Tarrant County CAD Property Search Appraisal District

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Tarrant County, Texas Property, GIS and Tax Guide

Switch the Correct Fort Worth–Area Parcel from Tarrant CAD Search and GIS to Exemptions, Protest Evidence, Tax Payment and Recorded Deeds

Tarrant Appraisal District records cover Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Keller, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Azle, Benbrook, Burleson-area property, Haslet, Crowley and numerous special districts.

This guide explains the current TAD property portal, account numbers, georeferences, GIS, dashboard PINs, homestead applications, agricultural use, 2026 protests, County Tax Office payments, deed copies, liens and free property-fraud alerts.

TAD determines appraisal value and administers exemptions. It does not collect property taxes or establish legal title. Use the County Tax Office for bills and the County Clerk for deeds and liens.
Search Tarrant CAD Open TAD Map Open Taxpayer Dashboard Search and Pay Taxes
Chief Appraiser Joe Don Bobbitt
TAD phone 817-284-0024
TAD location 2500 Handley-Ederville Road
Business hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

What the Existing Tarrant County CAD Page Misses or Overstates

Current Page Issue More Accurate Guidance Why It Matters
GIS is described as showing exact boundaries The TAD map is an appraisal-location aid, not a boundary survey. Legal boundaries, encroachments and access require a recorded document and survey.
Owner name is treated as ownership verification TAD maintains appraisal ownership records, while the County Clerk maintains recorded deeds. A CAD owner display does not establish clear legal title.
The search workflow does not explain property categories TAD separates residential, commercial, mineral and personal-property searches. A business, mineral interest or mobile-home-related account may not appear under a residential search.
Account number and parcel number are used interchangeably TAD records can contain an Account Number, Site Number and Georeference. Each identifier serves a different search or mapping purpose.
No dashboard or PIN instructions Owners can create a TAD account, add a property using the eight-digit Account Number and Online Account PIN, and use the dashboard. The dashboard is central to notices, documents and online protest actions.
Protests are described generically The protest is filed with the Tarrant Appraisal Review Board, and TAD strongly encourages online filing before midnight on the deadline. The official instructions state that protest forms are not accepted by fax or email.
No evidence-download workflow Property owners can access evidence and Tax Code Section 41.461 material through the Documents tab on the dashboard. A protest should address the district’s actual valuation evidence.
No detailed tax-payment instructions The County Tax Office portal requires no login and supports account, owner and address searches. Users can view account details or add several accounts to the payment cart.
No card-fee warning Online or phone credit payments carry a 2.15% fee; online or phone debit payments carry a $2.95 fee. The payment method changes the final transaction cost.
No half- or quarter-payment guidance The Tax Office offers a half-payment option and qualifying age-65 or disabled homestead quarter payments. Eligible owners may avoid delinquency by using the correct statutory schedule.
No official deed-copy workflow The Clerk provides free unofficial watermarked downloads and online certified-copy ordering. Owners do not need to pay an expensive private document-retrieval company for a basic copy.
No fraud-alert or foreclosure safeguards The Clerk offers a free Property Fraud Alert, while foreclosure postings and delinquent tax sales require separate research. A normal property search does not reveal every pending sale or suspicious recording.
The two biggest risks are treating the GIS polygon as a survey and the TAD owner name as legal-title proof. Use the map for appraisal research and County Clerk records plus professional title work for legal reliance.

Start Here: Which Tarrant County Office Handles the Task?

Tarrant Appraisal District Property records, market value, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, renditions, mailing changes and appraisal questions.
Tarrant Appraisal Review Board Formal hearings involving value, unequal appraisal, exemptions, agricultural qualification and other protestable actions.
Tarrant County Tax Office Tax statements, balances, payments, receipts, payment plans, half payments and qualifying quarter payments.
Separate Tax Collector Some cross-county school or special-district accounts may be collected by another office. Follow the current statement.
Tarrant County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, plats, powers of attorney and oil or gas records.
Taxing-Unit Governing Body County, city, school, hospital, college, MUD, PID and emergency-services officials propose and adopt tax rates.
Surveyor or Title Company Exact boundaries, legal access, easements, encroachments and title commitments.
City or County Development Office Zoning, ETJ, plats, building permits, utilities, floodplain and development questions.
Fast routing tip Begin with the eight-digit TAD Account Number and tax year. One property owner can have separate residential, commercial, mineral and business-personal-property accounts.

