Colorado County CAD – Property Search | Texas

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Colorado County, Texas Property, Farm and Tax Guide

Move the Correct Columbus, Eagle Lake or Weimar Parcel from Appraisal Search and GIS to Agricultural Review, Protest Filing, Tax Payment or Recorded-Deed Verification

Colorado County appraisal records cover homes and businesses in Columbus, Eagle Lake and Weimar, property around Alleyton, Glidden, Garwood, Nada, Sheridan and Bernardo, irrigated rice land, pasture, hay operations, orchards, beekeeping acreage, manufactured homes, minerals and business equipment.

This guide explains the official 2026 preliminary property search, current BIS parcel map, homestead-only online protest rule, local agricultural standards, centralized property-tax collection and County Clerk public records.

Critical correction: Colorado County property taxes are collected by the Colorado County Appraisal District—not by the elected County Tax Assessor-Collector’s vehicle office.
Search Colorado CAD Open Interactive GIS Open Taxpayer Portal Search and Pay Taxes
Chief Appraiser Jane Armontrout
CCAD phone 979-732-8222
Appraisal and tax office 106 Cardinal Lane, Columbus
2026 protest deadline May 29, 2026

Critical Corrections to the Existing Colorado County Page

Existing Page Detail Current Official Information Why the Correction Matters
Office shown at 103 E. Main Street with phone 979-732-2216 Colorado CAD is at 106 Cardinal Lane, Columbus, with phone 979-732-8222. The old address and phone can send forms, payments and visitors to the wrong place.
Old TrueAutomation parcel map CCAD now links the BIS interactive map at gis.bisclient.com/coloradocad. The currently supported viewer should be used for parcel research.
GIS parcel line described as exact CCAD says online legal descriptions and acreage are appraisal research only and must be independently verified for legal use. A GIS line cannot replace a deed or boundary survey.
2026 appraisal value described as exact and final The official property search states that 2026 values are preliminary and subject to change before certification. A preliminary figure is not a final certified value or tax bill.
May 15 used as Colorado County’s 2026 protest deadline CCAD mailed notices beginning April 29 and set May 29, 2026 as the local filing deadline. The deadline printed in the official local notice controls for the 2026 mailing.
Online protest described as available to every owner Only residence-homestead properties were eligible for CCAD’s 2026 online protest system. Non-homestead owners needed to use an accepted paper filing route.
Fax and email suggested for a normal protest CCAD states that faxed or emailed Notices of Protest, agent appointments and evidence affidavits are not accepted for the regular process. An owner could believe an unaccepted transmission preserved the deadline.
County Tax Office listed as the property-tax collector Colorado CAD is contracted by the taxing units to collect Colorado County property taxes at one centralized location. The elected County Tax Office primarily handles vehicles and does not collect local property taxes.
Flood-zone layers promised inside the appraisal map The CCAD GIS is an appraisal map. Flood determinations should be checked through FEMA and county floodplain officials. A buyer should not assume an appraisal layer is an official insurance or permitting determination.
Property-card ownership treated as a title search The County Clerk provides a separate records portal, and Clerk staff do not perform general title or lien searches. CAD ownership does not prove clear title or reveal every lien, easement or mineral reservation.
The existing article requires a full replacement. Its office information, GIS link, protest deadline, filing routes and tax-collection instructions are materially outdated or incomplete.

Start With the Record That Answers Your Question

CCAD appraisal record Owner information carried by CAD, property characteristics, preliminary value, exemptions, land classes, improvements and taxing units.
CCAD GIS map General parcel location, surrounding appraisal accounts, roads, subdivisions, aerial context and rural tract orientation.
CCAD tax account Tax statements, balances, payment history, receipts, penalty, interest, partial payments and tax certificates.
County Clerk records Deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, plats, restrictions, mineral documents and certified copies.
Best research sequence Search the appraisal account, verify the parcel on GIS, check every tax year, then compare the CAD legal description with the recorded deed.

