San Augustine County Appraisal District (San Augustine CAD) 2026

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San Augustine County, Texas · Property search, timberland, exemptions, protests, taxes and deeds

Follow a San Augustine County Parcel From Piney-Woods Search to the Correct Official Record

Begin with San Augustine Central Appraisal District when you need a property ID, geographic ID, owner shown for appraisal purposes, legal description, acreage, property category, market value, exemptions, land details or improvement information.

Rural acreage, timberland, mineral interests and county-road properties often require more than a normal address search. This guide shows which search field to use, how to understand the result and where to go next for taxes, deeds, forms or a protest.

Open official property search Check property taxes Fix a missing search result
Property ID Geographic ID Owner last name County-road address Abstract or legal description
PINEY-WOODS PARCEL SCANNER VERIFYING
SEARCH → CONFIRM → REVIEW → ACT
The appraisal district does not set tax rates or replace the deed record. San Augustine CAD determines appraisal values and administers exemptions and special valuations. The Tax Assessor-Collector handles bills and payments, while the County Clerk maintains deeds, liens, plats, probate records and other recorded documents.
Best exact search

Use the property ID or geographic ID when available.

Rural-property backup

Try abstract, subdivision, legal description or owner name.

CAD office

122 North Harrison, San Augustine, Texas 75972.

Property taxes

Use the county Tax Assessor-Collector for bills and receipts.

Official review

Local links and procedures reviewed July 2026.

Start with your task

What do you need from the San Augustine County property record?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use a property ID, owner name, address, geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or legal description.

Follow the official search steps
CHECK VALUE Review land and improvements separately

Compare market value, appraised value, taxable value, acreage, category and improvement details.

Decode the appraisal record
PAY TAXES Leave CAD and use the tax office

Check the live bill, tax year, balance, payment status, penalty and receipt through the collecting office.

Follow the tax-payment route
TIMBER OR AG LAND Check special appraisal separately

Review qualifying use, productivity value, acreage, application status and land-use documentation.

Review timber and agricultural guidance
PROTEST A VALUE Save the account before filing

Identify the exact error, gather relevant evidence and follow the deadline printed on the appraisal notice.

Build the protest packet
CHECK A DEED Use the County Clerk

Do not treat the appraisal owner field as proof of legal title or lien status.

Find the recorded document route

Go directly to the San Augustine County task

Use the first sections for a property search. The later sections explain values, land use, exemptions, protests, taxes, deed records and local office contacts.

Existing official-search image

Use the current San Augustine CAD search screen efficiently

San Augustine CAD property search screen showing the main search bar and Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria and Advanced Search options
Existing article image retained: the official search interface provides a quick search bar plus separate Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria and Advanced Search routes. Portal wording and appearance can change, so follow the field labels currently displayed.
Basic Search

Best when you have one simple detail such as an owner name, property ID or address.

By Owner

Use owner ID, LASTNAME FIRSTNAME, care-of name or mailing-address details.

By Property

Use property ID, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, street or lease information.

All Criteria

Combine owner and property details when one field alone returns too many records.

Advanced Search

Useful for research by field, property category, acreage or a minimum and maximum value range.

Results controls

Select the correct tax year and property type before comparing values across accounts.

Do not enter more personal information than necessary. A property ID, owner name or address is normally sufficient for public appraisal research.
Property-record decoder

Understand the fields shown on a San Augustine CAD account

What the field means, what it does not prove and what to do next
Field What it helps identify What it does not prove Best next action
Property or parcel ID The appraisal account used by San Augustine CAD. That another county system uses the same identifier. Save it before contacting CAD or matching the tax account.
Geographic ID A parcel reference connected to appraisal mapping and location. A surveyed legal boundary. Compare it with the legal description, deed and survey.
Owner ID The owner record used in the CAD database. Legal title or that every recent deed has processed. Use County Clerk records when ownership must be established.
Legal description The abstract, tract, lot, block, subdivision or other appraisal reference. That the shortened CAD description is adequate for a legal document. Verify the recorded deed, plat or survey.
Category code How the property is classified for appraisal, such as residential or qualified open-space land. That the classification is correct for the current use. Compare the category with actual use and application status.
Total acres The acreage carried for appraisal purposes. Surveyed acreage or boundary location. Use the deed and survey for legal acreage decisions.
Market value The district’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 appraisal limitation or special calculation. The amount used by every taxing unit after exemptions. Continue to taxable value and exemption details.
Taxable value Value remaining after applicable exemptions for a taxing unit. The live balance, payment status or penalties. Use the Tax Assessor-Collector’s system for the bill.
Improvement details Building type, class, year built, square footage and improvement value where displayed. That every structure or condition detail is correct. Document incorrect area, class, condition or completion.
The official property page warns that legal descriptions and acreage are provided for appraisal research. Verify them before using the information in a deed, boundary dispute, purchase agreement or other legal document.
Value explanation

Move from market value to taxable value without confusing the numbers

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 limitation or special appraisal calculation.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The value remaining after exemptions for each applicable taxing unit.

