Is this County CAD property tax tool official?

No. This tool gives educational estimates only. Users should confirm official values, exemptions, tax rates, payment details and protest deadlines with the county appraisal district or tax office.

Can this tool estimate homestead exemption savings?

Yes. Users can enter an exemption amount and tax rate to estimate yearly, monthly and multi-year exemption savings.

Can this tool help with a property tax protest?

Yes. The protest calculator estimates potential savings from a lower appraised value and includes a simple evidence checklist.

Does this tool collect personal data?

No. The calculator runs in the visitor's browser and does not require name, email, property ID or account login.

Deaf Smith County CAD – Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

Deaf Smith County, Texas property guide

Deaf Smith County Property Search, Values and Tax Payments

Search Deaf Smith County appraisal records by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, subdivision or advanced criteria. Then review land, improvements, agricultural valuation, exemptions, taxing units and estimated taxes.

This guide also explains the district’s combined appraisal-and-tax-collection role, online payment steps, parcel mapping, Panhandle agricultural accounts, 2025 adopted rates, protest evidence, late-protest options and recorded deed research.

Search official property records Open interactive map Open taxpayer portal

Official information reviewed August 4, 2026

Public property search Owner, address, ID and advanced Use a broad name or street first, then add filters only when needed.

Appraisal district office 140 E. 3rd Street The office is in Hereford and closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Property-tax collector Deaf Smith CAD The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.

Online payment code 4767888 Use the official Certified Payments route and verify all fees before submitting.

Important local office distinction Deaf Smith CAD performs appraisal work and collects taxes for participating units. The county Tax Assessor-Collector at 136 E. 3rd Street handles other county tax-office services but is not the property-tax collecting office.

Choose the correct task

Start With the Right Deaf Smith County Service

Appraisal values, property-tax payments, exemptions, protests, vehicle services and recorded deeds are not handled through the same screen or office.

Find a property account

Search by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, subdivision, abstract or other advanced criteria.

Open property search →

Locate a parcel

Use the official GIS map after saving the property or geographic ID from the appraisal record.

Open interactive map →

Pay property taxes

Confirm the balance through Deaf Smith CAD and use its official Certified Payments route.

Open payment processor →

Apply for an exemption

Download current homestead, veteran, agricultural, timber or other appraisal forms.

View official forms →

Protest an appraisal

File a Notice of Protest before the deadline shown on the appraisal notice and retain proof of delivery.

Open Form 50-132 →

Verify a deed or lien

Use the County Clerk for recorded ownership, deed, lien, release and plat research.

Open County Clerk page →

Do not pay for a basic appraisal search through an unofficial record broker. Deaf Smith CAD’s public property search and interactive map are available through official links. Government or processor fees may still apply to tax payments, certified copies or specially prepared public data.

Official search workflow

How to Search Deaf Smith County Property Records

The official system provides Owner, Address, ID and Advanced search options. Advanced Search includes fields such as owner, street, property ID, geographic ID, abstract, subdivision, mobile-home park, property type, tax year and neighborhood.

Open the official Deaf Smith CAD search. Visit esearch.deafsmithcad.org.

Choose the search tab matching the information you have. Use Owner for a person or business, Address for a physical location, ID for a known account, or Advanced for land and classification searches.

Enter a simplified owner name. The search displays owner names in LAST NAME FIRST NAME format. Try one surname before entering a complete name.

Simplify an address that returns no match. Use the street name alone before adding a number, direction, city or ZIP code.

Use Advanced Search for rural property. Search by abstract, subdivision, geographic ID, neighborhood or property type when a farm or vacant tract lacks a conventional situs address.

Compare every matching account. One owner can have separate real-property, agricultural, mineral, utility, industrial or business-personal-property accounts.

Open the correct property details. Confirm the property ID, geographic ID, owner, situs, legal description, property type and appraisal year.

Review values and taxing jurisdictions separately. Market, appraised, assessed and taxable values can differ because of agricultural valuation, homestead limitations or exemptions.

Save a dated copy. Print the record or save it as a PDF before paying, protesting, requesting a correction or researching a purchase.

Owner-search tips

Enter the surname first.
Remove commas and punctuation.
Search trust, estate and company names separately.
Try the previous owner after a recent transfer.
Review all matching property types.