Choose Your Colorado County Property Task

Search Property Records Fix a Failed Search Read the Property Card Use the GIS Map Local Property Checks Understand Values Use the Taxpayer Portal Apply for Exemptions Agricultural Appraisal Rice and Cropland Livestock Operations Beekeeping Wildlife Management Business Property Mineral Accounts File a Protest Check Late Remedies Search and Pay Taxes Search Deeds and Liens Contacts and Map

What to Try When the Colorado CAD Search Finds Nothing

Search Problem Better Method Why It Helps
Full owner name fails Use only the first or last name. Initials, spouses, trusts and estates may be indexed differently.
Address returns no result Use only the primary street name. Directions, suffixes, city names and punctuation can block a match.
Recent buyer is missing Search the seller or previous owner. A deed can be recorded before CAD completes its ownership update.
Rural tract lacks an address Use abstract, Geographic ID, subdivision, owner or GIS. Farm and ranch property is often indexed through survey information.
Only the homesite appears Repeat the owner search and inspect every Property ID. The residence, agricultural land and separate improvements may be split.
Manufactured home is missing Select Mobile Home and search the home and land owners separately. The structure and underlying land can have different owners.
Business assets are missing Select Personal and search the DBA or legal owner. A tenant may own equipment without owning the real estate.
Mineral interest is missing Select Mineral and try owner, trust, estate and company variations. Surface and mineral ownership can differ.
Need hearing information Use the ARB Search fields. The ARB search is designed for protest status, informal dates and hearing information.
“I am trying to locate a Colorado CAD account. The current or former owner is ______. The property is near ______. It is a home / farm / mobile-home / mineral / business account. My Property ID, abstract or legal-description clue is ______.”

How to Read a Colorado CAD Property Record

Record Field Meaning What to Check
Property ID Primary appraisal and collection identifier. Use it for forms, calls, protests, tax payments and certificates.
Owner ID Identifier attached to an owner record. One Owner ID can be connected with several parcels.
Geographic ID Map-related account identifier. Useful for rural land without a normal street address.
Legal description CAD summary of abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block or tract. Compare it with the County Clerk deed before legal use.
Market value CCAD’s January 1 opinion of market value. Compare size, condition, access, land class, improvements and market evidence.
Appraised value Value after a qualifying cap, limitation or productivity appraisal. It may be lower than market value for homestead or agricultural property.
Taxable value Value remaining for each taxing unit after exemptions and limitations. The amount may differ among county, city, school, groundwater and water districts.
Exemptions Approved homestead, age, disability, veteran or other exemption codes. Confirm every expected benefit for the correct tax year.
Land segments Acreage, market category and agricultural productivity value. Review every tract and homesite exclusion.
Taxing units Local jurisdictions connected with the property. Use them when reviewing rates, statements and future taxes.
Legal-use warning: Colorado CAD says its legal descriptions and acreage amounts are for appraisal use and should be independently verified before being used in legal documents.

How to Use the Colorado CAD Interactive GIS Map

1
Find the appraisal account first.

Copy the Property ID, Geographic ID, owner, acreage and legal-description clues.

2
Open the current BIS map.

Do not rely on the retired TrueAutomation link from the old article.

3
Locate the correct parcel.

Match the Property ID and legal description rather than clicking only the nearest building.

4
Check adjoining accounts.

Rural operations and family ownership groups can contain several appraisal polygons.

5
Save a dated map image.

Label it with the Property ID before using it in a correction request, protest or buyer file.

The GIS can help with
  • General parcel location
  • Neighboring appraisal accounts
  • Rural tract orientation
  • Road and subdivision context
  • Comparable-account research
The GIS cannot prove
  • Exact boundary monuments
  • Legal access
  • Flood-zone status
  • Mineral ownership
  • Clear title
Do not build, fence or purchase from the GIS line alone. Use a current survey, recorded deed, title review and official floodplain research when legal certainty matters.
Official parcel viewer: Open Colorado CAD GIS.
Official flood research: Open FEMA Map Service Center.

Colorado County Property Situations That Need Extra Checking

Property Situation Important Checks Common Hidden Issue
Columbus-area home City limits, Columbus ISD, homestead, building data and tax entities A Columbus mailing address does not always mean the parcel is inside the city.
Eagle Lake property City limits, Rice CISD, drainage, flood risk, hospital district and groundwater district Low-lying land may require separate flood, drainage and insurance review.
Weimar-area property City limits, Weimar ISD, exemptions, improvements and utilities Postal address and actual taxing jurisdiction can differ.
Garwood or Nada rice property Irrigation system, levees, water source, crop rotation, agricultural history and WCID Irrigated cropland, pasture rotation and nonqualifying homesite areas may be valued separately.
Glidden or Alleyton rural tract Legal access, subdivision restrictions, floodplain, septic and agricultural use A visible road or driveway does not prove legal access.
Cattle or hay operation Acreage, herd size, fencing, water, production, sales and lease documents Token livestock or occasional mowing does not establish commercial agricultural use.
Manufactured home Home account, land account, ownership, location and unpaid taxes The home and underlying land may have different owners.
Mineral or industrial account Specialized account, ownership interest, production, industrial assets and Clerk records The surface account does not establish mineral ownership.

Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value

Market Value → Cap, Limitation or Productivity Value → Exemptions → Taxable Value
Market value CCAD’s estimate of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions as of January 1.
Appraised value The amount after an applicable homestead cap, circuit-breaker limitation or agricultural productivity appraisal.
Taxable value The amount each taxing unit uses after exemptions and applicable limitations.
2026 circuit-breaker limit: Qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may receive a temporary 20% appraisal limitation. Agricultural, timber and other excluded special-appraisal land does not qualify.
The market-value line can exceed the capped appraised value. A homestead or circuit-breaker limitation affects the taxable appraisal calculation; it does not erase the district’s market-value opinion.

How to Use the Colorado CAD Taxpayer Portal

Portal purpose: The Taxpayer Portal provides property details, electronic communication enrollment, important documents and application management.
1
Open portal.coloradocad.org.

Create an account or use the password-reset option for an existing registration.

2
Connect the correct property.

Use the Property ID and requested ownership information.

3
Request an e-file PIN when needed.

CCAD states that a valid e-file PIN is required to enroll in electronic communications.

4
Open the Communication tab.

Select the signup option and complete the electronic-communication application.

5
Accept the terms and finish.

Save the confirmation email and keep the portal credentials secure.

Approval may be pending. Do not wait until a filing deadline to register, request a PIN or connect the property.
Official portal: Open Colorado CAD Taxpayer Portal.

Colorado County Homestead and Related Exemptions

Current school exemptions: Texas school districts provide a mandatory $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Qualifying age-65 or disabled homeowners receive an additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption.
General residence homestead Available for an owner’s principal residence when ownership and occupancy requirements are satisfied.
Age 65 or older May provide an additional exemption, school-tax ceiling, installment option and possible tax deferral.
Disabled person May provide additional exemption relief, a tax ceiling, installments and possible deferral.
Disabled veteran Relief depends on the qualifying disability percentage and statutory exemption category.
Heir property An inherited homeowner may qualify using permitted affidavits and supporting ownership records.
Local optional exemptions County, city, school and special-district benefits vary. Confirm the current account calculation.

Practical Filing Workflow

1
Search the account.

Confirm the Property ID, owner, address and existing exemption codes.

2
Download the current Form 50-114.

Use the CCAD forms page or Texas Comptroller form library.

3
Attach identification.

The identification address should normally match the homestead address unless a statutory exception applies.

4
Add special evidence when required.

Heir property, manufactured homes, disability and veteran claims may require extra affidavits or records.

5
Use an official submission route.

Follow the instructions on the current application or use the Taxpayer Portal when the application is available there.

6
Keep proof of filing.

Save the portal confirmation, complete form, hand-delivery receipt or mailing evidence.

7
Verify approval later.

Submitting an application does not prove the exemption was approved or applied to every taxing unit.

Missed the regular date? A qualifying residence-homestead application may generally be filed up to two years after the taxes become delinquent. File promptly and ask CCAD how the late application affects the account.
Official forms: Open Colorado CAD Forms.
Online property management: Open the Taxpayer Portal.

Colorado County Agricultural Productivity Appraisal

Agricultural valuation is not a fixed-dollar exemption. It is a special appraisal based on the land’s capacity to produce agricultural products.
Application period File after January 1 and by April 30.
Use history Open-space land generally needs qualifying agricultural use in five of the preceding seven years.
Whole-tract use CCAD’s latest posted local manual says at least 70% of the tract must be qualifying use for the entire tract to qualify.
Grazing duration The local manual states grazing use should continue for at least six months when applicable.
Token agricultural use will not qualify. CCAD’s local manual expressly rejects activity performed only to obtain tax relief.
Current-document note: CCAD’s website currently links a local agricultural manual effective January 1, 2025. Use it as the district’s latest posted intensity guide, but confirm that no case-specific or 2026 update affects your application.

