Sutton County Appraisal District (Sutton CAD) Guide 2026

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Sutton County, Texas · Property search, ranch land, mineral accounts, tax collection, exemptions and protests

Follow a Sutton County Property From Sonora Parcel to Tax and Deed Record

Sutton County Appraisal District is the local starting point for property IDs, geographic IDs, appraisal ownership, addresses, ranch acreage, legal descriptions, land and improvement values, exemptions, protests and property-tax balances.

Sutton CAD also collects property taxes for the county’s five active taxing entities. Use the Sutton County Clerk—not the appraisal owner field—when you need a recorded deed, lien, plat, release or certified ownership document.

Search official Sutton CAD records Open the taxpayer portal Check the flood closure notice
Property ID Geographic ID Owner last name Road or street name Abstract or subdivision Tax year
SONORA PARCEL EXPLORER VERIFYING
SEARCH → VERIFY → PAY / FILE / RECORD
Current Sutton CAD service alert — reviewed July 30, 2026. The official Sutton CAD homepage reports that the office is closed due to flooding and plans to reopen when possible. For assistance during the closure, call (325) 206-1931. Do not travel to the office until the closure notice is removed or Sutton CAD confirms that in-person service has resumed.
Search tabs

Owner, Address, ID, ARB Search and Advanced.

CAD and collector

Sutton CAD appraises property and collects local property taxes.

Normal office

300 E. Oak Street, Suite 2, Sonora.

Temporary help

Call 325-206-1931 while the flooding closure remains posted.

Official review

Links, contacts and service alerts reviewed July 30, 2026.

Start with the task

What do you need from the Sutton County property record?

FIND A PROPERTY Search the appraisal account

Use owner, address, property ID or Advanced Search, then verify the legal description and property type.

Follow the search workflow
PAY PROPERTY TAX Use the green Pay Taxes button

Open the correct account, check every tax year and verify the payment cart before submitting money.

Review payment steps
CHECK VALUE Read all three value layers

Market, appraised and taxable value answer different questions and can vary by taxing unit.

Understand the account
PROTEST OR CORRECT Save the property record first

Identify the exact value, exemption, acreage, classification or ownership issue before filing.

Prepare the evidence packet
CHECK A DEED Use the County Clerk

The CAD owner field is not proof of title and does not show every lien, release, plat or easement.

Search recorded documents
FLOOD DAMAGE Document the 2026 property condition

Preserve photographs, repair estimates, insurance information and official disaster notices before requesting relief.

Build a flood-damage file

Go directly to the Sutton County task

The first sections solve the property search. Later sections cover flood damage, ranch land, minerals, tax payments, exemptions, protests, deeds and local contacts.

Existing article image preserved

Use the Sutton CAD search screenshot as a click guide

Sutton County Appraisal District property search with Owner, Address, ID, ARB Search and Advanced tabs
Existing Sutton CAD property-search image retained from the original article. Open the live portal because fields, available tax years and service notices can change.
Owner tab Enter the last name first. Use only part of a ranch, trust or business name when the complete name fails.
Address tab Begin with the main street or road name and add the number only when the list is too broad.
ID tab Use the property ID or geographic ID for the most precise match.
ARB Search Review protest status, informal dates, formal dates and hearing information.
Advanced Search Add property type, abstract, subdivision, mobile-home park, DBA or neighbourhood.
Property page Open the full result before selecting Pay Taxes, printing the record or preparing a protest.
Search-result privacy and title warning: appraisal records are public research records. The owner shown is not a substitute for a deed, probate review, mineral-title examination or title-company search.
Property-record decoder

Understand what each Sutton CAD field proves

Use each field as a route to the next official record
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Property ID The appraisal and collection account used by Sutton CAD. That every county or title system uses the same number. Save it before calling, paying or filing.
Geographic ID A geographic or legal parcel reference. A professionally surveyed boundary. Compare it with the interactive map, deed and survey.
Owner shown The person or entity carried for appraisal and collection. Clear title, every heir, lien status or mineral ownership. Search Sutton County Clerk records when ownership matters.
Property type Real, personal, mineral, auto or mobile-home classification. That every related interest is included in one account. Repeat the search under other relevant property types.
Legal description The abstract, subdivision, lot, block, section or tract carried by CAD. That the abbreviated description is sufficient for legal conveyance. Read the recorded deed and plat.
Acreage The acreage used in the appraisal account. Surveyed, accessible, usable or fenced acreage. Compare the deed, survey and map.
Market value Sutton CAD’s opinion of normal market value as of January 1. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Review property facts and comparable evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation or special appraisal. The taxable value for every taxing unit. Continue to exemptions and taxable values.
Tax due The amount shown in Sutton CAD’s collection system for a selected year. A final payoff after a recent payment or adjustment. Open the account and verify all years before paying.
ARB information Protest status, informal date, formal date or hearing information. That a hearing date has not changed. Compare the portal with the latest written notice.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a Sutton CAD search that returns no result

