Marion County CAD Texas

Marion County, Texas Property Search and Tax Guide

Find the Correct Marion County Property Record and Complete Your Appraisal, Timber, Exemption, Protest, Tax or Deed Task

Marion County appraisal records include historic Jefferson homes, Lake O’ the Pines property, Big Cypress Bayou parcels, rural residences, timber tracts, farms, ranches, mobile homes, mineral interests, utilities and business personal property.

This practical guide helps you use the official Marion CAD search, identify the correct parcel through GIS, understand market and taxable values, review exemptions, prepare agricultural or timber evidence, file a protest, pay county taxes and research deeds, liens, easements or mineral documents.

This is a Texas property-appraisal guide. “CAD” means Central Appraisal District here—not a West Virginia 911 computer-aided dispatch log.
Chief Appraiser Ann Lummus
Marion CAD phone 903-665-2519
CAD office 801 N. Tuttle Street, Jefferson
Tax Office phone 903-665-3281

Important Search-Intent Correction: This Is Not a 911 Dispatch Log

The current page URL mixes unrelated topics. Marion County, Texas property appraisal records are managed through Marion Central Appraisal District. Marion County, West Virginia 911 is a completely separate emergency-communications agency.

People searching this Texas page normally want property ownership, appraisal values, GIS maps, exemptions, protests, tax payments, timber valuation, deeds or mineral records—not emergency calls or police-dispatch logs.

Search Phrase Correct Meaning Where the User Should Go
Marion County CAD property search Texas appraisal and property records Marion Central Appraisal District.
Marion County tax payment Texas property-tax balance or payment Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Marion County deed records Texas recorded real-property documents Marion County Clerk and Texas Land Records.
Marion County CAD log Can refer to emergency computer-aided dispatch in another jurisdiction Not this Texas property-appraisal article.
Marion County WV 911 West Virginia emergency communications Official Marion County, West Virginia emergency-services website.
SEO correction: Remove “CAD log,” “911 dispatch” and “WV” from the page title, meta description, headings, image alt text and internal-link anchors. They create the wrong search intent and can confuse both users and search engines.

Current Corrections and Practical Upgrades

Old or Incomplete Information Better Current Information Why the Change Matters
Page URL targets Texas property records, West Virginia and 911 dispatch together Use one clear Texas property-search topic. Mixed intent harms relevance and user trust.
Old direct search domain treated as the only route The active CAD search is available through marioncad.org/Home/Search. The direct official search remains useful even during homepage maintenance.
No maintenance fallback Provide separate direct links for search, GIS, protests, forms and tax payments. Users can continue a task when the main homepage is temporarily unavailable.
Property search described as only owner or address search The active search supports Parcel ID, owner, street, account, property type, abstract, subdivision, lease and tax-due filters. Rural, timber and mineral property often requires advanced filters.
No online-protest PIN instructions Owners can register, sign in or request the unique account PIN through the CAD system. The protest portal may require account access before filing.
No 2026 business-property law update The 2026 business-personal-property exemption threshold is $125,000, but an initial rendition may still be needed to establish eligibility. Businesses should not assume that a small asset total means no 2026 filing action.
No County Clerk coverage date Online real-property records extend from the present back to 1955. Older title research may require office assistance or additional sources.
No fraud-alert guidance The County Clerk offers a property-recording fraud-alert registration link. Owners can receive notifications when documents are recorded under a monitored name.

Which Marion County Office Handles Your Task?

Marion Central Appraisal District Property searches, appraisals, ownership maintenance, GIS, exemptions, agriculture, timber, business renditions and protests.
Appraisal Review Board Formal hearings involving value, unequal appraisal, exemption denial, agricultural qualification, ownership and other appealable actions.
Marion County Tax Office Tax statements, balances, payments, receipts, penalties, delinquency and tax-sale information.
Marion County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, easements, releases, mineral deeds, oil and gas leases and certified records.
Pritchard & Abbott Contract appraisal support, CAMA software and specialized appraisal work reflected in Marion CAD records.
County or City Development Office Floodplain, septic, addressing, roads, permits, subdivision and development requirements.
Surveyor or Title Company Exact boundaries, access, easements, encroachments, restrictions and complete title research.
Texas Property-Tax Attorney Complex protests, arbitration, district-court appeals, rollback tax, mineral disputes and foreclosure risk.
Routing shortcut Use the appraisal Parcel ID for appraisal questions and the tax Property ID for payment questions. Confirm the legal description before assuming two similar account numbers refer to the same property.

