Search a Hale County Parcel, Review Its Preliminary 2026 Value and Complete the Correct Appraisal, Agricultural, Protest or Tax Task
Hale County property records include Plainview homes and businesses, Hale Center, Petersburg and Abernathy properties, Cotton Center acreage, irrigated and dryland farms, cattle land, manufactured homes, commercial equipment, utilities, pipelines and mineral interests.
This guide explains the official Hale CAD property search, interactive parcel map, preliminary 2026 values, residence homestead exemptions, open-space agricultural appraisal, Appraisal Review Board protests, property-tax payments and County Clerk deed records.
Hale CAD performs both appraisal and local property-tax collection functions. The elected Hale County Tax Assessor-Collector mainly handles services such as motor-vehicle registration and does not collect the county’s property taxes.Critical Corrections to the Existing Hale County Article
| Existing Claim | Verified Current Information | Why the Correction Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Hale CAD is at 210 E. 8th Street | The official district site lists 302 W. 8th Street, Plainview, Texas 79072. | A protest or exemption delivered to the wrong building can miss a deadline. |
| The main number is 806-293-2625 | The current Hale CAD number is 806-293-4226. | The existing article directs readers to an incorrect telephone number. |
| The County Tax Office collects property taxes | The Texas Comptroller states that the elected county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Hale CAD has a collection department and provides online tax payment. | Owners must contact the correct collector for statements, balances and posting questions. |
| Hale CAD only handles appraisal | The district appraises property, administers exemptions and special valuations, handles protests and operates property-tax collections. | The CAD is the main property-tax contact for more tasks than a typical appraisal-only office. |
| Every 2026 value is final | The official search labels 2026 values as preliminary and subject to change before certification. | A preliminary value should not be described as the certified appraisal roll. |
| Only homes and farms are searchable | Advanced Search includes Real, Personal, Mineral, Auto and Mobile Home property types. | Business equipment, mineral interests and manufactured homes can use separate accounts. |
| A map measurement proves the property boundary | Hale CAD states that acreage and legal descriptions are for appraisal research and must be independently verified. | The GIS outline cannot replace a survey, deed, plat or title examination. |
| Missing May 15 ends every remedy | The normal deadline passes for most owners, but later notices and limited statutory late-protest or correction remedies can differ. | Owners should ask about the exact notice and facts rather than assuming that every option is closed. |
Which Hale County Office Handles Each Property Task?
Choose Your Hale County Property Task
How to Search Hale County CAD Property Records
The official search provides Owner, Address, ID, ARB and Advanced tabs. Tax years 2017 through 2026 are currently available.
Confirm that the address is esearch.halecad.org and that the page identifies Hale CAD.
Choose 2026 for the current preliminary record or an earlier year when comparing appraisal, exemption or ownership history.
The account identifier printed on an appraisal notice or tax statement normally produces the most precise result.
Enter the last name first. For companies, estates or trusts, begin with the most distinctive portion of the name.
Try only the street number and primary street name. Remove punctuation, directions and road-type abbreviations.
Available filters include abstract, subdivision, mobile-home park, property type, agent, business name, Geographic ID, neighborhood and protest status.
A farm owner may have separate residence, qualified land, non-qualified acreage, equipment, mobile-home, mineral or business accounts.
Compare the abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block and acreage instead of relying only on the owner name.
Check ownership, land, buildings, exemptions, value history, taxing units and deed information.
Print the account or save it as a PDF before requesting a correction, applying for an exemption or filing a protest.
