Val Verde County Appraisal District CAD Property Search 2026

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Val Verde County, Texas · Del Rio homes, Amistad-area property, Comstock land, ranches, minerals and tax records

Match a Val Verde Property to Its Appraisal, Tax, Deed and Land-Use Record

A Del Rio residence, Lake Amistad-area lot, Comstock ranch, mineral interest and business account cannot be researched the same way. Some properties are easiest to find by street address, while remote acreage may require an owner, property ID, survey, abstract or legal description.

This guide walks through the official Val Verde CAD search, explains the appraisal fields, shows where to file exemptions and protests, warns about the current online-payment status and routes deed, building and Amistad land-use questions to the office that controls them.

Open official Val Verde CAD Search the official tax account Find the correct property route
Property ID or owner Del Rio address Ranch legal description Homestead and ag forms Appraisal protest Deed and land records
VAL VERDE PROPERTY ROUTER VERIFYING ACCOUNT
VAL VERDE CAD PROPERTY RESULT
OWNER + PARCEL + YEAR MATCHED
Current payment warning: The official Val Verde County Tax Office property-search portal displayed “Online payments are currently unavailable” when reviewed on July 28, 2026. Use the portal to identify the account, but confirm the current payment method with the Tax Office before attempting a transaction.
CAD location

417 W. Cantu Road, Del Rio, Texas 78840

CAD telephone

830-774-4602

Tax Office

309 Mill Street, Del Rio · 830-774-7530

County Clerk records

Online recorded-land index from 1982 to the present

Guide review

Official sources checked July 28, 2026

Start with the task—not the office name

What do you need to do with the Val Verde County property?

This helper runs locally in the browser. It does not collect or transmit an owner name, account number, address, value or payment information.

APPRAISAL SEARCH Owner, address or account

Start with the property ID or account number, then use the owner surname or a shortened address.

Follow the search steps
AMISTAD AREA Land use and building records

Verify the CAD parcel, then check county building, survey, floodplain and ownership requirements separately.

Review Amistad-area checks
RURAL LAND Ranch, acreage or open space

Use the legal description, survey, abstract, acreage and map rather than relying only on a road address.

Research rural accounts
VALUE PROTEST Property facts and evidence

Check the notice deadline, appraisal characteristics and evidence before filing.

Prepare a protest file
TAX COLLECTION Balance, payment or receipt

Use the Tax Office portal and confirm current payment availability before submitting money.

Follow tax-payment guidance
RECORDED RECORD Deed, lien or foreclosure

Use the County Clerk when the appraisal owner or legal summary is not sufficient.

Search recorded documents

Go directly to the Val Verde County property task

Search guidance comes first. Later sections cover record fields, Del Rio and Amistad property, rural land, minerals, exemptions, protests, tax collection, deeds, building requirements and local contacts.

Existing article image retained

Use the Val Verde CAD visual as a portal reference

Val Verde County Appraisal District property-search guide image
Existing property-search image retained from the original article. The official interface may change after publication, so follow the current labels on valverdecad.org when they differ from this visual.
1 Search identifier
Begin with the property or account number when available.
2 Owner or address
Use fewer words when a complete name or address fails.
3 Property details
Open the full account rather than relying on the result list.
4 Year and exemptions
Confirm the appraisal year and benefits applied to the account.
Official-site check: The Val Verde CAD contact information published through the Texas Comptroller lists 417 W. Cantu Road, telephone 830-774-4602, fax 830-775-2101 and info@valverdecad.org.
Appraisal record decoder