Choose Your Tarrant County Property Task

Search TAD Records Fix a Failed Search Read the Property Card Use TAD GIS Use the Dashboard Understand 2026 Values Apply for Exemptions Agricultural Land Beekeeping Wildlife Management Business Property Mineral Accounts Prepare a Protest Check Late Remedies Search and Pay Taxes Search Deeds and Liens Buyer Due Diligence Contacts and Map

What to Try When the Tarrant CAD Search Returns No Result

Search Problem Better Method Why It Helps
Full owner name fails Use only the last name or one trust or company keyword. Initials, spouses, punctuation and legal-entity wording can differ.
Complete address fails Use the street number and principal street name. Directions, suffixes, unit numbers and punctuation can prevent a match.
Recently purchased home is missing Search the seller or prior owner. The recorded deed may be newer than the appraisal ownership display.
New-construction lot is missing Search the subdivision, builder, prior land account, lot and GIS. The final situs address may not yet be attached.
Rural acreage lacks a normal address Use owner, abstract, tract, Georeference or TAD map. Acreage is often indexed by survey information.
Business equipment is missing Select Personal Property and search the legal business name or DBA. Business assets are separate from the building owner’s real-property account.
Mineral interest is missing Select Mineral and search the owner, trust, estate or account identifier. Surface and mineral ownership can differ.
Property is shown as inactive Look for a replat, split, combination or replacement account. TAD can inactivate an account after a parcel is replatted, divided or combined.
“I am trying to locate a TAD account. The current or former owner is ______. The property is near ______. It is residential / commercial / mineral / personal property. My Account Number, Site Number, Georeference, subdivision, abstract or instrument clue is ______.”

How to Read a Tarrant CAD Property Record

Record Field Meaning What to Check
Account Number Primary eight-digit TAD appraisal identifier. Use it for dashboard setup, forms, calls, protests and tax searches.
Site Number Additional system identifier displayed in search results. Do not confuse it with the eight-digit account or the tax-office account.
Georeference Lot, block, tract or abstract-oriented mapping identifier. Useful for plats, rural land and TAD map research.
State code General property-use classification such as residential, commercial or qualified open-space land. Confirm the classification matches the actual January 1 use.
Neighborhood code TAD mass-appraisal grouping. Useful when evaluating comparable accounts and unequal appraisal.
Market value January 1 opinion of market value. Review land, improvements, condition, classification and comparable evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable homestead limitation, circuit breaker or productivity appraisal. It can be lower than market value without indicating an error.
Exemptions or special appraisal Approved homestead, qualifying special appraisal or other relief. Certain age-related exemption information is restricted from unauthorized public display.
Instrument Recorded-document reference used for ownership maintenance. Use it as a clue in the County Clerk records system.
Notice and deadline Notice-mailing date, notice value and protest deadline associated with the account. Follow the deadline shown for the exact tax year.
Reference-only warning: TAD states that online information is intended for reference, is subject to change and may not reflect the complete status carried in the district database.

How to Use the TAD Interactive Map

1
Find the account before opening the map.

Copy the Account Number, Site Number, Georeference, subdivision and legal description.

2
Open TAD Map Search.

Use the appraisal district’s current map link instead of a third-party parcel viewer.

3
Locate the parcel and neighboring accounts.

Compare roads, blocks, lots, abstracts, subdivisions and surrounding Account Numbers.

4
Check every related polygon.

Large developments, acreage, common areas and family holdings can involve several accounts.

5
Save a dated map image.

Label it with the Account Number before using it in a correction request or protest.