Typical Local Minimums in the Posted CCAD Manual

Land or Operation Published Starting Point Important Qualification Detail
Native pasture 10 acres Stocking must reflect soil, forage, management and environmental conditions.
Improved pasture 10 acres Fertilization, weed control, shredding, rotation or hay management should be evident.
Hay production 10 acres Proof of fertilization, baling, livestock use or sales may be required.
Orchard or vineyard 10 acres Pruning, spraying, cultivation and commercial production must be evident.
Irrigated crop, typically rice 10 acres Controlled irrigation, levees, reliable water and production evidence are expected.
Aquaculture 10 acres Commercial bulk production is different from recreational fishing.
Tree or grass farm 10 acres Commercial cultivation and management must be documented.
Property under five acres with a residence Usually treated as principally residential An exception may be reviewed for land used with a larger operation or unusually intensive agriculture.

Evidence File to Prepare

  • Current Form 50-129
  • Map of every Property ID
  • Five-of-seven-year use history
  • Lease or operator agreement
  • Crop or livestock records
  • Feed, seed and fertilizer receipts
  • Fencing, water and irrigation records
  • Dated photographs
  • Income or sales evidence
  • Explanation of drought or interruption
Late application: CCAD’s local manual allows a qualifying application before ARB approval of the records, but a 10% penalty applies to the difference between taxes with and without agricultural designation.
Change-of-use risk: Converting qualified agricultural land to nonagricultural use may create additional taxes for prior years. Obtain current written guidance before development.
Official agricultural resources: Open CCAD Agriculture and Wildlife Information and download the application.

Rice, Irrigated Cropland, Hay and Orchard Evidence

Irrigated rice The local manual expects cultivated land prepared for controlled flood irrigation, including levees and a reliable water source.
Crop rotation CCAD describes one year in rice followed by two years in pasture as a typical local three-year rotation.
Hay production Managed grass, fertilization, cutting, baling and marketing or documented livestock use should be shown.

Crop-Specific Checklist

  • Field map and acreage
  • Levee and irrigation layout
  • Water source and pumping records
  • Seed, fertilizer and chemical invoices
  • Planting and harvest dates
  • Crop-sale or storage records
  • Baling and custom-work invoices
  • Federal-program documentation
  • Rotation history
  • Dated field photographs

Posted Tree-Density Starting Points

Tree Operation Posted CCAD Density
Pecan orchard 14 trees per acre
Peach orchard 40 trees per acre
Commercial timber 400 trees per acre
Christmas-tree farm 700 trees per acre
Acreage or tree count alone does not guarantee approval. The operation must still be commercial, actively managed and supported by the required use history.

Colorado County Livestock Intensity Starting Points

Operation Typical Minimum in Posted Manual Evidence to Keep
Beef cow and calf 5 breeding-age head Inventory, breeding, calf sales, feed, veterinary, fencing and water records.
Feeder or stocker calves 10 head Purchase, weight-gain, feed, sale and processor records.
Dairy 25 head Milk, breeding, feed, herd and sales records.
Sheep or goats 25 head Meat, wool, mohair, breeding, sales and health records.
Horse-breeding operation 3 mature horses, including at least 2 brood mares Breeding, foaling, registration and offspring-sale records.
Miniature horses 6 Breeding, commercial sales and management records.
Shetland horses 4 Breeding, commercial sales and management records.
Exotic deer 15 mature deer Commercial-production evidence, sales and required high-fence records.
Llamas 4 Breeding, product, sale and management records.
Scalable standard: CCAD states that herd size must be adjusted for acreage, land use, soil, forage and environmental conditions. A minimum number does not override carrying capacity.
Working horses: Horses genuinely used in a qualifying ranch or farm operation may be treated differently from recreational, boarding or show horses.

Colorado County Beekeeping Agricultural Appraisal

Eligible acreage range Five through 20 acres.
Minimum five-acre operation Six maintained mainframe hives.
Maximum 20-acre operation Twelve maintained mainframe hives.
Accepted local uses Honeybees for food production and Mason bees for qualifying commercial pollination.
Acreage Hives or Nesting Boxes in Posted CCAD Manual
5 acres 6
6–10 acres 7
11–12 acres 8
13–14 acres 9
15–16 acres 10
17–18 acres 11
19–20 acres 12

Beekeeping Evidence File

  • Hive-location map
  • Purchase or lease records
  • Colony and queen records
  • Hive-health and inspection notes
  • Dated photographs throughout the year
  • Feeding and pest-control records
  • Forage and water planning
  • Honey, wax or pollination records
  • Apiary permits or registration when applicable
  • Five-of-seven-year history evidence
Poorly maintained boxes can cause denial or loss. The local manual specifically warns that improperly maintained bee boxes may result in removal or denial of agricultural valuation.

