Presidio County Appraisal District CAD

When your Notice of Appraised Value arrives from the Presidio County Appraisal District (PCAD), it shows the proposed market value of your property as of January 1, 2026.

This value, minus any exemptions, forms the basis for your 2026 property taxes.

Property owners must review records, confirm or apply for exemptions, and file protests if the value is inaccurate.

This guide covers: verifying your property record online, common exemptions, the protest process via informal review or formal ARB hearing, key deadlines, payment methods, and an action checklist.

What the Presidio County CAD Actually Does (Stop the Confusion)

The Presidio County Appraisal District (PCAD) determines market value for all taxable property in Presidio County, administers exemptions, and manages protests through the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

PCAD does not mail tax bills or collect taxes. The Presidio County Tax Assessor-Collector (separate office) applies tax rates set by local taxing entities (Presidio County, Marfa ISD, Presidio ISD, cities), mails bills, and handles collections.

Contact Details and Office Information

Property Search – How to Find Your Record

1. Go to https://esearch.presidiocad.org/.
2. Enter property address, owner name, or account number (found on prior notice or tax bill).
3. Select your property from results.
4. Review: market value, appraised value, land/improvement breakdown, square footage, year built, legal description, current exemptions, ownership history, and any sketches or photos.
5. Download/print the property card and note the account number for all future communications.

Property Tax Exemptions

• General Residence Homestead Exemption: $140,000 reduction for school district taxes (mandatory statewide). Additional local-option percentage exemptions (up to 20% of appraised value, minimum $5,000) may apply from other taxing units.
• Over-65 Exemption: Additional reduction (bringing school-district total to $200,000) plus school tax ceiling (freeze on school taxes at the qualifying year’s level). Surviving spouse (age 55+) may continue if unmarried.
• Disabled Person Exemption: Same additional reduction and tax ceiling as Over-65 for those meeting Social Security Administration disability standards.
• Disabled Veteran Exemption: Partial reduction on any one property ($5,000–$12,000 based on VA disability rating: 10–29% = $5k; 30–49% = $7.5k; 50–69% = $10k; 70–100% = $12k). 100% disabled veterans (or individual unemployability) receive full (100%) exemption on the residence homestead.

How to File a Property Value Protest

Informal Review (Fast Way)

1. File notice of protest online at https://portal.presidiocad.org/ or by form before deadline.
2. Submit evidence (recent appraisal, comparable sales, photos of damage/repairs, cost estimates).
3. PCAD reviews and may resolve via phone/email without a hearing.

Formal ARB Hearing (Official Way)

1. File protest by deadline (triggers ARB process).
2. Receive hearing notice (at least 15 days advance).
3. Attend in-person or submit by affidavit. Present evidence to independent ARB panel.
4. ARB issues written decision. Further appeal to district court possible within 60 days.

Important 2026 Deadlines

Notices of Appraise

d Value typically mailed April–May 2026.

How to Pay Your Property Taxes

• Online: Primary option at https://presidio.propertytaxpayments.net/ (credit/debit card, e-check).
• In-Person: Presidio County Tax Assessor-Collector offices – Marfa (300 N. Highland Avenue) or Presidio (300 E. O’Reilly St.).
• Mail: Check/money order to address on bill (postmark by due date).

Qualifying Over-65 or disabled owners may request installment plans or tax deferral.

Final Checklist for Property Owners

• Access and review your property record online immediately after receiving notice.
• Compare market value to recent comparable sales and property condition.
• Confirm all eligible exemptions are applied or submit application.
• Gather evidence and file protest by deadline if value is too high.