Timberland and agricultural accounts need an additional comparison. Review both market value and productivity value. A special appraisal can lower taxable value without changing the market-value estimate.
Do not estimate the tax bill from market value alone. The bill depends on taxable value, adopted rates, exemptions, tax ceilings, credits, penalties and payment history.
Search troubleshooting

Fix common San Augustine County property-search problems

Try the next search method before assuming the record is missing
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner name returns no result The database may use LASTNAME FIRSTNAME, an estate, trust, business or different spelling. Search the last name only or one distinctive entity word.
Too many owner matches The name is common or the search is too broad. Add the first name, property ID, road name or legal-description detail.
County-road address fails The address may use CR, County Road, FM Road or another variation. Search only the road number or owner name, then try By Property.
Rural parcel has no situs address The account may be indexed by abstract, legal description or geographic ID. Use property ID, geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or owner.
Timber account looks different The property may have special-appraisal fields, productivity values or specialised appraisal information. Review category, acres, market value, productivity value and land-use status separately.
Mineral account is difficult to locate Mineral interests may use lease names, lease numbers, owner records or specialised appraisal data. Try lease name, lease number, owner name or property ID and contact CAD.
Recently purchased property shows seller The deed may not yet have completed processing into the appraisal system. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and save the instrument information.
New tract split is missing A deed, survey or parcel split may still be under review. Search the parent account and contact CAD with the recorded documents.
Tax balance is not shown The CAD site is an appraisal system, not the live collection ledger. Open the San Augustine County tax website or contact the Tax Assessor-Collector.
Call script for a missing or incorrect record
I am researching property ID [number] / geographic ID [number] for [owner or legal description]. The account currently shows [field]. I need help with [specific missing or incorrect item] for tax year [year]. Please tell me which document or department controls the correction.
Local property situations

Search tips for San Augustine County homes, timberland and rural acreage

City of San Augustine home

Search by street number and name, then verify the city taxing unit, homestead exemption and improvement details.

Broaddus-area property

Confirm the property ID, school district, road description, acreage and correct taxing-unit combination.

Lake-area or recreational property

Use the subdivision, lot, block, legal description and parcel ID rather than relying only on a mailing address.

Timber tract

Review category code, total acres, productivity value, timber application status and land-use records.

Family land or inherited acreage

Search the deceased owner, estate, heirs and prior owners, then review probate and recorded deeds.

Mineral interest

Try the owner, lease name, lease number or property ID. Mineral accounts may be appraised through specialised support.

Utility or industrial account

Record the property ID and tax year before contacting CAD because these accounts may use specialised appraisal methods.

Business personal property

Search the business name, owner ID or property ID and compare the situs, asset details and rendition year.

New construction or remodel

Review building type, class, year built, square footage, completion and improvement value separately.

Office routing

Use San Augustine CAD, the Tax Office or County Clerk for the correct record

Contact the office that controls the information you need
Your question Correct office What to prepare
What is the property’s appraisal value? San Augustine CAD Property ID, tax year and value field in question.
Why is the acreage or building detail wrong? San Augustine CAD Survey, deed, photographs, measurements or other supporting evidence.
Where do I apply for an exemption? San Augustine CAD Application, property ID, identification and qualification evidence.
How much property tax is due? San Augustine County Tax Assessor-Collector Tax account, property ID, tax year and owner name.
Did my tax payment post? San Augustine County Tax Assessor-Collector Receipt, confirmation, amount, date and payment method.
Who legally owns the property? San Augustine County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, recording date and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed or plat? San Augustine County Clerk Names, instrument information, subdivision or legal description.
Who set the property-tax rate? The applicable taxing unit Taxing-unit list from the property record and the relevant budget year.
The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not determine property value or tax rates. The appraisal district determines value, local governing bodies adopt rates, and the Tax Office calculates and collects the resulting bill.
Record corrections