Rural-search tips

Use the property or geographic ID.
Search abstract and subdivision fields.
Try only the base county-road or highway name.
Use the map after identifying the account.
Do not rely only on a mailing address.

Official data-use warning Deaf Smith CAD states that online legal descriptions and acreage amounts are provided for appraisal-district research and should be independently verified before legal use.

GIS and parcel guidance

How to Use the Deaf Smith CAD Interactive Map

The map is useful for locating irrigated tracts, rural acreage, city parcels, nearby accounts and appraisal boundaries. Begin with a confirmed property ID whenever possible.

Find the appraisal account first. Save the property ID, geographic ID, owner and legal description.

Open the official interactive map. Use Deaf Smith CAD’s BIS GIS map.

Search by account identifier. The property or geographic ID is usually more dependable than a rural address.

Select the parcel and match the popup. Confirm that the property ID, owner or legal description matches the record you intended to view.

Review layers one at a time. Parcel, road, aerial and jurisdiction layers can overlap and hide important information.

Compare nearby parcels carefully. Adjacent tracts may differ in acreage, irrigation, access, improvements, agricultural use, school district or water-district assignment.

Save map evidence only as research support. Include the property ID and date viewed when using a screenshot in an appraisal discussion.

The GIS parcel line is not a legal survey. Do not use it alone to install fencing, locate an easement, establish access, determine well ownership or settle a boundary dispute. Use recorded instruments and a qualified surveyor.

Property-record decoder

What a Deaf Smith County Property Record Means

Record field	What it means	What to verify
Property ID	The district’s primary appraisal-account identifier.	Use it on payments, calls, forms, protests and written requests.
Geographic ID	A location-based reference connected to the parcel.	Match it with the parcel selected in the GIS map.
Owner ID	A database identifier associated with the listed owner.	Useful when one owner has several accounts.
Owner name	The ownership name carried in appraisal records.	Compare it with the latest recorded deed or ownership instrument.
Mailing address	The destination for appraisal and tax correspondence.	Update it promptly when notices are going to a former address.
Situs address	The physical location assigned to the property.	Rural and vacant tracts may not show a standard street address.
Legal description	An appraisal description using sections, blocks, abstracts, lots or tracts.	Use the deed and survey for legal boundary work.
Market value	The district’s opinion of value as of the applicable January 1.	Check land, improvements, property class and appraisal year.
Agricultural market value	The market-value component assigned to qualifying or potentially qualifying land.	Do not confuse it with the lower agricultural-use value.
Ag-use value	A productivity-based value used for qualifying agricultural land.	Confirm qualification, acreage and land category.
Appraised value	The value after applicable special appraisal or limitation calculations.	It may differ from market value.
Homestead-cap loss	The portion excluded because of the residence-homestead appraisal limitation.	Verify that the homestead exemption and ownership remain correct.
Assessed value	The value carried after displayed appraisal limitations.	Compare it with taxable value rather than assuming they are identical.
Taxable value	The value taxed by an individual entity after exemptions.	Different entities can use different taxable values.
Taxing jurisdictions	The county, city, hospital, school, college, water or other units assigned to the account.	Verify every entity before estimating taxes.

Three-part account accuracy check

Ownership track

Name and mailing data

Compare the listed owner and mailing address with the latest recorded deed and current contact information.

Physical track

Land and improvements

Check acreage, land class, irrigation, structures, condition and whether removed improvements remain listed.

Tax track

Exemptions and entities

Confirm exemptions, taxable values, city, school, hospital, college and water-district assignments.

Panhandle property categories

Farm, Irrigation, Business and Industrial Accounts

Deaf Smith County appraisal records include urban real estate, irrigated and dry agricultural land, business personal property, utilities, industrial property and special inventory accounts.

Agricultural land

Qualifying land may receive productivity appraisal rather than full market-value taxation.

Check qualifying-use history.
Confirm acres in each land class.
Keep lease and operator evidence.
Report ownership or use changes.

Irrigated acreage

Review how wells, irrigation systems, land class, productivity and related improvements are represented.

Match irrigated acreage.
Review improvement listings.
Check water-district coding.
Document inactive or damaged systems.

Business personal property

Taxable inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures may require an annual rendition.

