Search Runnels County Property Records, Review the 2026 Appraisal and Complete the Correct Exemption, Protest, Tax or Deed Task
Runnels County’s appraisal roll includes homes and businesses in Ballinger, Winters and Miles, Olfen-area property, rural homesites, cotton and grain farms, cattle operations, irrigated land, wildlife-management tracts, mobile homes, minerals, pipelines, utilities and business personal property.
This guide explains how to use the official RCAD property search, locate rural parcels through the GIS map, understand market and taxable values, apply for exemptions, protect agricultural appraisal, review protest options, pay county taxes and research deeds, liens, mineral documents or foreclosure notices.
Important correction: RCAD is located at 505 Hutchings Avenue and uses 325-365-3583. It does not collect property taxes. Tax payments go to the Runnels County Tax Office at 201 South Broadway Street.Critical Corrections Required in the Existing Runnels County Article
| Existing Article Information | Current Verified Information | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 502 Second Street | 505 Hutchings Avenue, Ballinger, TX 76821 | Property owners need the current RCAD office for applications, records and hearings. |
| 325-365-5538 | 325-365-3583 | The existing article reverses digits in the official number. |
| Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., closed 12:00-1:00; Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., open during lunch. | Office access and lunch closures vary by day. |
| May 15, 2026 protest deadline | RCAD published June 1, 2026 as its 2026 protest deadline. | The local notice schedule produced a later filing date. |
| Missing chief-appraiser update | Stoney Hariman was selected as Chief Appraiser in February 2026. | The current office leadership should be identified accurately. |
| Old eSearch link shown as guaranteed | Begin through the official RCAD Property page, which routes users to its authorized third-party database. | The district warns that the external vendor link may change. |
| No current mineral-appraisal routing | RCAD contracts oil, gas and mineral appraisal work to Wardlaw Appraisal Group. | Mineral questions require specialist records and the correct contact. |
| Property-tax payment details are incomplete | The Tax Office is at 201 South Broadway, phone 325-365-2339, with a second office in Winters. | RCAD explicitly states that it does not assess or collect taxes. |
| County deed coverage not explained | Online property-record index and images cover 1997 to present, with index-only records from 1991 through 1996. | Users can verify deeds, liens and other recorded interests through the County Clerk. |
Which Runnels County Office Handles Each Property Task?
Choose Your Runnels County Property Task
How to Search Runnels County CAD Property Records
RCAD maintains the official appraisal records but routes its public search through an authorized third-party vendor. Begin from the district’s own Property page so you are not relying on an outdated bookmarked address.
Read the search disclaimer and continue to the authorized database.
The identifier from an appraisal notice or tax statement normally gives the most precise result.
Try the last name first and search trusts, estates, partnerships and companies separately.
Use the street number and main street name without punctuation or unnecessary abbreviations.
Search by survey, abstract, tract, subdivision, lot or block when a street address is unavailable.
Find the road, nearby parcel or general land location and select the likely tract.
A farm or ranch owner can have separate surface, homesite, agricultural, mineral and business accounts.
Review acreage, land class, use, building size, age, condition and other listed improvements.
These amounts can differ because of homestead caps, exemptions, agricultural appraisal or the circuit-breaker limitation.
Confirm homestead, senior, disability, veteran and other approved benefits under each applicable entity.
Print or save the account before requesting a correction, filing an application or preparing a protest.