Send each correction to the office that owns the inaccurate field

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the recorded deed or probate document with the County Clerk, then provide the ownership evidence requested by San Augustine CAD.
Incorrect mailing address Contact San Augustine CAD for the appraisal-account mailing address and verify the Tax Office record separately.
Incorrect acreage Prepare the recorded deed, survey, plat and a clear explanation of the discrepancy.
Incorrect improvement detail Save the property page and provide photographs, measurements, plans, condition evidence or removal documentation.
Missing exemption Locate the application, proof of submission and qualification documents before requesting review.
Incorrect payment or delinquent balance Contact the Tax Assessor-Collector with the receipt, tax year, amount and account information.
A correction request and a protest are not always the same. A factual correction may fix an account field, while a protest formally challenges a value, exemption decision, classification or other protestable action.
Exemption applications

Check and apply for San Augustine County property exemptions

Open the full appraisal account and verify each expected exemption. An exemption can reduce taxable value without changing the market-value figure shown on the account.

Residence homestead

Confirm that the property is the owner’s principal residence and that ownership and identification information match.

Age 65 or older

Review the additional exemption, school-tax ceiling and any available instalment or deferral information.

Disabled person

Use the applicable exemption form and prepare the required disability evidence.

Disabled veteran

Attach the correct VA documentation for the disability rating or qualifying survivor category.

Agricultural or timber appraisal

Use the separate special-appraisal application and document qualifying land use.

Other exemptions

Use the official forms page for charitable, religious, business and other property-specific applications.

Prepare these items before filing

Property ID and geographic ID
Owner name exactly as shown
Property and mailing addresses
Texas driver licence or identification when required
Occupancy or qualification date
Age, disability or VA documentation
Deed, heirship or ownership evidence
Proof of submission or mailing
The official San Augustine CAD forms page states that homestead applications must include a copy of the applicant’s driver licence or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code. An affidavit may also be required in certain situations.
Open official CAD forms Request an online account PIN
Timber, agriculture and wildlife

Prepare a stronger special-appraisal application for rural land

San Augustine CAD publishes separate guidance and forms for 1-d-1 open-space agricultural use, timberland and wildlife-management appraisal. Qualification depends on land use and supporting facts—not merely ownership of rural acreage.

What to organise before applying or responding to a land-use review
Property situation Evidence to organise Important review point
Timberland Timber-management plan, planting or harvest history, invoices, contracts, photographs, maps and acreage. Confirm whether the land is actively devoted to qualifying timber production.
Agricultural land Production history, livestock records, leases, receipts, grazing information, maps and photographs. Show the intensity and continuity of qualifying agricultural use.
Wildlife management Wildlife-management plan, qualifying practices, logs, photographs, receipts and maps. The land generally must meet the applicable prior qualification and active-use requirements.
Change of use Sale documents, development plans, lease termination, photographs and the date use changed. Ask about additional taxes or consequences before changing qualifying use.
Restricted-use timberland The applicable restricted-use form and documentation supporting the claimed restriction. Use the specific form published by San Augustine CAD.
Do not assume every wooded parcel qualifies as timberland. The land must satisfy applicable use, history, intensity and documentation requirements.
Open ag, timber and wildlife forms
Business personal property

Prepare a San Augustine County business-property rendition

Business personal property can include furniture, equipment, machinery, inventory, computers, tools and other income-producing personal property located in the county.

Business name and ownership type
Property ID or account number
Physical business location
Asset list by type
Original cost and acquisition year
Disposed or transferred assets
Inventory information where applicable
Filing confirmation and retained copy
Separate real property from business personal property. The building or land account may not contain the equipment and inventory account. Search the business name and owner information when the expected account is missing.
Open the rendition form
Value and appraisal disputes

Build a San Augustine CAD protest around a specific, provable issue

Deadline rule: use the protest deadline printed on the individual appraisal notice. Notice dates and applicable statutory deadlines can differ.
Read the appraisal notice carefully Confirm the property ID, owner, legal description, proposed value, exemptions, notice date and protest deadline.
Save the online property account Keep the account, owner, location, values, land, improvements, exemptions and prior-year information.
Choose the exact protest reason Examples include excessive market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect acreage, wrong improvement details, denied exemption or incorrect property classification.
File through an official method Use the CAD’s online protest access, official protest form or another filing method accepted by the district. Open official protest information
Save proof of filing Keep the portal confirmation, timestamp, email receipt, certified-mail receipt or stamped copy.
Gather focused evidence Use comparable sales, equal-appraisal examples, photographs, repair estimates, surveys, purchase documents, timber records, leases, income information or classification evidence.
Request and review the district’s evidence Compare the appraisal information with your property, land use and selected comparable properties.
Organise the hearing presentation Lead with the requested value or correction, then show the strongest supporting documents in a logical order.
Preserve the written decision Keep the ARB order and review any further appeal option promptly.