Choose Your Marion County Property Task

What to Do When the Property Search Returns No Result

Search Problem Try This Why It Works
Full owner name fails Search only the first or last name. The official search recommends simpler name searches.
Street address fails Search only the street name. Rural and older addresses may be stored differently.
New buyer is missing Search the seller and then check County Clerk records. The deed may be recorded before the CAD ownership update is completed.
Trust or estate cannot be found Search the trustee, decedent, estate name and prior owner. Ownership wording may vary among appraisal and recorded documents.
Rural tract has no street address Use abstract, legal description, acreage and GIS. Many Marion County tracts are organized primarily by land description.
Only one timber tract appears Search the owner again and compare all parcel sequences. A timber operation can span multiple abstracts and appraisal accounts.
Mineral account is missing Select Mineral Property and search the royalty owner, lease name or previous owner. Mineral ownership may be completely separate from the surface estate.
Business account cannot be found Search the legal business name, doing-business-as name and physical location. The operating name and taxable owner may differ.
Direct assistance: Email helpdesk@marioncad.org and include the owner, location, legal-description clues and any known Parcel ID.

How to Read a Marion CAD Property Record

Record Field Plain-English Meaning Practical Check
Parcel ID The main appraisal parcel identifier. Use it on appraisal forms and correspondence.
Sequence Ownership or parcel sequence within the appraisal system. Check every sequence when several interests appear.
Account Appraisal or tax account number associated with the property. Match it with the notice or tax statement.
Owner Owner maintained on the appraisal roll. Compare it with the newest recorded deed.
Property address Physical location carried by the database. Rural tracts may have an incomplete or nonstandard address.
Legal description Abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block or tract description. Use the deed and survey for legal decisions.
Market value Estimated January 1 market value before exemptions or limitations. Review location, land type, buildings, access and condition.
Taxable value Value remaining after exemptions and applicable limits. The amount can differ among taxing entities.
Homestead cap loss Difference created by the residence-homestead appraisal cap. A cap loss does not mean market value was reduced.
Productivity or timber value Special value for qualifying agricultural or timber land. Homesites and nonqualifying acreage remain separately valued.
Property type Real, mineral or other appraisal classification. Search separate property types when one result seems incomplete.
Base tax due Tax amount displayed in the appraisal or connected system. Use the Tax Office for the current payoff, penalty and interest.
Legal-use warning: Appraisal acreage, GIS boundaries and legal descriptions are provided for tax administration and research. Verify them through deeds, plats, surveys and title records before legal use.

How to Use the Marion CAD BIS Interactive Map

Useful for General parcel location, adjoining ownership, roads, acreage context and preliminary research.
Not proof of Exact boundaries, legal access, easements, flood status, mineral ownership or buildability.
Verify with Recorded deed, survey, plat, title report, flood records and development authorities.
1
Search the appraisal account first.

Copy the Parcel ID, owner, legal description, abstract and acreage.

2
Open the official BIS map.

Use a modern browser because the map may reject older browser versions.

3
Match the map popup with the property record.

Do not select a tract only because its visual location looks correct.

4
Review all adjoining parcels.

Look for separate access strips, roads, common ownership and disconnected acreage.

5
Compare visible land use.

Identify timber stands, pasture, homesites, barns, ponds, commercial areas and cleared acreage.

6
Review water and drainage context.

Property near Big Cypress Bayou, creeks or Lake O’ the Pines requires separate flood, shoreline and access review.

7
Order a survey before relying on a line.

Do not build, clear timber, fence or resolve an access dispute from the GIS layer alone.