The TAD map can help with
  • Approximate parcel location
  • Neighboring appraisal accounts
  • Subdivision and abstract context
  • Lot and tract orientation
  • Finding property without a normal address
The TAD map cannot prove
  • Exact survey monuments
  • Legal road access
  • Encroachment rights
  • Current flood determination
  • Clear title
Buyer tip A visible fence is not automatically the legal boundary. Compare the deed, recorded plat, easements and a current survey.
Official TAD map: Open TAD Interactive Map.
Official flood research: Open FEMA Map Service Center.

How to Create and Use a TAD Taxpayer Dashboard

1
Create an online TAD account.

Use the district’s Create Account page and provide the requested contact information.

2
Sign in to the account.

Use the email and password established during registration.

3
Open My Dashboard.

Select Add Property to Dashboard.

4
Enter the eight-digit Account Number.

Copy it directly from the property record or appraisal notice.

5
Enter the Online Account PIN.

The unique parcel-specific PIN is normally printed on the property owner’s value notice.

6
Confirm the correct property.

Match the owner, address and legal description before adding it.

7
Review documents and actions.

Use the dashboard to view available notices, evidence and protest functions.

Agent warning: TAD’s protest instructions state that the parcel-specific PIN is provided to the property owner of record. Authorized agents use agency-dashboard functionality after authorization is processed.
Create account: Open TAD Registration.
Sign in: Open TAD Login.
Dashboard: Open My Dashboard.

Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value

Market Value → Limitation or Productivity Appraisal → Exemptions → Taxable Value
Market value TAD’s January 1 estimate of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions.
Appraised value Value after an applicable homestead limitation, non-homestead circuit breaker or agricultural productivity appraisal.
Taxable value The value each taxing unit uses after exemptions and unit-specific calculations.
2026 non-homestead circuit breaker: Certain qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may receive the temporary 20% appraisal limitation. Agricultural and other excluded special-appraisal property does not qualify.
Homestead-cap misunderstanding: A residence-homestead limitation does not prevent market value from increasing by more than 10%. It limits the qualifying appraised-value calculation.
Current-year values can change. Protests, exemptions, account corrections, new-improvement decisions and appraisal-roll certification can alter the final result.

Tarrant County Homestead and Related Exemptions

Current school exemptions: The general school-district residence-homestead exemption is $140,000. Qualifying age-65 or disabled homeowners receive an additional $60,000 school exemption.
General residence homestead For the owner’s principal residence when ownership, occupancy and identification requirements are met.
Age 65 or older May provide an additional exemption, school-tax ceiling, quarter payments and possible tax deferral.
Disabled person May provide additional exemption relief, a tax ceiling, quarter payments and possible deferral.
Disabled veteran Relief depends on the qualifying disability rating and statutory exemption category.
Surviving spouse Benefits may continue when residence, ownership and remarriage requirements are met.
Heir property Inherited homeowners may qualify using permitted affidavits and supporting ownership evidence.

Practical Homestead Filing Workflow

1
Confirm the correct TAD account.

Match the Account Number, owner, property address and legal description.

2
Open the current TAD exemption form or online process.

Use TAD.org rather than a form supplied by a private mailing company.

3
Document ownership and principal residence.

Provide the acquisition and occupancy information requested by the application.

4
Attach required identification.

The identification address should normally match the homestead address unless a statutory exception applies.

5
Add special ownership evidence.

Heir property, manufactured homes, disability and veteran applications may require additional documentation.

6
Submit through an official channel.

TAD’s application states that owners may file online and provides an Exemption Division mailing address.

7
Keep proof of submission.

Save the online confirmation, completed application and mailing or delivery receipt.

8
Verify final approval.

Submitting an application does not by itself prove the exemption was granted.

TAD exemption mailing address: Tarrant Appraisal District, Exemption Division, P.O. Box 185579, Fort Worth, TX 76181-0579.
There is no fee to file a homestead application. TAD’s official application expressly states that filing is free.
Late filing may still be possible. A qualifying residence-homestead owner can have a statutory late-filing opportunity. Submit the current application promptly.
Official TAD forms: Open Tarrant Appraisal District Forms.

