Travis County Appraisal District CAD

Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) determines fair market values for all real estate and business personal property in Travis County, Texas—including Austin and surrounding areas.

These values form the basis for property taxes collected by local entities like the county, cities, schools, and special districts.

Checking your records helps verify accuracy, spot over-assessments, apply for exemptions to reduce your taxable value, file a protest if needed, track ownership changes, or research properties for buying/selling.

This guide provides current, practical steps using official free resources as of 2026.

No need for paid services—follow along to get the info you need quickly.

Table of Contents

• Official Travis Central Appraisal District Website
• Travis County CAD Property Search
• Travis County Property Tax Records
• Homestead Exemption
• Property Tax Protest
• Pay Property Taxes Online
• Travis County Property Records and Deeds
• Travis County CAD Property Search
• Travis County Appraisal District Property Search
• Travis County Property Tax Search
• Travis County CAD Property Records
• Travis County Property Tax Lookup
• Travis County Property Owner Search
• Travis County Parcel Map Search
• Common Problems When Searching Property Records
• Contact Information
• FAQ

Official Travis Central Appraisal District Website

The official site is https://traviscad.org/. It serves as the main hub for property searches, exemptions, protests, news, forms, and customer support.

The homepage features quick links: Property Search, Your Portal (for account management), Exemptions, Protests, and more. It explains TCAD’s role in uniform, market-value appraisals under Texas law.

Micro step-by-step to begin:

1. Open https://traviscad.org/ in your browser.
2. Click “PROPERTY SEARCH” (direct: https://traviscad.org/propertysearch or linked portal).
3. Choose search by owner name, property address, account number, or DBA.
4. Enter your details and submit.
5. Review results list—click the matching property.
6. View full record: owner info, site address, legal description, appraised/market values, exemptions applied, improvements (sq ft, year built), value history.

Use “Your Portal” to log in (with owner ID/PIN from notice) for personalized access, uploads, and tracking.

Travis County CAD Property Search

Core search tool: https://traviscad.org/propertysearch (full database access).

Search by Owner Name

Best for individuals or businesses.

1. Go to https://traviscad.org/propertysearch.
2. Select owner name option.
3. Type name (last first, partial ok).
4. Search.
5. Click result.
6. See owner details, mailing address, properties owned, current values/exemptions.

Search by Property Address Ideal for specific locations.

1. Choose address search.
2. Enter street number + name (e.g., 123 Main St, Austin).
3. Submit and select match.
4. Check building specs, land use, appraisal details.

Search by Account Number / Property ID Fastest with bill info.

1. Select account number.
2. Enter full ID.
3. Search—record loads directly.

Travis County Property Tax Records

TCAD handles appraisals, values, history, exemptions. Travis County Tax Office collects taxes, issues bills, tracks payments.

On TCAD:

1. Search property at https://traviscad.org/propertysearch.
2. Open record.
3. Check value history for prior years’ appraisals/market values (useful for protests/trends).
4. View exemptions reducing taxable value.

Full tax bills, amounts due, payment history: Use Travis County Tax Office portal at https://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov/ or direct search https://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov/properties/taxes/account-search.

Homestead Exemption

Lowers taxable value on your primary residence (often $100,000+ for school taxes, plus extras for over-65/disabled/veterans). Qualifies if you own/occupy as main home on Jan 1.

Steps to apply:

1. Get Form 50-114 (Texas standard) or use TCAD online.
2. Fill details.
3. Attach Texas driver’s license/ID copy matching property address.
4. Submit online at https://taxpayer.justappraised.com/dashboard/form/EXEMPTIONS, mail to P.O. Box 149012 Austin TX 78714-9012, or in-person at 850 East Anderson Lane Austin TX 78752.
5. Deadline: April 30 (late accepted with good cause; apply early).
6. Processing within 90 days—check record online after.
7. For verification/reapply if requested: Use https://taxpayer.justappraised.com/dashboard/form/HOMESTEAD_VERIFICATION.

Call Exemption Helpline (512) 873-1560 for help.

Property Tax Protest

If appraised value seems too high, protest. Deadline: May 15 or 30 days after Notice of Appraised Value (later date applies).