Best Search Method for Common Runnels County Property
| Property Situation | Best Starting Search | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Ballinger residence | Address or owner name | Parcel, city, school district, homestead and building details. |
| Winters property | Owner, address and map | City boundary, Winters ISD, exemptions and tax status. |
| Miles property | Address, legal description or map | City, Miles ISD, acreage and improvement data. |
| Farm or ranch | Owner, survey, abstract and GIS | Every tract, homesite, agricultural acreage and access. |
| Vacant land | Legal description and GIS | Road access, utilities, floodplain, survey and adjoining ownership. |
| Mineral interest | Owner, operator, lease or mineral account | Recorded ownership, production, appraisal contact and tax status. |
| Business account | Business name or owner | Location, equipment, inventory, rendition and closure status. |
| Mobile home | Owner, physical location and land account | Home owner, land owner, title and taxes. |
| Recent purchase | RCAD search followed by County Clerk search | Recorded deed, ownership update and mailing address. |
| Foreclosure property | County foreclosure notice plus deed records | Sale date, trustee, legal description, liens and occupancy. |
How to Read a Runnels CAD Property Record
| Record Field | Plain-English Meaning | Owner Check |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID | The appraisal account identifier. | Use the exact number on forms, correspondence and protests. |
| Owner name | Ownership maintained on the appraisal roll. | Compare with the newest recorded deed. |
| Mailing address | Address used for appraisal notices. | Submit a written change when it is incorrect. |
| Legal description | Lot, block, subdivision, survey, abstract or tract description. | Use the deed and survey for legally controlling details. |
| Market value | RCAD’s estimate of January 1 market value. | Review sales, condition, acreage, access and improvements. |
| Appraised value | Value after an applicable statutory limitation. | Determine whether a homestead cap or circuit breaker applies. |
| Taxable value | Value after exemptions for a specific taxing unit. | The amount can differ by entity. |
| Land acreage | Acreage maintained for appraisal administration. | Compare with the deed, survey and agricultural application. |
| Improvements | Homes, barns, shops, commercial buildings and other structures. | Check size, age, condition, use and removed buildings. |
| Productivity value | Special value applied to qualifying agricultural land. | Homesites and non-agricultural areas remain separately valued. |
| Exemptions | Homestead, age-65, disability, veteran or other approved benefits. | Confirm each exemption for every applicable entity. |
| Mineral account | Separate appraisal of a mineral interest or production property. | Surface ownership does not prove mineral ownership. |
How to Use the Runnels CAD GIS Map
Copy the Property ID, owner and legal description.
Use a current browser and locate the same property.
Compare the account details rather than relying only on visual location.
Look for separate tracts, access strips, road frontage and common ownership.
Low-lying or water-adjacent property requires separate flood and drainage review.
Identify crop areas, grazing land, homesites, barns and commercial-use portions.
Do not construct, fence, subdivide or resolve a boundary dispute from the GIS outline alone.
Market Value, Appraised Value, Taxable Value and Tax Estimate
| Value Type | Meaning | Important Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Market value | Estimated January 1 value under normal market conditions. | It is not a guaranteed listing or sale price. |
| Appraised value | Market value after an applicable limitation. | A cap does not freeze market value. |
| Taxable value | Value remaining after exemptions for one entity. | Different entities can show different taxable values. |
| Tax rate | Rate adopted by the county, city, school or special district. | RCAD does not independently adopt the rates. |
| Tax due | Taxable value multiplied by applicable rates. | Penalty, interest and collection fees increase delinquent balances. |
Residence-homestead appraisal cap
A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase by more than 10% over the preceding year’s appraised value, plus the market value of new improvements.
2026 circuit-breaker limitation
RCAD explains that qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5 million or less can receive a 20% limitation during the 2026 tax year after the ownership-period requirement is met.
- No application is required for the circuit-breaker limitation
- The district calculates it automatically
- Residence homesteads continue under the separate 10% cap
- The limitation is removed after a change in ownership
- A new owner must satisfy the ownership-period rule
- The current authorization covers the 2024, 2025 and 2026 tax years
Runnels County Taxing Units and School Districts
A property is taxed only by the entities assigned to its account. Runnels County includes city, school, hospital, water and emergency-service boundaries that do not always follow postal addresses.