Inventory assets as of January 1.
Use the current rendition form.
Review the 2026 depreciation table.
Retain purchase and disposal records.

Utility and industrial property

These accounts can use specialized appraisal methods and may appear separately from the underlying land.

Confirm the property type.
Check every account number.
Read the notice’s contact instructions.
Organize asset and operating evidence.

Special inventory

Motor-vehicle, heavy-equipment, manufactured-housing, vessel and trailer dealers use specialized declaration and monthly statement procedures.

View special-inventory forms →

Heir property

An inherited residence may require additional evidence when the applicant’s ownership interest is not yet reflected in recorded title.

Review heir-property resources →

Agricultural appraisal is not a complete exemption. It changes the valuation method for qualifying land. A change to nonqualifying use can create additional tax consequences.

Office-routing guide

Deaf Smith CAD vs Tax Assessor vs County Clerk

Your question	Correct office	What that office handles
What is my appraised value?	Deaf Smith CAD	Market, appraised and assessed values.
Why is my acreage, irrigation or building data wrong?	Deaf Smith CAD	Appraisal characteristics and property classification.
Was my exemption or agricultural application approved?	Deaf Smith CAD	Exemptions and special appraisal.
How do I protest my value?	Deaf Smith CAD / Appraisal Review Board	Protest filing, informal review and ARB hearings.
How much property tax do I owe?	Deaf Smith CAD	The district collects participating property taxes.
Did my property-tax payment post?	Deaf Smith CAD	Property-tax balances, receipts and payment processing.
Who handles vehicle registration?	County Tax Assessor-Collector	Vehicle and other county tax-office services.
Where can I verify a deed or lien?	Deaf Smith County Clerk	Recorded deeds, liens, releases, plats and public instruments.
Can the CAD map prove a boundary?	No	Use recorded documents and a qualified surveyor.

Local shortcut Begin appraisal, exemption, protest and property-tax-payment questions with Deaf Smith CAD at (806) 364-0625.

Official payment workflow

How to Pay Deaf Smith County Property Taxes

Deaf Smith CAD provides the official payment route for the City of Hereford, Deaf Smith County, hospital district, Hereford ISD, Walcott ISD, Amarillo College, the applicable High Plains Water District portion and the Noxious Weed District.

Find the correct property record. Search by owner, property ID or address and confirm the legal description and tax year.

Open the account’s tax-due information. Select View Details, scroll to the tax section and review every displayed year and balance.

Call the district when the payoff is unclear. Contact (806) 364-0625 before paying an uncertain, delinquent or multi-account balance.

Open Certified Payments. Use the official Deaf Smith CAD payment route.

Enter Bureau Code 4767888. Confirm that the processor identifies the payment destination as Deaf Smith County CAD tax web.

Enter the payment amount and property ID. Do not substitute an owner ID, geographic ID or unrelated account number.

Select card or electronic check. The district’s linked instruction sheet lists a 2.5% card-processing fee and a $2 electronic-check fee. Verify the current fee shown by the processor before continuing.

Review owner, billing and payment information. Confirm every field before authorizing the transaction.

Save and verify the receipt. Keep the property ID, tax year, amount, payment date and confirmation number.

Do not send property-tax payments to the county Tax Assessor-Collector. The Texas Comptroller directory states that the county tax office does not collect property taxes.

Latest posted adopted rates

Deaf Smith County 2025 Tax Rates Explained

Deaf Smith CAD’s latest posted adopted-rate sheet is labeled 2025. Proposed and adopted 2026 rates should be checked through the district’s Truth-in-Taxation site when available.

