Mills County Appraisal District CAD and Tax Info 2026

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Mills County, Texas · Homes, ranches, agricultural land, minerals, mobile homes and tax payment

Trace a Mills County Property From Search Result to Exemption, Protest and Paid Tax

Mills Central Appraisal District provides the official owner, address, property ID, ARB and advanced-search tools for property in and around Goldthwaite, Mullin, Priddy and rural Mills County.

This guide explains how to find the correct account, interpret preliminary 2026 values, search agricultural or mineral property, verify exemptions, follow the local protest rules, pay through the correct collector and obtain deeds or liens from the County Clerk.

Search official Mills CAD records Open forms and applications Find tax-payment steps
Property ID Owner ID Owner surname Street name Abstract or subdivision Correct tax year
MILLS COUNTY RANCH COMPASS VERIFYING ACCOUNT
LAND + IMPROVEMENTS
EXEMPTION + AG USE
TAX DUE + RECEIPT
PROPERTY ID + YEAR MATCHED
Important Mills County collection rule: the Texas Comptroller directory states that the Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Mills Central Appraisal District may collect some or all local property taxes, so begin with the verified CAD account before paying.
Chief Appraiser

Lori Fetterman, Interim.

CAD office

901 W. 6th Street, Goldthwaite, Texas.

2026 values

Currently labelled preliminary and subject to change.

Online protest limit

Residence accounts only; agricultural land must be mailed.

Official review

Local information checked July 28, 2026.

Start with your exact task

What do you need from the Mills County property record?

PROPERTY SEARCH Find an owner, address or property ID

Use the official search and verify the account with several identifiers before relying on it.

Follow the search walkthrough
RANCH OR AG LAND Review agricultural or wildlife appraisal

Compare acreage, category, land use, productivity value and local qualification evidence.

Prepare an agricultural file
MINERAL OR MOBILE HOME Use the correct property-type filter

These accounts may depend on owner ID, abstract, mobile-home park or geographic ID rather than a normal address.

Use special search guidance
EXEMPTION Apply and verify the taxable value

Use the correct form, attach identification and confirm the exemption after processing.

Review exemption steps
PROTEST Follow Mills CAD’s filing restrictions

Online filing is limited to rural and in-town residences; agricultural-land protests must be mailed.

Build a protest packet
TAX OR DEED Use the correct controlling office

Use Mills CAD for property-tax collection and the County Clerk for recorded deeds and liens.

Compare office duties

Go directly to the Mills County property task

Begin with the official account. Then continue to values, exemptions, agricultural use, protest, payment or recorded documents.

Existing article image retained

Use the Mills CAD screenshot as a field guide—not as a substitute for the live portal

Mills Central Appraisal District property search screen showing owner, address, ID, ARB and advanced search options
Existing Mills County article image preserved. Open the current official search before taking action because field labels, tax years, status information and portal layouts can change.
Owner Search

Start with a surname or main business word. Use fewer words when a trust, estate, spouse or company suffix blocks the match.

Address Search

Start with the street number and main street name. Remove city, state, ZIP code and unnecessary suffixes.

ID Search

Use the Property ID, Owner ID or Geographic ID shown on an official notice, statement or prior record.

Advanced Search

Filter by abstract, mobile-home park, subdivision, condominium, neighborhood, property type, status or hearing information.

Before clicking a result: confirm the selected tax year and property type. A name can be connected to separate real-estate, mineral, mobile-home, automobile or business-personal-property accounts.
Private in-page routing tool

Choose the best Mills CAD search method

Select the property type and the strongest information you already have. The recommendation is created in your browser and does not transmit a name, address or account number.

Always verify the account type, property ID, owner, legal description, tax year and status before filing or paying.

