Mills County CAD 2026

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Mills County, Texas · Property search, ranch land, exemptions, protests, maps and tax payments

Trace a Mills County Property From Rural Parcel to Verified Appraisal and Tax Record

Start with Mills Central Appraisal District when you need a property ID, geographic ID, appraisal owner, situs address, legal description, acreage, subdivision, abstract, market value, taxable value, exemption, interactive map or property-tax balance.

Rural acreage, agricultural land, inherited property, mobile homes and parcels outside Goldthwaite may not be easy to find with a standard address. This guide shows how to search more accurately, verify preliminary 2026 values, choose the correct form, protest route or payment service and continue to the County Clerk when legal ownership matters.

Search official Mills CAD records Review protest options Pay and verify property taxes
Property ID Geographic ID Owner name Street name Abstract or subdivision Legal description
RURAL PARCEL WINDMILL VERIFYING
SEARCH → MAP → VERIFY → FILE OR PAY
The official property search labels displayed 2026 values as preliminary. Preliminary values can change before certification. Save the date viewed and recheck the account before relying on it for a final tax estimate, purchase, protest settlement or legal decision.
Best search detail

Use the property ID or geographic ID when available.

2026 reappraisal

Zones 5, 6 and 8 are included in the district plan.

Tax collection

Start with Mills CAD—not the county vehicle office.

CAD office

901 W. 6th Street, Goldthwaite, Texas.

Official review

Local links and procedures reviewed July 30, 2026.

Start with your goal

What do you need to do with the Mills County property?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or Advanced Search.

Follow the search workflow
CHECK 2026 VALUE Confirm preliminary status

Compare land, improvements, prior value, exemptions and property details before deciding whether to protest.

Understand the value fields
PAY PROPERTY TAX Begin through Mills CAD

Search the correct property and year, review the balance and fee, then save payment confirmation.

Review the payment steps
FILE A PROTEST Check property eligibility

Residential property may qualify for online protest, while agricultural land must follow the mailed route.

Prepare the protest file
CHECK EXEMPTIONS Use current official forms

Review homestead, over-65, disability, veteran, agricultural, wildlife and inherited-home options.

Prepare an application
VERIFY OWNERSHIP Use the County Clerk

The CAD owner and map are research tools; deeds, liens and certified records are maintained separately.

Search recorded documents

Go directly to the Mills County property task

The first sections solve property search and parcel matching. Later sections cover 2026 reappraisal, exemptions, agricultural land, protests, payments, deeds and tax-sale research.

Image retained from the existing article

Use the Mills CAD screenshot to choose the correct search route

Mills County CAD property search screen showing Owner, Address, ID, ARB Search and Advanced Search tabs
This Mills CAD search image appeared in the existing article and has been retained. The live portal can change, so confirm the current tax year and every property field before filing or paying.
By Owner Use a first name, last name, trust, estate or business
By Address Begin with the street name when the full address fails
By ID Use property ID, geographic ID or owner ID
ARB Search Review hearing dates and available ARB information
Advanced Search Use abstracts, subdivisions, property type and other filters
What to click: open the official search, select Owner, Address, ID or Advanced Search, choose the current tax year, enter the narrowest reliable detail and open each plausible result until the property ID, legal description and parcel location match.
Property-record decoder

Understand what each Mills CAD field tells you

Use the account fields to identify the property and choose the next official record
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 every outside document uses the same number. Use it when paying, filing, protesting or calling.
Geographic ID A parcel-related mapping identifier. A surveyed boundary or exact legal acreage. Compare the interactive map, deed, plat and survey.
Owner shown The owner carried for appraisal and tax administration. Complete legal title or absence of liens. Search County Clerk records when ownership matters.
Situs address The physical location carried in the appraisal account. A mailing address, legal boundary or emergency address. Compare it with the map and legal description.
Legal description An abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block, tract or other reference. That abbreviated CAD wording is sufficient for a deed. Verify through the County Clerk and title records.
Acreage The acreage used for appraisal purposes. Surveyed acreage or an exact fence line. Use the recorded deed and professional survey.
Market value CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Compare sales, condition and equal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable cap or special appraisal. Taxable value for every taxing unit. Review exemptions and agricultural valuation.
Taxable value Value remaining after applicable exemptions. The live tax balance or payment status. Review the tax detail and payment record.
Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran or other benefits applied. That every taxing unit grants an identical reduction. Check each taxing-unit line for the correct year.
Value explanation

Separate Mills County market value, appraised value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

The appraisal district’s opinion of the property’s market value as of January 1.