Wildlife Management Use in Colorado County

Current local document: Colorado CAD publishes a wildlife-management guide revised in January 2026 and a separate wildlife-management-association requirements document.
Prior qualification The land generally must have qualified for open-space agricultural appraisal before changing to wildlife-management use.
Written plan Identify the target indigenous wildlife, tract map, objectives and scheduled management activities.
Annual evidence Keep activity records, photographs, maps, invoices and the required annual wildlife update.

Perform at Least Three Qualifying Activities

Habitat controlManage vegetation and habitat for the target species.
Erosion controlProtect soil, water and habitat from erosion.
Predator controlUse lawful practices benefiting the target population.
Supplemental waterProvide and maintain wildlife water sources.
Supplemental foodAdd food beyond natural production.
Supplemental shelterCreate nesting, breeding or escape cover.
Census countsMeasure population, composition and management results.
Hunting or wildlife presence alone does not qualify the land. The owner must actively manage the property and document the work.
Official wildlife material: Open Colorado CAD Agriculture and Wildlife Information.

Business Personal Property and Rendition Workflow

2026 regular deadline: Most business-personal-property renditions were due April 15. A timely written extension generally moved the deadline to May 15.
Common assets Inventory, furniture, fixtures, computers, machinery, tools, equipment and other tangible property used to produce income.
Small-account threshold Income-producing tangible personal property valued at $125,000 or less in a taxing unit may qualify for exemption.
2026 schedule CCAD publishes a business-personal-property depreciation schedule for tax year 2026.

Useful Rendition File

  • January 1 asset list
  • Original cost and acquisition year
  • Inventory totals
  • Asset location
  • Disposed or relocated assets
  • Depreciation schedules
  • Purchase invoices
  • Condition and obsolescence evidence
  • Lease or ownership documents
  • Proof of filing or extension
Business closed, sold or moved? Notify CCAD and document the closure, sale, relocation or disposal date. Do not assume the account closes automatically.
Official rendition resources: Open Colorado CAD Forms and review the 2026 depreciation schedule.

Colorado County Mineral and Industrial Accounts

Specialized appraisal: Colorado CAD lists Capitol Appraisal Group as the appraiser for industrial and mineral accounts.
1
Select Mineral in Advanced Search.

Search owner, trust, estate, business, Owner ID or Property ID.

2
Open every related result.

One owner may have interests in several leases, wells, pipelines, utilities or industrial accounts.

3
Compare the appraisal account with source records.

Use mineral deeds, assignments, division orders, royalty statements, leases and production documents.

4
Ask CCAD where to direct a valuation question.

Provide the Property ID and determine whether Capitol Appraisal Group should receive the evidence.

Mineral-title warning: A mineral appraisal account is not a legal title opinion. Complex interests may require County Clerk research, a landman, title company or attorney.

How the 2026 Colorado CAD Protest Process Worked

Colorado County’s stated 2026 protest deadline was May 29. Notices began mailing April 29, and protest hearings began June 4. The ordinary deadline has passed as of July 21, 2026.
Online protest route
  • Available only for homestead properties
  • Use the official eProtest system
  • File a separate protest for each property
  • Upload evidence and save confirmations
  • Continue to the ARB if unresolved
Paper protest route
  • Required for non-homestead property
  • Use the Notice of Protest form
  • Mail or hand-deliver using accepted instructions
  • Do not rely on fax or email for a regular protest
  • Keep dated proof of delivery

Evidence Preparation Workflow

1
Save the notice and property record.

Record the Property ID, proposed value, exemptions and filing deadline.

2
Identify the exact protest grounds.

Examples include excessive market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, denied exemption or denied agricultural appraisal.

3
Choose an accepted filing route.

Homestead owners could use online protest; other owners needed the paper process.

4
Request CCAD’s evidence.

Ask for comparable properties, appraisal schedules, photographs and material the district plans to present.

5
Build property-specific proof.

Use photographs, repair estimates, measurements, appraisals, surveys, comparable accounts, agricultural records or asset schedules.

6
State one requested result.

Show the CCAD value, your requested value or correction and the evidence supporting it.

7
Prepare for the ARB hearing.

Organize the evidence in presentation order and review CCAD’s 2026 hearing procedures.

8
Read the written ARB order immediately.

Further appeal deadlines depend on the property and selected review route.