Understand what the Val Verde CAD record does—and does not—show

Use each field for its intended purpose
Record field What it helps identify What it does not prove Best next action
CAD account or property ID The appraisal-district account. The Tax Office account number or deed instrument number. Save it for CAD forms, protests and Tax Office searches.
Owner name The owner displayed on the appraisal record. Complete legal title or every mineral interest. Verify the deed through the County Clerk.
Situs address The physical location associated with the account. A complete legal description or surveyed boundary. Compare the deed, plat, survey and legal-description field.
Legal description Lot, block, subdivision, survey, abstract or tract information. That every deed call, easement or reservation is displayed. Open the recorded land document.
Land value The appraisal assigned to the land component. The purchase price or productivity value. Review acreage, location, use, access and land classification.
Improvement value Appraised buildings and other taxable improvements. That every structure is permitted, usable or correctly measured. Check size, class, age, condition and improvement list.
Market value The district’s market-value estimate for the selected year. The final taxable value, tax bill or guaranteed sale price. Compare sales, condition and unequal-appraisal evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation or special appraisal. The amount of taxes due. Review homestead caps, circuit-breaker treatment or productivity appraisal.
Taxable value Value remaining for a taxing unit after applicable exemptions. The final bill without the unit’s adopted rate. Open the official Tax Office account.
Taxing units County, school, city and special districts connected to the property. That every property with the same mailing city has identical rates. Use only the units shown on the exact account.
Search troubleshooting

Fix a missing or incorrect Val Verde property result

Change one search element at a time
Problem Likely reason What to try next
Owner name returns no result The record may use surname-first order, initials, a trust, estate or business variation. Search the surname or main business word alone.
Full Del Rio address fails The road suffix or address format may differ. Enter the street number and main street word only.
Ranch has no useful address The account may be indexed by owner, survey, abstract, tract or legal description. Use the owner and legal information from the deed or prior statement.
Lake-area lot is difficult to identify The subdivision, lot and block may be more reliable than the mailing address. Compare the recorded plat and legal description.
New buyer is not displayed The deed or ownership update may still be processing. Confirm recording and give CAD the instrument number and date.
CAD number fails in the Tax Office The Tax Office account number can differ from the CAD reference number or Owner ID. Select the CAD Reference No. or Owner ID search field.
Tax amount differs from taxable value Rates, multiple taxing units, payments, penalties and interest affect the bill. Use the current Tax Office account rather than estimating from the CAD page.
Online payment is unavailable The Tax Office portal may have temporarily disabled online transactions. Call 830-774-7530 for the currently accepted payment methods.
Useful CAD call script: “I am trying to identify a property using the owner, approximate location and legal description. Can you confirm the correct account number, property type, appraisal year and whether an ownership or exemption update is pending?”
Avoid the wrong-office loop

Val Verde CAD, Tax Office and County Clerk have different jobs

Send the question to the office that can actually resolve it
Property question Correct office What to prepare
Why did the market value change? Val Verde CAD Property ID, notice, appraisal record, photos and market evidence.
Is my homestead exemption active? Val Verde CAD Application copy, proof of filing, identification and account number.
How do I protest the value? Val Verde CAD and the Appraisal Review Board Notice deadline, evidence and requested correction.
What amount do I owe? Val Verde County Tax Office Tax year, Tax Office account, CAD reference number or Owner ID.
Where is my payment receipt? Val Verde County Tax Office Account, payment date, amount and confirmation information.
Who legally owns the property? Val Verde County Clerk Grantor, grantee, legal description, recording date or instrument number.
Can I build in the Amistad land-use area? County Health Department / Risk Management Legal description, ownership proof, plans, plot design and survey where required.
Local property situations

Adjust the workflow to the Val Verde County property type

Del Rio residence

Search the street address or owner, then verify living area, condition, homestead status, City of Del Rio and San Felipe Del Rio CISD.

Lake Amistad-area lot

Compare subdivision, lot, block, recorded plat, survey, floodplain information and Amistad land-use requirements.

Comstock property

Verify Comstock CISD, legal description, acreage, road access and every appraisal account connected to the tract.

Large ranch

Create a parcel inventory listing each account, survey, abstract, acreage, productivity value, mineral interest and taxing unit.

Devils River-area land

Use recorded legal information and access documents rather than relying on a broad location description or approximate CAD map.

Mineral owner

Separate the surface parcel from each mineral, royalty or lease-related appraisal account and verify the year before paying.

Business property

Separate furniture, equipment, inventory and leased assets from the land and building account.

Recently purchased property

Search under both seller and buyer, verify deed recording and file a new homestead application when eligible.

Rocksprings ISD overlap

The Comptroller directory lists Rocksprings ISD as an active Val Verde taxing unit. Verify the school district shown on the exact rural account.