City of Hereford 0.291800

Deaf Smith County 0.556330

Hospital District 0.314132

Amarillo College 0.049116

Hereford ISD 0.806100

Walcott ISD 0.775345

High Plains Water 0.002950

2025 taxing unit	Total rate per $100	Collection note
City of Hereford	0.291800	Collected by Deaf Smith CAD for applicable city accounts.
Deaf Smith County	0.556330	Collected by Deaf Smith CAD.
Hereford Regional Medical Center	0.314132	Collected by Deaf Smith CAD.
Amarillo Junior College	0.049116	Collected by Deaf Smith CAD for applicable accounts.
Hereford ISD	0.806100	Collected by Deaf Smith CAD.
Walcott ISD	0.775345	Collected by Deaf Smith CAD.
High Plains Water District	0.002950	Collected by Deaf Smith CAD for the applicable county portion.
Noxious Weed District	$0.02 per acre	Uses a per-acre charge rather than a normal value-based rate.
Adrian ISD	1.098700	Located partly in the county but not collected by Deaf Smith CAD.
Friona ISD	1.000100	Located partly in the county but not collected by Deaf Smith CAD.
Vega ISD	1.302200	Located partly in the county but not collected by Deaf Smith CAD.
Wildorado ISD	1.375500	Located partly in the county but not collected by Deaf Smith CAD.
Llano Estacado Water District	0.011700	Not collected by Deaf Smith CAD according to the rate sheet.

2025 inside-Hereford example The official rate sheet lists a combined rate of 2.020428 for a property inside Hereford using the displayed entity group.

2025 outside-city Hereford ISD example The official rate sheet lists 1.728628 for the displayed entity group outside city limits and within Hereford ISD.

Do not apply either combined example to every property. Use only the entities shown on the specific account. School, city and water-district placement can change the applicable total.

Basic Texas tax-estimate formula

Estimated entity tax = entity taxable value ÷ 100 × entity tax rate.

Calculate each entity separately and use that entity’s taxable value after exemptions.

View official 2025 rate sheet Open Truth in Taxation

Applications and evidence

Deaf Smith County Homestead, Agricultural and Rendition Forms

File appraisal applications with Deaf Smith CAD—not the county Tax Assessor-Collector. Download a current form and identify the exact property ID.

Owner’s goal	Official form or route	Prepare before filing
Residence homestead	Form 50-114	Property ID, ownership interest, occupancy date and required identification.
Disabled-veteran exemption	Form 50-135	VA or military evidence supporting the qualifying rating or status.
Open-space agricultural appraisal	Form 50-129	Acreage, agricultural-use history, operators, leases and production evidence.
Business personal-property rendition	Form 50-144	Inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture and taxable assets held January 1.
Property-owner protest	Form 50-132	Property ID, protest grounds, requested result and organized evidence.
Age-65 or disability deferral	Deaf Smith CAD forms page	Homestead qualification, owner information and the current deferral affidavit.
Tax certificate	District tax-certificate form	Property identification and the purpose of the request.
Electronic communication	Taxpayer portal	Email access and information needed to associate the account.

Homestead filing check

You own an interest in the property.
You occupy it as your principal residence.
The form identifies the correct property.
Identification information meets statutory requirements.
You retain a complete copy and delivery proof.

Agricultural filing check

Document the land’s qualifying use.
Provide use-history information.
Identify operators and leases.
Separate irrigated and non-irrigated acreage.
Respond promptly to requests for evidence.

Annual filing calendar

Deaf Smith County Property-Tax Dates to Watch

January 1 — appraisal date Ownership, value, condition, use and taxable business property are generally considered as of January 1.

April 15 — general rendition deadline Most business-personal-property renditions are due April 15 unless a valid extension applies.

April 30 — many exemption and special-appraisal applications Many exemption and agricultural-appraisal applications are due before May 1, although statutory late-filing rules may apply.

May 15 or 30 days after notice — usual protest deadline The normal deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later. Follow the exact date on the notice.

August and September — tax-rate period Review Truth-in-Taxation notices as local units propose and adopt rates.

October — tax-bill season Compare the bill with the final appraisal record and verify every account and collecting unit.

January 31 — normal payment deadline Texas property taxes are generally paid by January 31 to avoid delinquency beginning February 1.

Use the date printed on the official notice. Different deadlines can apply to late notices, exemption denials, omitted property, correction motions, regulated property and weekends or legal holidays.

Appraisal-review workflow

How to Protest a Deaf Smith County Appraisal

A strong protest identifies the exact appraisal or record problem and connects supporting evidence to the requested result.

Read the complete Notice of Appraised Value. Check market value, appraised value, exemptions, property description and the filing deadline.

Open the current appraisal record. Review acreage, land class, improvements, agricultural treatment and taxing entities.

Select the correct protest ground. Common issues include excessive value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, ownership, exemption denial or denial of special appraisal.