Property-record field decoder

Understand what the Mills CAD result fields actually prove

Use several fields together before identifying a property
Field What it helps identify What it does not prove Best next action
Property ID The appraisal and collection account used by Mills CAD. That it is a County Clerk recording number. Save it for appraisal, protest and payment questions.
Owner ID Accounts connected to the displayed appraisal owner. That every legal or beneficial owner is listed. Compare the recorded deed and ownership documents.
Property type Real, personal, mineral, automobile or mobile-home property. That all interests at one location are combined. Search other property types when necessary.
Situs address The physical or assigned location of the account. A surveyed boundary or complete legal description. Compare the legal description and map.
Geographic ID A parcel or location reference within the appraisal system. The Clerk’s instrument or legal title. Match it to the deed and parcel map.
Legal description An abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block or tract. That abbreviated CAD wording is suitable for legal documents. Verify it through the County Clerk and survey.
Market value The district’s January 1 estimate for the selected year. The sale price, taxable value or tax due. Review land, improvements and appraisal evidence.
Appraised or limited value Value after an applicable homestead or circuit-breaker limitation. That market value cannot be protested. Compare market, limited and taxable values.
Exemptions Homestead, senior, disability, veteran or another exemption. The same amount applies to every taxing unit. Review taxable values by entity.
Paid or unpaid status Whether the selected account and year show an outstanding balance. A recent payment has already posted. Verify the year, balance and payment history before paying again.
Mills CAD warns that its information is provided for research purposes. Legal descriptions and acreage amounts should be verified before they are used in legal documents, surveys, contracts, title work or boundary decisions.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a missing, duplicated or confusing Mills County result

Change one search field at a time to locate the obstacle
Problem Likely reason What to try next
Full owner name returns nothing The account may use initials, a spouse, trust, estate, business or prior owner. Search only the first name, surname or main business word.
Complete address returns nothing The situs uses a road abbreviation, rural format or incomplete street data. Search only the main street name.
Ranch has no normal street address The account may be organised by abstract, survey, geographic ID or owner. Use Advanced Search or the interactive map.
Mineral account is missing Real property is selected or the interest is indexed by Owner ID or abstract. Select Mineral and search owner, Owner ID, Geographic ID or abstract.
Mobile home is not found It may be indexed by owner, Property ID, mobile-home park or location rather than land. Select Mobile Home and use the park or owner filter.
New deed still shows the seller The recorded deed or CAD ownership update may still be processing. Confirm recording with the Clerk and send Mills CAD the instrument details.
2026 value changed The official search labels 2026 values as preliminary. Save a dated copy and compare the newest notice or certified record.
Account still shows unpaid Wrong year, wrong account or payment-processing delay. Check the receipt and contact Mills CAD before submitting another payment.
Useful call script: “I am trying to locate property ID [number] for owner [name]. I have the address or legal description [details] and believe it is a [real/mineral/mobile-home/personal-property] account. Can you confirm the correct record and whether an ownership, split, exemption or payment update is pending?”
Call Mills CAD: 325-648-2253 Email info@millscad.org
Appraisal value and review cycle

Follow the property from January 1 appraisal to the final tax bill

Property review Mills CAD states that each parcel is visited and reviewed at least once every three years.
January 1 value The district estimates market value using sales, cost, income or mass-appraisal methods.
Exemptions and limits Homestead, senior, disability, veteran and special-appraisal treatment can change taxable value.
Rates and collection Applicable local rates are applied, and Mills CAD provides the property-tax collection route.
Sales comparison approach

Compares the property with relevant sales and adjusts for differences in size, location, quality and condition.

Cost approach

Estimates current construction cost and subtracts depreciation before adding land value.

Income approach

Analyses income, expenses and expected return for income-producing property.

What an appraiser may review

Size of houses, barns and other improvements
Construction quality and improvement class
Exterior physical condition
Added or removed structures
Land category, access and use
Interior problems only with the owner present and permission granted
2026 inspection context: the Mills CAD homepage now says zones 001, 002 and 007, including the Town of Priddy, are scheduled for appraisal in 2027. Check the district’s current zone announcement before relying on an older inspection-cycle statement.
Minerals, mobile homes and business accounts

Search special property types separately from the land account

Mineral property

Select Mineral and use the owner, Owner ID, abstract, Geographic ID or other available account identifier.

