Route a Stonewall County Parcel From Windmill Country to the Correct Official Record
Start with Stonewall County Appraisal District when you need a property ID, owner record, geographic ID, legal description, land or improvement value, exemption, agricultural appraisal, mineral account, interactive map or protest information.
Stonewall County has an unusual collection split. Stonewall CAD states that it collects only Aspermont ISD taxes, while the County Tax Assessor-Collector handles county, City of Aspermont and hospital-district collections. Always identify the collector printed on each tax statement.
The appraisal district states that it collects taxes only for Aspermont Independent School District. Call Stonewall CAD before mailing or delivering an Aspermont ISD payment.
Call Stonewall CAD: (940) 989-3363The County Tax Assessor-Collector serves Stonewall County, City of Aspermont and Stonewall County Hospital District collections. Other school-district taxes may have another collector.
Call the Tax Office: (940) 989-2633Use the property ID or geographic ID when one is available.
510 S. Washington Street, Aspermont, Texas 79502.
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-noon.
Real estate, personal property and mineral accounts are searchable.
Local links and procedures reviewed July 2026.
What are you trying to do with the Stonewall County property?
Use owner, property ID, address, geographic ID, abstract, subdivision or lease information.
Follow the official search stepsCheck acreage, market value, productivity value, qualifying use and agricultural records.
Open the ranch-land checklistMineral accounts may use a separate owner, lease, property ID and appraisal method.
Understand account typesFile the protest on time, save confirmation and then organise evidence around one issue.
Prepare the protest packetAspermont ISD and other Stonewall County taxes may be collected by different offices.
Use the payment-routing guideThe appraisal owner field is not a title report or complete legal ownership history.
Search recorded property documentsSearch Stonewall CAD without opening the wrong ranch, mineral or business account
Use the Stonewall CAD screenshot as a click-by-click guide
The original article included the property-search image below. It is retained and placed inside the search workflow. The live page can change, so use the markers to recognise the important controls rather than treating the screenshot as a current property account.
Choose the Stonewall CAD field that matches the information you have
| Search field | Best use | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID | You copied the appraisal identifier from a notice, bill or prior record. | Property type, owner, legal description and tax year. |
| Owner name | You know a person, trust, estate, company, ranch or operator. | Try last name first and search common entity-name variations. |
| Owner ID | You need to locate several accounts connected to one appraisal owner. | Do not combine values until each property account is confirmed. |
| Geographic ID | You are matching the account to a parcel or interactive map. | A geographic ID is not a survey or deed reference. |
| Street name | The property has a normal Aspermont or rural situs address. | Remove house number, suffix or direction when the full address fails. |
| Legal description | You know the lot, block, tract, survey or abbreviated deed description. | Compare the appraisal description with the complete recorded instrument. |
| Abstract | Rural acreage is indexed through a survey or abstract. | Match the tract, acreage and deed information. |
| Subdivision | The property is located in a platted addition or subdivision. | Match lot, block, phase and property ID. |
| Lease name or number | You are researching a mineral, utility or industrial account. | The lease account may be separate from the surface tract. |
| Protest status | You need to narrow records by NEW, OPEN, FIELD, CLOSE or PEND status. | Use the formal notice and hearing-search page for controlling dates. |
Separate real estate, business property and mineral accounts
Includes land and improvements such as homes, ranch tracts, commercial buildings, lots and other real property. Stonewall CAD states that real estate is appraised locally.
Includes taxable business assets, machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory and other income-producing personal property. These accounts are also appraised locally.
Stonewall CAD states that these accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott. Search the lease, owner, property ID and tax year carefully.