Map trick Find a known neighboring parcel first. For a rural tract without a reliable address, locate a neighbor, public road or recognizable water feature and then compare adjoining legal descriptions.
Open the official map: Marion CAD BIS Interactive Map.

Local Marion County Property Checks

Property Situation Important Checks Common Hidden Issue
Historic Jefferson home Building age, effective year, condition, renovations, outbuildings and historic restrictions Actual age and effective age can differ significantly.
Lake O’ the Pines property Actual waterfront status, access, floodplain, shoreline rights, utilities and improvements Water view and direct waterfront are not equivalent.
Big Cypress Bayou property Flood exposure, elevation, access, drainage and usable acreage Acreage can include land with limited development utility.
Timber tract Timber qualification, stand type, harvest history, access and every abstract Market value and timber productivity value are separate amounts.
Farm or cattle property Use intensity, livestock, fencing, water, lease and homesite Rural ownership alone does not establish agricultural qualification.
Wildlife-management tract Prior special valuation, wildlife plan and annual practices Recreational hunting alone is not sufficient.
Mineral interest Mineral deed, reservation, lease, royalty owner and tax account Surface and mineral owners can be completely different.
Small business or home business 2026 rendition, equipment, inventory, vehicles and $125,000 exemption An initial rendition may still be required to establish exemption status.
Foreclosure property Sale type, deed chain, liens, taxes, occupancy, access and condition The published sale amount does not guarantee clear title.

Market Value, Appraised Value, Taxable Value and Estimated Tax

Estimated Tax = Taxable Value × Adopted Tax Rate ÷ 100
Market value Marion CAD’s estimated January 1 value before exemptions and statutory limitations.
Appraised value Value after an applicable homestead cap or other appraisal limitation.
Taxable value Value after exemptions for a particular taxing entity.

Residence-homestead cap

A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase by more than 10% over the previous year’s appraised value, plus the market value of new improvements.

2026 non-homestead limitation

Qualifying non-homestead real property within the statutory value limit may receive the temporary Texas 20% appraisal limitation, subject to property-type and ownership requirements.

A cap does not freeze market value. The record can show a higher market value and a lower limited appraised value at the same time.
Value-reading tip Compare the same value field across years. Do not compare last year’s taxable value with this year’s market value and conclude that the district increased the property by that percentage.

Marion County Residence Homestead Exemption

Benefit General 2026 Effect Main Requirement
Mandatory school homestead $140,000 removed from school taxable value Ownership interest and use as the principal residence.
Age-65 school exemption Additional $60,000 school exemption Qualifying owner is age 65 or older.
Disabled-person school exemption Additional $60,000 school exemption Owner meets the statutory disability definition.
School tax ceiling Limits qualifying school taxes Approved age-65 or disabled residence homestead.
Local-option benefits Can vary by county, road, city or school entity Approved homestead and local adoption.
Appraisal cap Generally limits annual appraised-value growth to 10%, plus new improvements Approved residence homestead after the applicable qualifying period.

How to apply

1
Search the correct appraisal account.

Confirm the owner, Parcel ID, physical address and legal description.

2
Complete the current Form 50-114.

Use the official Marion CAD forms page rather than an old downloaded copy.

3
Attach identification.

Marion CAD states that homestead applications must include the applicant’s driver license or other required information.

4
Add special documents when required.

Heir property, manufactured homes, address differences and unusual ownership can require affidavits or additional proof.

5
Send the completed application to MCAD.

Mail or deliver it to 801 N. Tuttle Street, Jefferson, Texas 75657.

6
Keep filing proof.

Retain a copy, mailing receipt, delivery confirmation or stamped office copy.

7
Review the processed property record.

Confirm the homestead code, cap and taxable values for each taxing entity.

Homestead tip Check both the exemption code and the homestead-cap-loss field. They represent related but different property-tax benefits.
Official exemption form: Open Marion CAD Forms.

