Route a Wilson County Property Through Owner Search, GIS, Homestead or Agricultural Review, Appraisal Protest, Tax Payment and Deed Verification
Wilson County appraisal records cover homes, businesses, farms, ranches and rural land in Floresville, La Vernia, Poth, Stockdale, Sutherland Springs, Falls City, Elmendorf, Adkins, Lavernia-area subdivisions and nearby communities.
This guide explains how to research a residence, new subdivision home, acreage tract, pasture, hay operation, wildlife property, manufactured home, mineral interest or business account through the correct official system.
Wilson County Appraisal District determines market value, maintains appraisal records, processes exemptions and agricultural applications, provides GIS and handles protests. It does not collect property taxes. Bills, payments and receipts are handled by the Wilson County Tax Assessor-Collector.Start Here: Choose the Correct Wilson County Property Action
Important Corrections to the Existing Wilson County CAD Page
| Existing Page Issue | Current Practical Correction | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| CAD search described as showing the final 2026 tax bill | The appraisal search includes tax year 2026, but the separate Tax Office search currently lists tax years only through 2025. | A 2026 appraisal value is not yet the issued 2026 property-tax statement. |
| Wilson CAD presented as the tax collector | Wilson CAD expressly states that it is not a taxing unit and does not collect property taxes. | Tax bills, balances, payments and receipts belong with the County Tax Assessor-Collector. |
| Property-tax portal explained without current fees | The Tax Office currently lists a 2.19% card fee and a $1 e-check fee. | The processor fee changes the final payment amount. |
| Payment shown as posting instantly | Credit-card payments can take three to five business days to appear, although the payment is posted using the online transaction date. | A temporary unpaid display does not necessarily mean the transaction failed. |
| Online tax receipt assumed to be mailed automatically | The Tax Office says online-payment receipts are not mailed. Contact the office when an additional receipt copy is required. | Users should save the online confirmation immediately. |
| Owner and address presented as the only search options | The official appraisal search includes Property ID, Owner ID, Geographic ID, abstract, subdivision, mobile-home park, condo, neighborhood, agent, DBA and property-type fields. | Rural, business, manufactured-home and mineral searches often require advanced fields. |
| GIS treated as proof of a boundary or flood zone | Wilson CAD states that legal descriptions and acreage are for appraisal use. Confirm boundaries, access and flood or development issues separately. | A CAD map is not a survey, title report or floodplain permit. |
| Generic agricultural acreage and stocking numbers | Wilson CAD currently links the Texas Comptroller’s agricultural guidelines and provides a district contact for mapping, agricultural and wildlife questions. | Users should not copy an acreage, animal-unit or hive table from another county. |
| Mineral accounts treated like normal surface property | Wilson CAD directs mineral, industrial, utility and certain business-personal-property questions to TY Pickett specialists. | The surface owner, mineral owner and account contact may be different. |
| County Clerk owner search treated as a guaranteed title search | The Clerk states that it does not guarantee clear title and does not perform lien searches for the public. | A title company or attorney is needed for an insured or legal title conclusion. |
Which Wilson County Office Handles Your Task?
Choose Your Wilson County Property Task
How to Search Wilson County CAD Property Records
Use an older year only when comparing ownership, exemption or appraisal history.
The account number on an appraisal notice or tax statement normally produces the cleanest match.
If the complete name fails, use only the surname, first name, trust name, estate name or one distinctive company word.
Start with the street number and main street name. Remove the city, direction, road suffix and punctuation.
The official database separates Real, Personal, Mineral, Auto and Mobile Home accounts.
Try the abstract, subdivision, Geographic ID, neighborhood or other legal-description clue.
A manufactured home can have a separate appraisal account from the land beneath it.
The public-facing business name may differ from the legal entity or real-property owner.
A ranch, family estate, business, manufactured home or mineral owner can have several records.
Confirm the abstract, subdivision, lot, block, tract, acreage, Geographic ID and physical location.
Print the page or save it as a PDF before requesting a correction, filing an exemption or preparing a protest.