Ranchland, open space and wildlife use

Search Val Verde County acreage with legal records—not only an address

Start with the account number or owner A prior appraisal notice, tax statement or deed can provide the strongest starting identifier.
Read the recorded legal description Identify the survey, abstract, tract, subdivision, lot or block connected to the land.
Review every related CAD account A ranch can contain several parcels, productivity accounts, improvements, business assets or mineral interests.
Compare acreage carefully The acreage shown by CAD should be compared with the deed and survey before it is used for a transaction or legal document.
Review market and productivity values Qualifying open-space land can have a productivity-based appraised value that differs significantly from its market value.
Use the current agricultural application Start from the Val Verde CAD website or the Texas Comptroller forms page and confirm local submission instructions. Open official Texas property-tax forms
Document the qualifying use Prepare leases, livestock or wildlife records, water and fencing information, production history, maps and dated photographs.
Ask before changing the use Development, subdivision or conversion to nonqualifying use can change special appraisal and create additional tax consequences.

Rural-property file checklist

Property ID and owner information
Complete deed and legal description
Survey or recorded plat
Acreage by account and use
Agricultural or wildlife application
Leases and land-use records
Water, fencing and access evidence
Dated photographs and filing proof
Rural location, wildlife presence or large acreage does not automatically qualify land for open-space appraisal. Qualification depends on Texas law, prior and current use, local standards and supporting evidence.
Mineral, royalty and lease-related records

Do not treat the surface parcel as the mineral account

A mineral interest can have its own account number, owner, value and tax balance. The surface owner shown on a ranch record may not own every mineral or royalty interest associated with the land.

Verify the mineral record before protesting or paying
Mineral detail Why it matters Best verification
Separate account number The mineral interest may not share the surface property’s identifier. Match the appraisal notice and Tax Office search result.
Owner name Royalty, working and mineral interests can be divided among several owners. Compare recorded mineral deeds, reservations and probate documents.
Lease or property description Several interests can use similar names. Match legal and lease information, not only the owner.
Appraisal year Mineral values can change materially from one year to the next. Compare the selected year, production period and notice.
Taxing units School and special-district boundaries can differ across a large rural area. Use the units shown on the exact mineral account.
An appraisal account is not a mineral-title report. Mineral reservations, executive rights, royalty ownership and lease status can require County Clerk research and qualified legal or land-title assistance.
Homestead, veteran, age, disability and land-use forms

File the exemption with Val Verde CAD and verify it afterward

Find the exact property account Save the account number, owner name, situs address and legal description.
Open the official CAD website Use the current forms or taxpayer-services link supplied by Val Verde CAD. Open Val Verde CAD
Select the correct application Residence homestead, over-65, disability, disabled-veteran, agricultural, wildlife and business-property forms have different rules.
Read the current instructions Confirm ownership, occupancy, identification, disability, veteran-status or land-use requirements.
Attach the required proof Homestead applications commonly require identification that matches the property address, subject to statutory exceptions and affidavits.
Submit to Val Verde CAD Do not send the application to the Tax Office merely because the Tax Office collects the bill.
Keep filing evidence Save the application, attachments, email, delivery receipt, certified-mail record or stamped copy.
Reopen the appraisal account Confirm that the exemption appears for the correct owner, property and year.
Review the taxable value by unit Exemption amounts and taxable values can differ among the county, school, city and hospital district.
A recently purchased home does not automatically retain the seller’s exemption for the new owner. Review eligibility and file your own application when the property becomes your principal residence.
Open Val Verde CAD forms Open Texas Comptroller forms Read the Texas exemption guide
Appraisal protest and ARB evidence