Mobile or manufactured home

Select Mobile Home and search by owner, park, Property ID or location. The home and land may be separate accounts.

Business personal property

Select Personal and verify the business owner, DBA, location, asset category and correct rendition year.

Separate-account warning: ownership of the surface land does not automatically establish ownership of every mineral interest, mobile home or business asset located there.

Business-personal-property checklist

Business owner and DBA
Property ID and business location
Inventory on January 1
Furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment
Original cost and acquisition year
Removed, sold or disposed assets
The general 2026 rendition deadline was April 15. Contact Mills CAD promptly when a business rendition, extension, penalty or account correction remains unresolved.
Open Mills CAD BPP information Download rendition forms
Interactive parcel map

Use the Mills CAD map to locate rural property—not to establish a boundary

Find the likely property account first Save the Property ID, Geographic ID, owner, legal description and acreage.
Open the official interactive map Use the map linked by Mills CAD rather than a copied parcel-map website. Open Mills CAD Interactive Map
Locate the road, community, survey or subdivision This is useful for rural tracts, properties without a normal address and adjoining accounts.
Select the likely parcel Compare the Property ID, owner, acreage and legal-description clues with the search record.
Check adjoining accounts A residence, pasture, road strip, mobile home and mineral interest can be separate records.
Use a survey for legal precision Do not use appraisal-map lines to settle a fence, easement, encroachment, access or acreage dispute.
Homestead, senior and veteran benefits

Submit the correct Mills CAD exemption and verify it afterwards

Mills CAD currently lists a $140,000 school-district residence-homestead exemption for the school districts shown on its local exemption page.
Locate the correct property account Save the Property ID, owner name, residence address and legal description.
Open the official forms page or taxpayer portal Download the current form or use an available online application. Open Mills CAD Forms
Read the application instructions Confirm ownership, occupancy and exemption-specific eligibility before signing.
Attach the required identification Mills CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-licence copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Include additional evidence when required Senior, disability, veteran, surviving-spouse, inherited-homestead or manufactured-home situations can require additional documents.
Keep proof of submission Save the portal confirmation, email, certified-mail tracking or stamped office copy.
Reopen the property account Confirm the exemption code and taxable value for the correct year and taxing units.
Over-65 exemption

Mills CAD publishes school-district over-65 amounts that differ by district. Verify the school district shown on the property.

Disability exemption

The district publishes separate disability amounts and notes that an owner cannot claim both the over-65 and disability exemptions.

Disabled-veteran exemption

Benefit levels depend on the qualifying service-connected disability rating and the evidence required by Texas law.

Download Mills CAD forms Open taxpayer portal Review local exemption amounts Read the Texas exemption guide
Agricultural and wildlife appraisal

Document qualifying use instead of relying only on acreage

Mills CAD publishes an agricultural 1-d-1 application, agricultural requirements, beekeeping guidance, wildlife-management acreage information and wildlife-plan forms.

Property ID and map of the acres in qualifying use
Agricultural-use history for the required period
Livestock, grazing, crop or production records
Lease agreements, receipts and expense records
Photographs of fences, water, forage and current use
Beekeeping records when that use is claimed
Wildlife-management plan and annual activities
Explanation of drought, interruption or change in use
Online-protest restriction: Mills CAD states that agricultural-land protests cannot use its online protest system and must be mailed.
Change-of-use warning: land that stops qualifying for open-space appraisal can create rollback-tax consequences. Review a proposed sale, development, subdivision or use change before altering the property.
Open agricultural and wildlife guidance Download agricultural forms
Value protest and ARB preparation