Best Hale CAD Search Filter for Each Situation
| Information Available | Best Search Option | What to Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID | By ID | Owner, property type, legal description and tax year. |
| Geographic ID | Advanced Search | Complete account sequence and taxing-unit assignment. |
| Owner name | By Owner | Every real, personal, mineral and mobile-home account. |
| Street address | By Address | Street number, physical location and correct parcel. |
| Abstract or survey | Advanced Search by Abstract | Survey, tract, acreage and corresponding deed description. |
| Subdivision lot | Advanced Search by Subdivision | Addition, lot, block, city and recorded plat. |
| Manufactured home | Mobile Home or MobileHomePark | Home owner, land owner, park and appraisal classification. |
| Business account | Personal or Doing Business As | Owner, location, equipment value and rendition status. |
| Mineral interest | Mineral property type | Owner, legal description, lease information and separate account. |
| Protest hearing | ARB Search | Hearing date, formal date, status and listed ARB information. |
How to Read a Hale County Appraisal Record
| Record Field | Meaning | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID | Hale CAD’s internal account identifier. | Use it for forms, protests, tax payments and office calls. |
| Geographic ID | Structured identifier related to location or appraisal grouping. | Compare it with notices and prior records. |
| Owner name | Owner currently carried in the appraisal database. | Compare it with the latest recorded deed or ownership instrument. |
| Mailing address | Address used for appraisal and collection correspondence. | Do not confuse it with the property’s physical address. |
| Property type | Real, personal, mineral, auto or mobile-home account. | Confirm that you selected the correct account category. |
| Legal description | CAD summary of the lot, block, abstract, survey or tract. | Use the deed, plat and survey for legal decisions. |
| Land details | Acreage, land class, market value and possible productivity value. | Homesite acreage, qualified land, irrigation, access and separate land classes. |
| Improvement details | Homes, commercial buildings, barns and other structures included in the appraisal. | Area, age, quality, condition, additions and removed structures. |
| Market value | Estimated market value as of January 1. | Compare with relevant sales and property-specific evidence. |
| Appraised value | Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. | Whether the homestead or non-homestead limit applies. |
| Taxable value | Appraised value after exemptions for a taxing entity. | Taxable value can differ among county, city, school and special districts. |
| Deed history | Transfer information used for appraisal administration. | Open the actual County Clerk document before relying on ownership terms. |
How to Use the Hale CAD Interactive Map
The interactive map is useful for preliminary parcel research, but the displayed lines should not be treated as survey boundaries.
Copy the legal description, owner and acreage from the property search.
Locate the same account and compare the map location with the appraisal description.
Look for separate homesites, access strips, non-qualified acreage, irrigation tracts and neighboring ownership.
Check houses, shops, grain storage, barns, commercial buildings and other visible structures against the CAD record.
Obtain a survey and title review before purchasing, fencing, drilling, building or dividing property.
Hale County Property Situations That Need Extra Review
| Property Situation | Important Checks | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Plainview residence | City, Plainview ISD, county, water district, homestead, building characteristics and adjoining lots. | A home and nearby vacant lot may not receive identical exemptions. |
| Plainview commercial property | Real estate, business equipment, inventory, lease terms, permits and income evidence. | The building and business personal property can be separately appraised. |
| Hale Center or Petersburg home | City limits, school district, county, exemptions and separate lots. | The postal address does not replace the property’s taxing-unit list. |
| Abernathy-area property | County line, city boundary, Abernathy ISD and responsible tax collector. | Abernathy extends into more than one county. |
| Cotton Center acreage | School district, agricultural qualification, irrigation equipment, water district and road access. | A rural mailing address does not establish special appraisal or access. |
| Irrigated farm | Qualified acreage, well and pivot ownership, irrigation equipment, water district, crop history and improvements. | Land, irrigation improvements and personal property may receive different appraisal treatment. |
| Dryland farm or grazing tract | Five-of-seven-year history, actual use, leases, production, fences, water and homesite acreage. | Ownership of open land alone does not prove agricultural qualification. |
| Manufactured home | Home owner, land owner, serial information, statement of ownership, account type and homestead status. | The home and land can be separately owned and taxed. |
| Pipeline, utility or industrial property | Contract appraisal, right-of-way, equipment, industrial personal property and entity boundaries. | Hale CAD contracts specialized appraisal work to an outside appraisal firm. |
Hale County 2026 Property-Tax Calendar
Property is generally appraised according to its ownership, condition, location and use on January 1.
Owners of taxable income-producing personal property generally file the annual rendition by April 15.
Most exemption and 1-d-1 agricultural applications should be filed before May 1, subject to specific late-filing provisions.
The controlling deadline is generally May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice is delivered, whichever is later.
Protests and corrections continue before the appraisal records are approved and certified.
Local governing bodies propose and adopt the rates used to calculate 2026 taxes.
Hale CAD’s collection department generally prepares statements after appraisal values and tax rates are available.
Most 2026 taxes must be paid by January 31 to avoid delinquency on February 1.
Market Value, Appraised Value, Productivity Value and Taxable Value
| Value | What It Means | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Market value | Hale CAD’s estimate of market value as of January 1. | Treating it as a guaranteed sale price. |
| Appraised value | Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. | Assuming every property receives a 10% cap. |
| Productivity value | Special value applied to qualifying agricultural or timber land. | Believing the land no longer has a separate market value. |
| Taxable value | Appraised value after exemptions for a specific taxing entity. | Expecting every taxing unit to show the same number. |
| Tax rate | Rate adopted by the applicable county, city, school or special district. | Assuming Hale CAD independently chooses every rate. |
Residence-homestead appraisal limitation
A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot exceed the prior year’s appraised value plus 10%, plus the market value of new improvements.