Build the protest around the exact appraisal problem

Deadline: For most Texas properties, the ordinary protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. The date printed on the notice controls. By July 28, 2026, that ordinary deadline has passed for many accounts.
Save the complete appraisal account Record the property ID, legal description, land, improvements, market value, appraised value, taxable value and exemptions.
Identify the issue precisely The problem may be market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect size, condition, acreage, ownership, exemption, land use, business assets or mineral data.
Read the notice deadline Do not calculate the date from a general article when the official notice provides an account-specific deadline.
Check every physical property fact Review land size, building size, quality, condition, age, use, outbuildings, pools and removed improvements.
Collect issue-specific evidence Use sales, closing documents, photographs, contractor estimates, measurements, surveys, income records, leases or land-use proof.
File through Val Verde CAD Use the current protest method shown by the appraisal district and retain proof of submission. Open official Val Verde CAD
Request the district’s evidence Compare the sales, property characteristics, adjustments and equal-and-uniform information used by CAD with your records.
Prepare for informal review State the requested correction and lead with the strongest supporting evidence.
Prepare the ARB packet Number exhibits and create a one-page summary showing the current value, requested value and reason.
Preserve the decision Keep the ARB order, mailing envelope, hearing documents and appeal dates.

Evidence that fits Val Verde property types

Use local, property-specific evidence
Property type Useful evidence Weak comparison
Del Rio residence Recent comparable sales, measurements, condition photos, repair estimates and purchase records. A remote ranch residence or dissimilar subdivision.
Amistad-area property Lot location, view, access, utilities, flood or drainage influence, survey and similar subdivision sales. A central Del Rio property with municipal services and different land use.
Ranch or open-space land Acreage, access, water, fencing, terrain, productivity, improvements and comparable tract sales. A small city lot or unrelated recreational tract.
Mineral account Interest ownership, lease information, production, decline and mineral-appraisal data. Surface-land sales.
Business property Asset ledger, acquisition dates, original costs, disposals, leased assets and condition. A general balance-sheet total without asset detail.
Val Verde County’s 2026 public-notice calendar showed Appraisal Review Board meetings continuing into July. That does not automatically reopen an expired protest deadline; contact the district about the status and any limited late remedy that may apply.
Tax balance, payment and receipt

Use the Tax Office account number that matches the search field

Reviewed July 28, 2026: The official Tax Office portal displayed an online-payments-unavailable notice. Check the live portal or call 830-774-7530 before relying on card or eCheck payment.
Open the official Tax Office property search The Tax Office portal is separate from the CAD appraisal search. Open Val Verde County Tax Office search
Choose the correct search field The portal accepts Owner Name, Property Address, Account No., Owner ID and CAD Reference No.
Use surname-first order The official instructions show individual owner names entered with the last name first.
Shorten the address Remove “street,” “lane,” “boulevard” and similar designations because the appraisal record may abbreviate them.
Understand the number difference The Tax Office account number can differ from the CAD reference number and Owner ID. Enter the number in its matching field.
Open the correct account Match the owner, property address, legal or account description and tax year.
Review the complete balance Check tax, penalties, interest, prior payments and any delinquent amount displayed.
Confirm the available payment method Because online payments were unavailable at review time, call the Tax Office for current in-person, mail or electronic instructions.
Keep proof of payment Save the account number, tax year, amount, date, payment method and receipt or confirmation.
Recheck the account Confirm that the payment posted to the intended property and year before discarding the receipt.

Taxing entities collected by the county office

County and special units

The official Tax Office page lists Val Verde County Farm to Market and Val Verde County Hospital District among its collected entities.

School districts

The office lists San Felipe Del Rio CISD and Comstock ISD. Verify the school district attached to the exact property.

City of Del Rio

The Tax Office page also lists City of Del Rio property taxes among the accounts it collects.

Search official tax accounts Open Tax Assessor-Collector page Call Property Tax Department
Deeds, liens, foreclosures and official records

Use the County Clerk when the CAD owner field is not enough

Val Verde County’s official records system provides recorded-land indexes and images from January 4, 1982 to the present. Always review the certification date shown by the records portal.
Save the CAD property details Record the owner, property ID, address, legal description, survey, abstract, lot and block.
Open the official real-property records search The county’s Property Records page links to the updated land-record system. Open Val Verde County recorded land search
Choose Recorded Land Search by name, instrument number, volume or recorded date.
Search both grantor and grantee Use seller, buyer, prior owner, trust, estate or business-name variations.
Compare the full legal description The deed may include easements, mineral reservations, exceptions and boundary language omitted from the CAD summary.
Review the certification date Newly recorded documents are added as quickly as possible, but the portal instructs users to check the record-certification date.
Understand online document charges Searching and watermarked viewing are free. The records portal lists a charge of $1 per page for pay-per-access printing or downloading.
Use Property Fraud Alert The County Clerk provides a free alert service that can email a notice when a document is filed under a registered name.
Val Verde County Clerk

Teresa Esther Chapoy

400 Pecan Street, 1st Floor
Del Rio, Texas 78840
Mailing: P.O. Box 1267, Del Rio, TX 78841-1267

830-774-7564
Additional published line: 830-778-7411

County-page hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:45 PM.