Disabled Veteran and Surviving-Spouse Exemptions

Qualification General Benefit Evidence
10%-29% disability $5,000 exemption Qualifying VA or military documentation.
30%-49% disability $7,500 exemption Qualifying VA or military documentation.
50%-69% disability $10,000 exemption Qualifying VA or military documentation.
70%-100% disability $12,000 under the general disabled-veteran program Qualifying VA or military documentation.
100% disabled veteran homestead Total exemption of a qualifying residence homestead Qualifying VA disability or individual-unemployability determination.
Qualifying surviving spouse Certain veteran benefits may continue Marriage, death, service, occupancy and remarriage records.

Agricultural, Timber and Open-Space Appraisal

Marion CAD provides separate agricultural, timber and wildlife documents because qualifying land can be valued according to productivity rather than unrestricted market value.

Use Qualification Focus Useful Evidence
Cattle or livestock Primary use, local intensity, water, fencing and operating history Stocking records, veterinary bills, feed, sales and lease documents.
Hay or crop production Commercial production and locally typical intensity Seed, fertilizer, harvest, equipment and sale records.
Timber production Timber-use history, management, stand condition and harvest purpose Forester plans, timber receipts, harvest records, maps and expense records.
Leased land Real operating activity rather than a paper-only arrangement Written lease, payment proof and operator records.
Homesite Separation from qualifying production acreage Survey, parcel map and acreage breakdown.
Change of use Whether qualifying agricultural or timber use ended Sale, subdivision, construction, clearing and development records.

Practical filing workflow

  • List every Parcel ID included in the operation
  • Separate homesite and nonqualifying acreage
  • Check Marion CAD’s local minimum-acreage information
  • Prepare several years of use evidence
  • Identify the actual operator when land is leased
  • Complete the correct agriculture or timber application
  • Attach maps and expense questionnaires when requested
  • Keep filing and delivery proof
  • Review rollback-tax risk before changing use
Timber tip Separate timber-market evidence from timber-productivity evidence. A tract can have a high market value because of road access or development potential while still receiving a much lower qualifying timber value.
Rural-land warning: Wooded land does not automatically qualify as timberland, and fenced acreage does not automatically qualify as agricultural land.
Rollback-tax risk: Changing qualifying land to residential, commercial or other nonqualifying use can create additional taxes for prior years.
Open the official agriculture and timber forms: Marion CAD Forms.

Wildlife-Management Appraisal

Wildlife management can continue qualifying open-space appraisal when the statutory requirements are met. Recreational ownership or hunting alone is not sufficient.

Prior special valuation Confirm the land previously qualified under the required agricultural or open-space standard.
Written wildlife plan Identify target species, habitat objectives, acreage and planned management practices.
Annual documentation Keep photographs, maps, receipts, activity logs and completed-work records.

Examples of qualifying management practices

  • Habitat control
  • Erosion control
  • Predator management
  • Supplemental water
  • Supplemental food
  • Shelter development
  • Wildlife census activity
Wildlife tip Photograph the management work—not only animals. Dated images of water systems, habitat improvements, erosion projects and census activity provide stronger evidence than wildlife photographs alone.

2026 Business Personal Property Rendition

Important 2026 change: Texas increased the exemption for qualifying income-producing tangible personal property to $125,000. Marion CAD’s 2026 business notice explains that an initial rendition can still be required to determine whether the exemption applies.

The Marion CAD notice states that businesses, self-employed workers, independent drivers and people offering goods or services from home should review the new rendition requirements.

Business Situation 2026 Action Common Mistake
New business File the current rendition and identify all January 1 assets. Waiting for a tax bill before reporting assets.
Assets likely below $125,000 File the initial rendition so the district can determine exemption eligibility. Assuming no filing is required because the owner estimates a lower value.
Assets above $125,000 Provide a complete annual rendition and supporting asset information. Reporting only one asset category.
Home-based business Report income-producing tangible assets located at the residence. Assuming a residential address makes business assets exempt.
Independent driver Review vehicle, equipment and business-use reporting requirements. Assuming vehicle registration replaces a rendition.
Related businesses at one location Complete the related-entity information requested on the current form. Combining separate entities without explanation.
Closed before January 1 File the requested information showing the closure date and disposition of assets. Ignoring the account and allowing estimated assets to remain.
Closed after January 1 Report January 1 assets and separately document the later closure. Assuming a later closure removes the entire tax-year obligation.