STEP 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable homestead limitation, agricultural appraisal or other statutory limit.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions for each taxing unit.

Do not calculate the final tax bill from market value alone. The amount due depends on taxable value, exemptions, adopted tax rates, ceilings, credits, payment timing and penalties.
Preliminary does not mean incorrect. A preliminary 2026 value can still be supported by market evidence. Verify the property characteristics and comparable evidence before deciding whether a protest is appropriate.
Review official tax-rate resources Open Truth in Taxation
Parcel-location research

Use the Mills CAD interactive map without treating it as a survey

Open the official interactive map Open Mills CAD Interactive Map
Locate the parcel using a known detail Use the property ID, owner, street, geographic ID, abstract or legal description where supported.
Compare neighbouring tracts Confirm the selected parcel’s general road frontage, shape, location and adjoining accounts.
Match the appraisal account Confirm that the map property ID and legal description match the record you intend to use.
Verify before legal use Use the deed, plat, easement documents and professional survey for a boundary, access or acreage decision.
Mills CAD expressly warns that its legal descriptions and acreage are for appraisal use. A map outline does not establish a fence line, easement, legal access, surveyed acreage or ownership boundary.
2026 local update

Check whether the property falls inside a 2026 Mills CAD reappraisal zone

Mills CAD’s 2025–2026 reappraisal plan states that approximately one-third of the county—an estimated 2,900 parcels—was scheduled for reappraisal in 2026. The plan identifies Zones 5, 6 and 8 in portions of the Goldthwaite, Mullin and Brookesmith school districts. New construction is reviewed countywide.
Zone 5

The reappraisal-plan map describes this area generally as FM 574 to Highway 84 West.

Zone 6

The plan identifies this reappraisal zone as the City of Mullin.

Zone 8

The plan identifies this zone as the City of Goldthwaite.

New construction

New homes, additions, shops, barns and other improvements can be reviewed anywhere in the county.

Property characteristics

Check square footage, class, condition, use, acreage and improvement completion.

Value evidence

Compare the new value with sales, prior-year details, physical condition and similar accounts.

A reappraisal-zone visit does not automatically mean the value is wrong. It means the property owner should carefully review the updated characteristics, photographs, land classification, improvements, exemptions and protest deadline.
Open reports and reappraisal plans
Search troubleshooting

What to do when Mills County property search returns no result

Try another search method before assuming the property is missing
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner name is not found The record may use a spouse, trust, estate, company, initial or former owner. Search only the first or last name, then narrow the results.
Address search fails The situs may differ from the postal address or omit a suffix. Use only the street name or switch to owner or property ID.
Rural tract has no address The property may be indexed by abstract, subdivision or legal description. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Too many owner results appear The owner name is common or one owner has several parcels. Add property ID, street, geographic ID, abstract or subdivision.
Recently purchased property shows the seller The recorded deed may still be processing into the appraisal system. Confirm County Clerk recording and retain the instrument reference.
New parcel split is absent The parent parcel may remain visible while records and mapping update. Search the parent account and provide the recorded deed or plat.
Mobile home is under another account The home and land may be appraised separately or indexed by park or owner. Use property type, mobile-home-park, owner and property-ID filters.
Payment balance looks incorrect The selected year, parcel or payment posting may be wrong. Match the property ID and contact Mills CAD with payment proof.
Call script for a missing or incorrect account
I am researching Mills CAD property ID [number] / geographic ID [number] at [address or legal description]. The account currently shows [owner, value or property detail]. I need help with [exact missing or incorrect field] for tax year [year]. Please tell me which document or department controls the correction.
Mills County property situations

Local search tips for Goldthwaite, Mullin, Priddy, Star and rural land

Goldthwaite property

Check the city, school district, county and other taxing units and review 2026 Zone 8 appraisal details.