Runnels County Residence Homestead Exemptions
| Benefit | Current Effect | Main Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| General school homestead | $140,000 school-district exemption | 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 Texas disability definition. |
| Farm-to-market or flood-control exemption | $3,000 where the qualifying county levy applies | Approved residence homestead. |
| School tax ceiling | Limits qualifying school taxes | Approved age-65 or disabled homestead. |
| Appraisal cap | Generally limits annual appraised-value growth to 10%, plus new improvements | Approved residence homestead after the qualifying period. |
How to apply
Confirm the owner, Property ID, physical address and legal description.
The property must be the applicant’s main home.
Use the current Residence Homestead Exemption Application from RCAD.
The Texas driver-license or state-ID address should normally match the homestead address unless an exception applies.
Heir property, manufactured homes, address differences, age, disability and veteran claims can require additional records.
The normal Texas filing deadline is before May 1.
A residence homestead application may generally be filed up to two years after the original deadline.
Confirm that the correct exemption codes appear for each taxing entity.
Disabled Veteran and Survivor Exemptions
| Qualification | General Benefit | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10%-29% disability | $5,000 exemption | VA or qualifying military documentation. |
| 30%-49% disability | $7,500 exemption | VA or qualifying military documentation. |
| 50%-69% disability | $10,000 exemption | VA or qualifying military documentation. |
| 70%-100% disability | $12,000 exemption under the general program | VA or qualifying 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 or service-related benefits may continue | Marriage, death, service, occupancy and remarriage records. |
Runnels County 1-d-1 Agricultural Appraisal
Agricultural appraisal values qualifying land according to productivity rather than unrestricted market value. It is not a complete property-tax exemption.
| Qualification Area | What Must Be Proven | Useful Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Principal agricultural use | Land is principally devoted to qualifying agricultural production. | Crop, livestock, hay, lease and production records. |
| Degree of intensity | The operation meets local intensity standards. | Stocking, cultivation, irrigation, fencing, feed and expense records. |
| Use history | Land generally had qualifying use during five of the preceding seven years. | Prior leases, receipts, photographs, tax records and affidavits. |
| Homesite separation | Residential and non-agricultural areas are identified separately. | Survey, parcel map and acreage breakdown. |
| Leased operation | The lease represents a genuine agricultural operation. | Written lease, payment proof and operator records. |
| Change of use | Whether qualifying agricultural use ended. | Development plans, permits, leases and affected-acreage map. |
Application steps
Include Property IDs, legal descriptions and acreage.
Homes, commercial uses and other excluded portions remain separately valued.
Describe ownership, land use, operator, acreage and use history accurately.
Include crop, livestock, lease, irrigation, fencing, feed and sale records.
A written extension may be available for good cause.
A late application can sometimes be accepted before appraisal-roll approval, subject to a penalty.
RCAD can request evidence that the qualifying use continues.
Wildlife-Management Appraisal
Wildlife management is a qualifying agricultural use for eligible land that previously received 1-d-1 appraisal. Recreational hunting alone does not establish qualification.
| Requirement | Owner Action | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Prior agricultural qualification | Confirm the property previously received 1-d-1 appraisal. | RCAD appraisal records and prior approval. |
| Wildlife plan | Define species, habitat goals and management work. | Official plan, maps and activity schedule. |
| At least three qualifying practices | Perform approved wildlife-management activities. | Habitat, erosion, predator, water, food, shelter or census records. |
| Primary use | Manage the land primarily to sustain qualifying wildlife. | Species goals, habitat maps and annual reports. |
| Annual documentation | Maintain proof of completed work. | Photographs, receipts, logs, maps and reports. |
Business Personal Property Renditions
RCAD requires businesses to render tangible personal property used to produce income, including qualifying home-based operations.