Try another search route before assuming the property is missing
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner name returns nothing The account may use initials, a trust, estate, ranch, LLC or different name order. Use the first or last name alone or search the property ID.
Too many owner results The name is common or the search is too broad. Add property type, street, abstract, subdivision, owner ID or geographic ID.
Address search fails The official situs may use a simplified road name or no normal postal address. Use only the street name, then owner, ID or Advanced Search.
Ranch tract has no normal address The account may be indexed by abstract, geographic ID, legal description or owner. Use Advanced Search and the interactive map.
Mobile home is not found The structure may be a separate Mobile Home account or carried under another owner. Select Mobile Home and search the owner or mobile-home park.
Mineral account is missing The mineral interest can be separate from the surface property. Select Mineral and search owner, geographic ID or other account details.
Recent buyer still sees seller The deed may not yet have completed processing into the appraisal database. Confirm recording with the County Clerk and save the document reference.
Payment balance looks wrong A payment, adjustment, penalty or account update may not yet appear. Contact Sutton CAD with the receipt, property ID and tax year.
Sutton CAD call script
I am researching property ID [number] and geographic ID [number] for tax year [year]. The account currently shows [owner, value, acreage, exemption, property type or tax issue]. I need to determine whether this is a search problem, record correction, exemption filing, protest or collection question. What documents should I send?
Sutton County scenarios

Search tips for Sonora homes, ranches, minerals and business accounts

Sonora residence

Search the street, then verify the subdivision, improvements, homestead status and all five possible taxing entities.

Large ranch or rural tract

Use the property ID, geographic ID, abstract, legal description and map instead of relying on a mailing address.

Oil or gas interest

Select Mineral property type and do not assume the mineral owner matches the surface owner.

Manufactured home

Check whether the home and land are carried together or as separate Real and Mobile Home accounts.

Business in Sonora

Search Personal property type using the business name, DBA, owner or property ID.

Inherited ranch property

Compare the CAD owner field with probate, heirship and deed records before filing an exemption or selling an interest.

Flood-damaged building

Save before-and-after photographs, repair estimates, insurance documents and the complete 2026 appraisal account.

New construction

Review completion percentage, square footage, outbuildings, land classification and the January 1 condition.

Buyer researching taxes

Check the live collection account, current exemptions, appraisal limits and whether agricultural use will continue.

July 2026 flood response

Build a property-tax file after flood damage

The office closure does not automatically change a statutory filing deadline. Use the temporary assistance number, online portal, email, certified mail or another accepted method to preserve a filing date. Keep evidence showing when and how the document was sent.
Photograph the property before cleanup Capture every affected room, foundation, roof, fence, barn, equipment item, vehicle, well, road and access point.
Save evidence of the damage date Keep weather alerts, county disaster notices, emergency reports and photographs with embedded dates.
Create a repair and loss inventory List damaged improvements, business assets, ranch equipment and personal property with estimated repair or replacement costs.
Save insurance and contractor documents Keep claims, adjuster reports, denial letters, invoices, estimates, engineer reports and demolition records.
Download the complete Sutton CAD account Preserve the value, property description, improvement details and exemptions that existed before a public-record update.
Ask which property-tax remedy applies Depending on the facts and declarations, the route may involve correcting property characteristics, a protest, a decreased-value report or a temporary disaster exemption.
Verify whether Form 50-312 is available A temporary disaster exemption has specific declaration, location and filing requirements. A county declaration by itself may not satisfy every state-law condition. Open Texas property-tax forms
Keep proof of every submission Save confirmation numbers, email headers, postal tracking, fax reports and complete copies.
Property ID and geographic ID
Before-and-after photographs
Date and cause of damage
Repair and replacement estimates
Insurance claim documents
Engineer or contractor reports
Business or ranch asset inventory
Submission and delivery proof
Value explanation

Market value, appraised value and taxable value answer different questions

VALUE 1 Market value

Sutton CAD’s opinion of normal market value as the property existed on January 1.