Steps:

1. Review your mailed Notice of Appraised Value (spring).
2. File protest online (easiest/fastest): https://traviscad.org/portal or e-File system—create account with owner ID/PIN.
3. Or mail form to P.O. Box 149012 Austin TX 78714-9012, or drop in-person.
4. Upload evidence: comparable sales, photos, repairs.
5. Informal review first (often settles here).
6. If needed, formal Appraisal Review Board hearing.
7. ARB decides—reductions common.

Online filing gives confirmation, evidence upload, settlement offers.

Pay Property Taxes Online

TCAD appraises; Travis County Tax Office collects.

Steps:

1. Go to https://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov/ or direct payment cart https://travis.go2gov.net/cart/responsive/search.do.
2. Search by name, address, or account/billing number.
3. Add to cart, view bill.
4. Pay via eCheck, credit/debit card, PayPal (receipt emailed).
5. Options for installments if eligible (enroll online by Jan 31 for some plans).

Travis County Property Records and Deeds

Travis County Clerk (deeds, liens, records) Website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/county-clerk (search records online if available). Address: 5501 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751 (verify). Phone: (512) 854-9188. Hours: Monday–Friday typical business hours. Records: Deeds, mortgages, plats—verify ownership transfers.

Travis County Tax Office

(tax collection) Website: https://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov/. Address: Multiple locations; main at 5501 Airport Blvd or check site. Phone: Varies by service. Records: Tax bills, payments, delinquencies.

GIS Parcel Map System

TCAD map: https://travis.prodigycad.com/maps (or linked from site). County TNR Web Map: https://geocortex.traviscountytx.gov/Html5Viewer/index.html?viewer=TNR_Web_Map_Viewer_public.TNR_Web_Map — view parcels, boundaries, layers.

Travis County CAD Property Search

Main: https://traviscad.org/propertysearch — owner/address/account tabs.

Travis County Appraisal District Property Search

Same portal: https://traviscad.org/propertysearch.

Travis County Property Tax Search

Tax Office: https://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov/properties/taxes/account-search — bills/payments.

Travis County CAD Property Records

Detailed cards at search portal.

Travis County Property Tax Lookup

TCAD for values + Tax Office for bills/pay.

Travis County Property Owner Search

Owner name search on TCAD site.

Travis County Parcel Map Search

Use TCAD map or county GIS viewer.

Common Problems When Searching Property Records

• No results: Spelling variation, recent sale not updated, partial name—try ID or contact.
• Address mismatch: Use exact format, drop apartment/suite.
• Values seem outdated: Check history; annual updates, notices spring.
• Exemption missing: Recent apply? Processing delay—verify online or call.
• Portal login issues: Use PIN from notice; reset via customer service.

Contact Information

Travis Central Appraisal District Physical Address: 850 East Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 149012, Austin, TX 78714-9012

Phone: 512-834-9317 Email: CSInfo@tcadcentral.org

Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 7:45am–4:45pm; Tues/Thurs 9:00am–4:45pm

Website: https://traviscad.org/

Contact for value questions, exemptions, protests, search help.

FAQ

What is Travis County CAD?

Travis Central Appraisal District appraises property at market value for fair, uniform taxation in Travis County (Austin area).

How do I search property records in Travis County?

Go to https://traviscad.org/propertysearch. Select owner/address/account, enter info, click result for values/exemptions/history.

How do I protest property tax appraisal?

File online at https://traviscad.org/portal by May 15/30 days after notice. Upload evidence, review informal offer, attend ARB if needed.

How do I apply for homestead exemption?

Submit Form 50-114 online at https://taxpayer.justappraised.com/dashboard/form/EXEMPTIONS with ID copy. Deadline April 30.

How do I find property owner information?

Use owner name search on https://traviscad.org/propertysearch—shows name, address, properties.

Where can I view parcel maps?

TCAD map at https://travis.prodigycad.com/maps or county viewer https://geocortex.traviscountytx.gov/.

How do I pay property taxes online?

Search at https://travis.go2gov.net/cart/responsive/search.do, add to cart, pay by card/eCheck/PayPal.

Can I see past values or tax history?

Value history on TCAD record; tax payments/bills on Tax Office portal.

Conclusion

Start with https://traviscad.org/propertysearch for appraisals/exemptions. Use Tax Office site for bills/payments. Apply homestead early, protest high values with evidence—many reduce bills significantly. Bookmark https://traviscad.org/ and https://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov/. Reach out to TCAD if stuck—they provide solid support