Mullin property

Verify the City of Mullin and Mullin ISD lines and review property changes within 2026 Zone 6.

Priddy-area property

Search by owner, property ID, abstract or subdivision and confirm Priddy ISD where applicable.

Star-area property

Rural addresses may be limited, so use legal descriptions, geographic IDs and map location.

Overlapping school district

Some accounts can involve Zephyr, Brookesmith, Comanche, Hamilton or Lometa ISD. Read every taxing-unit line.

Farm or ranch acreage

Review market value, productivity value, acreage, qualifying use and agricultural application status separately.

Inherited land

Search the deceased owner, estate, heirs, trust and recorded deed or probate history.

Mobile or manufactured home

Search the land and home accounts separately and confirm title or ownership documentation.

New construction

Review square footage, completion percentage, condition, barns, shops and other added improvements.

Correct-office routing

Use Mills CAD, the Tax Assessor-Collector or County Clerk for the right task

The three offices maintain different property information
Your question Correct starting point What to prepare
What is my appraised value? Mills Central Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and disputed value field.
Why is an exemption missing? Mills Central Appraisal District Application proof, identification and qualification date.
Where do I pay property taxes? Begin through Mills CAD Property ID, owner, tax year, balance and payment method.
Did my property-tax payment post? Mills CAD collection staff Receipt, confirmation number, amount, date and tax year.
Who legally owns the land? Mills County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, date range, legal description and instrument.
Where can I obtain a deed or lien? Mills County Clerk Names, recording date, instrument reference and copy type.
Who handles vehicle registration? Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector Vehicle and title documents—not the property-tax account.
Is the boundary or acreage correct? Surveyor plus deed and plat records Deed, plat, previous survey, easements and field evidence.
Who sets the tax rate? Each local taxing unit Property account and complete taxing-unit list.
The Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. The Texas Comptroller directory identifies Mills CAD as the likely collector, and the county tax-office page sends property-tax users to MillsCAD.org.
Property-record corrections

Correct the system that controls the inaccurate information

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm that the deed or probate document was recorded, then ask Mills CAD which ownership document is required.
Incorrect mailing address File the applicable address-change request and keep a copy or electronic confirmation.
Incorrect acreage or legal description Compare the deed, plat and survey before requesting an appraisal-record correction.
Incorrect building details Prepare measurements, photographs, permits, plans, repair reports or condition evidence.
Missing exemption or agricultural appraisal Confirm the application, filing year, ownership, qualification date and supporting documents.
Incorrect tax payment Contact Mills CAD with the receipt, account, tax year, amount and confirmation number.
A correction and a protest are different actions. A correction fixes inaccurate account information. A protest challenges a protestable appraisal-district determination, such as value, unequal appraisal, exemption denial or special-appraisal denial.
Exemption filing

Prepare Mills County homestead, senior, disability and veteran applications

Residence homestead

Confirm ownership, principal-residence status, move-in date and identification requirements.

Age 65 or older

Review additional exemptions, school-tax ceilings, instalment options and deferral rules.

Disabled person

Prepare qualifying documentation and check ceiling, instalment or deferral options.

Disabled veteran

Use the correct veteran or surviving-spouse form and attach the required documentation.

Inherited homestead

An heir may need deed, probate, heirship, occupancy and ownership-percentage information.

Other exemptions

The forms library includes charitable, religious, cemetery, school, disaster and other applications.

Prepare these items before filing

Property ID and legal description
Owner name exactly as shown
Texas driver licence or accepted identification
Property and mailing addresses
Ownership and occupancy dates
Age, disability or veteran evidence
Deed, trust, probate or heirship records when applicable
Submission receipt or traceable mailing proof
Mills CAD states that homestead applications must include the applicant’s driver licence or other information required under the Texas Property Tax Code. Additional affidavits may be required in some ownership or occupancy situations.
Open official exemption forms Read Mills CAD exemption information
Agricultural and wildlife appraisal

Document qualifying Mills County land use before filing

Open-space agricultural appraisal can value qualifying land according to productivity rather than ordinary market value. Eligibility depends on the land’s history, current principal use, degree of intensity and supporting documentation.

Land-use history

Document qualifying agricultural activity during the required historical period.

