Mills County Appraisal District CAD and Tax Info 2026

Your 2026 property tax notice from Mills County just arrived and the valuation is higher than you expected? This is common in rural counties like Mills right now.

The Mills Central Appraisal District sets fair market values for homes, ranches, businesses, and personal property.

Checking your appraisal, claiming exemptions, and protesting if needed can help reduce your tax bill this year.

This quick guide uses official sources with easy steps, contacts, and links.

Mills Central Appraisal District Property Search 2026

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

Screenshot the page right away — it helps with protests or questions.

How to Check Your Mills 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 market sales, cost models, and income approaches. Homestead caps and circuit breaker rules often limit big increases automatically.

Check reports and updates under Reports & Plans on the site.

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

1. Gather evidence: comparable nearby sales, photos of repairs needed, estimates, or private appraisal.
2. Use the online protest system: https://millscad.org/online-protest-information/
3. Or download Form 50-132 and mail/drop off to CAD.
4. Start with informal meeting — most cases resolve here.
5. If needed, attend formal Appraisal Review Board hearing.

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

How to Get Mills Central Appraisal District Homestead Exemption 2026

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

Steps:

1. Download Residence Homestead Application (Form 50-114) from https://millscad.org/exemptions-2/ or comptroller.texas.gov.
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 (ag/wildlife, veterans) also listed.

Contact Mills Central Appraisal District

• Phone: 325-648-2253
• Fax: 325-648-3458
• Email: info@millscad.org
• Chief Appraiser: Michael Hall
• Taxpayer Liaison: Monica Eicher
• Physical address: 901 6th Street, Goldthwaite, TX 76844
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, TX 76844-0565
• Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM (open through lunch)

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

• Phone: 325-648-3879
• Email: Lking@co.mills.tx.us

Mills County Appraisal District 2026 Reappraisal and Key Dates

2026 follows Texas Property Tax Code with market updates. Check the full calendar: https://millscad.org/calendar/

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

Extra Resources for Mills County Property Owners

• Official CAD site: https://millscad.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.co.mills.tx.us/

Take a few minutes today to search your property, apply exemptions, and protest if the value seems high. Many Mills County owners save money every year this way.

Questions about your specific valuation? Call 325-648-2253 — the Mills CAD team keeps appraisals fair and accurate for 2026.

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