| Rendition Event | Timing | Business Action |
|---|---|---|
| Property date | January 1, 2026 | Report taxable property owned or managed on that date. |
| Regular deadline | April 15, 2026 | File the signed rendition. |
| Written extension | Request before April 15 | RCAD states that a 30-day extension can be requested in writing. |
| Late filing | Penalty can apply | Contact RCAD instead of ignoring the account. |
| Business closure | Report promptly in writing | Provide the closure date and supporting affidavit or bill of sale. |
- Inventory and raw materials
- Furniture and fixtures
- Machinery and equipment
- Computers and office equipment
- Tools and supplies
- Leased or consigned property
- Assets used by home-based businesses
- Business location and ownership details
Oil, Gas and Mineral Property
Mineral property is separate from surface ownership. RCAD contracts specialized mineral appraisal work to Wardlaw Appraisal Group because these accounts require technical production, ownership and valuation analysis.
| Mineral Issue | Records to Review | Correct Starting Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name is incorrect | Mineral deed, assignment, probate and division order | Wardlaw and RCAD ownership staff. |
| Value appears excessive | Production, decline, price, expenses and reserve information | Wardlaw appraisal staff and ARB process. |
| Surface owner cannot find mineral account | County Clerk deed chain and mineral reservations | County Clerk, title professional and Wardlaw. |
| Lease terminated | Release, operator records and production history | County Clerk and Wardlaw. |
| Tax bill is unpaid | Mineral account, tax year and current payoff | Runnels County Tax Office. |
How to Protest a Runnels CAD Appraisal
| Protest Issue | Strong Evidence | Weak Argument |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive market value | Comparable sales, appraisal, condition evidence and corrected property facts. | The tax bill is too high. |
| Unequal appraisal | Comparable appraised properties adjusted for size, age, quality and location. | Comparing unrelated cities or property types. |
| Incorrect building data | Measurements, photographs, plans, permits and demolition records. | Unsupported verbal statements. |
| Agricultural denial | Use history, intensity, leases, crop or livestock records. | The land is rural or fenced. |
| Exemption denial | Ownership, occupancy, identification, age, disability or veteran records. | The owner visits the property regularly. |
| Mineral value | Production, decline, ownership, reserve and operator records. | The surface owner does not receive royalties. |
Regular protest process
Confirm the proposed value, property description, exemptions and deadline.
Review land, improvements, classifications, exemptions and value history.
Possible grounds include market value, unequal appraisal, ownership, exemption and special appraisal.
Mail, email, fax, hand deliver or use another method accepted by RCAD.
Keep the sent email, fax confirmation, stamped copy or accepted mailing proof.
Review sales, property cards, photographs and calculations RCAD plans to present.
Factual errors or supported value changes may be resolved before the formal hearing.
State the requested value first and organize the strongest evidence behind it.
Explain the evidence clearly and address differences between the subject and each comparison.
Further remedies can include arbitration, SOAH or district court depending on eligibility.
Late Protest and Appraisal-Roll Correction Options
| Possible Remedy | General Situation | Critical Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Good-cause late protest | The standard deadline was missed for a qualifying reason. | Timing and ARB approval status matter. |
| Failure to receive required notice | A legally required appraisal or hearing notice was not delivered. | File within the statutory period and meet tax-payment requirements. |
| One-fourth correction | A residence homestead is at least one-fourth over the correct value. | Meet Tax Code requirements and pay the undisputed tax. |
| One-third correction | Other property is at least one-third over the correct value. | Meet Tax Code requirements and pay the undisputed tax. |
| Clerical or ownership correction | The appraisal roll contains a qualifying statutory error. | Use the correct motion and supporting evidence. |
How to Pay Runnels County Property Taxes
RCAD does not assess or collect property taxes. Tax statements, payment questions and online tax information are handled by the Runnels County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Confirm the owner, Property ID and legal description.
Use the official county website rather than an advertised payment result.
The County Tax Office links its authorized online tax-information and payment provider.
A current payment does not automatically clear an older balance or separate mineral account.
Penalty, interest and collection costs can make an old paper amount inaccurate.
Confirm all electronic-payment or card fees before submitting.
Keep the account, tax year, amount, payment date and confirmation number.
Contact the Tax Office before repeating a recent payment that has not appeared.