Current operation

Explain grazing, livestock, hay, crops, beekeeping, timber or another claimed use.

Acreage and map

Mark qualifying acreage, improvements, excluded land, water and activity locations.

Receipts and leases

Keep grazing leases, livestock records, feed, seed, equipment and sales evidence.

Wildlife management

Prepare the wildlife plan, minimum-acreage evidence, practices, photographs and annual report.

Change-of-use risk

Ask about rollback-tax exposure before converting qualifying land to another use.

Agricultural valuation applies to qualifying land—not automatically to houses, barns and other improvements. Improvements are generally appraised separately at market value.
Respond promptly to a request for additional information. Mills CAD’s agricultural guidelines state that an owner generally has 30 days to provide requested information; failure to respond can result in denial.
Open agricultural and wildlife guidance Download agricultural forms
Business personal property

Prepare a complete Mills County business-property rendition

Business name, owner and physical location
Business or property account number
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Original cost and acquisition year
Inventory and supplies
Vehicles, machinery and leased assets
Disposed, moved or replaced assets
Signed copy and filing confirmation
Mills CAD publishes a 2026 business-personal-property depreciation schedule. Use the current-year schedule rather than reusing factors from an older rendition.
One owner can have separate real-property and personal-property accounts. Confirm that the rendition, payment or protest is connected to the correct account type and tax year.
Open 2026 BPP resources Open rendition forms
Appraisal protest workflow

Choose the correct Mills CAD protest route before the deadline

Normal Texas filing rule: a protest is generally due by May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was delivered, whichever is later. The date printed on the individual notice controls.
Save the complete property record Keep the property ID, geographic ID, owner, legal description, land, improvements, values and exemptions.
Read the appraisal notice Confirm the proposed value, prior value, property details, PIN, delivery date and protest deadline.
Identify the exact protest reason Examples include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property characteristics, exemption denial or agricultural-appraisal denial.
Check online eligibility Mills CAD states that only rural and in-town residences can protest online. Agricultural land must be protested by mail. Read the official online protest rules
Remove leading zeros Enter R000000123 as R123 and PIN 024301 as 24301, following Mills CAD’s published examples.
File before the deadline Protect the deadline even when the evidence packet is still being organised. Open the Mills CAD eProtest system
Keep proof of filing Save the online confirmation, timestamp, email, certified-mail receipt or stamped copy.
Submit focused evidence Use comparable sales, equal-appraisal accounts, photographs, repair estimates, surveys, closing documents, land-use records or asset lists.
Review the district evidence Compare every sale, adjustment, property characteristic and valuation assumption with the subject property.
Prepare for the formal ARB hearing State the requested value or correction clearly and organise the strongest evidence first.

Evidence packet checklist

Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Mills CAD property account
One-page requested-result explanation
Comparable sales or equal-appraisal table
Dated property-condition photographs
Repair estimates or professional reports
Survey, agricultural or property-detail evidence
Copy of every submitted attachment
Do not try to file an agricultural-land protest through the residential online system. Follow Mills CAD’s mailed protest instructions and use a traceable delivery method that preserves the filing date.
Open online protest Download Notice of Protest Open protest and ARB resources
Appraisal Review Board preparation

Present a Mills County ARB case clearly and efficiently

Lead with the issue

State whether the dispute concerns value, unequal appraisal, property facts, exemption or agricultural appraisal.

State the requested outcome

Give the requested value or correction before explaining supporting details.

Label every exhibit

Number photographs, comparable properties, estimates, maps, leases and reports.

Address CAD evidence

Mark the specific sale, adjustment, property fact or assumption you dispute.

Keep complete copies

Retain the notice, protest, evidence, filing proof and hearing communication together.

Read the written order

Preserve the ARB decision and promptly review any available appeal route.