Follow Mills CAD’s local online and mail-filing rules

Usual deadline: May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. Use the date printed on the official notice.
Local online-protest rule: Mills CAD states that only rural residences and in-town residences can protest online. All agricultural-land protests must be mailed.
Save the current property record Record the Property ID, property type, market value, limited value, exemptions, acreage, improvements and tax year.
Read the Notice of Appraised Value Confirm the notice date, proposed value, prior value, exemption status and filing deadline.
Choose the correct filing route Use online filing only for an eligible residence. Mail an agricultural-land protest or use another method accepted by Mills CAD.
Enter the online Property ID correctly Mills CAD says to remove the zeros. For example, R000000123 is entered as R123.
Enter the PIN correctly Mills CAD says not to enter the first zero. For example, PIN 024301 is entered as 24301.
Identify the exact protest reason Possible issues include market value, unequal appraisal, property characteristics, ownership, exemption, agricultural qualification or business value.
Build evidence around that reason Use sales, comparable accounts, photographs, repair estimates, surveys, land-use records, business schedules or ownership documents.
Keep proof of filing Save the online confirmation, certified-mail record or stamped copy.
Review the district’s evidence Compare the CAD’s property facts, comparable properties and valuation method with your own evidence.
Save the ARB order Further appeal and payment requirements can depend on the written order and its delivery date.

Evidence checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Current and prior Mills CAD records
Comparable sales or unequal-appraisal accounts
Dated property-condition photographs
Repair estimates tied to visible defects
Measurement, age or construction-detail corrections
Agricultural or wildlife evidence where applicable
One-page summary stating the requested result
Open eligible online protest Read local online instructions Download Notice of Protest
Property-tax balance and payment

Pay through the verified Mills CAD account—not the wrong county office

The Texas Comptroller directory states that the Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. The official Mills CAD homepage provides the online property-tax payment route.
Search the official property account Verify the Property ID, owner, property type, tax year and legal description.
Review the paid or unpaid status Check the selected year, taxing entities, original amount, payment history and current balance.
Confirm that Mills CAD is collecting the displayed taxes This is especially important when a property is connected to a school district extending into another county.
Use the payment option from the official account Begin at Mills CAD or its property search rather than a sponsored advertisement, email or copied payment page. Search account and pay taxes
Review the payment details Confirm the Property ID, owner, tax year, amount, payment method and any processing fee.
Submit only after checking every selected account Owners with several parcels, mineral interests or business accounts should verify each one separately.
Save the confirmation Keep the account, year, amount, date, payment method and confirmation number.
Recheck posting Return to the official search after processing and confirm that the payment was credited to the correct account and year.
Normal payment deadline

Most Texas property taxes must be paid by January 31 and become delinquent February 1 unless the bill shows a postponed date.

Mortgage escrow

Compare the CAD account with the mortgage servicer’s disbursement before making a possible duplicate payment.

Delinquent tax

Penalty, interest and collection charges can increase. Contact Mills CAD promptly when the account cannot be paid in full.

Payment safety: do not submit another payment merely because a recent transaction has not appeared immediately. Verify the receipt and contact Mills CAD first.
2025 published rate reference

Match the Mills County property to its actual taxing units

Mills CAD currently publishes the following 2025 total rates per $100 of taxable value. These figures are historical reference rates while 2026 local rates proceed through proposal and adoption.

Mills County 0.5040
Road & Bridge 0.1021
City of Mullin 0.12852674
Goldthwaite CISD 0.83770
Mullin ISD 0.6822
Priddy ISD 0.7846
Brookesmith ISD 0.72680
Comanche ISD 1.0852
Hamilton ISD 0.9668
Lometa ISD 0.7815
Zephyr ISD 0.87548
Do not add every rate shown above. Mills County contains property in several school districts. Only the county, road, city and school entities attached to the exact account apply.
The Mills CAD homepage explains that local property-tax databases are updated during August and September as taxing units propose and adopt rates. Confirm whether a 2026 figure is proposed or adopted before using it.
Open Mills CAD tax rates Find local 2026 tax transparency Read the Texas tax-rate guide
Local property situations

Adjust the workflow to the Mills County account

Goldthwaite residence

Verify the homestead exemption, Goldthwaite CISD line, property characteristics and current preliminary value.

Mullin residence or lot

Check whether the City of Mullin and Mullin ISD lines appear on the exact property account.

Priddy-area property

Use the subdivision, abstract, road and school-district information rather than relying only on a mailing address.