Assets commonly included

  • Inventory and raw materials
  • Furniture and fixtures
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Computers and electronics
  • Tools and supplies
  • Business vehicles
  • Leased or consigned property
  • Home-business equipment
Business tip Prepare an asset schedule with description, original cost, acquisition year and January 1 location. This helps MCAD distinguish exempt property, depreciated assets and property belonging to related entities.
Download the current rendition: Open Marion CAD Rendition Forms.

Mineral, Oil, Gas and Severed-Interest Accounts

The active Marion CAD search includes a Mineral Property filter and fields for lease number and lease name. These are useful when mineral ownership does not match the surface owner.

Mineral Issue Records to Gather Correct Starting Point
Mineral account cannot be found Lease name, royalty owner, operator, abstract and recorded documents Marion CAD Mineral Property search.
Wrong owner is shown Mineral deed, assignment, probate order and division order County Clerk, Marion CAD and title professional.
Value appears excessive Production, decline, price, expenses and reserve information Marion CAD appraisal staff and protest process.
Surface deed reserves minerals Referenced prior deeds and complete title chain County Clerk and title company.
Tax is unpaid Property ID, owner, tax year and current payoff Marion County Tax Office.
Mineral search tip Search the lease name as well as the owner. Mineral accounts can contain multiple royalty owners and may be easier to identify through the lease or operator information.

How to Protest a Marion CAD Appraisal

2026 standard deadline status: The regular protest deadline was May 15, 2026, or no later than 30 days after the district mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever was later. That regular period has passed for most owners.
Protest Issue Stronger Evidence Weak Argument
Market value too high Adjusted sales, appraisal, condition evidence and repair estimates The tax bill is too expensive.
Unequal appraisal Comparable appraised properties adjusted for size, age, class and location One lower-value property from another market.
Historic-home condition Inspection reports, repair estimates, photographs and effective-age evidence The home is simply old.
Timber or agricultural denial Use history, management plan, expenses, harvest, livestock and lease records The property is wooded or rural.
Wrong improvement details Measurements, photographs, plans, permits and demolition records Unsupported verbal statements.
Exemption denial Ownership, occupancy, identification, age, disability or veteran documents The owner visits the property regularly.
Mineral value Production, decline, reserve, expense and ownership records The surface owner receives no royalty payment.

Practical protest workflow

1
Read the Notice of Appraised Value.

Confirm the Parcel ID, proposed value, property description, exemptions and exact deadline.

2
Save the complete appraisal record.

Check land, structures, condition, exemptions, timber status and prior values.

3
Select every valid protest ground.

Market value, unequal appraisal, ownership, exemption and special valuation are separate issues.

4
Register or obtain the online account PIN.

Use Marion CAD’s Register, Sign In or Request a Pin tools before relying on the online protest route.

5
File online or submit a written protest.

A written protest must identify the owner and property and state dissatisfaction with the CAD action.

6
Save proof of filing.

Keep the online confirmation, sent email, fax record, stamped copy or accepted mailing proof.

7
Request the district’s evidence packet.

Ask for appraisal cards, sales, photographs, maps, formulas and comparisons planned for the hearing.

8
Correct objective data first.

Wrong class, effective year, condition, acreage or exemption status may be easier to establish than a broad value opinion.

9
Attend an informal review.

MCAD’s appraisal process allows relevant evidence and verified property facts to be considered before the formal hearing.

10
Present the ARB case clearly.

State the requested result first and organize the evidence by exhibit number.

11
Review the written ARB order.

Further review may include arbitration, SOAH or district court when eligibility requirements are met.

Hearing tip Lead with mistakes the appraiser can verify. Marion CAD’s appraisal procedures specifically discuss building class, effective year, condition, functional depreciation and special-valuation status.