The limitation normally begins January 1 of the year after the owner first qualifies. The market-value line can still increase by more than 10%.
2026 non-homestead circuit-breaker limitation
Qualifying real property that is not a residence homestead may receive a 20% annual appraisal limitation when its market value is $5,320,000 or less.
The temporary limitation excludes agricultural, timber and certain other specially appraised property and is scheduled to expire after December 31, 2026 unless Texas law changes.
Latest Fully Published Hale County Tax Rates
Hale CAD currently lists 2025 as the latest complete tax-rate year. These rates help explain prior bills but should not be presented as final 2026 rates.
| Taxing Entity | 2025 Rate Per $100 | Important Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hale County | 0.699779 | Official sheet rounds the combined county rate to 0.7000. |
| High Plains Water District | 0.002950 | Verify that the individual parcel is inside the district. |
| Plainview City | 0.735200 | Applies only inside the city taxing unit. |
| Plainview ISD | 1.270500 | Includes maintenance-and-operations and debt components. |
| Hale Center City | 0.581440 | Prior-year reference only. |
| Hale Center ISD | 1.060600 | Use the property’s entity list for final calculation. |
| Petersburg City | 0.760470 | The 2025 sheet listed 3%, 2% and 1% October-through-December discounts for the city tax. |
| Petersburg ISD | 1.270500 | Prior-year reference only. |
| Cotton Center ISD | 0.759200 | Confirm the current property’s school district. |
| Abernathy City | 0.547299 | Verify the county and city boundary for Abernathy-area property. |
| Abernathy ISD | 1.100500 | Prior-year reference only. |
| Noxious Weed Control District | $0.03 per acre | This is an acreage charge rather than a normal value-based rate. |
Hale County Residence Homestead Exemptions for 2026
| Exemption or Protection | 2026 State Rule | Main Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| General school homestead | $140,000 mandatory school-district exemption. | The owner has an interest in the home and uses it as the principal residence. |
| Age 65 or older | Additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption. | The qualifying owner is at least 65. |
| Disabled person | Additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption. | The owner meets the statutory disability definition. |
| School tax ceiling | Limits qualifying school taxes after age-65 or disability qualification. | Approved exemption and continued residence-homestead use. |
| Homestead appraisal limitation | Generally limits annual appraised-value growth to 10%, plus new improvements. | Normally begins the year after first qualification. |
| Local-option exemption | A local taxing unit may provide additional relief. | Depends on the entity’s adopted exemption policy. |
How to apply
Confirm the Property ID, owner, legal description and physical address.
The applicant cannot claim another general residence homestead for the same year.
Use the current Residence Homestead Exemption Application linked by Hale CAD.
Provide the driver’s-license or other information required under Texas law.
Additional affidavits or documents may be needed when the identification address differs from the property address.
Attach age, disability, veteran, surviving-spouse, heir-property or manufactured-home documents when applicable.
Residence homestead applications also have statutory late-filing rights that differ from the protest deadline.
Confirm that the correct exemption appears on the school, county, city and applicable special-district taxable values.
Disabled Veteran and Other Exemptions
| Exemption | Potential Benefit | Evidence to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled veteran rated 10%–29% | $5,000 partial exemption. | VA or military disability documentation. |
| Disabled veteran rated 30%–49% | $7,500 partial exemption. | VA or military disability documentation. |
| Disabled veteran rated 50%–69% | $10,000 partial exemption. | VA or military disability documentation. |
| Disabled veteran rated 70%–100% | $12,000 partial exemption under the general program. | VA or military disability documentation. |
| 100% disabled veteran homestead | Total exemption of a qualifying residence homestead. | Qualifying VA rating or individual-unemployability determination. |
| Surviving spouse | Continuation of certain veteran, military or first-responder relief. | Marriage, death, service, occupancy and remarriage-status documents. |
| Religious, charitable or cemetery property | Potential partial or total exemption. | Organizational, financial, ownership and actual-use records. |
| Disaster-damaged property | Temporary exemption after a qualifying governor-declared disaster. | Damage photographs, reports, estimates and Form 50-312. |
Hale County 1-d-1 Agricultural Appraisal
Open-space agricultural appraisal values qualifying land according to productive capacity instead of unrestricted market value. It is a special appraisal, not a complete tax exemption.