Understand what the Stonewall CAD record does and does not prove
| Field | What it tells you | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property ID | The account identifier used by Stonewall CAD. | That every collector or clerk system uses the same number. | Use it when calling CAD and matching tax statements. |
| Owner shown | The person or entity carried for appraisal administration. | Complete legal title, lien status or mineral ownership. | Search County Clerk records when ownership matters. |
| Property type | Whether the account is real estate, personal property or mineral. | That every related taxable interest is included. | Search other property types for related accounts. |
| Legal description | The appraisal district’s abbreviated tract, lot, block, abstract or subdivision reference. | A complete description suitable for a deed or boundary decision. | Review the recorded deed, plat or survey. |
| Acreage | The acreage used for appraisal purposes. | Surveyed or legally guaranteed acreage. | Compare the deed, field notes and professional survey. |
| Market value | CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1. | A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. | Review sales, equal-appraisal evidence and property facts. |
| Appraised value | Value after an applicable appraisal limitation or special appraisal. | The value remaining after every exemption. | Continue to taxable value for each taxing unit. |
| Taxable value | The value remaining after applicable exemptions. | The live amount due, collector or payment status. | Open the correct collector’s statement. |
| Lease name or number | A lease-related reference used for a mineral or industrial account. | Mineral title, royalty decimal or payment entitlement. | Use leases, deeds, division orders and title research. |
| Tax due indicator | The CAD system may show a due-tax flag for supported collections. | That no taxes are owed to another collector. | Check every tax statement and collector separately. |
Use the Stonewall CAD map for location context—not legal boundaries
Separate market value, appraised value and taxable value
Stonewall CAD’s opinion of market value as of January 1 for the tax year.
The value after an applicable homestead limitation or qualifying special appraisal.
The value after exemptions. It can differ by county, city, hospital district and school district.
Local search tips for Aspermont homes, ranches, businesses and minerals
Confirm City of Aspermont, Aspermont ISD, county and hospital-district lines, then verify the homestead exemption.
Search by property ID, owner, abstract or geographic ID and review market and productivity values separately.
Select Minerals and search owner, lease name, lease number, property ID and the correct tax year.
Confirm the personal-property account, business name, situs, assets, rendition status and depreciation schedule.
Determine whether the home is included with the land or carried through a separate real or personal-property account.
Search the deceased owner, estate, heirs and family entities, then review probate and recorded deed documents.
Verify the county, school district and collector instead of relying on the mailing city or ZIP code.
Search the parent account and compare the deed or survey while a split or combination is being processed.
Verify the legal description, taxes, title, access, condition and sale terms before treating a low bid as a bargain.
Fix common Stonewall CAD search failures before calling
| Problem | Likely reason | Practical fix |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name returns nothing | The account may use different initials, name order, trust, estate, company or prior owner. | Search the last name or one distinctive entity word. |
| Too many owner results | The owner has multiple ranch, mineral or business accounts. | Add property type, property ID, geographic ID, abstract or lease. |
| Full address fails | The situs address may omit a direction, suffix, number or city. | Use the street name alone. |
| Rural property has no address | The tract may be indexed by owner, abstract, geographic ID or legal description. | Use By Property, All Criteria or Advanced Search. |
| Mineral account is missing | The search is limited to real estate or uses a different owner or lease name. | Select Minerals and search lease and owner variations. |
| Recently purchased property shows seller | The recorded deed may still be processing into the appraisal system. | Confirm recording with the County Clerk and save the instrument details. |
| Acreage differs from deed | The account may be abbreviated, combined, divided or awaiting an update. | Compare the deed and survey, then contact CAD with evidence. |
| Taxes appear due in one system only | Aspermont ISD and other taxing units can use different collectors. | Check every tax statement and call both offices when needed. |
| Portal does not load correctly | The site may require JavaScript or have a temporary session issue. | Return through the official homepage, try another browser and call before a deadline. |
Send each Stonewall County question to the office that controls it
| Your question | Correct starting point | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| What is the appraised value? | Stonewall County Appraisal District | Property ID, property type, tax year and disputed value. |
| Why is an exemption missing? | Stonewall CAD | Application, identification, qualification date and filing proof. |
| Is agricultural or wildlife appraisal active? | Stonewall CAD | Acreage, use history, leases, photographs and management records. |
| How is a mineral or utility account valued? | Stonewall CAD and its contracted appraisal provider | Property ID, owner, lease, tax year and disputed account detail. |
| How do I pay Aspermont ISD taxes? | Stonewall CAD | Tax statement, account, year, amount and preferred payment method. |
| How do I pay county, city or hospital taxes? | Stonewall County Tax Assessor-Collector | Tax statement, account, year and amount. |
| Who legally owns the property? | Stonewall County Clerk or title professional | Grantor, grantee, legal description, recording date and instrument details. |
| Is there a deed, lien or mineral lease? | Stonewall County Clerk | Names, date range, document type and legal description. |
| What is the legal acreage or boundary? | Surveyor and recorded-property records | Deed, field notes, plat, survey and title evidence. |
| Who sets the tax rate? | Each taxing unit | The taxing-unit list from the appraisal account. |
Correct the Stonewall County system that owns the inaccurate field
Verify Stonewall County exemptions on the live property account
Confirm the home is the owner’s principal residence and the exemption appears for the correct tax year.