What to Try When Wilson CAD Returns No Result
| Search Problem | Better Method | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Full owner name fails | Search only the surname or first name. | Initials, spouses and ownership suffixes may be entered differently. |
| Recent buyer is missing | Search the seller or former owner. | Recorded deeds and appraisal ownership updates do not always post at the same time. |
| Trust or estate is missing | Search the trustee, decedent, estate and previous owner separately. | Different records may use different ownership wording. |
| Rural tract has no normal address | Use Property ID, Geographic ID, abstract, legal description or GIS. | Many county tracts are indexed primarily by survey information. |
| Only one family tract appears | Repeat the owner search and compare every Property ID. | One agricultural or family operation can include separately assessed tracts. |
| Manufactured home is missing | Choose Mobile Home and search both the home owner and land owner. | The home and land may be under different owners or account numbers. |
| Business account is missing | Search the legal entity and Doing Business As name. | The storefront name can differ from the rendition owner. |
| Mineral account is missing | Select Mineral and search the mineral owner, operator or lease-related name. | Mineral ownership can be separate from the surface estate. |
How to Read a Wilson CAD Property Record
| Record Field | What It Means | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID | The appraisal account identifier. | Use the exact number on forms, protests and tax searches. |
| Owner ID | An identifier associated with the owner. | One Owner ID may connect to multiple accounts. |
| Geographic ID | A geographic parcel-reference number. | Useful for rural-property and GIS matching. |
| Situs address | The physical location when available. | Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address. |
| Legal description | Abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block or tract description. | Compare it with the deed and current survey. |
| Acreage | The acreage used for appraisal purposes. | CAD acreage is not a legal boundary determination. |
| Market value | The district’s January 1 estimate of market value. | Review land and improvement values separately. |
| Productivity value | A special value for qualifying agricultural, timber or wildlife-management land. | Confirm the qualifying acreage and land-use category. |
| Homestead cap loss | Value excluded by the residence-homestead appraisal limitation. | Market value can rise faster than limited appraised value. |
| Circuit-breaker cap loss | Value excluded by the temporary non-homestead limitation. | Eligibility depends on property type and the current value threshold. |
| Taxing jurisdictions | County, city, school and special districts attached to the account. | Compare the entity list with the later tax statement. |
| Deed history | An appraisal-maintenance ownership history. | Confirm actual recorded instruments through the County Clerk. |
How to Use Wilson County GIS and Check Development Requirements
Copy the Property ID, Geographic ID, abstract, subdivision, acreage and legal description.
This is useful near the San Antonio River, Cibolo Creek and rural roads without standard addresses.
A proposed purchase, family ranch or subdivision can include multiple Property IDs.
Review road access, utility easements, drainage areas, restrictions and reserved tracts.
Aerial imagery and CAD parcel lines can be offset from legal corners.
Wilson County Permitting and Development handles subdivision regulations, septic, driveway inspections, floodplain documents and 911 addressing.
Property inside Floresville, La Vernia, Poth, Stockdale or another municipality may also be subject to city zoning, building and utility rules.
- General parcel orientation
- Road and waterway context
- Adjoining appraisal accounts
- Subdivision-lot research
- Locating property without a full address
- Exact legal boundaries
- Guaranteed legal access
- Floodplain compliance
- Septic suitability
- Mineral ownership
2026 Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value
| 2026 Rule | Practical Meaning |
|---|---|
| January 1 appraisal date | Wilson CAD determines market value and many ownership, exemption and land-use facts as of January 1. |
| Residence-homestead limitation | Generally limits annual appraised-value growth to 10% plus qualifying new improvements after the limitation becomes effective. |
| General school homestead exemption | A qualifying residence homestead receives a $140,000 school-district exemption under current Texas law. |
| Age-65 or disabled school exemption | Qualifying homeowners receive an additional $60,000 school-district exemption. |
| Non-homestead circuit breaker | Certain non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may receive a 20% annual appraised-value limitation. |
| Agricultural productivity value | Qualifying land may be appraised according to productive capacity instead of ordinary market value. |
| Business-personal-property exemption | Income-producing tangible personal property totaling $125,000 or less in a taxing unit may be exempt in that unit. |
| 2026 tax statement | The Tax Office search currently lists tax years only through 2025, so the issued 2026 bill is not yet available in that portal. |
Wilson County Homestead and Related Exemptions
Confirm the owner, Property ID, situs address, legal description and existing exemptions.