Ranch or pasture

Compare acreage, land class, agricultural use, productivity value, fencing, access and water characteristics.

Wildlife-management property

Keep the wildlife plan, annual activities, photographs, receipts and prior agricultural qualification records together.

Beekeeping use

Review Mills CAD’s local beekeeping guidance and document hive numbers, placement, management and qualifying land use.

Mobile home

Search the Mobile Home property type and verify whether the home and underlying land have separate owners or accounts.

Inherited property

Review the recorded deed or probate documents, then use the inherited-homestead and owner-update guidance where applicable.

Buyer estimating future tax

Do not rely only on the seller’s exemptions, appraisal cap or agricultural treatment, which may change after closing.

Deeds, liens and recorded ownership

Use the Mills County Clerk when the CAD owner field is not enough

The Mills County Clerk maintains deeds, liens, judgments, plats and other legal instruments connected to property and land transactions. The Clerk provides an online county portal for documents from 1998 to the present.

Save the Mills CAD property details Record the Property ID, owner, situs, Geographic ID and legal description.
Open the official County Clerk portal Search grantor, grantee, document type or recording information. Search Mills County records
Compare the recorded legal description Match the abstract, survey, lot, block, subdivision, tract or acreage with the CAD account.
Review liens and releases separately A deed alone does not prove that every lien, judgment or encumbrance has been released.
Order the correct copy type A lender, court or government agency may require a certified copy rather than an ordinary portal image.
Provide the recording details to Mills CAD When ownership has not updated, give CAD the instrument number, recording date, legal description and Property ID.
The County Clerk currently requires official photo identification when a person presents documents in person for filing in the real-property records.
An online record search is not a guaranteed title report. Use a title company, attorney, surveyor or other qualified professional when a transaction or ownership dispute requires legal certainty.
CAD vs tax office vs County Clerk

Send the question to the office that can resolve it

Mills County office-routing guide
Your question Best starting office Why
Who owns the property in the appraisal record? Mills CAD The CAD displays the current appraisal owner and mailing information.
What is the market or taxable value? Mills CAD The appraisal district determines values and administers exemptions.
How do I file a homestead or agricultural application? Mills CAD Exemptions and special appraisal are CAD responsibilities.
How do I protest the appraisal? Mills CAD and ARB The district receives protests and the ARB hears unresolved cases.
Where do I pay property taxes? Mills CAD The state directory says the elected county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.
Where is the recorded deed or lien? Mills County Clerk The Clerk maintains official real-property documents.
Does the map prove my fence or boundary? Surveyor and recorded records The appraisal map is not a legal survey.
Verified local contact information

Contact the correct Mills County property office

Mills Central Appraisal District

Use for property search, values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, business property, protest, maps, tax balances and property-tax payment.

901 W. 6th Street
Goldthwaite, Texas 76844

Mailing: P.O. Box 565
Goldthwaite, TX 76844-0565

325-648-2253
Fax: 325-648-3458
info@millscad.org

Chief Appraiser: Lori Fetterman, Interim.

Taxpayer Liaison: Monica Eicher.

Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM; Friday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM; open through lunch.

Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector

The Texas Comptroller directory states that this office does not collect property taxes. Use Mills CAD for property-tax collection questions.

Lori King
1011 4th Street, 3rd Floor
Goldthwaite, Texas 76844

Mailing: P.O. Box 56
Goldthwaite, Texas 76844-0056

325-648-3879
Fax: 325-648-2324
Lking@co.mills.tx.us

Mills County Clerk

Use for deeds, liens, judgments, plats, recorded ownership documents and certified copies.

Sonya Scott
1011 4th Street
Goldthwaite, Texas 76844

Mailing: P.O. Box 646
Goldthwaite, Texas 76844

325-648-2711
Fax: 325-648-3251
sonya.scott@millscountytx.gov

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The deed-recording department closes at 4:30 PM.

Before visiting
  • Bring the Property ID and tax year
  • Bring copies of supporting documents
  • Confirm holiday or temporary hours
  • Request a stamped filing receipt
  • Do not take your only original unless required
Official action centre

Open the exact Mills County resource you need

Property and tax search

Search by owner, address, ID, ARB or advanced filters and review paid or unpaid status.