Land generally must be devoted principally to agriculture at the degree of intensity typical for the local area and must show qualifying agricultural use during five of the preceding seven years.
Evidence for High Plains cropland
- Crop-production history
- Planting and harvest records
- Seed, fertilizer and chemical invoices
- Crop-insurance or program documentation
- Farm lease and operator information
- Equipment and custom-farming invoices
- Sales, storage or delivery records
- Irrigation-well and pivot information
- Dryland versus irrigated acreage
- Photographs showing actual use
Evidence for grazing or livestock land
- Livestock count and ownership
- Grazing lease
- Fences and stock-water sources
- Feed and veterinary expenses
- Sales or market receipts
- Pasture-management records
- Stocking history
- Homesite and non-agricultural acreage
Application process
Copy all Property IDs, legal descriptions, acreage and owner information.
The residence, yard, commercial area, storage yard or other non-agricultural land may receive different appraisal treatment.
Describe the current use, prior history, operators and acreage by use accurately.
Use leases, crop records, livestock records, expenses, sales and photographs rather than relying on a simple statement of intent.
A timely written good-cause extension may be available under state law.
A qualifying late application filed before ARB approval can carry a penalty equal to 10% of the tax savings.
Continue maintaining records because the chief appraiser may request a new application or verification.
Development, subdivision, commercial use or another conversion can create rollback-tax liability.
Irrigation Wells, Center Pivots and Farm Improvements
Hale County farm research should separate the value and ownership of the land from wells, pumps, center pivots, barns, shops, grain storage and equipment.
| Farm Feature | Important Question | Document to Review |
|---|---|---|
| Irrigation well | Who owns it and is it located on the correct parcel? | Deed, well records, lease and survey. |
| Center pivot | Is it included as real property, personal property or leased equipment? | Purchase agreement, lease, inventory and appraisal record. |
| Pump or motor | Is the equipment owned, leased, replaced or no longer usable? | Invoices, equipment list and photographs. |
| Barn or shop | Does the CAD record show the correct size, use and condition? | Measurements, permits, photographs and repair estimates. |
| Grain storage | Are bins, elevators and equipment correctly classified? | Asset records, construction documents and photographs. |
| Tenant equipment | Is property owned by the operator incorrectly assigned to the landowner? | Lease, asset schedule and ownership documentation. |
Hale County Business Personal Property for 2026
Businesses generally must render tangible personal property owned, managed or controlled on January 1 and used for income production.
| Requirement | 2026 Rule | Business Action |
|---|---|---|
| Property date | Report qualifying property owned or controlled on January 1. | Prepare an accurate asset and inventory list. |
| Regular deadline | April 15 | File the completed rendition by the statutory deadline. |
| Automatic extension | Generally extends the deadline to May 15 after a timely written request. | Keep proof that the request was submitted before April 15. |
| Additional extension | Up to 15 additional days may be granted for good cause. | Provide the written reason requested by the district. |
| $125,000 exemption | Qualifying tangible personal property at or below the threshold is exempt. | Complete the current form’s value certification rather than assuming no filing is required. |
| Late filing | A 10% penalty can apply, with larger penalties in certain cases. | Contact the BPP department immediately. |
Property commonly included
- Inventory and supplies
- Furniture and fixtures
- Computers and office equipment
- Machinery and tools
- Agricultural or commercial equipment used to produce income
- Vehicles not otherwise exempt
- Leased equipment
- Industrial personal property
Mineral, Pipeline, Utility and Industrial Accounts
Hale CAD appraises real estate and ordinary personal-property accounts locally. The district states that Thomas Y. Pickett & Company appraises mineral, utility and industrial accounts.
How to Protest a Hale CAD Appraisal
| Protest Issue | Useful Evidence | Weak Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Market value is excessive | Comparable sales, appraisal, property photographs and repair estimates. | Only stating that the tax bill is unaffordable. |
| Unequal appraisal | Comparable appraised values adjusted for size, age, quality, condition and use. | Using unrelated properties without adjustments. |
| Incorrect home or building data | Measurements, photographs, plans, permits and demolition records. | An unsupported estimate of square footage. |
| Farm improvement error | Equipment ownership, invoices, lease, condition photographs and removal records. | Assuming every irrigation feature belongs to the landowner. |
| Agricultural appraisal denied | Use history, crop or livestock records, leases, sales and expenses. | Saying only that the property is rural. |
| Exemption denied | Ownership, occupancy, identification, age, disability or veteran records. | Providing an incomplete application. |
| Business-property value | Asset list, acquisition dates, condition, disposal records and depreciation evidence. | Submitting only an unsupported total. |
Step-by-step protest workflow
Confirm the mailing date, proposed value, Property ID, exemption status and exact deadline.