Possible Options After Missing the Protest Deadline

Possible Remedy When It May Apply Important Condition
Good-cause late protest A valid reason prevented timely filing The protest generally must be filed before ARB approval of the records.
Failure to receive required notice The CAD or ARB failed to mail a required appraisal, exemption or agricultural notice The owner may have a filing opportunity before taxes become delinquent.
Clerical correction The roll contains a qualifying clerical or ownership error A normal value disagreement is not automatically clerical.
Substantial-value error The property meets a statutory over-appraisal threshold Filing, payment and penalty rules can apply.
Double taxation The same property or interest was taxed more than once improperly Provide both account records and ownership evidence.
Late exemption application The specific exemption law permits late filing File promptly with all required documents.
Do not wait for the tax bill. Contact Marion CAD as soon as a missed notice, duplicate account, exemption issue or major record error is discovered.

How to Search and Pay Marion County Property Taxes

The Marion County Tax Office provides a separate online tax portal with owner, address, Property ID, property type, tax year and paid or unpaid filters.

1
Copy the correct property identifier.

Confirm the owner and legal description before opening the tax portal.

2
Search by Property ID when possible.

The tax portal also supports owner, address, abstract, subdivision and geographic ID searches.

3
Select the property type.

Options can include real, personal, mineral, auto and mobile-home records.

4
Filter paid and unpaid accounts.

Use the payment-status filter to identify open balances.

5
Review all available tax years.

A current-year payment does not clear an older delinquency or separate mineral account.

6
Confirm penalty, interest and fees.

Obtain a current amount instead of paying from an old paper statement.

7
Choose the payment method.

The Tax Office accepts in-office payment and provides online and telephone card or e-check options.

8
Save the receipt.

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

9
Verify that the payment posts.

Search the account again before repeating a recent payment.

Tax Office: 119 W. Lafayette Street, Jefferson, TX 75657. Phone 903-665-3281. The office posts hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and states that it remains open during lunch.
Mailed checks: Send checks to Karen Jones, P.O. Box 907, Jefferson, TX 75657. Include the tax statement or clearly write the property account information.
Payment tip Use the shopping-cart feature carefully. The portal can combine multiple tax bills, but review every account and tax year before submitting the total.
Official tax search and payment: Open Marion Tax Property Search.

How to Search Marion County Deeds, Liens and Mineral Documents

The Marion County Clerk states that online real-property records extend from the present back to 1955. Searching is free, but printing a document through the online system can require a credit card.

1
Collect the appraisal information.

Save the current owner, prior owner, legal description, abstract and approximate transaction date.

2
Open Texas Land Records.

Select the Counties tab, choose Marion County and use the free-search option.

3
Search grantor and grantee names separately.

Try individuals, spouses, trusts, estates, companies and alternate spellings.

4
Review the relevant document types.

Search deeds, deeds of trust, releases, mechanic’s liens, easements, oil and gas leases, mineral deeds and royalty assignments.

5
Match the legal description.

A matching owner name is not enough when the party owns multiple tracts or mineral interests.

6
Follow referenced instruments.

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

7
Order a certified copy when required.

Use official certified records for lenders, probate, litigation and legal transactions.

8
Register for the property-fraud alert.

Monitor personal, trust or business names for newly recorded land documents.

Title warning: A CAD owner name and one deed image do not constitute a full title examination. Older records before the online coverage period may require additional research.
Deed-search tip Search the prior owner when the buyer’s deed is difficult to locate. The grantor entry can be easier to find than the new owner’s appraisal account.
Official recorded-property starting point: Open the Marion County Clerk page.

Foreclosure and Tax-Sale Due Diligence

Foreclosure and tax-sale notices are not ordinary real-estate listings. The bidder must independently investigate title, liens, taxes, access, occupancy and physical condition.

  • Match the notice to the exact legal description
  • Identify whether it is a mortgage or tax foreclosure
  • Search deeds of trust, releases and liens
  • Check current and prior property taxes
  • Review probate, bankruptcy and judgment issues
  • Confirm legal and physical access
  • Investigate flood and drainage exposure
  • Inspect structures, utilities and septic conditions
  • Review mineral reservations and timber rights
  • Obtain professional title and legal advice
Buyer warning: A winning bid does not automatically guarantee clear title, possession, access, utility service, environmental condition or development approval.