VALUE 2 Appraised value

The value after an applicable homestead cap, non-homestead limitation or special appraisal.

VALUE 3 Taxable value

The amount remaining after exemptions for each taxing entity attached to the property.

Do not estimate the bill from market value alone. The final amount depends on taxable value, applicable exemptions, adopted rates, ceilings, agricultural appraisal, tax-due years, penalties and payment history.

Sutton County taxing entities

County

Sutton County general and applicable farm-to-market or flood-control taxation.

School and city

Sonora Independent School District and the City of Sonora.

Special districts

Sutton County Hospital District and Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District.

Do not use an older exemption table as the final 2026 answer. Sutton CAD’s adopted-rate page currently displays prior-year figures. Confirm 2026 exemption amounts and adopted rates through the live property account, current tax notice and official taxing-unit records.
Open Sutton CAD tax information Open property tax notices
Office routing

Use Sutton CAD, the County Clerk or Tax Assessor for the correct task

The appraisal district collects property taxes; the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not
Your question Correct office What to prepare
What is the property’s appraised value? Sutton County Appraisal District Property ID, tax year and the value field in question.
Why is an exemption missing? Sutton County Appraisal District Application, identification, qualification date and filing proof.
How much property tax is due? Sutton County Appraisal District Property ID, owner, tax year and requested payoff date.
Did my property-tax payment post? Sutton County Appraisal District Receipt, confirmation, amount, date, account and tax year.
Who legally owns the property? Sutton County Clerk or title professional Grantor, grantee, date range, deed and legal description.
Where can I obtain a deed, lien or plat? Sutton County Clerk Party names, document type, date and instrument reference.
Who handles vehicle registration? Sutton County Tax Assessor-Collector Vehicle title, registration, identification and insurance information.
Who sets the tax rates? Each individual taxing unit The taxing-unit list from the Sutton CAD property account.
Property-tax collection

Search, pay and verify Sutton County property taxes

Sutton CAD states that it appraises property and collects taxes for Sutton County, Sonora ISD, the City of Sonora, Sutton County Hospital District and Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District. The Texas Comptroller directory confirms that the county Tax Assessor-Collector is not the property-tax collecting unit.
Open the official property search Search the Sutton CAD account
Verify the exact property Match the property ID, geographic ID, owner, address, property type and legal description.
Review every tax year Check current and delinquent years, partial payments, penalties and the amount displayed for each account.
Select the green Pay Taxes button The official property-search cart states that taxpayers can locate a property and use the green payment button.
Review the payment cart The system can process multiple properties. Open and verify each account before submitting payment. Open the Sutton CAD payment cart
Read the credit-card fee The payment is completed through a secure service. Review the live fee and final total before authorising the transaction.
Save the confirmation Keep the property ID, tax year, amount, fee, payment date and confirmation number.
Recheck the account after processing Confirm that the payment posted to the correct property and tax year.
Property ID
Property type
Owner and legal description
Tax year
Amount due
Convenience fee
Confirmation number
Posting verification
2026 tax-year timing: January 31, 2027 falls on a Sunday. Under normal Texas weekend rules, a standard 2026 property-tax payment should generally remain timely through Monday, February 1, 2027. A late, corrected or special bill can use another date, so follow the individual statement.
Do not enter payment details through an advertisement, unsolicited text or email. Begin at suttoncad.com or esearch.suttoncad.com.
Exemption action centre

Check and file Sutton County property-tax exemptions

Residence homestead

Confirm ownership, principal-residence use and the Texas identification-address requirement.

Age 65 or older

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

Disabled person

Prepare the required disability evidence and verify the applicable school-tax ceiling.

Disabled veteran

Use the correct veteran application and attach the required VA documentation.

Heir property

Use Sutton CAD’s heir-property guide and prepare affidavits, death records and available probate documents.

Special exemptions

Charitable, religious, dealer-inventory and other exemptions use separate forms and eligibility rules.

