Kimble County Property Search, Appraisal Values and Tax Payments
Search Kimble County appraisal records by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID or advanced land criteria. Then review acreage, improvements, agricultural valuation, exemptions, taxing units and taxes due.
This guide also explains online payments, the taxpayer portal, Hill Country ranch and wildlife accounts, mineral records, the local 2026 protest calendar, 2025 adopted rates, 911 addressing and recorded deed research.
Start With the Right Kimble County Property Service
Property searches, appraisal protests, electronic communications, tax payments, vehicle services and recorded deeds are not handled through the same screen.
Find a property account
Search by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, subdivision, abstract or other advanced criteria.
Open official search →Locate a parcel
Use the interactive map after saving the property or geographic ID from the appraisal record.
Pay property taxes
Find the account, select the green Pay Taxes button and confirm that Kimble CAD is the collector.
Search account and pay →Apply for an exemption
Download current homestead, veteran, agricultural, wildlife and rendition forms.
View official forms →Manage online documents
Use the taxpayer portal for electronic communication, property details, documents and applications.
Open taxpayer portal →Verify a deed or lien
Use the County Clerk for recorded deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats and ownership instruments.
Open County Clerk page →How to Search Kimble County CAD Property Records
The official BIS search provides Owner, Address, ID and Advanced tabs. Begin with the smallest reliable search term and add filters only when the result list is too broad.
Owner-search tips
- Search one surname first.
- Remove punctuation and middle initials.
- Try trusts, estates and businesses separately.
- Search a former owner after a recent transfer.
- Review every matching property type.
Rural-property tips
- Use the property or geographic ID.
- Search by abstract or subdivision.
- Try the base county-road or highway name.
- Check separate mineral accounts.
- Open the map after identifying the record.
How to Use the Kimble CAD Interactive Map
The map can help locate rural tracts, neighboring parcels, roads, surveys and appraisal boundaries. It works best when you already know the property ID or geographic ID.
What a Kimble County Property Record Means
| Record field | What it means | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID | The district’s primary account identifier. | Use it for calls, forms, tax payments, protests and written requests. |
| Geographic ID | A location-based reference associated with the parcel. | Match it with the parcel selected in the interactive map. |
| Owner name | The ownership name used for appraisal administration. | Compare it with the latest recorded deed or ownership document. |
| Mailing address | The address used for appraisal notices and tax statements. | Update it when mail is going to a former owner or location. |
| Situs address | The physical location assigned to the property. | Ranch, mineral and vacant-land accounts may not have a conventional address. |
| Legal description | A condensed lot, tract, survey, abstract or subdivision description. | Use the recorded deed for the complete legal description. |
| Acreage | The land size carried for appraisal purposes. | Investigate differences among the CAD record, deed and survey. |
| Market value | The district’s estimate of market value as of January 1. | Review the appraisal year, land class and improvements. |
| Productivity value | A special value used for qualifying agricultural or wildlife-management land. | Confirm qualifying acreage, use history and land category. |
| Appraised value | The value after applicable special appraisal or appraisal limitations. | It can differ substantially from market value. |
| Taxable value | The value taxed by an individual taxing entity after exemptions. | Different taxing units can show different taxable values. |
| Improvements | Homes, barns, cabins, commercial structures, fixtures or other taxable improvements. | Check size, age, class, condition and removed structures. |
| Exemptions | Approved homestead, veteran, age-65, disability or other benefits. | Confirm the expected exemption appears for the correct year. |
| Taxing entities | The county, city, school, hospital and groundwater districts assigned to the account. | Use only those entities when estimating taxes or identifying the collector. |
Three-part account audit
Owner and legal description
Match the owner, property ID, geographic ID and legal description with recorded ownership documents.
Land and improvements
Check acreage, access, river frontage, structures, condition, agricultural use and wildlife activity.
Exemptions and collectors
Confirm exemptions, taxable values, taxing entities and which office collects each bill.
Ranch, Wildlife, Mineral and Business Accounts
Agricultural land
Qualifying land may receive productivity appraisal rather than taxation at full market value.
- Document qualifying-use history.
- Identify livestock or crop activity.
- Keep leases and operator records.
- Separate qualifying and nonqualifying acreage.
Wildlife management
Land previously qualifying for agricultural appraisal may qualify through an approved wildlife-management use.
- Prepare the wildlife-management plan.
- Document required management practices.
- Keep photographs and activity records.
- Submit the annual report when requested.
Beekeeping use
The district publishes local intensity and productivity resources for beekeeping-related agricultural appraisal.
- Check acreage eligibility.
- Document hive numbers and placement.
- Keep management and production records.
- Review the district’s current local guidance.
Mineral and industrial property
Mineral and industrial interests can appear separately from the surface-land account and may use specialized appraisal methods.
- Search the owner name broadly.
- Check separate property IDs.
- Match lease and legal information.
