Palo Pinto County Appraisal District CAD Info

Palo Pinto County, Texas (home to Mineral Wells, Possum Kingdom Lake, and beautiful ranch land west of Fort Worth) has its own Central Appraisal District that determines fair market values for all real and business personal property.

Palo Pinto CAD serves the county and its various taxing entities, including Palo Pinto County, Mineral Wells ISD, and several smaller districts.

Here is the practical, step-by-step guide with every official contact, link, and tip you need.

Official Contacts & Website

• Chief Appraiser: Chuck Lyon
• Phone: 940-659-1281
• Fax: 940-659-2618
• Email: ppad@palopintocad.org
• Physical/Mailing Address: 200 Church Ave, P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, TX 76484
• Property Search Portal (hosted platform): https://iswdataclient.azurewebsites.net/webindex.aspx?dbkey=palopintocad
• Tax Assessor-Collector (for payments & bills): Margaret Griffith Phone: 940-659-1271 Address: P.O. Box 160, Palo Pinto, TX 76484 (Courthouse, 520 Oak St.)

How to Search Your Property in Palo Pinto CAD

1. Go to the search portal: Palo Pinto County, Texas (palo-pinto.tx.us)
2. Enter owner name, address, property ID, or geo number.
3. View details including:
   • Current appraised & taxable values
   • Owner information
   • Legal description & acreage
   • Exemptions applied
   • Improvement details (homes, barns, etc.)

The search is public and free. Values are updated annually, with 2025 certifications typically available by late summer.

Common Exemptions & Special Valuations

Palo Pinto CAD offers standard Texas exemptions that can significantly lower your tax bill:

• Residence Homestead (including Over-65 freeze on school taxes)
• Disabled Veteran / Disabled Person
• Agricultural (1-d-1 Open Space) or Wildlife Management
• Freeport (inventory)
• Charitable, religious, and other exemptions

Download forms directly from the CAD office or request them by phone/email. File by the April 30 deadline (or 30 days after notice).

How to Protest Your Appraisal

You have the right to protest if you believe the value is too high.

Steps:

1. Wait for your Notice of Appraised Value (mailed each spring).
2. Submit a protest online (through the CAD portal) or by mail/phone.
3. Provide evidence: recent comparable sales, photos, cost estimates, or a professional appraisal.
4. Attend the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing if needed.

Many protests in rural counties like Palo Pinto result in reductions — it is worth the effort.

How to Pay Your Property Taxes

Palo Pinto CAD does not collect taxes — they only appraise values.

Contact the Palo Pinto County Tax Assessor-Collector (Margaret Griffith) for bills and payments:

• Phone: 940-659-1271
• Payments accepted by mail, in person, or online (check the county website for current e-pay link).
• Typical due date: January 31 of the following year.

If your mortgage company escrows, they usually handle payment automatically.

Practical Tips for Palo Pinto Property Owners

• Update your mailing address with both CAD and the Tax Office to avoid missed notices.
• Agricultural and wildlife properties can receive very favorable valuations — contact the CAD early if you qualify.
• The county is rural and friendly; calling the small CAD office often gets you direct help from knowledgeable staff.
• Check for Truth-in-Taxation notices in late summer when taxing entities adopt rates.
• Keep records of improvements or damage that could affect value.

Palo Pinto CAD is a smaller district, so response times are usually quick. Start with the property search link above to pull up your account instantly.

Key Starting Links:

• CAD Search & Info: Use the iswdataclient link above or call 940-659-1281
• Tax Payments: 940-659-1271 (Tax Assessor-Collector)

Need help locating a specific property record, understanding an exemption, or preparing protest evidence? Share public details and I’ll walk you through it. Always double-check the latest deadlines and forms directly with the CAD or Tax Office, as they can change yearly.

Official CAD email: ppad@palopintocad.org

they are there to help Palo Pinto landowners.