Land-record search notes
  • Recorded land: January 4, 1982 to current
  • Foreclosure notices are searchable by date
  • Watermarked viewing is free
  • Printing or downloading may incur per-page charges
  • Check the certification date before relying on a recent filing
Amistad land-use area and construction records

Appraisal information does not replace county building approval

Val Verde County states that building and sign permits are required in the Amistad land-use area. The county’s Health Department / Risk Management office also handles certificates of compliance, plat review and certain development requirements.

Prepare the county building file before construction or placement
Published requirement Why it matters What to verify
Legal description Connects the proposed work to the correct parcel. Compare the deed, CAD account and survey.
Proof of legal owner The CAD owner display alone may not satisfy the permit office. Prepare the recorded deed or current ownership document.
Complete building plans The office must understand the proposed structure and work. Confirm the number and format of plan sets before visiting.
Plot design Shows structures, placement and certain septic or spray areas. Include every existing and proposed structure.
Survey for five acres or less The county’s published list requires a survey for qualifying smaller tracts. Confirm whether the rule applies to the exact parcel and project.
100-year floodplain delineation Floodplain location can affect development requirements. Use the current county procedure and qualified elevation or survey information.
Published permit fee The Building Requirements page lists a $100 fee paid by check or money order. Confirm the current fee and accepted payment method before applying.
The county states that permits are issued only after all necessary documentation is provided and that a residence being constructed or placed on the property must be inspected before occupancy.
Health Department / Risk Management
207 E. Losoya Street
Del Rio, Texas 78840

830-774-7569 or 830-774-7570

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–5:00 PM.

Before visiting

Bring the property ID, legal description, deed, plans, plot design, survey, floodplain information and project details. Call first to verify jurisdiction and the current checklist.

Open county building requirements Open permits and applications
Verified office routing

Contact the Val Verde office that controls the issue

Val Verde County Appraisal District

Use for appraisal records, property values, classifications, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, maps, notices and protests.

417 W. Cantu Road
Del Rio, Texas 78840-3049

830-774-4602
Fax: 830-775-2101
info@valverdecad.org

Chief Appraiser listing: The Texas Comptroller directory currently displays Jacqueline Casanova, but the directory entry shows an older update date. Confirm the current officeholder directly when needed.

Val Verde County Tax Office

Use for tax bills, balances, collection, payment methods, receipts, penalties and interest.

309 Mill Street
Del Rio, Texas 78840
Mailing: P.O. Box 1368, Del Rio, TX 78841-1368

Elodia Garcia
830-774-7530
Fax: 830-775-7282

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Val Verde County Clerk

Use for deeds, liens, recorded land documents, foreclosure notices, assumed names and official copies.

400 Pecan Street, 1st Floor
Del Rio, Texas 78840

Teresa Esther Chapoy
830-774-7564

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:45 PM.

Prepare before calling
  • CAD account or property ID
  • Tax Office account, Owner ID or CAD reference number
  • Owner and prior owner names
  • Address and legal description
  • Appraisal or tax year
  • Notice, deed or payment receipt
  • The exact correction or question
Official action centre

Open the exact Val Verde County property resource

Val Verde CAD

Property search, values, exemptions, forms, maps, notices and protest guidance.

Open Val Verde CAD
Tax Office property search

Search by owner, address, Tax Office account, Owner ID or CAD reference number.

Open tax-account search
Tax Assessor-Collector

Current office details, collected entities, tax information and payment access.

Open Tax Office page
County Clerk

Official office information, forms and land-record guidance.

Open County Clerk page
Recorded land search

Search deeds, liens and recorded documents from 1982 to the present.

Open real-property records
Property Records page

County route to the updated real-property search and Property Fraud Alert.