Texas currently requires school districts to provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Additional exemptions, ceilings and local options depend on the owner and taxing entity.
Open Sutton CAD’s official forms page Open Sutton CAD Forms
Select the exact exemption Residence homestead, disabled veteran, agricultural and business filings use different forms.
Use the property ID from the official account Confirm the applicant, property and ownership information.
Attach the required evidence This may include Texas identification, occupancy information, VA documents, disability evidence, deed information or heir-property affidavits.
Submit the form to Sutton CAD Because the office is currently closed due to flooding, confirm the accepted email, portal, mail or temporary delivery method before relying on in-person filing.
Keep proof and recheck the account Save the complete filing and verify that the exemption appears for the correct year and taxing entities.
Late filing may remain available. A residence-homestead application can generally be filed within the statutory late-filing period. Other exemptions use different rules, so contact Sutton CAD promptly.
Open local exemption forms Open heir-property guidance
Ranch and open-space land

Verify agricultural appraisal before changing a Sutton County ranch

Market versus productivity value

Qualified land can show a full market value and a lower productivity-based appraised value.

Use history

Prepare evidence showing qualifying agricultural use during the required historical period.

Tract identity

Match the property ID, geographic ID, abstract, legal description, map and acreage.

Intensity and management

Acreage alone does not establish qualification. Grazing, livestock and management must meet applicable standards.

Lease evidence

Keep grazing leases, operator agreements, stocking records, receipts and photographs.

Change-of-use exposure

Changing qualifying land to non-agricultural use can create additional tax liability.

Property and geographic IDs
Deed and legal description
Acreage by land class
Agricultural-use history
Grazing or operator lease
Livestock and production records
Maps and dated photographs
Wildlife plan when applicable
Open agricultural forms
Mineral property

Search mineral interests separately from the Sutton County surface tract

Ownership warning: the person who owns the ranch surface may not own all oil, gas, royalty or mineral interests beneath it.
Select Mineral property type

Use Advanced Search and change the property type instead of relying on the surface real-estate account.

Search owner variations

Try the individual, trust, estate, royalty company, partnership or business entity.

Expect separate accounts

One owner can have multiple mineral accounts tied to different properties, leases or interests.

Verify the tax year

Mineral values can change substantially from year to year because of production and price assumptions.

Correct ownership with documents

Prepare deeds, assignments, probate records, division orders and operator information.

Check the deed record

A CAD mineral account is not a complete mineral-title examination.

Business personal property

Search and prepare a Sutton County business-property rendition

A business-personal-property account is separate from the land or building. Search Personal property type using the business name, DBA, owner, property ID or business location.

Assets to report

Inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture, computers, vehicles, tools and leased assets used to produce income.

January 1 location

Confirm where each asset was located or normally used on January 1 of the appraisal year.

Records to keep

Purchase dates, original costs, depreciation schedules, leases, disposal records and flood-damage documentation.

2026 rendition deadline: the normal deadline for most business-personal-property renditions was April 15. A timely written request could extend it to May 15, with another limited extension available for good cause.
Open Sutton CAD rendition forms Open the 2026 depreciation schedule
2026 protest workflow

Build a Sutton County appraisal protest around one clear issue

Normal 2026 filing rule: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after Sutton CAD delivered the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever date was later. The deadline printed on the individual notice controls.
The normal deadline has passed for most 2026 accounts. A later notice, missing required notice, qualifying correction, flood-related fact or another statutory situation may create a different route. Contact Sutton CAD immediately.
Save the notice and complete account Record the property ID, value, property facts, exemptions, mailing date and protest deadline.
Identify the exact protest ground Examples include excessive market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect acreage, wrong improvement details, denied exemption or agricultural-appraisal issue.
Open the official protest system Open Sutton CAD Online Protest
Use the property’s protest access information Follow the notice and online instructions. Do not use another owner’s account or a portal reached through an advertisement.
Keep proof of filing Save the confirmation, email, postal tracking, fax report or stamped copy.
Request and review Sutton CAD evidence Mark every comparable, property characteristic, schedule, land class or appraisal assumption you dispute.
Build property-specific evidence Use comparable sales, equal-appraisal accounts, photographs, repair estimates, ranch records, leases, measurements or flood-damage reports.
Attempt an informal resolution State the exact requested value or correction and ask how the appraiser treated each evidence item.
Preserve the written ARB order Save the order and envelope because arbitration or court deadlines can run from receipt.
Notice of Appraised Value
Saved Sutton CAD account
Comparable sales or equity accounts
Dated condition photographs
Repair or flood-damage estimates
Measurement and survey evidence
Ranch, lease or agricultural records
Filing confirmation
After the normal protest date