File before the deadline. Submit Form 50-132 or use an approved local filing method.

Keep proof of receipt. Save a portal confirmation, email, stamped copy or trackable-mail receipt.

Request the district’s evidence. Review comparable sales, schedules, property characteristics, maps and other valuation material.

Organize focused evidence. Separate value evidence from ownership, acreage, condition, irrigation, classification or exemption documentation.

State the exact result requested. Identify the value, classification, exemption or record correction supported by the evidence.

Attend the informal review and ARB hearing. Deaf Smith CAD encourages an informal review, but preserve the formal protest until a resolution is accepted.

Evidence that can help

Comparable sales near the appraisal date.
Comparable appraisal records.
Dated photographs of damage.
Repair estimates or inspection reports.
Evidence of incorrect acreage or buildings.
Agricultural-use and irrigation documentation.

Arguments needing more support

“My tax bill is too high” without a value issue.
A mortgage balance.
Personal financial hardship.
An undated automated estimate.
A GIS screenshot used as a survey.
Non-comparable sales from another market.

Missed the normal deadline? Deaf Smith CAD publishes late-protest procedures for limited situations such as good cause, failure to receive a required notice, certain military or offshore service, clerical errors, multiple appraisals, ownership errors and qualifying over-appraisal correction motions.

Read official late-protest procedures

Recorded ownership research

How to Search Deaf Smith County Deeds and Liens

The CAD owner field is useful for appraisal administration but is not conclusive proof of title. Recorded deeds, liens, releases and plats are maintained through the County Clerk.

Open the official County Clerk page. Visit the Deaf Smith County Clerk.

Review the land-record search options listed by the Clerk. The county page identifies external record-search providers. Use links only after reaching them through the official county page.

Search both grantor and grantee names. Try former names, middle initials, trusts, estates and business entities.

Filter by document type and date. Look for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, judgments and plats.

Match the legal description. Compare the recorded instrument with the CAD account and any available survey.

Request an official copy when needed. Contact the Clerk for current copy, certification and recording procedures.

The County Clerk does not perform a guaranteed title search for property owners. Use qualified title and legal assistance when ownership, liens, heirship or marketability is uncertain.

Problem-solving guide

Common Deaf Smith CAD Problems and Fixes

Problem	Possible reason	Best next action
No owner-name result	The portal expects surname first or uses a trust, estate, business or former owner.	Enter one surname, remove punctuation and search each property type.
No rural-address result	The tract may use an abstract, geographic ID or legal description.	Use Advanced Search and then open the GIS map.
New owner is not displayed	The deed may have been recorded recently and not yet processed.	Verify recording with the Clerk and provide the instrument reference to CAD.
Homestead exemption is missing	The application may be pending, incomplete, denied or attached to another account.	Contact CAD with the property ID, filing date and delivery proof.
Agricultural value changed	Use, ownership, acreage or qualification information may have changed.	Read the notice immediately and ask which record triggered the change.
Irrigation information appears wrong	Improvement, land-class or condition information may need review.	Provide photographs, equipment details, maps and dated operating evidence.
Payment is not posted	Processor delay, wrong property ID or rejected payment.	Keep the confirmation and contact CAD before paying again.
Wrong office received the payment question	The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.	Contact Deaf Smith CAD at (806) 364-0625.
Parcel line appears incorrect	GIS approximation, parcel split, deed discrepancy or survey issue.	Compare the deed and survey; do not rely on the map as a boundary determination.
Taxing entities appear wrong	City, school, college, hospital or water-district coding may require review.	Save the account and map, then ask CAD to verify jurisdiction placement.

Verified local contacts

Deaf Smith CAD, Tax Office and County Clerk Contacts

Deaf Smith County Appraisal District

140 E. 3rd Street
Hereford, TX 79045-5597

Mail: P.O. Box 2298, Hereford, TX 79045-2298
Phone: (806) 364-0625
Fax: (806) 364-6895
Email: dscad@wtrt.net

Chief Appraiser: Mark Powers
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lunch closure: 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Official Deaf Smith CAD

Tax Assessor-Collector

136 E. 3rd Street
Hereford, TX 79045

Tax Assessor-Collector: Gina Nunez
Phone: (806) 363-7044
Fax: (806) 364-3787
Email: taxoffice@deafsmithcounty.texas.gov

Important: This office does not collect property taxes. Contact Deaf Smith CAD for property-tax balances and payments.