Tarrant County Agricultural Productivity Appraisal

Qualified open-space land appears as state code D1 in TAD records. The land must satisfy use history, current principal agricultural use and the degree of intensity generally accepted in the local area.
Five-of-seven history Land generally must have qualified agricultural use during five of the preceding seven years.
Current principal use Agriculture must be the primary use—not a token activity or future plan.
Local intensity The operation should resemble a prudent commercial agricultural operation typical for the area.
2026 agricultural cap rate Appraisal districts must use a 10% capitalization rate for qualifying agricultural or open-space land in 2026.

Evidence to Prepare

  • Current Form 50-129
  • Map of every TAD account
  • Five-of-seven-year use history
  • Lease or operator agreement
  • Livestock or crop records
  • Feed, seed and veterinary receipts
  • Fencing, water and pasture records
  • Hay, harvest and sale records
  • Dated photographs
  • Written explanation for each tract
Confirm current TAD intensity requirements before changing the operation. Acreage, stocking, hay, crop and management expectations vary by land type and agricultural use.
Change-of-use risk: Converting qualifying land to a nonagricultural use can create additional taxes for prior years plus statutory interest.

Beekeeping Agricultural Appraisal in Tarrant County

Statutory acreage range Beekeeping use can qualify only on land between 5 and 20 acres, excluding the residence-homestead portion.
History still matters The land must satisfy the applicable five-of-seven-year agricultural-use history.
Local intensity still matters Hive count, colony condition, placement and management must satisfy TAD’s current local requirements.

Beekeeping Evidence File

  • Hive-location map
  • Hive ownership or lease records
  • Colony and queen logs
  • Forage and water plan
  • Dated hive photographs
  • Feeding and pest-control records
  • Honey or wax production records
  • Pollination-service records
  • Inspection and mortality logs
  • Proof hives remained on the correct land
Beekeeping evidence tip A hive-rental invoice alone is weak evidence. Show active colonies, continuing management, appropriate forage and a genuine agricultural purpose.
Do not rely on a hive-count chart from a private website. Ask TAD for its current beekeeping intensity standard before purchasing, leasing or relocating colonies.

Wildlife Management Use in Tarrant County

Prior qualification Wildlife management generally begins with land already receiving qualifying open-space agricultural appraisal.
Written plan Identify target native species, acreage, goals and qualifying management practices.
Annual proof Keep maps, photographs, receipts, logs and wildlife-count records for every activity.

Use at Least Three Qualifying Practices

Habitat controlManage vegetation and habitat for target native species.
Erosion controlProtect soil, water and habitat from erosion.
Predator controlUse lawful practices to manage harmful predators.
Supplemental waterProvide and maintain qualifying water sources.
Supplemental foodUse food plots or other qualifying food sources.
Supplemental shelterProvide nesting structures, brush piles or shelter.
Census countsDocument wildlife populations and management results.
Annual reportingMaintain dated proof for the continuing operation.
Hunting alone does not qualify. Wildlife management must actively support a sustaining breeding, migrating or wintering population of indigenous wildlife.

Business Personal Property and Rendition Workflow

2026 regular deadline: Most business-personal-property renditions were due April 15. A timely written extension generally moved the deadline to May 15.
Common reportable assets Inventory, furniture, fixtures, computers, machinery, tools and equipment used to produce income.
Current exemption threshold Income-producing tangible personal property valued at $125,000 or less in a taxing unit may qualify for exemption.
Separate account Business assets can be appraised separately from the building or land where the business operates.

Useful Rendition File

  • January 1 asset list
  • Original cost and acquisition year
  • Inventory totals
  • Asset locations
  • Disposed or relocated property
  • Depreciation schedules
  • Purchase invoices
  • Condition and obsolescence evidence
  • Lease or ownership documents
  • Proof of filing or extension
Penalty risk: Failure to file a required rendition can generally create a penalty equal to 10% of the taxes imposed on the property.
Business closed, sold or moved? Notify TAD and document the exact closure, sale, relocation or disposal date. The personal-property account may not close automatically.