Open Mills CAD eSearch
Taxpayer portal

Register for electronic communication, property details, documents and available applications.

Open taxpayer portal
Interactive map

Locate rural parcels and compare neighboring accounts without treating map lines as a survey.

Open interactive map
Online protest information

Review eligible property types and the local Property ID and PIN entry rules.

Read online-protest instructions
Forms and applications

Download exemption, agricultural, wildlife, protest, rendition and other official forms.

Open Mills CAD forms
Agricultural valuation

Review local agricultural, beekeeping and wildlife-management resources.

Open agricultural guidance
Local exemption amounts

Review the homestead, over-65, disability and veteran amounts published by Mills CAD.

Open exemption tables
County Clerk records

Search and purchase available documents from 1998 to the present.

Open county records portal
Texas county directory

Verify official CAD, Tax Assessor-Collector and active taxing-unit information.

Open Comptroller directory

Related AppraisalDistrict.org guides

Texas property tax rates Texas property tax calculator Texas exemption guide Senior property-tax exemptions
10 Mills-specific answers

Mills County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Mills County Appraisal District property search?

The official search is esearch.millscad.org. It provides Owner, Address, ID, ARB and Advanced Search options with filters for property type, status, tax year, abstract, subdivision, neighborhood, Owner ID and Geographic ID.

Are 2026 Mills CAD property values final?

No. The official search currently labels 2026 values as preliminary and subject to change before certification. Save a dated copy and verify the newest account or appraisal notice.

Who collects Mills County property taxes?

The Texas Comptroller directory states that the elected Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Mills Central Appraisal District may collect some or all local property taxes, so begin with the verified CAD account.

How do I pay Mills County property taxes online?

Search the property through Mills CAD, verify the Property ID, owner, property type, tax year and amount due, and follow the payment option provided from the official account. Save the confirmation and verify posting afterwards.

What is the Mills County property-tax protest deadline?

The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. The deadline printed on the official notice controls.

Can every Mills County property be protested online?

No. Mills CAD states that only rural residences and in-town residences can use the online protest system. Agricultural-land protests must be mailed to the district.

How do I apply for a Mills County homestead exemption?

Download the current residence-homestead application from the Mills CAD forms page or use available online forms. Include the required identification, keep filing proof and verify the exemption afterwards.

How do I search mineral or mobile-home property?

Use Advanced Search and select Mineral or Mobile Home. Mineral accounts may require an Owner ID, abstract or Geographic ID. Mobile-home records can require the owner, Property ID, location or mobile-home park.

Where can I find Mills County deeds and liens?

Use the Mills County online records portal for available documents from 1998 to the present or visit the County Clerk’s public-access terminal.

Does the Mills CAD parcel map prove a legal boundary?

No. Appraisal maps, acreage and legal descriptions are research aids. Use the recorded deed, plat and a licensed survey for legal boundary, access, easement or acreage questions.

Accuracy, independence and property-record notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website. It is not Mills Central Appraisal District, Mills County, the Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector, Mills County Clerk, an Appraisal Review Board, a payment processor, a title company, a surveying firm or a law firm.

Property owners, preliminary values, certified values, exemptions, agricultural treatment, tax rates, balances, payment methods, protest deadlines, forms, office contacts and portal layouts can change. Verify the exact account, property type and tax year through the current official source before paying, filing, protesting, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

Appraisal records, parcel maps, legal descriptions and acreage are research tools. They are not surveys, title opinions, lien guarantees or complete ownership reports. Obtain the appropriate deed, plat, survey, title research or professional advice when legal certainty is required.

Official sources reviewed include Mills Central Appraisal District property search, forms, online-protest instructions, taxpayer portal, agricultural and wildlife guidance, exemptions, tax rates, appraisal information, calendar, tax-sale and contact pages; the Texas Comptroller Mills County directory; and the Mills County Clerk contact and online-records resources.

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