Limited Sutton County correction routes may remain

Later appraisal notice A notice mailed or delivered later can carry a later account-specific protest date.
Required notice was not sent A special hearing may be available when the appraisal district failed to send a notice required by law.
Clerical or ownership error Limited correction motions can address clerical mistakes, multiple appraisals, nonexistent property or ownership errors.
Substantial over-appraisal Texas law provides a limited post-deadline motion for certain substantially over-appraised property, subject to strict eligibility and payment conditions.
Late exemption application Homestead, age, disability, veteran and some other exemptions have separate late-filing provisions.
Appeal of an ARB order Binding arbitration, district court or another appeal route can have a short filing period after the order is received.
A normal disagreement with value does not automatically qualify for late relief. Contact Sutton CAD promptly and obtain professional advice when a large tax amount or legal deadline is involved.
ARB hearing preparation

Present the requested correction before the background story

Sutton CAD publishes 2026 Model Hearing Procedures through its Tax Information page. Review the current procedure and the individual hearing notice before appearing remotely or in person.
Organise the hearing around the exact result requested
Hearing stage What to present Common mistake
Opening Property ID, protest ground and requested value or correction. Beginning with a long story without stating the requested result.
Property facts Correct acreage, square footage, condition, use, property type and improvements. Using unsupported opinions.
Value evidence Comparable sales, equal-appraisal records, repair evidence or professional reports. Providing documents without explaining relevance.
Ranch or mineral evidence Use history, leases, stocking, production, ownership or account-specific records. Assuming acreage or ownership name alone proves the issue.
Closing Repeat the exact value, exemption or property-data change requested. Ending without asking for a specific decision.
Open 2026 hearing procedures
Record corrections

Correct the Sutton County system that owns the inaccurate field

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the deed, probate or heirship document with the County Clerk and ask Sutton CAD what proof it requires.
Incorrect mailing address Contact Sutton CAD with the property ID, current owner name and corrected mailing information.
Incorrect acreage or boundary Compare the CAD account with the deed, recorded plat and professional survey.
Incorrect improvement details Prepare measurements, plans, photographs, demolition evidence, repair documents or flood reports.
Incorrect mineral or mobile-home account Verify the property type and prepare title, ownership, serial-number or division-order evidence.
Incorrect payment balance Contact Sutton CAD with the receipt, confirmation, amount, property ID and tax year.
A correction request does not automatically preserve protest rights. File the applicable protest or statutory motion when the disputed action has a deadline.
Recorded property documents

Use the Sutton County Clerk for deeds, liens and plats

Sutton County provides an online public-record search for documents from 1992 forward. Indexes from 1881 through 1992 are not fully digitized and generally require an in-person search or a completed public-record request.
Open the official County Clerk page Open Sutton County Clerk
Select Public Records Search Use the official link published by the Clerk for records from 1992 to the present.
Search party-name variations Try the current owner, former owner, spouse, estate, trust, ranch and business entity.
Match the legal description Compare the deed’s abstract, survey, section, block, lot, subdivision or acreage with the Sutton CAD account.
Record the document reference Save the recording date, instrument number, volume and page, parties and document type.
Request older or certified records Use the Clerk’s public-record request form when the record predates 1992 or when a certified copy is required.
Sutton County Clerk property-record information
Item Published detail Practical action
Online public records 1992 to present Search party names and save the document reference.
Older indexes 1881 through 1992 are not fully digitized Search in person or submit the public-record request form.
Plat records Separate plat index and request form Locate the plat reference before requesting a copy.
Recording fee $25 first page and $4 for each additional page per document Confirm current fees and document requirements before filing.
Original documents The Clerk records original or certified documents Do not send an ordinary photocopy for recording.
Search assistance Clerk staff do not conduct general record searches Prepare names, dates and references or use a title professional.
A public-record index is not a guaranteed title examination. Use a title company or qualified Texas lawyer when ownership, minerals, liens, easements, probate or marketable title materially affects a transaction.
Buyer, heir and new-owner checks

Complete these checks before relying on a Sutton County property record

Confirm parcel identity

Match property ID, geographic ID, abstract, legal description, acreage and map location.