Review the additional school exemption, tax ceiling and possible instalment or deferral options.
Check eligibility evidence, the additional exemption and any applicable school-tax ceiling.
Use the official veteran form and attach the VA documentation required for the claimed category.
Review qualifying use, intensity standards, acreage, history and productivity value.
Prepare the plan, acreage map, management practices, activity records and supporting evidence.
What to prepare before filing
Review Stonewall County ranch land beyond one total value
Match property ID, geographic ID, abstract, legal description, acreage and map location.
Qualifying land may have a productivity value far below its market value.
Stonewall CAD publishes an Agricultural Intensity Standard through its data and forms resources.
Save grazing leases, livestock records, receipts, photographs and other proof of qualifying use.
Keep the wildlife-management plan, maps, practice logs, photographs and supporting records.
A nonqualifying use change may create additional taxes. Obtain current guidance before changing use or closing a sale.
Prepare a Stonewall CAD rendition that can be verified later
Check current Stonewall CAD guidance when property was damaged
Stonewall CAD published a Governor’s Disaster Declaration notice dated January 28, 2026. The relief available to an individual property depends on the declaration, location, damage date, property type and applicable Texas law.
File a Stonewall CAD protest around one clear appraisal issue
Evidence packet checklist
Use Stonewall CAD’s 2026 hearing resources before the appointment
Stonewall CAD’s Data and Records page publishes 2026 ARB model hearing procedures and condensed hearing procedures. Its separate hearing-search page can be used to locate past hearings, future hearings, open protests, hearing dates and protest numbers.
Do not rely on an older hearing guide saved from a previous year.
Search by owner, owner ID, parcel ID, protest number, agent or hearing date.
The notice controls the date, time, participation method and evidence instructions.
Identify the Stonewall County collector before making a payment
Use the Stonewall County Clerk for deeds, liens and certified records
| Item | Published information | Practical step |
|---|---|---|
| Recording fee | $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page | Confirm the current total and any additional fee before filing. |
| Online Records Search | Linked from the official County Clerk page | Start through the county page and review the portal instructions. |
| County Clerk phone | (940) 989-2272 | Have names, date range, document type and legal description ready. |
| Office hours | Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-noon; closed noon-1:00 PM | Call before travelling or requesting same-day copies. |
Research a Stonewall County trust property before bidding
Stonewall CAD links to a Bid on Trust Properties service. A trust-property listing is not the same as a normal real-estate listing, title commitment, survey or guarantee of possession.
Compare the listing, CAD property ID, legal description, geographic ID, map and recorded deed records.
Confirm which taxes, costs, penalties or assessments are included and which may remain.
Use the County Clerk and qualified title or legal assistance before bidding.
Do not assume rural land has legal road access, utilities, a verified boundary or buildability.
Confirm whether any structure exists, is occupied, damaged or included in the legal description.
Understand deposits, payment timing, deed type, bidder eligibility and possible redemption rights.
Use Stonewall CAD data when a normal property page is not enough
The official Data and Records section publishes current and historical materials for property owners, agents, researchers and taxing units.
Real and personal rolls are available in geographic, alphabetical and spreadsheet formats.
A separate downloadable mineral appraisal-roll archive is published.
Model and condensed 2026 hearing procedures are available for review.
The district publishes its 2026 business-personal-property depreciation schedule.
Intensity standards and wildlife-management information are available.
Certified budgets, reappraisal plans, annual reports and mass-appraisal reports are published.
Important Stonewall County appraisal and tax dates
Stonewall County appraisal, tax and recorded-property offices
Aspermont, Texas 79502
Mailing: P.O. Box 308, Aspermont, Texas 79502-0308
Phone: (940) 989-3363
Fax: (940) 989-3695
Email: stonewallcad@valornet.com
Chief Appraiser: Debra Smith, RPA, RTA
Chief Appraiser office cell: (940) 200-1075
Deputy Appraiser: Hilary McDonald
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-noon.
