestead exemption lowers taxable value for your primary residence.

Steps:

1. Download Residence Homestead Application (Form 50-114) from comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-114.pdf
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 benefits.

Over-65 or disabled? Extra exemptions and tax ceiling may apply. File by April 30 for full 2026 benefits if new. Other exemptions (veterans, ag) also available.

Contact Menard County Appraisal District

• Phone: (325) 396-4784
• Email: kwagner@menardcad.org
• Chief Appraiser: Kayla Wagner RPA, RTA
• Physical address: 110 Bevans St., Menard, TX 76859
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 1008, Menard, TX 76859-1008
• Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed noon–1 PM for lunch)

Small friendly office — call for help with values, protests, or exemptions.

For paying taxes (after certification): Menard County Tax Assessor-Collector

• Phone: (325) 396-4523
• Tax Assessor-Collector: Tim Powell
• Physical address: 206 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 215, Menard, TX 76859-0215

Menard County Appraisal District 2026 Reappraisal and Key Dates

2026 follows Texas Property Tax Code with local market updates. Check latest news for any extensions or special notices: https://www.menardcad.org/home/latestnews

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

Extra Resources for Menard County Property Owners

• Official CAD site: https://www.menardcad.org/ (search, forms, news)
• Tax transparency: https://www.texastaxtransparency.com/Menard/
• Comptroller property tax help: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax
• County site: https://www.co.menard.tx.us/

Quick tip: Search your property today, apply exemptions, and protest if the value seems high. Many Menard County owners save money this way.

Questions about your specific valuation? Call (325) 396-4784 — the Menard CAD team keeps things fair and accurate for 2026.

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