Moore County Appraisal District CAD and Tax Info 2026

Saw your 2026 property tax notice for Moore County and the appraised value spiked unexpectedly? Many owners in Dumas, Sunray, and the panhandle areas are noticing similar changes.

The Moore County Appraisal District (Moore CAD) is in charge of fairly appraising all real property, business personal property, farms, and minerals across the county.

Taking time to verify your value, claim exemptions, and protest if it’s overstated often results in lower taxes this year.

This practical guide draws from official sources with direct steps, contacts, and links to keep things simple and actionable.

Moore County Appraisal District Property Search 2026

1. Visit the official Moore CAD site: https://moorecad.org/
2. Click Property Search or go straight to: https://esearch.moorecad.org/
3. Select Owner, Address, ID, or Advanced tab.
4. Input your details and search.
5. Check your 2026 appraised value, land/building info, exemptions, and history.

For tax payment views or extra details, use the county tax search: https://esearch.co.moore.tx.us/ Screenshot everything now—it helps hugely with protests.

How to Check Your Moore County CAD Appraised Value 2026

Notices typically mail in spring or early summer. Your notice displays last year’s value, proposed 2026 value, and protest deadline.

The district applies market sales, cost, and income methods for mass appraisals. Homestead caps and circuit breaker rules frequently limit big hikes automatically.

View mass appraisal reports, annual reports, and certified data under Public Information or Reports: https://moorecad.org/reports

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

1. Assemble evidence: nearby comparable sales, photos of repairs/damage, contractor bids, or an independent appraisal.
2. Download forms from https://moorecad.org/forms or Texas Comptroller (Form 50-132).
3. File online if offered, or mail/drop off to CAD before deadline.
4. Schedule informal meeting first—most get resolved without escalation.
5. If necessary, attend formal Appraisal Review Board hearing.

Deadline: Usually May 15 or 30 days after notice (later date applies). Solid comps help shift the proof burden to the district.

How to Get Moore County Appraisal District Homestead Exemption 2026

Homestead exemption cuts taxable value for your main home.

Steps:

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

Over-65/disabled qualify for added exemptions and tax ceiling. File by April 30 for full 2026 if new. Other exemptions (veterans, ag) available on Forms page.

Contact Moore County Appraisal District

• Phone: 806-935-4193
• Fax: 806-935-2792
• Email: Use contact form on site or check for direct
• Physical address: 419 Success Blvd, Dumas, TX 79029
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 717, Dumas, TX 79029
• Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Chief Appraiser Holly Morton, RPA, RTA leads the team—call for help with values, protests, exemptions.

For paying taxes (post-certification): Moore County Tax Assessor-Collector

• Tax Assessor-Collector: Chris A. Rivera
• Phone: 806-935-2175
• Fax: 806-935-2344
• Email: taxoffice@moore-tx.com or crivera@moore-tx.com
• Physical address: 500 S Dumas Ave, Dumas, TX 79029
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 616, Dumas, TX 79029
• Online payments/search: https://www.certifiedpayments.net/ (Bureau Code: 3715430) or https://esearch.co.moore.tx.us/

Moore County Appraisal District 2026 Reappraisal and Key Dates

2026 uses Texas Property Tax Code standards with local market updates. Check calendar for deadlines: https://moorecad.org/calendar

Key notes:

• Protest per your notice (May 15 or 30 days after).
• Holiday schedule and news: https://moorecad.org/

Extra Resources for Moore County Property Owners

• Official CAD site: https://moorecad.org/ (search, forms, tax info, reports)
• Tax transparency: https://www.texas.gov/propertytaxes
• Comptroller property tax help: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax
• County site: https://www.co.moore.tx.us/
• Tax rates: https://moorecad.org/tax-rates

Enable any site alerts for timely notices.

Simple plan: Search your property immediately, apply exemptions, protest if off. Lots of Moore County owners save by doing this.

Unclear on your valuation? Call 806-935-4193—Moore CAD ensures fair appraisals for 2026.

Save this and share with neighbors—it pays dividends.