- Follow the contact instructions on the notice.
Business personal property
Machinery, equipment, inventory, furniture, fixtures and other taxable business assets may require an annual rendition.
- Inventory assets held January 1.
- Use the current rendition form.
- Review the 2026 depreciation schedule.
- Retain acquisition and disposal records.
911 addressing
Kimble CAD provides a local contact for 911 addressing questions.
- Have the property ID ready.
- Provide the legal description.
- Explain the access road or entrance.
- Call (325) 446-3717 for routing.
Kimble CAD vs Tax Assessor vs County Clerk
| Your question | Correct office | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| What is my appraised value? | Kimble Central Appraisal District | Search the property or call with the property ID. |
| Why is my acreage or building data wrong? | Kimble Central Appraisal District | Request review and provide deed, survey, photographs or plans. |
| Was my exemption approved? | Kimble Central Appraisal District | Check the current record and contact the district. |
| How do I protest the appraisal? | Kimble CAD / Appraisal Review Board | File before the local deadline and keep proof of delivery. |
| How much property tax do I owe? | Kimble CAD for participating units | Open the tax account and confirm the collector listed on the statement. |
| Who collects Harper ISD or Mason ISD taxes? | Collector printed on that entity’s bill | Kimble CAD supplies appraisal values but states it does not collect those entities. |
| Who handles vehicle titles and registration? | County Tax Assessor-Collector | Call before traveling because the county asks visitors to confirm DMV availability. |
| Where can I verify a deed or lien? | Kimble County Clerk | Use the official Records Search links listed on the Clerk’s page. |
| Can the CAD map prove a boundary? | No county tax office | Use recorded documents and a licensed surveyor. |
How to Pay Kimble County Property Taxes Online
Kimble CAD’s property-search cart states that taxpayers can locate a property and select the green Pay Taxes button. The cart can also be used when paying multiple eligible properties.
Kimble County 2025 Property-Tax Rates
Kimble CAD’s latest posted tax-rate history includes the 2025 rates below. Use only the taxing units assigned to the specific property and confirm the final rate and taxable value on the account.
| 2025 taxing unit | Rate displayed per $100 | Collection guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimble County | 0.436482 | Kimble CAD lists this as a participating local entity. |
| Junction ISD | 0.661800 | Kimble CAD lists Junction ISD among the entities it serves. |
| City of Junction | 0.357450 | Applies only to property assigned to the city. |
| Kimble Hospital District | 0.311000 | Use only when the hospital entity appears on the account. |
| Kimble County Groundwater | 0.007800 | Use when the groundwater entity appears on the property. |
| Harper ISD | 0.666900 | Kimble CAD provides appraisal values but states that it does not collect this entity. |
| Mason ISD | 0.749400 | Kimble CAD provides appraisal values but states that it does not collect this entity. |
| Hickory UWCD | Official history sheet displays 0.29136 | Confirm the current figure on the property account or tax statement before estimating. |
Basic Texas tax-estimate formula
Estimated entity tax = entity taxable value ÷ 100 × entity tax rate.
Calculate every applicable taxing unit separately. Exemptions can cause taxable value to differ from one entity to another.
Kimble County Homestead, Agricultural and Rendition Forms
File appraisal applications with Kimble CAD. Use a current form and include the exact property ID and supporting documents requested by the application.
| 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 documentation supporting the qualifying status. |
| Open-space agricultural appraisal | Form 50-129 | Acreage, qualifying-use history, leases, operators and agricultural evidence. |
| Wildlife management | District wildlife forms | Wildlife plan, annual report and records of required management activities. |
| Business personal-property rendition | Form 50-144 | Inventory, equipment, machinery, furniture and taxable assets held January 1. |
| Property-owner protest | Form 50-132 | Property ID, protest grounds, requested result and organized evidence. |
| Appoint a tax agent | Form 50-162 | Owner, agent, property-account and authorization information. |
| Electronic communications | Taxpayer portal | Email access and information needed to associate the correct property. |
| Change mailing address | Kimble CAD contact options | Property ID, owner information, old address and new mailing address. |
Homestead filing check
- You own a qualifying interest.
- You occupy the property as your principal residence.
- The form identifies the correct account.
- Identification requirements are satisfied.
- You retain a complete copy and delivery proof.
Agricultural filing check
- Document the land’s actual qualifying use.
- Provide the required use history.
- Identify operators and leases.
- Separate different land uses and acreage.
- Keep production, livestock or wildlife records.
Kimble County Property-Tax Dates to Watch
How to Protest a Kimble County Appraisal
The Kimble CAD 2026 calendar lists June 1 or the 30th day after the appraisal notice was mailed. Use the exact deadline on the owner’s notice when it differs.
Evidence that can help
- Comparable sales near January 1.
- Comparable appraisal records.
- Dated photographs of damage.
- Inspection reports and repair estimates.