How to Research Tarrant County Mineral Accounts

Select Mineral in the TAD property search. Surface ownership, mineral ownership, royalty interests and working interests can be different.
1
Select the Mineral property category.

Do not search only the surface real-property account.

2
Search every owner variation.

Try individual, trust, estate, company and partnership names.

3
Open all related accounts.

One owner may have interests in multiple leases, units or producing properties.

4
Compare with recorded instruments.

Review mineral deeds, reservations, leases, assignments, memoranda and releases through the County Clerk.

5
Check the tax account separately.

The County Tax Office notes that mineral bills become available after it receives values from TAD.

A TAD mineral account is not a legal title opinion. Complex mineral ownership may require a landman, title company or attorney.

How to Prepare a Tarrant CAD Property Protest

2026 deadline warning: The normal deadline is May 15 or the later deadline printed on the TAD Property Value Notice. The ordinary deadline has passed for most owners as of July 22, 2026.
1
Save the notice and current property record.

Record the Account Number, notice date, notice value, exemptions and printed deadline.

2
Identify every valid protest ground.

Examples include excessive value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, denied exemption or denied agricultural appraisal.

3
File with the Tarrant Appraisal Review Board.

TAD’s official instructions explain that the protest is filed with TARB—not with the appraisal district as the deciding body.

4
Use online filing when available.

TAD and TARB strongly encourage online filing using the unique Online Account PIN.

5
Complete filing before midnight.

Online filing must be completed before midnight on the deadline.

6
Download TAD’s evidence.

Use the Documents tab on the dashboard to access available Tax Code Section 41.461 information.

7
Build property-specific evidence.

Use comparable sales, photographs, repair estimates, measurements, closing documents, appraisals and corrected property characteristics.

8
State one requested result.

Show TAD’s value, your requested value or correction and the evidence supporting it.

9
Use the informal process.

Online filing may begin an informal review that can resolve the issue before a formal hearing.

10
Prepare separately for the formal hearing.

Organize exhibits in presentation order and review the written ARB order immediately after the decision.

Fax and email warning: TAD’s official protest instructions state that protest forms are not accepted by fax or email.

Evidence That Helps by Property Type

Property Type Useful Evidence Weak Argument
Established home Comparable sales, condition photographs, repair estimates and corrected measurements. The tax bill increased without identifying a value or data error.
New construction Closing statement, builder contract, January 1 completion, unfinished-item photos and plan details. Comparing an incomplete January 1 home with a fully finished sale.
Acreage Access, utilities, soil, drainage, tract shape, restrictions, survey and adjusted land sales. Comparing remote land with serviced development frontage.
Commercial Income, expenses, vacancy, leases, deferred maintenance and comparable sales. A residential price-per-square-foot comparison.
Business personal property Asset list, cost, age, condition, inventory, depreciation and obsolescence. An unsupported lump-sum estimate.
Taxpayer dashboard: Open TAD Dashboard.
Official protest form: Open Tarrant Notice of Protest.

Possible Remedies After a Protest or Filing Deadline

Possible Remedy When It May Apply Immediate Step
Good-cause late protest A qualifying reason prevented timely filing before appraisal-roll approval. Contact TAD or TARB immediately and ask whether the procedure remains available.
Failure to receive required notice A legally required notice was not delivered. Ask about the applicable notice-hearing process before taxes become delinquent.
Late homestead application The homeowner qualified but missed the regular application date. File the current residence-homestead application within the statutory period.
Late agricultural application Qualifying land missed the regular deadline. Ask whether a late application remains available and whether a penalty applies.
Appraisal-roll correction A qualifying clerical, ownership, multiple-appraisal or statutory over-appraisal issue exists. Identify the exact Texas Tax Code correction ground.
Act immediately. Missing the regular protest date does not automatically create a right to a late value hearing.