Review land, improvements, account classification, appraisal limitations and value history.
Market value, unequal appraisal, exemption, ownership and special-appraisal disputes require different evidence.
Use the district’s online protest service or submit the current Notice of Protest form.
Keep the online confirmation, stamped copy, fax report or certified-mail receipt.
Review comparable sales, appraisal worksheets, photographs and other material Hale CAD plans to use.
A factual error or supported valuation adjustment may be resolved before the formal hearing.
State the requested value and connect each exhibit to a specific appraisal issue.
Focus on value, equality, property facts or statutory qualification rather than only the tax amount.
Further options can include arbitration or district court, depending on eligibility and filing deadlines.
Late Protest and Correction Options
| Possible Remedy | General Situation | Important Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Good-cause late protest | The owner missed the deadline for a qualifying reason beyond ordinary negligence. | Generally must be requested before ARB approval of the appraisal records. |
| Failure-to-receive-notice protest | A legally required notice was not delivered. | Payment and statutory timing conditions apply. |
| Substantial-error correction | The appraised value exceeds the correct value by the required statutory amount. | Different thresholds apply to homestead and non-homestead property. |
| Clerical or ownership correction | A clerical, duplicate-appraisal or ownership error exists. | A disagreement with appraisal judgment is not automatically clerical. |
| Late homestead application | The owner qualified but missed the regular exemption filing date. | The homestead late-filing period is separate from the protest deadline. |
How to Search and Pay Hale County Property Taxes
Hale CAD’s collection department handles local property-tax accounts. The official property search provides a green Pay Taxes button after the owner locates the correct account.
Confirm the owner, Property ID, legal description and physical location.
Review the tax year, taxing entities, levy, payments, penalty and interest.
A current-year payment does not automatically clear an older delinquent balance.
The official system allows multiple properties to be added to a payment cart.
Do not submit payment based only on an owner name when several accounts exist.
Check the tax amount and any disclosed processing charge before authorizing payment.
Retain the Property ID, tax year, payment date, amount and confirmation number.
Contact Hale CAD’s collection department when an electronic payment remains pending.
Installments, Deferrals and Delinquent Accounts
How to Search Hale County Deeds, Liens and Land Records
The appraisal record helps identify a property, but the Hale County Clerk maintains the official recorded land documents.
Save the current owner, prior owner, Property ID, legal description and approximate transfer date.
Use the Hale County Clerk page or the county’s participating online document-search platform.
Try current owners, prior owners, companies, trusts, estates and spelling variations.
Review deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, plats, mineral instruments and restrictions.
Names alone are not enough when an owner holds several city lots or rural tracts.
A deed may refer to an older deed, plat, easement, reservation or restriction that also needs review.
A lender, court, probate matter or title company may require an official certified copy.
Floodplain, Septic and Rural Development Checks
A rural appraisal record does not establish whether the property can be legally developed. Hale County states that floodplain permits and septic-system applications are required in applicable situations.