Evidence packet checklist

One-page summary of the requested correction
Notice of Appraised Value
Saved property-account pages
Comparable sales or equal-appraisal table
Dated condition photographs
Repair estimates or professional reports
Survey, deed or acreage evidence
Timber, agricultural or income records when relevant
“My taxes are too high” is not a complete value argument. The appraisal district does not set the tax rate. Focus on value, unequal appraisal, property facts, exemption status or another protestable action.
Open protest information Download the protest form Request your portal PIN
Bills, payments and receipts

Move from the San Augustine CAD account to the county tax record

The appraisal account explains property value and exemptions. It does not replace the live Tax Assessor-Collector ledger used for bills, payments, receipts, penalties and delinquent balances.

Open an official tax-office resource Begin with the county Tax Assessor-Collector page or the official San Augustine tax website. Open San Augustine County Tax Website
Search the correct property and tax year Use the tax-account number, owner, property address or other field offered by the official tax system.
Match the tax account to the CAD account Compare the owner, property description, account identifier and tax year before paying.
Review the entire balance Check current and delinquent years, penalties, interest, partial payments and any collection status.
Read payment-method and fee information Verify convenience fees, accepted payment types, mailing instructions and processing times before submission.
Save the payment confirmation Retain the account, year, amount, date, payment method and confirmation or receipt number.
Confirm that the payment posted Reopen the tax record after processing or contact the Tax Office when the balance does not update.
Mortgage escrow

Confirm payment in the county tax record rather than relying only on the mortgage statement.

Delinquent taxes

Ask for a current payoff because penalties, interest and collection charges can change.

Receipt needed

Use the Tax Office’s record or request an official receipt for the correct property and tax year.

Do not pay from a copied payment link or advertisement. Start from the official county or tax website and verify the account, year, balance and payment fee.
Look up taxes online Open the county tax-office page
Recorded property documents

Use the San Augustine County Clerk for deeds, liens, plats and probate records

A CAD property account is an appraisal record. The County Clerk is the correct starting point for recorded deeds, liens, releases, plats, assumed-name records, probate filings and official document copies.
Open the official County Clerk page Open San Augustine County Clerk
Use Access County Clerk Documents Follow the official document-access route shown on the County Clerk page.
Search relevant names and dates Try current and former owners, spouses, estates, trusts, companies and the approximate recording period.
Match the legal description Compare the deed or document with the abstract, tract, lot, block, subdivision and acreage shown by CAD.
Request the correct document type Confirm whether you need an informational copy, certified copy, plat or other official record.
Use a title professional for title conclusions A public search does not guarantee clear title or identify every possible legal issue.
New 2026 in-person real-property filing requirement: the County Clerk page states that a person presenting a real-property document in person must present valid photo identification, which the clerk must copy or record as required by the cited state law.
Annual property-tax calendar

Dates San Augustine County property owners should verify each year

Property status and appraisal date Most ownership, use, condition and market-value questions begin with the property’s status on January 1.
Normal rendition deadline Business personal property renditions are generally due in mid-April unless an applicable extension or special rule changes the date.
Common application period Many exemption and special-appraisal applications use an April 30 filing date, although late-filing provisions may apply to certain applications.
Common protest deadline Many protests are due May 15 or within the statutory period after the appraisal notice was delivered. The individual notice controls.
Tax-rate transparency period Local taxing units propose and adopt rates, and tax-transparency information is updated during the budget process.
Tax bills commonly begin Tax offices generally issue bills after values are certified and taxing units adopt rates.
Normal payment deadline Property taxes are generally payable without penalty through January 31, subject to the date printed on the bill and applicable statutory rules.
Never rely on a general calendar when an official notice or bill gives a specific date. Late protests, exemptions, renditions and payments may have different consequences and limited remedies.
Verified local contacts

San Augustine County appraisal, tax and clerk offices

San Augustine Central Appraisal District
122 North Harrison
San Augustine, Texas 75972
Mailing: 122 N. Harrison St.
San Augustine, Texas 75972-1906

Phone: (936) 275-3496
Fax: (936) 275-4120
Website email: info@sanaugcad.org

Chief Appraiser: Evelyn Watts

The Texas Comptroller directory also lists sanaugcad@sbcglobal.net. Confirm the preferred email before sending sensitive documents.