- Survey or acreage evidence.
- Access and river-frontage differences.
- Agricultural or wildlife-use documents.
Arguments needing more support
- “My property taxes are too high.”
- A mortgage or loan balance.
- Personal financial hardship.
- An undated automated estimate.
- A listing asking price.
- A GIS line used as a survey.
- A sale from a different property market.
How to Search Kimble County Deeds and Liens
The County Clerk’s official page links to public-record search systems and provides current real-property recording information. The CAD owner field should not be treated as conclusive proof of title.
What to Check Before and After a Kimble County Transfer
Before buying
- Match the property ID with the deed.
- Compare CAD, deed and survey acreage.
- Review all tax years and collectors.
- Search mineral interests separately.
- Verify access, easements and river frontage.
- Do not assume exemptions transfer.
After closing
- Confirm the deed was recorded.
- Watch for the CAD ownership update.
- Update the mailing address.
- Apply for homestead when eligible.
- Reapply for agricultural or wildlife appraisal when required.
- Keep notices sent to the former owner.
For ranch property
- Verify legal access and road maintenance.
- Check agricultural-use history.
- Review wildlife-management records.
- Identify wells, barns and improvements.
- Investigate change-of-use tax exposure.
- Confirm separate mineral ownership.
Common Kimble CAD Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Possible reason | Best next action |
|---|---|---|
| No owner-name result | The account uses a trust, estate, company, spouse or previous owner. | Enter only one first or last name and remove punctuation. |
| No rural-address result | The tract uses an abstract, geographic ID or legal description. | Use Advanced Search and then open the map. |
| Mineral account is missing | The mineral interest is carried separately from surface land. | Search the owner broadly and review every property type. |
| New owner is not displayed | The recorded deed has not completed CAD processing. | Verify recording with the Clerk and provide the instrument reference to CAD. |
| Homestead is missing | The application is pending, incomplete, denied or attached to another account. | Contact CAD with the property ID and filing proof. |
| Agricultural value changed | Ownership, use, acreage or qualification information changed. | Read the notice and ask which record caused the change. |
| Tax payment option is unavailable | Kimble CAD may not collect the selected entity or account. | Check the collector printed on the statement and call the district. |
| Payment is not posted | Processing delay, rejected payment or wrong property ID. | Keep the confirmation and call before paying again. |
| Parcel line appears incorrect | GIS approximation, parcel split, deed discrepancy or survey issue. | Compare the deed, plat and licensed survey. |
| Taxing entities appear wrong | City, school, hospital or groundwater-district coding may require review. | Save the record and ask CAD to verify the jurisdiction assignment. |
Kimble CAD, Tax Assessor and County Clerk Contacts
Kimble Central Appraisal District
509 College StreetJunction, TX 76849
Mail: P.O. Box 307, Junction, TX 76849-0307
Phone: (325) 446-3717
Fax: (325) 446-4361
Email: kcad@kimblecad.org
Chief Appraiser: Kenda McPherson, RPA, RTA
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tax Assessor-Collector / DMV
509 College StreetJunction, TX 76849
Tax Assessor-Collector: Matthew Suttle
Call before visiting: (325) 446-3717
Fax: (325) 446-4361
Handles: vehicle-title, registration and other DMV-related business. The Comptroller directory states that this county tax office does not collect property taxes.
Official county tax-office pageKimble County Clerk
105 Reid RoadJunction, TX 76849
County Clerk: Karen E. Page
Phone: (325) 446-3353
Fax: (325) 446-2986
Handles: recorded deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats and other official public records.
Official County Clerk pageKimble County Property Checklist
For a normal property lookup
- Search by owner, address or property ID.
- Match the property and geographic IDs.
- Confirm the correct appraisal year.
- Review land and improvements.
- Check agricultural or wildlife value.
- Confirm exemptions and taxing entities.
- Save a dated copy of the account.
For payment, filing or protest
- Identify every separate property account.
- Read the account-specific deadline.
- Use a current form or official portal.
- Confirm which office collects the tax.
- Attach focused supporting evidence.
- Save filing or payment confirmation.
- Verify the final account after processing.
Kimble County CAD Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the Kimble County property search free?
2. What is the fastest way to find a Kimble County property?
3. Who collects Kimble County property taxes?
4. How do I pay Kimble County property taxes online?
5. What was Kimble County’s local 2026 protest deadline?
6. Can I use the taxpayer portal for a basic property search?
7. Does Kimble County allow wildlife-management appraisal?
8. Can I search mineral property online?
9. Can the Kimble CAD map be used as a legal survey?
10. Where can I verify a Kimble County deed or lien?
Estimate Taxes, Exemptions, Escrow, Protest Savings and Next Steps
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Property Tax Estimate Calculator
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Homestead and Exemption Savings
Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disabled, veteran or local exemption may reduce annual tax.
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Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after a protest, evidence review or correction.
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