Mailing warning: CCAD advises that a USPS postmark may reflect regional processing rather than the day an envelope was dropped off. For time-sensitive mail, request a hand-stamped postmark at the counter or deliver the filing early.
Homestead online protest: Open Colorado CAD eProtest.
Paper forms and procedures: Open Colorado CAD Protest Forms.

Evidence That Helps by Property Type

Property Type Useful Evidence Weak Argument
Home Comparable sales, dated condition photographs, repair estimates, measurements and appraisal. The tax bill increased without showing a valuation or property-data error.
Rural land Access, flood risk, water, utilities, soils, tract shape, restrictions, survey and adjusted sales. Comparing remote acreage with highway frontage or development-ready land.
Agricultural land Use history, crops, livestock, fencing, water, leases, production and sales records. Assuming rural ownership automatically qualifies.
Rice or irrigated cropland Irrigation system, levees, rotation, planting, harvest, water and sale records. Relying only on acreage or an old agricultural designation.
Business property Asset list, original cost, age, condition, inventory, depreciation and obsolescence support. An unsupported lump-sum estimate.
Mineral or industrial Ownership interest, production, income, expenses, condition and specialized valuation records. Surface-property evidence unrelated to the specialized account.

Possible Remedies After the Protest Deadline

Possible Remedy When It May Apply Immediate Step
Good-cause late protest A qualifying reason prevented timely filing and the records have not been certified. Complete both the protest and CCAD Notice of Good Cause forms immediately.
Failure to receive required notice CCAD or the ARB failed to deliver a legally required notice. Ask about the applicable notice-hearing procedure before the tax becomes delinquent.
Late homestead application The owner qualified but missed the regular application date. File the current application promptly within the statutory late-filing period.
Late agricultural application Qualifying land missed April 30 but the ARB has not approved the records. File immediately and ask how the 10% late penalty will be calculated.
Appraisal-roll correction A qualifying clerical, ownership, multiple-appraisal or statutory over-appraisal issue exists. Identify the exact Tax Code correction ground rather than filing a routine late value complaint.
Special late-protest delivery instructions: CCAD’s late-protest page allows the signed protest and good-cause form to be attached as a PDF to an email sent to janea@coloradocad.org, mailed to P.O. Box 10 or placed in the secure southeast-side office drop box.
Do not use the late-protest email instruction for an ordinary timely protest. CCAD’s normal 2026 notice separately stated that emailed and faxed Notices of Protest were not accepted.
Official late-protest instructions: Open Colorado CAD Late Protest Help.

How to Search and Pay Colorado County Property Taxes

Property taxes are paid to Colorado CAD. The Colorado County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office at the courthouse annex handles vehicle and related transactions, not local property-tax collection.
1
Open the official CCAD property search.

Search by Property ID, owner, address or another available field.

2
Verify the exact account.

Match the owner, legal description, property type and tax year.

3
Review every unpaid year.

Paying the newest balance does not automatically clear an older delinquent year.

4
Select the green Pay Taxes button.

The official cart supports adding multiple properties and completing a secure credit-card payment.

5
Review the processor charge.

Confirm the displayed fee before authorizing the transaction.

6
Save the confirmation.

Keep the Property ID, tax year, amount, payment date and transaction number.

7
Confirm posting when timing matters.

CCAD states that website tax information is updated every 30 days, so call the collections department for an exact current status.

Important CCAD Collection Rules

Statements and due date Statements are generally mailed in October or soon afterward and are due on receipt.
Delinquency date A timely payment must normally be postmarked by January 31. Unpaid tax becomes delinquent February 1.
No early-payment discount CCAD states that it does not currently offer an early-payment discount.
Partial current payments CCAD accepts current-year payments of any amount after statements are mailed and before delinquency.
Tax certificate The published fee is $10 per certificate, with prepayment required.
Exact payoff Contact collections for delinquent, lawsuit, bankruptcy or property-sale payoff questions.

Four-Payment Homestead Option

Installment Normal Due Date
First payment January 31
Second payment March 31
Third payment May 31
Fourth payment July 31
Who may qualify: The option generally applies to an owner who occupies the residence homestead and qualifies for an age-65, disabled-person or other statutorily included exemption. Contact CCAD before the first payment.

Centralized Collection Contacts

Collections office Colorado County Appraisal District
106 Cardinal Lane
Columbus, TX 78934
Mailing address P.O. Box 10
Columbus, TX 78934
Phone and fax 979-732-8222
Collections fax: 979-732-6485
Search, statement and payment: Open Colorado CAD Property Search.
Collection questions: Open Colorado CAD Tax FAQ.