Search all property types

Review Real, Mineral, Personal and Mobile Home accounts when the transaction involves more than land.

Check tax status

Review every tax year, payment history, penalties and the correct Sutton CAD account.

Search deed history

Review deeds, liens, releases, plats, probate and mineral reservations.

Recalculate exemptions

The seller’s homestead, age, disability or veteran benefits may not transfer.

Check appraisal limitations

A sale can affect future appraised value even when the current owner has a cap.

Verify agricultural use

Confirm continuing qualification and possible additional tax before changing ranch use.

Review flood condition

Inspect current damage, access, utilities, repairs and whether the public account has been updated.

Keep the closing file

Save the recorded deed, title policy, survey, tax receipt, closing statement and exemption confirmation.

The seller’s current property-tax amount may not predict the buyer’s future bill. Ownership and use changes can affect exemptions, appraisal caps, agricultural valuation, mineral accounts and taxable value.
2026 action calendar

Important Sutton County appraisal and tax dates

Appraisal status date Ownership, condition, use, market value and most exemption qualifications are generally determined as of January 1.
Normal business rendition deadline Most business-personal-property renditions were due April 15, subject to a timely extension.
Normal exemption and agricultural filing date Many exemption and special-appraisal applications use April 30, with late filing available for certain applications.
Normal 2026 protest deadline File by May 15 or 30 days after Sutton CAD delivered the appraisal notice, whichever date was later.
ARB hearings and appraisal-roll review Protest hearings and appraisal-record approval generally occur before certification.
Tax bills and adopted-rate information Taxing units adopt rates and Sutton CAD prepares collection accounts and statements.
Normal 2026 tax-year payment date Because January 31, 2027 falls on Sunday, the normal weekend rule generally moves the timely payment date to Monday, February 1.
The date printed on the individual notice, ARB order, exemption form or tax statement controls. Office closure, late notices, corrected bills, instalment elections and special remedies can require different action.
Verified local contacts

Sutton County appraisal, collection, tax and deed offices

Temporary flood-closure contact: Sutton CAD’s official homepage currently directs taxpayers to (325) 206-1931. Recheck the official homepage before visiting the normal office.
Sutton County Appraisal District
300 E. Oak Street, Suite 2
Sonora, Texas 76950-2671

Main phone: (325) 387-2809
Temporary closure assistance: (325) 206-1931
Fax: (325) 387-2265

Chief Appraiser: Mary Bustamante

Normal posted hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; Friday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM.

Current status: Official website reports closure due to flooding.

Use for: appraisal records, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, protests, property-tax balances and payments.

Sutton CAD staff

Mary Bustamante: Chief Appraiser
mgbustamante@verizon.net

Dorothy Jimenez: Deputy Appraiser
dorothyajimenez@aol.com

Adriana Moreno: Deputy
adriana.moreno19@aol.com

Confirm the correct recipient and current email availability before sending private documents.

Sutton County Tax Assessor-Collector
300 E. Oak Street, Suite 1
Sonora, Texas 76950

Phone: (325) 387-2342
Fax: (325) 387-2031
Email: sutton.tac@verizon.net

Tax Assessor-Collector: Kathy Sanchez Marshall

Important: This county office does not collect property taxes. Use it for vehicle registration, voter registration and other Tax Assessor-Collector services.

Sutton County and District Clerk
Sutton County Annex
300 E. Oak Street, Suite 3
Sonora, Texas 76950

Phone: (325) 387-3815
Email: county.district_clerk@co.sutton.tx.us

Clerk: Pam Thorp

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; open through lunch.

Use for: deeds, liens, plats, probate, certified copies and other recorded public records.

Do not rely on the map during the temporary closure. Call the assistance number and verify reopening, document drop-off, mail handling and deadline procedures before travelling.
Official action links

Official Sutton County property resources

Sutton CAD homepage

Check the current flood closure, contact information, forms and service notices.

Open Sutton CAD
Property search

Search Owner, Address, ID, ARB or Advanced fields and access the tax-payment button.

Search property records
Taxpayer portal

Access property details, electronic communications, documents and applications through one account.

Open taxpayer portal
Online protest

Use Sutton CAD’s official electronic protest system for eligible accounts.