The ARB is separate from Mills CAD. It decides unresolved appraisal protests but does not set tax rates, collect property taxes or decide legal ownership.
Open Mills CAD ARB information
Property-tax payment

Pay Mills County property taxes through the official Mills CAD route

Mills CAD’s homepage provides a Pay Taxes Online link to its property-search system. The Texas Comptroller directory states that the Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes, and the county tax-office page directs property-tax users to MillsCAD.org.
Start from Mills CAD Avoid payment links received through an advertisement, unsolicited email or text message. Open the official Mills CAD homepage
Click Pay Taxes Online The official button opens the Mills CAD property-search and collection system.
Search the exact property Match the property ID, owner, address, legal description and tax year before opening payment details.
Review all years and taxing units Confirm whether the balance is current, delinquent, partial or associated with more than one account.
Read the payment total and fee Verify the amount, penalty, interest, convenience fee and payment method before submitting.
Save the receipt Keep the property ID, tax year, payment amount, fee, date and confirmation number.
Confirm posting Reopen the account after processing and verify that the correct property and year were credited.
Payment and collection checks before submitting money
Situation Starting point What to verify
Current tax balance Mills CAD property search Property ID, tax year, taxing units and amount.
Online payment Pay Taxes Online from MillsCAD.org Official domain, account, fee and confirmation.
Payment does not appear Mills CAD collection staff Receipt, date, amount, method and processing time.
Delinquent balance Mills CAD or listed collection counsel Current written payoff, penalties, interest and fees.
Vehicle or voter service Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector Required vehicle, title or registration documents.
Tax-rate research Mills County Truth in Taxation Taxing unit, proposed rate, adopted rate and tax year.
Do not rely on a saved screenshot as a final payoff. Request a current balance when the account is delinquent, recently paid, involved in litigation, under a payment agreement or affected by an appraisal correction.
Search and pay property taxes Open Truth in Taxation Open the county tax-office page
Deeds, liens and recorded documents

Use the Mills County Clerk when legal ownership matters

The Mills County Clerk provides an online self-service portal for available documents from 1998 to the present. Records can also be viewed through the public-access terminal in the Clerk’s office.
Open the County Clerk page Open Mills County Clerk
Click the online county portal Accept the public-record disclaimer before entering the search. Open Mills County Clerk Self Service
Search all name variations Try current and former owners, spouses, estates, trusts, businesses and spelling variations.
Compare the legal description Match the abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block, tract, acreage and property location.
Save the instrument information Keep the document type, parties, recording date, instrument reference and page count.
Order the correct copy Ask whether the lender, court, title company or government filing requires a plain or certified copy.
Mills County Clerk
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

County Clerk: Sonya Scott

Recording-counter hours effective May 1, 2026

Monday-Thursday: office 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; deed recording closes at 4:30 p.m.

Friday: office 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; deed recording closes at 3:30 p.m.

The Clerk states that in-person real-property filings require official photo identification.

The online index is a research guide, not a title opinion. Use certified documents and a qualified title professional for ownership, lien, easement, inheritance or transaction decisions.
Buyer, owner and heir due diligence

Complete these checks before buying or inheriting Mills County property

Confirm the parcel

Match the property ID, geographic ID, legal description, acreage and map location.

Check tax balances

Review current and delinquent years and save a current payoff or tax certificate when needed.

Search deed history

Review recorded deeds, liens, judgments and releases and obtain a title examination.

Recalculate exemptions

The seller’s homestead, senior exemption, tax ceiling or appraisal cap may not transfer.

Review taxing units

Check the county, city, school district and every special district shown on the account.

Compare improvements

Review square footage, age, condition, barns, shops, mobile homes and other structures.

Verify access and acreage

Use deeds, easements and a survey rather than relying on the CAD map.

Check agricultural status

Ask whether special appraisal will continue and whether a use change could create rollback taxes.

Save closing evidence

Keep the deed, title policy, survey, closing statement, tax records and exemption filing proof.