Open county property records
Building requirements

Amistad-area permit checklist, plans, ownership, survey and floodplain requirements.

Open building requirements
Permits and risk management

Building permits, certificates of compliance, plat review and development forms.

Open permits department
State county directory

Verify appraisal-district contacts and active taxing units.

Open Comptroller directory

Related AppraisalDistrict.org guides

Texas property-tax exemptions Texas property-tax calculator Texas property-tax rate guide Texas appraisal-district directory
Editorial and source review

How this Val Verde County guide was rebuilt

AppraisalDistrict.org editorial review image retained from the existing Val Verde County article
Existing article images retained

The original Val Verde County property-search image and editorial image remain in the improved article. The content was rebuilt around the current county Tax Office search instructions, online-payment status, County Clerk records, recorded-land availability, Property Fraud Alert, Amistad building requirements and official local contact information.

The improved guide now separates Del Rio residential property, Lake Amistad-area parcels, Comstock accounts, ranchland, open-space appraisal, minerals, business assets, tax collection and recorded ownership instead of using one generic property-search workflow.

Official sources reviewed July 28, 2026. Property values, owners, forms, payment availability, fees, deadlines, officeholders, hours and online systems can change after publication.

10 locally relevant answers

Val Verde County Appraisal District FAQs

What is the official Val Verde CAD website?

The official website is valverdecad.org. Use it for appraisal records, property values, exemptions, forms, notices, maps and protest information.

How do I search Val Verde County property records?

Start from the official CAD website and search using the property ID, account number, owner surname, shortened address or legal description. Verify the owner, property address, legal description, property type and appraisal year before relying on the result.

Who is listed as the Val Verde County Chief Appraiser?

The Texas Comptroller county directory currently displays Jacqueline Casanova. The directory entry itself shows an older update date, so confirm the current officeholder directly with Val Verde CAD when the name is important.

Where is Val Verde County Appraisal District located?

The district is listed at 417 W. Cantu Road, Del Rio, Texas 78840. The published telephone number is 830-774-4602.

Where do I file a Val Verde County homestead exemption?

File the application with Val Verde County Appraisal District—not the Tax Office. Obtain the current form through the official CAD website, attach the required identification and keep proof of submission.

What is the Val Verde CAD protest deadline?

For most properties, the ordinary Texas deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later. Follow the exact date printed on the owner’s notice.

Where do I pay Val Verde County property taxes?

Property taxes are collected by the Val Verde County Tax Assessor-Collector. Use the official Tax Office search. The portal displayed an online-payments-unavailable notice when reviewed on July 28, 2026, so confirm current payment options before sending money.

Why is my CAD account number different from the Tax Office number?

The Tax Office portal explains that its account number can differ from the CAD Reference Number and Owner ID. Select the search field that matches the number you have and verify the property before paying.

Where can I search Val Verde County deeds?

Use the Val Verde County recorded-land search. The portal provides real-property indexes and images from January 4, 1982 to the present, subject to the certification date shown.

Does a Val Verde CAD map prove a property boundary?

No. A CAD map is an appraisal research aid. Use a recorded deed or plat and a licensed surveyor when boundaries, acreage, easements or access are important.

Accuracy, independence and property-record notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website. It is not Val Verde County Appraisal District, Val Verde County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, Appraisal Review Board, ACT Tax, the Amistad Land Use and Zoning Commission or a taxing unit.

Property owners, appraisal values, exemptions, agricultural qualification, mineral accounts, parcel information, tax rates, balances, penalties, payment availability, permit fees, forms, deadlines and office details can change. Confirm the live official record before filing, protesting, paying, building, buying, selling or preparing a legal document.

CAD maps, acreage, owner displays and legal-description summaries are research tools. They are not surveys, title opinions, flood determinations, building approvals or guarantees of ownership.

Primary official sources reviewed: Val Verde County Appraisal District; Texas Comptroller Val Verde County directory; Val Verde County Tax Assessor-Collector and ACT Tax property search; Val Verde County Clerk; Val Verde County Property Records and recorded-land search; Val Verde County Building Requirements; Health Department / Risk Management; and Val Verde County 2026 public notices.

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