128 Town Square Lane
Aspermont, Texas 79502
Mailing: P.O. Box N, Aspermont, Texas 79502
Phone: (940) 989-2633
Fax: (940) 989-2715
Email: tax@stonewallcountytx.org
Tax Assessor-Collector: Lacy English
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-noon; closed noon-1:00 PM.
Aspermont, Texas 79502
Mailing: Drawer P, Aspermont, Texas 79502
Phone: (940) 989-2272
Fax: (940) 988-4001
Email: holly.mclaury@stonewallcountytx.org
District / County Clerk: Holly McLaury
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-noon; closed noon-1:00 PM.
Prepare the property ID, owner, property type, legal description, tax year and a short explanation of the task.
Call first to confirm holiday closures, payment method, required identification and whether the service can be completed online.
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Official Stonewall County property resources
Search owner, property ID, address, geographic ID, legal description, abstract and lease fields.
Open Stonewall CADReview approximate parcel location and surrounding appraisal accounts.
Open the mapFind homestead, veteran, agricultural, wildlife, rendition and electronic-delivery forms.
Open official formsUse the current official electronic protest service and preserve confirmation.
Open online protestSearch past hearings, future hearings, open protests and scheduled dates.
Search hearingsAccess certified rolls, appraisal reports, ARB procedures, budgets and schedules.
Open Data and RecordsConfirm chief appraiser, deputy appraiser, phone, email and mailing information.
Open CAD contactsVerify county, city and hospital-district balances and payment instructions.
Open Tax Assessor-CollectorStart deed, lien, lease, release and certified-copy research.
Open County ClerkCross-check CAD, collector and active taxing-unit contact information.
Open Stonewall County directoryReview statewide protest deadlines, informal review and ARB procedures.
Open protest guidanceReview bill timing, delinquency, receipts and payment options.
Open payment guidanceHow this Stonewall County guide was rebuilt
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10 common Stonewall County appraisal and property-search questions
1. What is the official Stonewall County Appraisal District website?
The official website is stonewallcad.org. The homepage includes property search and links to the map, forms, online protest service, reports and hearing search.
2. How do I search Stonewall County property records?
Open the official Stonewall CAD homepage and search by owner name, owner ID, property ID or address. Use By Property, All Criteria or Advanced Search for geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease and property-type filters.
3. Why does Stonewall CAD show no result for an owner or address?
The account may use a different name order, trust, estate, company, lease or prior owner, and rural property may not have a normal address. Try the last name, street name, property ID, geographic ID, abstract, lease or legal description.
4. What property types can I search in Stonewall CAD?
The official search separates real estate, personal property and mineral accounts. Mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott, while real estate and personal property are appraised locally.
5. Does Stonewall County Appraisal District collect property taxes?
Stonewall CAD states that it collects only Aspermont ISD taxes. The County Tax Assessor-Collector handles Stonewall County, City of Aspermont and Stonewall County Hospital District collections. Confirm the collector printed on each statement.
6. Can I pay all Stonewall County property taxes online?
The official county tax page did not display a verified general online-payment button during the July 2026 review. Call the County Tax Office for county, city and hospital taxes, and call Stonewall CAD for Aspermont ISD payment instructions.
7. What is the Stonewall County protest deadline for 2026?
Most protests are due by May 15 or the 30th day after Stonewall CAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Use the exact deadline printed on the individual notice.
8. How do I verify a Stonewall County homestead exemption?
Open the full Stonewall CAD account and review the exemption and taxable-value information. If the exemption is missing, use the official forms page and include the identification or affidavit evidence required by the application.
9. Where can I find Stonewall County deeds and liens?
Start on the official County Clerk page and click Online Records Search. Compare the parties, date, document type and legal description, and request a certified copy when required.
10. Where is Stonewall County Appraisal District located?
Stonewall County Appraisal District is at 510 S. Washington Street, Aspermont, Texas 79502. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 308, Aspermont, Texas 79502-0308, and its phone number is (940) 989-3363.