Marion County Property Buyer Checklist

Appraisal and map
  • Correct Parcel ID and sequence
  • Owner and legal description
  • Abstract and acreage
  • Land and improvement details
  • Market and taxable values
  • All related real and mineral accounts
Tax investigation
  • Current and prior tax years
  • Paid and unpaid status
  • Penalty and interest
  • Personal and mineral accounts
  • Deferral or payment plan
  • Tax-sale or collection status
Recorded documents
  • Current deed
  • Deeds of trust and releases
  • Liens and judgments
  • Easements and restrictions
  • Mineral and royalty documents
  • Timber and access agreements
Physical due diligence
  • Boundary survey
  • Legal and physical access
  • Floodplain and drainage
  • Water, well and septic
  • Timber condition and harvest history
  • Development and subdivision rules
Transfer warning: A seller’s homestead exemption, appraisal cap, age-65 ceiling, agricultural appraisal, timber valuation, wildlife qualification, tax deferral or payment agreement does not automatically transfer to the buyer.

How to Correct a Marion CAD Property Record

Problem Correct Starting Point Evidence to Prepare
Wrong mailing address Marion CAD address-change form Parcel ID, owner, old address and correct new address.
Recent deed not reflected County Clerk, then Marion CAD Instrument number, recording date and deed copy.
Acreage or boundary appears wrong Surveyor, County Clerk and Marion CAD Deed, recorded plat and boundary survey.
Building details are incorrect Marion CAD appraisal staff Measurements, photographs, plans, permits and repair evidence.
Homestead is missing Marion CAD exemption staff Form 50-114, identification and occupancy evidence.
Timber or agricultural value is missing Marion CAD special-valuation staff Application, history, management, expenses and maps.
Mineral ownership is incorrect County Clerk and Marion CAD Mineral deed, assignment, probate and division order.
Tax payment is missing Marion County Tax Office Receipt, Property ID, tax year, date and amount.

Current Marion County Property Contacts

Office Current Contact Information Main Tasks
Marion Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser: Ann Lummus
801 N. Tuttle Street
Jefferson, TX 75657
Phone: 903-665-2519
Fax: 430-312-0329
Email: helpdesk@marioncad.org
Published office policy: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Call before traveling because office schedules can change.
Appraisal records, GIS, exemptions, agriculture, timber, business property and protests.
Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector Karen G. Jones
119 W. Lafayette Street
Jefferson, TX 75657
Mailing: P.O. Box 907, Jefferson, TX 75657
Phone: 903-665-3281
Fax: 903-665-3132
Email: karen.jones@co.marion.tx.us
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., open during lunch.
Tax statements, searches, payments, receipts and delinquency.
Marion County Clerk Kim Wise
102 W. Austin Street, Room 206
Jefferson, TX 75657
Phone: 903-665-3971
Fax: 903-665-7936
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Deeds, liens, easements, mineral documents, certified copies and fraud alerts.

Marion Central Appraisal District Map

The map below points to Marion CAD at 801 N. Tuttle Street in Jefferson.

Marion County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. Is this page about Marion County, Texas property records or West Virginia 911 dispatch?

This page is about Marion County, Texas property appraisal, GIS, exemptions, protests, taxes and deeds. West Virginia 911 dispatch is a separate topic and jurisdiction.

2. What does CAD mean on this Marion County page?

CAD means Central Appraisal District, the Texas local agency responsible for appraising taxable property.

3. What is the official Marion County CAD website?

The official Marion Central Appraisal District website is marioncad.org.

4. What is the direct Marion CAD property-search link?

The official direct search is available at marioncad.org/Home/Search.

5. Where is Marion Central Appraisal District located?

Marion CAD is located at 801 N. Tuttle Street, Jefferson, Texas 75657.

6. What is the Marion CAD telephone number?

The official main telephone number is 903-665-2519.

7. Who is the current Chief Appraiser?

Ann Lummus is the Chief Appraiser of Marion Central Appraisal District.