San Augustine County Tax Assessor-Collector

Regina Barthol

San Augustine County Courthouse
100 W. Columbia St., Room 102
San Augustine, Texas 75972
Mailing: P.O. Box 495
San Augustine, Texas 75972-0495

Phone: (936) 275-2300
Fax: (936) 275-9579
Email: regina.barthol@co.san-augustine.tx.us

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

San Augustine County Clerk

Margo Noble

106 S. Broadway
San Augustine, Texas 75972

Phone: (936) 275-2452
Fax: (936) 275-2263

Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Taxing units served by San Augustine CAD

San Augustine County, Brookeland ISD, Chireno ISD, San Augustine ISD, Broaddus ISD, City of San Augustine and San Augustine County Hospital District.

Open the property account to determine which units apply to one parcel.

Call before travelling for a deadline-sensitive filing. Confirm office hours, holiday closures, required identification, document format and whether the filing can be completed online, by mail or electronically.
Official action links

Official San Augustine County property resources

Property search

Search owner, property, address, legal, abstract, subdivision, lease, acreage and value criteria.

Open official CAD search
Forms

Find homestead, veteran, rendition, protest, timber, agricultural and wildlife forms.

Open official forms
Protest information

Use official filing and appraisal-review guidance.

Open protest resources
Online account PIN

Request the unique PIN used to connect a property with an online account.

Request a PIN
Property taxes

Check tax bills, balances, payments and receipts through the collecting office.

Open tax website
Tax Office contact

Verify office location, phone, hours and county tax services.

Open Tax Assessor-Collector
County Clerk records

Find deeds, liens, plats, probate records and official document access.

Open County Clerk
State county directory

Verify appraisal-district, tax-office and taxing-unit information.

Open Texas Comptroller directory
Records and reports

Use the CAD resource menu for appraisal data, reports, hearing information and district records.

Open CAD resources
Editorial accountability

How this San Augustine County guide was improved

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent research with practical official-portal guidance

This version retains the original San Augustine CAD search screenshot and editor image while replacing the former short article with complete search routes, field explanations, rural-property troubleshooting, timber and agricultural guidance, exemption preparation, protest steps, tax-payment verification and deed-record routing.

Official sources reviewed include San Augustine Central Appraisal District, San Augustine County Tax Assessor-Collector, San Augustine County Clerk and the Texas Comptroller county directory.

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

San Augustine County answers

10 common San Augustine CAD property questions

1. What is the official San Augustine CAD property search website?

Use the official San Augustine Central Appraisal District property search. It supports owner, property, address, geographic, legal, abstract, subdivision and advanced search criteria.

2. How do I search San Augustine County property records by owner name?

Enter the name in LASTNAME FIRSTNAME order. Begin with the last name only when a complete name produces no result. For a trust, estate, business or timber entity, try one distinctive part of the entity name.

3. Why does a rural San Augustine County address return no result?

Rural property may be indexed by a county-road variation, abstract, legal description, property ID or geographic ID rather than a conventional street address. Remove road suffixes and city or ZIP information, then try the owner name or legal description.

4. Does the San Augustine CAD owner field prove legal ownership?

No. It is an appraisal-administration record. Use the San Augustine County Clerk for recorded deeds, liens, plats and official documents.

5. Where do I pay San Augustine County property taxes?

Use the official San Augustine County tax website or contact the Tax Assessor-Collector. The appraisal district does not control the live bill or payment ledger.

6. How do I check a San Augustine County homestead exemption?

Open the complete appraisal account and review the exemption and taxable-value information. Use the official CAD forms page when the exemption is missing or when you need to apply.

7. How do I apply for agricultural, timberland or wildlife appraisal?

Use the official San Augustine CAD forms page. Prepare land-use history, production or timber records, maps, photographs, leases and supporting documents.

8. How do I protest a San Augustine CAD appraisal?

Save the appraisal notice and online property account, identify the exact disagreement, collect focused evidence and file through an official method before the deadline printed on the notice.

9. What should I do if a recently purchased property still shows the seller?

Confirm that the deed was recorded with the County Clerk, save the instrument information and contact San Augustine CAD with the ownership documentation requested by the district.

10. Who appraises mineral, utility and industrial property in San Augustine County?

San Augustine CAD states that these accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott. Begin with CAD using the property ID, owner, lease information and tax year.

Accuracy, ownership and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not San Augustine Central Appraisal District, the San Augustine County Appraisal Review Board, San Augustine County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk, the Texas Comptroller or a title company.

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

Appraisal-district acreage, maps and legal descriptions are intended for appraisal research and should not replace a recorded deed, plat, title examination or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 2026. Primary sources reviewed: San Augustine Central Appraisal District, San Augustine County Tax Assessor-Collector, San Augustine County Clerk and Texas Comptroller property-tax resources.

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