Truth in Taxation: Appraisal Value and Tax Rate Are Different

Use CCAD for appraisal Protest market value, unequal appraisal, exemptions, land use or property-characteristic errors.
Use governing bodies for rates County, city, school, hospital, groundwater and water-district officials adopt tax rates.
Use the transparency database Review proposed taxes, public hearings and rate-adoption information during August and September.
Latest completed summary: CCAD currently links truth-in-taxation summaries through 2025. Do not label a 2025 adopted rate as the final 2026 rate.
Official property-tax database: Open Colorado County Truth in Taxation.

How to Search Colorado County Deeds, Liens and Recorded Documents

County Clerk staff do not perform general title or lien searches. The office states that users should search the records themselves or obtain professional assistance.
1
Collect CAD clues first.

Save the current owner, prior owner, Property ID, abstract and legal description.

2
Open the Records Public Access portal.

Accept the official disclaimer to enter the Tyler Technologies search.

3
Search every spelling variation.

The portal specifically advises users to test all possible name spellings and other criteria.

4
Search grantor and grantee separately.

Try current owners, former owners, spouses, trusts, estates, lenders and businesses.

5
Review relevant document types.

Look for deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, restrictions, plats, mineral deeds and assignments.

6
Match the legal description.

A matching name is not enough when one owner has several tracts or mineral interests.

7
Follow referenced instruments.

A deed may refer to an older plat, easement, mineral reservation, lien or release.

8
Register for Property Fraud Alert.

The County Clerk provides a free name-monitoring service for possible fraudulent recordings.

Currently Posted Clerk Charges

Fee-sheet date: The County currently links recording and copy sheets effective January 1, 2024. Confirm the amount before filing or ordering in 2026.
Service Posted Amount
Plain Clerk record copy $1 per page
Certified Clerk record copy $5 certification plus $1 per page
Official public-record document, first page $25
Each additional recording page $4
Each grantor or grantee name after five $0.25
Federal tax lien filing $20
State tax lien filing $15
Colorado County Clerk Kimberly Menke
318 Spring Street, Room 103
Columbus, TX 78934
979-732-2155
Office hours Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Title warning: The Clerk’s index is comparable to a library catalog. It helps locate documents but should not be relied on as a guarantee of ownership, lien status or title condition.
Official record search: Open Colorado County Records Public Access.
County Clerk help: Open Colorado County Clerk.

Colorado County Buyer and Owner Verification Checklist

Appraisal record
  • Correct Property ID
  • Owner and mailing address
  • Legal description
  • Land and improvement details
  • Exemptions and taxing units
Tax account
  • Every unpaid year
  • Penalty and interest
  • Partial-payment status
  • Tax certificate when needed
  • Receipt and confirmation
Recorded documents
  • Current vesting deed
  • Deeds of trust and liens
  • Releases
  • Easements and restrictions
  • Mineral reservations
Farm or ranch
  • Legal access
  • Survey and acreage
  • Water, levees and fencing
  • Agricultural-use history
  • Change-of-use tax risk
Flood-sensitive land
  • Official FEMA map
  • County floodplain review
  • Drainage and elevation
  • Road access during floods
  • Insurance availability
Future tax estimate
  • Remove seller-only exemptions
  • Check buyer homestead eligibility
  • Include every taxing unit
  • Account for new improvements
  • Use proposed or adopted rates correctly
Buyer warning: Do not estimate future taxes by copying the seller’s bill. Exemptions, appraisal limitations, agricultural qualification, improvements and special-district rates can change after closing.

2026 Colorado County Property Deadline Board

January 1 General appraisal date used for ownership, value, condition, use and many exemption questions.
April 15 Normal deadline for most business-personal-property renditions.
April 30 Regular deadline for many exemptions and agricultural special-appraisal applications.
April 29 Colorado CAD began mailing 2026 Notices of Appraised Value.
May 29 Colorado County’s stated deadline for the 2026 appraisal-notice mailing.
June 4 CCAD’s announced starting date for 2026 protest hearings.
January 31 Normal last day to pay current taxes without penalty and interest.
February 1 Unpaid current taxes generally become delinquent.
Always follow the actual notice, application or tax statement. Later notices, weekends, holidays, late remedies and special procedures can change the operative date.