The seller’s current tax amount may not predict the buyer’s future bill. Ownership changes can affect exemptions, appraisal limitations, agricultural valuation and taxable value.
Taxpayer portal and electronic delivery

Use the Mills CAD taxpayer portal for documents and applications

Open the official taxpayer portal Open Mills CAD Taxpayer Portal
Create an account Enter the requested owner and contact information and use a secure email address.
Wait for approval when required The portal may show registration as pending until Mills CAD approves the account.
Connect the correct property Confirm the owner, property ID and tax year before managing documents or applications.
Elect electronic communication carefully The election remains in effect until rescinded in writing under the applicable procedure.
File separately where required One election with the appraisal district may not automatically apply to every separate tax official.
Open taxpayer portal Open online forms
Open records and district reports

Request Mills CAD information not available in normal property search

Check online resources first Review property search, maps, forms, tax rates, appraisal reports and reappraisal plans.
Describe the requested record precisely Include the property ID, owner, legal description, tax year, map area or document type.
Use the official open-record form Select Open Records Request Form from the Mills CAD Forms menu. Open Mills CAD forms and records
Ask for electronic delivery when practical Electronic inspection or a narrower request can reduce unnecessary copying and research charges.
Check the report year Preliminary records, certified rolls, reappraisal plans and live property accounts can represent different stages of the tax calendar.
Reappraisal plans

Review appraisal zones, field-work timing and the three-year reappraisal rotation.

Appraisal reports

Understand valuation methods, property categories and annual appraisal activity.

Tax-rate records

Review adopted rates and historical taxing-unit information.

Open reports and plans Open tax-rate records
Tax-sale research

Understand Mills County tax-sale timing before bidding

Mills CAD states that real-property tax sales, when scheduled, are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the north door of the Mills County Courthouse, 1011 4th Street in Goldthwaite. Sales are set between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and begin at 10:00 a.m.
Check the current notice

Upcoming notices are generally posted approximately three weeks before a scheduled sale.

Understand the bid

The sale transfers the defendants’ right, title and interest—not a guarantee of clear title.

Prepare payment

Mills CAD states that the winning bidder must pay by 5:00 p.m. on the sale date.

Search every parcel

Match the lawsuit, property ID, legal description, acreage, map and tax accounts.

Investigate title risks

Review liens, bankruptcy, redemption rights, access, occupancy and other recorded interests.

Inspect independently

Do not assume a tax-sale notice guarantees condition, utilities, access or buildability.

A tax sale is not the same as a normal real-estate closing. Obtain legal and title advice before bidding. The appraisal district, county and auction notice do not guarantee clear title, possession, condition or access.
Open current tax-sale information
Annual action calendar

Important Mills County appraisal and property-tax dates

Appraisal date Ownership, use, condition and market value are generally considered as of January 1.
Normal rendition deadline Most business-personal-property renditions are normally due April 15, subject to extension procedures.
Normal exemption and special-appraisal application date Confirm the exact deadline and any late-filing rule for the application involved.
Normal protest deadline File by May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was delivered, whichever is later.
Truth-in-Taxation updates Proposed and adopted tax-rate information is commonly updated as local taxing units complete their budgets.
Tax statements Confirm the property ID, tax year, taxing units, exemption status and balance when statements become available.
Normal payment deadline Most property taxes are payable without penalty through January 31, subject to weekends, holidays, late bills and special arrangements.
The date printed on the individual notice, form, hearing letter or tax statement controls. The general calendar does not replace the official deadline for a specific property.
Open the official property-tax calendar
Verified local contacts

Mills CAD, Tax Assessor-Collector and County Clerk contact details

Mills Central Appraisal District
901 W. 6th Street
Goldthwaite, Texas 76844

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

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

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; open through lunch.

Interim Chief Appraiser: Lori Fetterman

Taxpayer Liaison: Monica Eicher

Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector
1011 4th Street
3rd Floor of the Courthouse
Goldthwaite, Texas 76844

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

325-648-3879

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-noon.

Tax Assessor-Collector: Lori King, CTOP

This office handles vehicle, voter and county tax-office services but does not collect property taxes.

Mills County Clerk
1011 4th Street
Goldthwaite, Texas 76844

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

325-648-2711
Fax: 325-648-3251

County Clerk: Sonya Scott

Before travelling

Call the relevant office to confirm:

  • Holiday or emergency closure
  • Required identification
  • Accepted payment method
  • Recording-counter cutoff
  • Whether the task belongs to CAD, collection or deed records
Do not visit the courthouse to resolve an appraisal value or protest. Go to Mills CAD for appraisal, exemptions, agricultural valuation, protests and property-tax collection. Use the courthouse offices for vehicle services and recorded documents.
Official action links

Official Mills County appraisal, tax and deed resources

Mills CAD homepage

Use the official district site for notices, payment access, forms, protests and contact information.