How to Search and Pay Tarrant County Property Taxes

Correct payment office: Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector Rick Barnes provides the official tax search and payment portal.
1
Open the official County Tax Office search.

No login or profile is required to view Account Details or make a payment.

2
Search by tax Account Number when available.

Leading zeros may be entered but are not required.

3
Otherwise use owner or address.

Enter the owner as LAST NAME FIRST NAME or use the street number and street name.

4
Omit street type and direction.

The official search advises against entering Ave., Ln., Dr. or directional wording in a property-address search.

5
Use inactive and payment-status filters.

These can help locate older, paid or replaced accounts.

6
Open every unpaid tax year.

Paying the newest balance does not automatically clear older delinquent taxes.

7
Confirm the collecting office.

Cross-county school districts and certain special districts can use a collector other than Tarrant County.

8
Review the card fee.

Online or phone credit payments carry a 2.15% fee. Online or phone debit payments carry a $2.95 fee.

9
Complete online payment before midnight Central Time.

Allow enough processing time on a due date to avoid penalty and interest.

10
Save the confirmation and receipt.

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

Current Published Payment Fees

Payment Method Published Fee
In-person credit card 2.15%, with a $2.50 minimum
In-person debit card $2.50
Online or phone credit card 2.15%
Online or phone debit card $2.95
Returned check $25 service charge
Phone payment: The Tax Office publishes 817-884-1110 for 24-hour English and Spanish phone payments.
Failure to receive a statement does not waive tax, penalty or interest. Search the account or contact the Tax Office when a statement does not arrive.
Official tax search and payment: Open Tarrant County Tax Portal.

Half Payments, Quarter Payments and Tax Deadlines

Half-payment option Pay the first half by November 30 and clearly mark it “Half Payment.” The second half is due June 30.
Quarter-payment option A residence homestead with an age-65 or disability exemption may qualify for four installments.
Quarter-payment dates January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31.
January 31, 2027 falls on a Sunday. Confirm the operative deadline for 2026 taxes on the official statement and Tax Office website.
Statements are usually mailed during the first week of October. Owners can also retrieve an electronic statement from the tax account.

Tarrant County Tax Office Locations

Branch Address and Phone Published Hours
Main Branch 100 E. Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196
817-884-1100		 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Arlington 700 E. Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010
817-548-3935		 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Southlake 1400 Main Street, Suite 110, Southlake, TX 76092
817-884-1100		 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Mansfield 1100 E. Broad Street, Mansfield, TX 76063
817-473-5127		 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Northeast 645 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, TX 76054
817-581-3635		 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Northwest 6713 Telephone Road, Room 101, Lake Worth, TX 76135
817-238-4435		 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Poly 3212 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76105
817-531-5635		 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Southwest 6551 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133
817-370-4535		 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tax Office mailing address: P.O. Box 961018, Fort Worth, TX 76161-0018.
Current locations and closures: Open Tax Office Locations and Hours.

Truth in Taxation: Appraisal Value and Tax Rate Are Different

Use TAD for value Protest market value, unequal appraisal, exemptions and property-record errors.
Use governing bodies for rates County, city, school, hospital, college and special-district officials propose and adopt tax rates.
Use Tarrant Tax Info Review estimated taxes, proposed rates, public hearings and entity contacts during August and September.
Notification feature: After finding a property on the truth-in-taxation site, owners can subscribe to email notifications as taxing units update their information.
Official Tarrant-area truth-in-taxation database: Open Tarrant Tax Info.

How to Search Tarrant County Deeds, Liens and Recorded Documents

1
Collect TAD clues first.

Save the owner, former owner, Account Number, Georeference, subdivision, legal description and instrument number.

2
Open the County Clerk Official Records Search.

Use tarrant.tx.publicsearch.us.

3
Search grantor and grantee separately.

Try current owners, former owners, spouses, trusts, estates, lenders and businesses.

4
Search the TAD instrument number.

When present, it can provide a direct clue to the recorded ownership document.