Delinquent Taxes, Installments and Deferrals
How to Search Runnels County Deeds and Official Property Records
The County Clerk’s official online system provides index and document images for property records from 1997 to the present. Property-record indexes from 1991 through 1996 are also available without document images.
Save the current owner, prior owner, Property ID, legal description and approximate transaction date.
Use its Official Public Records Online link.
Try current owners, previous owners, trusts, estates, companies and alternate spellings.
Look for deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, mineral deeds, leases and assignments.
Name matching alone is not enough when one party owns several tracts.
A current deed can refer to an older plat, easement, mineral reservation or restriction.
Use a certified copy for lender, probate, court or legal purposes.
The county maintains a dedicated page of scheduled foreclosure notices.
Foreclosure Notices and Tax-Sale Research
Runnels County publishes foreclosure notices by scheduled sale date. Notices must be read carefully because mortgage foreclosure and tax foreclosure involve different debts, title risks and redemption rules.
- Confirm the Property ID and legal description
- Identify the borrower, owner and trustee
- Determine whether the sale is mortgage or tax related
- Search deeds, liens, judgments and easements
- Check bankruptcy and probate matters
- Verify legal and physical access
- Inspect occupancy and condition
- Review floodplain, utilities and development limits
- Obtain professional title and legal advice
Local Runnels County Property Scenarios
| Property Situation | Important Checks | Why They Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Ballinger residence | City boundary, Ballinger ISD, homestead, improvement data and taxes. | Several taxing entities can appear on one account. |
| Winters home | City, Winters ISD, condition, exemption and deed. | Mailing address and city boundary are not always identical. |
| Miles property | City, Miles ISD, acreage, improvements and access. | Rural and city parcels can have different service and tax obligations. |
| Cotton or grain farm | All tracts, irrigation, use history, productivity class and homesite. | Agricultural appraisal depends on qualifying use, not simply acreage. |
| Cattle ranch | Stocking, water, fencing, grazing history, minerals and access. | One ranch can involve several appraisal and title accounts. |
| Wildlife property | Prior 1-d-1 status, wildlife plan, acreage and annual practices. | Hunting activity alone does not qualify the land. |
| Mineral interest | Mineral account, production, lease, division order and recorded ownership. | The surface and minerals can have different owners. |
| Business property | Real-estate account, personal-property account, rendition and equipment. | A business tenant can owe tax without owning the building. |
| Foreclosure property | Sale type, title, liens, access, occupancy, utilities and condition. | The published sale amount is not the complete acquisition cost. |
Runnels County Property Buyer Checklist
- Correct Property ID
- Owner and mailing address
- Legal description and acreage
- Market, appraised and taxable values
- Improvement details
- Homestead or agricultural status
- Every taxing entity
- Current and prior tax years
- Penalty and interest
- Collection or lawsuit status
- Deferral or installment agreement
- Foreclosure or sale status
- Current deed
- Deeds of trust and releases
- Easements and restrictions
- Liens and judgments
- Mineral reservations and leases
- Probate and heirship documents
- Professional survey
- Legal and physical access
- Floodplain and drainage
- Water, sewer, well or septic
- Subdivision and development rules
- Current agricultural operation
How to Correct a Runnels CAD Property Record
| Problem | Correct Starting Contact | Evidence to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong mailing address | RCAD ownership staff | Written request, Property ID and correct address. |
| Recent deed not reflected | County Clerk, then RCAD | Recording information and deed copy. |
| Acreage appears wrong | County Clerk, surveyor and RCAD mapping | Deed, survey and recorded plat. |
| Building details are incorrect | RCAD appraisal staff | Measurements, photographs, plans and permits. |
| Homestead is missing | RCAD exemption staff | Form 50-114, identification and residency proof. |