Current Colorado County Property Contacts

Office or Staff Current Contact Main Tasks
Colorado County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser: Jane Armontrout
106 Cardinal Lane
Columbus, TX 78934
Mailing: P.O. Box 10
979-732-8222
Fax: 979-733-0390
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 		Appraisal, property search, exemptions, agriculture, GIS, protests, statements, collections and tax certificates.
Chief Appraiser Jane Armontrout
Extension 227
janea@coloradocad.org 		Chief appraisal administration and specified late-protest correspondence.
Deputy Chief Appraiser Richard Moring
Extension 231
richardm@coloradocad.org 		Appraisal administration and district operations.
Collections supervisors Olga Poncik, extension 214
olgap@coloradocad.org

Marcella Pflughaupt, extension 215
marcellap@coloradocad.org 		Property-tax statements, collections, payment questions and truth-in-taxation assistance.
Tax certificates and delinquent accounts Samantha Milan, extension 217
samantham@coloradocad.org 		Delinquent accounts, collections and tax certificates.
Colorado County Tax Assessor-Collector Melinda A. Zajicek
318 Spring Street, Room 102
Columbus, TX 78934
979-732-2710
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 		Vehicle titles, registration and related state transactions—not Colorado County property-tax collection.
Colorado County Clerk Kimberly Menke
318 Spring Street, Room 103
Columbus, TX 78934
979-732-2155
countyclerk@co.colorado.tx.us 		Deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats, mineral documents and certified copies.
Rural addressing Colorado County 911 Rural Addressing
979-732-6380 		Assigning a rural physical address to property.

Map to Colorado County Appraisal District

Bring: Property ID, identification, appraisal notice and copies of relevant forms, deeds, photographs, estimates, maps, leases, receipts, crop records or livestock documentation.

Official Colorado County Property Actions

Search appraisal and tax records Colorado CAD Property Search
Open the parcel map Colorado CAD GIS
Use the taxpayer portal Colorado CAD Taxpayer Portal
File an eligible online protest Colorado CAD eProtest
Download applications and forms Colorado CAD Forms
Review agricultural guidelines CCAD Public Information
Review tax collection help Colorado CAD Tax FAQ
Review proposed taxes Colorado County Truth in Taxation
Search deeds and liens Colorado County Clerk Records
Review County Clerk help Colorado County Clerk
Enroll in electronic communication Electronic Communication Instructions
Check a possible late protest Late Protest Instructions

Nearby Texas CAD Guides

Austin County CAD Austin County property search and GIS guide
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Wharton County CAD Wharton County property search and tax guide

Colorado County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official Colorado County CAD property-search website?

The official free property and tax search is esearch.coloradocad.org. It includes Owner, Address, ID, ARB and Advanced Search options.

2. What is the Colorado County Appraisal District address and phone number?

Colorado CAD is located at 106 Cardinal Lane, Columbus, TX 78934. The main phone number is 979-732-8222.

3. Who is the Colorado County Chief Appraiser?

Jane Armontrout is listed as the Colorado County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser.

4. Are Colorado CAD’s 2026 values final?

No. The official property search states that displayed 2026 values are preliminary and subject to change before certification.

5. What was Colorado County’s 2026 property-protest deadline?

Colorado CAD set May 29, 2026 as the protest deadline for notices mailed beginning April 29. The district announced that hearings would begin June 4.

6. Can every Colorado County property owner protest online?

No. Colorado CAD states that only residence-homestead properties were eligible for its online protest system for 2026.

7. Where do I pay Colorado County property taxes?

Colorado County property taxes are collected by Colorado CAD at 106 Cardinal Lane. Search the account at esearch.coloradocad.org and use the green Pay Taxes button.

8. What is the typical minimum acreage for Colorado County agricultural land?

CCAD’s latest posted local manual lists 10 acres as the typical starting point for native pasture, improved pasture, hay, orchards, vineyards, rice, aquaculture, tree farms and grass farms. Qualification also requires proper use history and intensity.

9. Is the Colorado CAD GIS map a legal survey or flood determination?

No. The GIS helps locate appraisal parcels but does not replace a recorded deed, title report, FEMA flood determination or professional boundary survey.

10. Where can I search Colorado County deeds and liens?

Use the Colorado County Clerk Records Public Access portal. Search all possible spelling variations and match each document’s legal description to the correct CAD parcel.

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County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Colorado County Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, Colorado County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, Capitol Appraisal Group, any city, school district, hospital district, groundwater district, fresh-water district, water-control district or the State of Texas.

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Editorial verification: July 21, 2026.

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