Open Mills Central Appraisal District
Property search

Search by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or advanced criteria.

Search Mills County property
Interactive map

Review parcel location, nearby accounts and rural map context.

Open Mills CAD map
Taxpayer portal

Manage available property details, documents, electronic communication and applications.

Open taxpayer portal
Forms

Download homestead, agricultural, wildlife, rendition, protest and deferral forms.

Open Mills CAD forms
Online protest

Review eligibility, property-ID formatting, PIN instructions and the electronic filing route.

Read online protest instructions
Pay property taxes

Search the correct property and year and continue through the official payment route.

Search tax balances and payment
County Clerk records

Research deeds, liens and recorded property documents from the official county portal.

Open Mills County Clerk
Tax sales

Review current notices, sale location, payment timing and previous listings.

Open Mills CAD tax sales
Editorial accountability

How this Mills County guide was rebuilt

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent local research with practical official-portal guidance

This version retains the Mills CAD search image from the existing article while replacing the shorter guide with deeper property-search instructions, a result-field decoder, 2026 reappraisal-zone guidance, rural troubleshooting, agricultural and wildlife preparation, protest restrictions, payment verification, deed research and tax-sale due diligence.

The review used Mills Central Appraisal District, the official property-search portal, taxpayer portal, forms, reappraisal plan, agricultural guidelines, business-property resources, tax-sale information, Texas Comptroller county directory, Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector and Mills County Clerk.

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website and is not operated by Mills Central Appraisal District or Mills County.

Mills County answers

10 common Mills County CAD questions

1. What is the official Mills County CAD website?

The official website is MillsCAD.org. Use it for property search, maps, forms, online protest information, tax payment access, electronic notifications, tax sales and district contacts.

2. How do I search Mills County property records?

Open Mills CAD Property Search. Search by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or Advanced Search and verify the correct tax year.

3. Are Mills CAD 2026 values final?

The official property-search portal states that displayed 2026 values are preliminary and subject to change before certification. Save the date viewed and recheck the account before relying on a final value.

4. Where do I pay Mills County property taxes?

Start from Mills CAD’s official Pay Taxes Online link or property-search portal. The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes and directs property-tax users to MillsCAD.org.

5. Can I protest a Mills County appraisal online?

Mills CAD states that rural and in-town residences can use the online protest system. Agricultural land must be protested by mail under the district’s instructions.

6. How should I enter my property ID and PIN for online protest?

Remove leading zeros. Mills CAD’s examples say R000000123 should be entered as R123 and PIN 024301 should be entered as 24301.

7. Where can I find homestead and agricultural forms?

Use the official Mills CAD Forms page. It includes homestead, veteran, agricultural, wildlife, rendition, protest, deferral and other applications.

8. Are Mills CAD maps and acreage legal proof?

No. Mills CAD states that legal descriptions and acreage are for appraisal-district use and should be verified before legal use. Review recorded documents and obtain a professional survey.

9. Where can I search Mills County deeds and liens?

Use the Mills County Clerk’s official online self-service portal for available documents from 1998 to the present or visit the public-access terminal in the Clerk’s office.

10. What is the Mills CAD phone number and office address?

Mills Central Appraisal District is at 901 W. 6th Street, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844. Call 325-648-2253. Mail correspondence to P.O. Box 565, Goldthwaite, Texas 76844-0565.

Accuracy, ownership and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Mills Central Appraisal District, Mills County, the Mills County Appraisal Review Board, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk, a title company, surveyor, attorney or tax adviser.

Property owners, preliminary values, exemptions, parcel characteristics, protest status, payment balances, convenience fees, office hours, forms and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

Mills CAD maps, acreage, legal descriptions and ownership displays are appraisal-research tools. They should not replace a recorded deed, certified document, title examination, legal opinion or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 30, 2026. Primary sources reviewed include Mills Central Appraisal District, Mills CAD Property Search, the 2025–2026 reappraisal plan, taxpayer portal, forms, agricultural guidelines, business-property resources, tax-sale information, Texas Comptroller county directory, Mills County Tax Assessor-Collector and Mills County Clerk.

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