Open online protest
Interactive map

Locate ranch tracts, rural parcels and neighbouring appraisal accounts.

Open parcel map
Forms

Download homestead, veteran, agricultural, rendition and protest forms.

Open Sutton CAD forms
Tax information

Find adopted rates, exemption information, depreciation schedules and 2026 hearing procedures.

Open tax information
Public information

Find the 2026 depreciation schedule, heir-property guide and property-owner notices.

Open public information
Property tax notices

Review taxing units, proposed rates, adopted rates and truth-in-taxation information.

Open Sutton tax notices
County Clerk

Search deeds, liens and public records or request older and certified documents.

Open Sutton County Clerk
County Tax Assessor

Use for vehicle registration, voter registration and county tax-office duties other than property-tax collection.

Open Tax Assessor-Collector
Texas Comptroller directory

Verify the chief appraiser, Tax Assessor-Collector and active local taxing units.

Open Sutton County directory
Editorial accountability

How this Sutton County guide was improved

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Existing images preserved and the current flood closure added

This regenerated article retains the Sutton CAD search screenshot and editor image used in the existing page. It replaces the short directory-style guidance with portal-specific search help, payment steps, flood-damage preparation, ranch and mineral scenarios, exemption filing, protest evidence, deed research and office routing.

The official review covered Sutton County Appraisal District, its live property search, taxpayer portal, forms, tax information, public information, current flood notice, Sutton County Clerk, Sutton County Tax Assessor-Collector and the Texas Comptroller county directory.

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website and is not operated by Sutton County Appraisal District, Sutton County or any Texas government agency.

Sutton County answers

10 common Sutton County Appraisal District questions

1. What is the official Sutton County Appraisal District website?

The official website is suttoncad.com. It provides property search, forms, online protest, mapping, tax information, public information and current office notices.

2. Is the Sutton CAD office currently open?

As of July 30, 2026, the official website reports that the office is closed due to flooding. Call (325) 206-1931 for assistance and recheck the official homepage before travelling.

3. How do I search Sutton County property records?

Use the official Sutton CAD property search. Choose Owner, Address, ID, ARB Search or Advanced and verify the complete property account.

4. Does Sutton CAD collect property taxes?

Yes. Sutton CAD states that it collects taxes for Sutton County, Sonora ISD, the City of Sonora, Sutton County Hospital District and Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District.

5. How can I pay Sutton County property taxes online?

Search the property, open the correct account and select the green Pay Taxes button. Review every property and tax year in the cart, read the fee and save the payment confirmation.

6. What was the normal Sutton County protest deadline for 2026?

The normal deadline was May 15, 2026, or 30 days after Sutton CAD delivered the appraisal notice, whichever date was later. The deadline printed on the individual notice controls.

7. How do I apply for a Sutton County homestead exemption?

Download the application from Sutton CAD Forms, complete it, attach the required identification or affidavits and keep proof of submission.

8. Where can I search Sutton County deeds and liens?

Use the Sutton County Clerk. Online public records cover 1992 forward; older records generally require an in-person search or completed request form.

9. Can Sutton CAD maps and acreage be used as a legal survey?

No. The search portal warns that legal descriptions and acreage are for appraisal research and should be verified before legal use. Use recorded documents and a professional survey.

10. What should I do if my property was damaged by the July 2026 flooding?

Photograph the damage, save repair and insurance documents, download the complete appraisal account and contact Sutton CAD. Ask whether a correction, protest, decreased-value report or temporary disaster exemption applies.

Accuracy, affiliation and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Sutton County Appraisal District, the Sutton County Appraisal Review Board, Sutton County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County and District Clerk or the Texas Comptroller.

The Sutton CAD office-closure notice, property owners, values, exemptions, legal descriptions, acreage, protest status, tax balances, payment fees, office hours, forms and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before filing, paying, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

Appraisal maps, owner names, mineral accounts, acreage and abbreviated legal descriptions should not replace a recorded deed, title examination, mineral-title review, plat or professional survey.

Official-source review completed July 30, 2026. Sources reviewed include Sutton County Appraisal District, its live flood-closure notice, property-search and payment system, taxpayer portal, forms, public information, tax information, Sutton County Clerk, Sutton County Tax Assessor-Collector and the Texas Comptroller Sutton County directory.

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