5
Review relevant document types.

Look for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, plats, restrictions, powers of attorney and oil or gas records.

6
Match the legal description.

A matching owner name is not enough when one person owns several properties.

7
Follow referenced instruments.

A deed may refer to an earlier plat, easement, lien, restriction, mineral reservation or release.

8
Download the unofficial copy for research.

After registering and signing in, most records can be downloaded free with an Unofficial Copy watermark.

9
Order a certified copy when required.

The records system can calculate the certification charge and provide the downloadable certified record.

10
Register for Property Fraud Alert.

The free service monitors the exact names submitted and sends an email or phone notification when a matching document is recorded.

Clerk Locations, Copy Costs and Recording Fees

Records Filing Office Tarrant County Courthouse
Room B20
100 W. Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Central Library Copies Tarrant County Courthouse
Room B30
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
817-884-1069
Service Published Cost
Unofficial online watermarked copy Free for most available records
In-person or mailed copy $1 per page
Certification Additional $5 per document
Recording first page $20
Each additional recording page $4
Notice of Trustee Sale filing $10
The County Clerk does not conduct title searches, lien searches or determine deed restrictions. Staff can assist with navigating the search tool, but legal-title analysis belongs with a title company or attorney.
Official records search: Open Tarrant Official Records.
Copy instructions: Open Record Copy Guide.
Fraud alert: Register for Property Fraud Alert.

Foreclosure and Delinquent Tax-Sale Checks

Do not bid from the TAD value alone. The appraisal record does not show occupancy, interior condition, legal access, every lien, redemption issues or title-curative costs.
Trustee-sale notices Search County Clerk records and foreclosure postings for the sale date, trustee and legal description.
Delinquent tax sales Use the appropriate Constable tax-sale page and review the judgment, minimum bid and sale instructions.
Independent title review Search Clerk records and obtain professional title advice before bidding.
Tax-sale payment: The Precinct 3 instructions state that certified funds in the exact amount are required and purchasers may have only one hour after the sale to provide payment.
Official delinquent tax-sale information: Open Tarrant County Delinquent Tax Sales.

Tarrant County Buyer Due-Diligence Board

City limits and ETJ Confirm the actual municipality, extraterritorial jurisdiction and development authority.
School district Verify the school-district boundary directly rather than relying only on the mailing city.
MUD, PID or special district Review tax rates, bonds, assessments, utility charges and future development obligations.
New construction Check the January 1 completion percentage, land account, improvement account and permit history.
Flood and drainage Review current FEMA maps, drainage paths, detention areas and road access during storms.
Survey and boundaries Compare the TAD map with the deed, recorded plat and current survey.
Road access Confirm that physical access is legally recorded and determine maintenance responsibility.
Agricultural status Review qualification history, current operation and change-of-use tax exposure.
Future tax estimate Remove seller exemptions and include new improvements, special districts and changed limitations.
Metro buyer tip Do not compare two properties only because both have a Fort Worth mailing address. They may lie in different cities, school districts, utility districts and appraisal neighborhoods.
Do not estimate future taxes by copying the seller’s bill. Exemptions, tax ceilings, appraisal caps, new construction and special-district rates can change after closing.

2026 Tarrant County Property Deadline Board

January 1 General appraisal date used for ownership, condition, use, completion and value.
April 15 Normal deadline for most business-personal-property renditions.
Before May 1 Regular deadline for many exemption and agricultural applications.
May 15 or later Normal protest deadline is May 15 or the later deadline printed on the TAD notice.
Summer 2026 Informal reviews, ARB hearings, corrections and appraisal-roll work continue.
August–September Taxing units publish proposed rates and public-hearing information.
October Property-tax statements are usually mailed during the first week.
January 31, 2027 This date falls on a Sunday; confirm the operative payment deadline on the official statement.
Follow the exact notice, application and statement. Late notices, weekends, holidays, split accounts and separate collectors can change the operative date.