Rural buyer checklist
- Professional boundary survey
- Legal and physical access
- FEMA flood-zone review
- County floodplain permit
- Septic suitability and application
- Water source and well records
- Irrigation or water-district restrictions
- Utility availability
- Pipeline and utility easements
- Road-maintenance responsibility
Hale County Property Buyer Due-Diligence Checklist
- Property ID and Geographic ID
- Owner and mailing address
- Property type
- Legal description and acreage
- Land and improvement values
- Homestead or agricultural appraisal
- Every taxing entity
- Current and prior tax years
- Penalty and interest
- Payment history
- Installment or deferral status
- Delinquent lawsuit or tax-sale status
- Current deed
- Deeds of trust and releases
- Judgments and liens
- Easements and restrictions
- Mineral reservations
- Probate or heir interests
- Professional survey
- Legal access
- Floodplain status
- Septic suitability
- Well and water availability
- Building and development permits
How to Correct a Hale County Property Record
| Problem | Correct Starting Office | Evidence to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Incorrect mailing address | Hale CAD appraisal and collection staff | Property ID, owner identification and signed address request. |
| Recent deed not reflected | County Clerk, then Hale CAD | Recorded instrument number, recording date and deed copy. |
| Wrong legal description or acreage | County Clerk, surveyor and Hale CAD | Deed, plat, survey and GIS map. |
| Incorrect building size or condition | Hale CAD | Measurements, photographs, plans, permits and repair estimates. |
| Removed improvement remains | Hale CAD | Dated photographs, demolition documents and permit records. |
| Homestead exemption is missing | Hale CAD exemption staff | Form 50-114, identification and occupancy documentation. |
| Agricultural appraisal is missing | Hale CAD rural appraiser | Application, land-use history, leases and operating records. |
| Tax payment has not posted | Hale CAD collection department | Receipt, confirmation, account, tax year, amount and payment date. |
| Appraised value is disputed | Hale CAD and Appraisal Review Board | Timely protest and market-value or unequal-appraisal evidence. |
Hale County Property Office Contacts
| Office | Current Contact Information | Use This Office For |
|---|---|---|
| Hale County Appraisal District |
Chief Appraiser: Andrew Moritz 302 W. 8th Street Plainview, TX 79072 Phone: 806-293-4226 Fax: 806-293-1834 Email: halecad1981@halecad.org Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Appraisal, exemptions, agricultural use, maps, protests, tax statements, collections and payment posting. |
| Hale County Tax Assessor-Collector |
Tax Assessor-Collector: Israel Flores 521 Broadway Street, Courthouse Annex Plainview, TX 79072 Phone: 806-291-5276 Fax: 806-296-0876 Email: iflores@halecounty.org |
Vehicle registration and the office’s other statutory county services. It does not collect ordinary property taxes. |
| Hale County Clerk |
County Clerk: Christine Reyna 500 Broadway, Room 140 Plainview, TX 79072 Phone: 806-291-5261 Fax: 806-291-9810 |
Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, easements, plats, mineral instruments and certified copies. |
| Hale County Special Projects | Phone: 806-288-1541 | Floodplain permits, septic applications and applicable county development questions. |
Hale County Appraisal District Office Map
The map below points to the current Hale CAD office at 302 W. 8th Street in Plainview.
Official Hale County Property Resources
The important procedures are explained above. Use these official resources when ready to complete the final search, application, protest, payment, deed or permit task.
Top 12 Hale County CAD Property Search FAQs
1. What is the official Hale County CAD property-search website?
The official Hale County Appraisal District search is esearch.halecad.org.
2. What is Hale CAD’s correct address and phone number?
Hale CAD is located at 302 W. 8th Street in Plainview. Its current main number is 806-293-4226.
3. Can I search by owner, address or Property ID?
Yes. The system includes Owner, Address, ID, ARB and Advanced Search options.
4. What types of property can be searched?
The Advanced Search lists Real, Personal, Mineral, Auto and Mobile Home property types.
5. Are Hale County’s 2026 values final?
No. The official search labels 2026 values as preliminary and subject to change before certification.
6. Does the Hale County Tax Assessor-Collector collect property taxes?
No. The Texas Comptroller states that the elected county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Hale CAD operates the local collection department.
7. How can I pay Hale County property taxes online?
Locate the account through the official Hale CAD search and select the green Pay Taxes button. Multiple properties can be added to the payment cart.
8. What is the 2026 Texas school homestead exemption?
The mandatory school-district residence homestead exemption is $140,000.
9. What is the additional age-65 or disability exemption?
A qualifying owner receives an additional mandatory $60,000 school-district residence homestead exemption.
10. What is the normal agricultural application deadline?
The regular deadline for a 1-d-1 agricultural application is April 30, subject to limited extensions and late-filing provisions.
11. What was the usual 2026 protest deadline?
The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice is delivered, whichever is later. The date on the individual notice controls.
12. Are Hale CAD parcel lines legally exact?
No. Hale CAD maps, acreage and legal-description summaries are for appraisal research and do not replace a deed, plat, title examination or professional survey.
Independent Editorial Notice
County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Hale County Appraisal District, the Hale Appraisal Review Board, Hale County, the County Clerk, the Tax Assessor-Collector, any taxing unit or the State of Texas.
Appraisal values, account classifications, exemptions, tax rates, payment balances, protest deadlines, staff, forms, agricultural standards, permits and office procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive details with the responsible official office.
Editorial verification: July 16, 2026. This article was rebuilt using Hale CAD’s official website, 2026 property search, taxpayer portal, forms, staff directory, online tax-payment instructions, tax-rate publications, appraisal reports, Texas Comptroller county directory, Hale County Clerk and county permit resources.
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