| Agricultural value is missing | RCAD agricultural staff | Form 50-129, use history, leases and production records. |
| Mineral account is incorrect | Wardlaw and RCAD | Mineral deeds, division orders, production and operator data. |
| Tax payment is missing | Runnels County Tax Office | Receipt, account, tax year, amount and payment date. |
| Value is disputed | RCAD and ARB | Protest form and qualified market or equality evidence. |
Runnels County Property Office Contacts
| Office | Current Contact Information | Main Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Runnels Central Appraisal District |
Chief Appraiser: Stoney Hariman 505 Hutchings Avenue Ballinger, TX 76821 Mailing: P.O. Box 524, Ballinger, TX 76821 Phone, SMS and Fax: 325-365-3583 General: support@runnelscad.org Exemptions: homesteads@runnelscad.org Agriculture: agriculture@runnelscad.org Maps: maps@runnelscad.org |
Appraisal records, GIS, exemptions, agriculture, business property, ownership and protests. |
| Runnels County Tax Assessor-Collector |
Susan Hallford 201 South Broadway Street Ballinger, TX 76821 Mailing: P.O. Box 517, Ballinger, TX 76821 Phone: 325-365-2339 Fax: 325-365-5884 |
Property-tax information, payments, balances, receipts and collection. |
| Runnels County Clerk |
Jennifer Hoffpauir 613 Hutchings Avenue, Room 106 Ballinger, TX 76821 Phone: 325-365-2720 Fax: 325-365-3408 |
Deeds, liens, easements, mineral documents, official records and certified copies. |
| Wardlaw Appraisal Group |
16601 North Blanco Road, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78232 Phone: 210-448-2000 |
Contracted oil, gas and mineral appraisal inquiries. |
Runnels Central Appraisal District Map
The map below points to the current RCAD office at 505 Hutchings Avenue in Ballinger.
Official Runnels County Property Resources
Top 12 Runnels County CAD Property Search FAQs
1. What is the official Runnels County CAD website?
The official appraisal-district website is runnelscad.org.
2. What is the current RCAD address?
Runnels Central Appraisal District is located at 505 Hutchings Avenue, Ballinger, Texas 76821.
3. What is the correct RCAD phone number?
The official phone, SMS and fax number is 325-365-3583.
4. Who is the Runnels County Chief Appraiser?
Stoney Hariman was selected as Chief Appraiser in February 2026.
5. What was the 2026 RCAD protest deadline?
RCAD published June 1, 2026 as the deadline to protest proposed 2026 property values.
6. Does RCAD collect property taxes?
No. Property taxes are collected by the Runnels County Tax Assessor-Collector at 201 South Broadway Street in Ballinger.
7. Where can I search the RCAD parcel map?
Use the official ArcGIS map linked from the RCAD website.
8. What is the current school homestead exemption?
Texas school districts provide a mandatory $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption.
9. What additional school exemption applies to age-65 or disabled owners?
Qualifying owners receive an additional mandatory $60,000 school-district exemption.
10. What is the normal agricultural-appraisal deadline?
The regular deadline for Form 50-129 is April 30. Extension and late-filing provisions may apply.
11. Who handles Runnels County mineral appraisal questions?
RCAD contracts oil, gas and mineral appraisal services to Wardlaw Appraisal Group.
12. How far back do online County Clerk property records go?
Online index and images are available from 1997 to the present. Property-record indexes from 1991 through 1996 are also available.
Independent Editorial Notice
County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Runnels Central Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, Runnels County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, Wardlaw Appraisal Group, any city, school district, taxing unit or the State of Texas.
Values, exemption amounts, filing deadlines, tax rates, balances, payment fees, office personnel, office hours and online systems can change. Confirm time-sensitive details through the responsible official office.
Editorial verification: July 17, 2026. This article was rebuilt using RCAD’s official website, 2026 protest notice, property-search gateway, GIS map, contact page, forms, agriculture, business-property and circuit-breaker guidance; the Texas Comptroller county directory; the Runnels County Tax Assessor-Collector; the County Clerk; and current foreclosure notices.
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