8. What was the regular 2026 protest deadline?

The regular deadline was May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the district mailed the appraisal notice, whichever was later.

9. Can I protest online?

Yes. Marion CAD provides an online protest portal. Owners may need to register, sign in or request the unique account PIN.

10. Does Marion CAD collect property taxes?

No. Tax balances and payments are handled by the Marion County Tax Assessor-Collector.

11. Where can I search and pay Marion County property taxes?

Use the official Marion Tax Property Search linked by the Marion County Tax Office.

12. Can I search timber and agricultural property?

Yes. Search the real-property account and review the productivity, timber, acreage, exemption and entity fields. Use Marion CAD’s agriculture and timber forms for applications.

13. What changed for business personal property in 2026?

Texas increased the qualifying income-producing tangible personal-property exemption to $125,000. An initial rendition may still be required to establish eligibility.

14. Can I search mineral property separately?

Yes. The Marion CAD search includes a Mineral Property filter along with lease-number and lease-name fields.

15. How far back do Marion County online deed records go?

The County Clerk states that online real-property records extend from the present back to 1955.

16. Are Marion CAD parcel lines legally exact?

No. GIS maps are useful for appraisal research but do not replace a recorded deed, plat, title report or professional survey.

Independent Editorial Notice

County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Marion Central Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, Marion County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, Pritchard & Abbott, any city, school district, hospital district, emergency-services agency or the State of Texas.

This article concerns Texas property appraisal records. It does not provide emergency-dispatch logs, police incident data or West Virginia 911 information.

Property records, values, exemptions, deadlines, office hours, staff, tax balances, payment charges and online systems can change. Confirm time-sensitive information directly with the responsible official office.

Editorial verification: July 19, 2026. The article was rebuilt using Marion CAD’s official contact, property-search, GIS, forms, appraisal-process, protest, FAQ, business-property and board records; the Marion County Tax Office; the Marion County Clerk; Texas Land Records; and current Texas Comptroller property-tax guidance.

Free County CAD Property Tax Assistant

Estimate Taxes, Exemptions, Escrow, Protest Savings and Next Steps

This sitewide tool helps homeowners, buyers, sellers and investors understand property tax numbers before they check the official county appraisal district or tax office. It runs in your browser, does not collect personal data and gives practical next steps after each calculation.

Start Free Tool
8-in-1Calculator, checklist and official-search helper in one widget.
No loginWorks instantly without collecting names, emails or property IDs.
Mobile-firstDesigned for phone users reading county CAD articles.
HelpfulGives next steps, not only numbers.

What are you trying to do today?

Choose your main goal. The tool will guide you to the right calculation or next step.

Best for homeowners

Use Tax, Exemption and Protest tabs to understand your appraisal notice and possible savings.

Best for buyers

Use Buyer Budget and Monthly Escrow before relying only on a mortgage payment estimate.

Property Tax Estimate Calculator

Estimate annual tax using property value, assessment ratio, exemptions and local tax rate.

Homestead and Exemption Savings

Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disabled, veteran or local exemption may reduce annual tax.

Monthly Escrow / Ownership Cost

Estimate monthly property tax, insurance, HOA and reserve cushion. Useful for buyers and homeowners comparing affordability.

Property Tax Protest Savings

Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after a protest, evidence review or correction.

Appraised Value Growth / Cap Impact

Estimate how a value increase or appraisal cap may affect taxable value. Rules vary by state, county and exemption status.

Home Buyer Monthly Budget Estimate

Estimate a more realistic monthly ownership cost by adding mortgage, property tax, insurance and HOA.

Find Official County CAD and Tax Resources

Enter county and state to create safe search links. This avoids guessing official URLs and helps users find the correct county appraisal district, property search, tax payment and exemption pages.

Why this tool helps your site

It gives visitors an interactive reason to stay on the page, calculate their own numbers and move from general reading to practical action.

Best placement

  • Below county CAD articles
  • Before FAQ section on long posts
  • Inside sidebar or after first major section on desktop

Estimate disclaimer

Values are educational estimates. Visitors should confirm final values, exemptions, tax rates, payment status and deadlines with official county resources.