Current Tarrant County Property Contacts

Office Current Contact Main Tasks
Tarrant Appraisal District Chief Appraiser: Joe Don Bobbitt
2500 Handley-Ederville Road
Fort Worth, TX 76118-6909
817-284-0024
Fax: 817-595-6198
chiefappraiser@tad.org
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 		Property search, values, exemptions, agriculture, renditions, owner records and appraisal support.
TAD Taxpayer Liaison Elizabeth McIlvain
Main office: 817-284-0024 		Taxpayer-rights information, procedural guidance and public-access assistance.
Tarrant County Tax Office Tax Assessor-Collector: Rick Barnes
100 E. Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
Mailing: P.O. Box 961018
817-884-1100
taxoffice@tarrantcountytx.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 		Tax statements, balances, payments, receipts, installments and collection questions.
Tarrant County Clerk County Clerk: Mary Louise Nicholson
100 W. Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
817-884-1195
wm-countyclerk@tarrantcountytx.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 		Deeds, plats, liens, releases, powers of attorney, oil and gas leases and recorded-document copies.
County Clerk Central Library Room B30
100 W. Weatherford Street
Fort Worth, TX 76196
817-884-1069
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Map to Tarrant Appraisal District

Bring: Account Number, identification, appraisal notice and copies of forms, deeds, photographs, repair estimates, comparable records, maps, receipts or agricultural documentation.

Official Tarrant County Property Actions

Open Tarrant Appraisal District Tarrant Appraisal District
Search TAD property records Tarrant Public Portal
Open the appraisal map TAD Map Search
Create a taxpayer account Create TAD Account
Open taxpayer dashboard TAD Taxpayer Dashboard
Download forms TAD Forms
Search and pay property taxes Tarrant County Tax Search
Review Tax Office FAQs Property-Tax FAQ
Find Tax Office branches Tax Locations and Hours
Review proposed property taxes Tarrant Tax Info
Search deeds and liens Tarrant Official Records
Register for fraud alerts Property Fraud Alert

Tarrant County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official Tarrant County CAD property search?

The official appraisal district is Tarrant Appraisal District. Its current public property-search portal is tarrant.prodigycad.com/property-search.

2. What is the Tarrant Appraisal District address and phone number?

TAD is located at 2500 Handley-Ederville Road, Fort Worth, TX 76118-6909. The main phone number is 817-284-0024.

3. Who is the Tarrant Appraisal District Chief Appraiser?

The Texas Comptroller county directory lists Joe Don Bobbitt as the Tarrant Appraisal District Chief Appraiser.

4. Can I use the TAD map as a legal boundary survey?

No. The TAD map helps locate appraisal parcels but does not replace a recorded deed, plat, boundary survey, title report or legal-access review.

5. How do I file a Tarrant County property-value protest?

Use the TAD Taxpayer Dashboard and the Online Account PIN from the property-value notice when online filing is available. The protest is filed with the Tarrant Appraisal Review Board.

6. What is the Tarrant CAD protest deadline for 2026?

The general deadline is May 15 or the later deadline printed on the TAD Property Value Notice. Owners must follow the date shown for their exact account.

7. Who collects Tarrant County property taxes?

The Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector handles most consolidated accounts. Certain cross-county school or special-district taxes may use another collector, so follow the current statement.

8. What are the 2026 Texas school homestead exemptions?

The general school-district residence-homestead exemption is $140,000. Qualifying age-65 or disabled homeowners receive an additional $60,000 school exemption.

9. What are Tarrant County’s online property-tax card fees?

The Tax Office lists a 2.15% fee for online or phone credit-card payments and a $2.95 fee for online or phone debit-card payments.

10. Where can I search Tarrant County deeds and liens?

Use tarrant.tx.publicsearch.us. Match each deed, lien, release or easement to the correct legal description and TAD account before relying on it.

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County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Tarrant Appraisal District, the Tarrant Appraisal Review Board, Tarrant County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, any city, school district, MUD, PID, hospital district, college district or the State of Texas.

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Editorial verification: July 22, 2026.

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