Official county tax office

Deaf Smith County Clerk

235 E. 3rd Street
Room 203
Hereford, TX 79045

County Clerk: Rachel Garman
Phone: (806) 363-7077
Fax: (806) 363-7023

Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open during lunch.

Official County Clerk page

Call before a deadline-sensitive visit. Bring the property ID, geographic ID, appraisal year, official notice and copies of all documents you plan to submit.

Final action checklist

Deaf Smith County Property Checklist

For a property lookup

Search by owner, address or property ID.
Confirm the appraisal year.
Match the property and geographic IDs.
Review land and improvements.
Check agricultural-use information.
Confirm exemptions and taxing entities.
Save a dated copy of the record.

For payment, filing or protest

Identify every separate account.
Read the official deadline.
Use a current form or official portal.
Verify the balance through Deaf Smith CAD.
Attach focused supporting evidence.
Save filing or payment confirmation.
Verify the final account after processing.

10 practical answers

Deaf Smith County CAD Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the Deaf Smith County property search free?

Yes. Deaf Smith CAD provides a public owner, address, ID and advanced property search without a basic lookup fee.

2. What is the fastest way to find a Deaf Smith County property?

Use the property ID from an appraisal notice or tax statement. Otherwise search one owner surname or a simplified street name.

3. Who collects Deaf Smith County property taxes?

Deaf Smith County Appraisal District collects taxes for participating units. The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.

4. What Bureau Code is used for online property-tax payments?

Deaf Smith CAD’s official payment instructions identify Bureau Code 4767888. Confirm the payment destination and current processor fee before submitting.

5. What is the usual appraisal protest deadline?

The normal deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Follow the exact date printed on the notice.

6. Can I file a late protest in Deaf Smith County?

Only in limited situations. Deaf Smith CAD publishes procedures covering good cause, missing required notices, certain military or offshore service, ownership errors, clerical errors and qualifying correction motions.

7. Which form is used for a residence homestead exemption?

Use Texas Comptroller Form 50-114 and file it with Deaf Smith CAD along with the identification and supporting information requested by the form.

8. Is agricultural appraisal the same as a complete exemption?

No. Agricultural appraisal changes the valuation method for qualifying land. The property remains taxable, and a change of use can create additional tax consequences.

9. Can the Deaf Smith CAD map be used as a legal survey?

No. The GIS map is an appraisal research tool and does not replace a deed, recorded plat, easement document or professional boundary survey.

10. Where can I verify a Deaf Smith County deed or lien?

Use the Deaf Smith County Clerk’s official page and the land-record search options it lists. The CAD owner field is not conclusive proof of legal title.

Independent informational notice: County-CAD.us is not Deaf Smith County, Deaf Smith County Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk or Certified Payments. Property data, values, exemptions, deadlines, tax rates, balances, fees and office procedures can change. Verify account-specific and deadline-sensitive information through the official links above. This guide does not provide legal, appraisal, surveying, title or tax advice.

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.

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

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Best for homeowners

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

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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.

Market / appraised value

Assessment ratio (%)

Total exemptions

Combined tax rate (%)

Homestead and Exemption Savings

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

Main exemption amount

Extra local exemption

Tax rate (%)

Years you may keep home

Monthly Escrow / Ownership Cost

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

Annual property tax

Annual insurance

Annual HOA / special fees

Safety cushion (%)

Property Tax Protest Savings

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

Current appraised value

Target value after review

Tax rate (%)

Filing / evidence cost

Check deadline: Find the protest deadline on your appraisal notice or official CAD website.

Collect evidence: Recent sales, condition photos, repair estimates and comparable property records.

Check exemptions: Missing homestead or senior exemptions can change the final taxable value.

Save proof: Keep submission confirmation, screenshots or certified mail receipt.

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.

Last year appraised value

Proposed increase (%)

Possible cap (%)

Tax rate (%)

Home Buyer Monthly Budget Estimate

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

Purchase price

Down payment

Interest rate (%)

Loan term years

Annual property tax

Annual insurance + HOA

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