Use Wilson CAD’s official portal rather than paying a private company to submit a free exemption application.
Wilson CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-license copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Inherited property, trusts, partial ownership, address differences and manufactured homes can require an affidavit or additional proof.
Save the portal confirmation, sent email, postmark or stamped office copy.
Submitting an application does not by itself prove that the exemption was granted.
Wilson County Agricultural Appraisal: Pasture, Hay, Crops and Livestock
Evidence to Prepare by Operation
| Operation | Useful Supporting Evidence |
|---|---|
| Cattle, goats, sheep or horses | Ownership records, grazing leases, feed and veterinary bills, sales records, fencing, water and stocking history. |
| Hay production | Cutting dates, bale counts, fertilizer, herbicide, equipment, custom-baling invoices and sales or feeding records. |
| Cropland | Seed, tillage, fertilizer, planting, irrigation, harvest, crop-sale and crop-insurance records. |
| Leased agricultural land | Written lease, payment records, operator information and evidence showing the actual qualifying activity. |
| Prior-owner history | Affidavits, photographs, prior applications, receipts, leases and knowledgeable witness information. |
Identify ownership, acreage, land class and current use of each tract.
The house, yard, driveway, commercial area and recreational portion may be appraised separately.
Collect prior-owner evidence when the current owner did not operate the land during the full history period.
State the acreage, livestock or crop type, management, equipment, water, production and marketing activity.
The ordinary special-appraisal deadline is April 30.
An incomplete application or unsupported use history can result in denial.
Subdivision, construction, utility installation or another nonagricultural use can trigger rollback-tax review.
Wilson County Timber, Wildlife Management and Beekeeping
Wildlife Management Workflow
- Confirm the tract qualified for 1-d-1 agricultural or timber appraisal in the preceding year.
- Prepare the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife-management plan.
- Identify a sustaining breeding, migrating or wintering population of indigenous wildlife.
- Perform at least three qualifying wildlife-management activities.
- Keep maps, receipts, photographs, census records and annual activity logs.
- Submit the wildlife annual report when required.
Beekeeping Questions to Confirm Before Buying Hives
| Question | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| How many qualifying acres remain after excluding the homesite? | The residence, yard and other nonagricultural area may not count toward the operation. |
| What hive intensity will Wilson CAD accept for this Property ID? | Wilson CAD does not publish a simple county hive table on its current forms page. |
| How long must active colonies remain on the property? | Temporary or token placement may not satisfy the principal-use requirement. |
| What product or service is being produced? | The operation should involve pollination, honey, wax, bees or another product of commercial value. |
| Does the tract have the required agricultural-use history? | Buying hives now does not automatically establish five of the preceding seven years. |
Business Personal Property, Manufactured Homes and Mineral Accounts
Separate inventory, furniture, computers, machinery, tools, vehicles and leased assets.
Keep invoices and evidence for assets sold, retired, damaged or moved.
Wilson CAD publishes annual business-personal-property depreciation updates in its news and reports area.
Income-producing tangible personal property totaling $125,000 or less in a taxing unit may be exempt in that unit.
Save the completed schedules, portal confirmation, email or stamped delivery copy.
Select Mineral in the appraisal search and use the mineral owner, operator or lease-related name.
Specialized TY Pickett Contacts
| Account Issue | Contact |
|---|---|
| General TY Pickett assistance | Toll-free 833-788-0773 |
| Industrial, utility or business-property value | Lance Wood, 972-387-4947, lancew@typco.com |
| Industrial or utility general questions | Maria May, 972-430-9115, mariam@typco.com |
| Mineral value | Alex Gonzales, 945-279-6317, alexg@typco.com |
| Mineral ownership | Amy Mumford, 972-354-1556, amym@typco.com |
How to Protest a 2026 Wilson County Appraisal
Mark the Property ID, proposed value, exemptions, agricultural classification, notice date and deadline.
Possible grounds include excessive value, unequal appraisal, wrong acreage, incorrect improvements, denied exemption or denied special appraisal.
Use eprotest.wilson-cad.org when the account and filing period permit online action.
Download the official form from Wilson CAD’s forms library and include the Property ID.
Keep the online confirmation, sent email, certified-mail receipt or stamped office copy.
Ask for comparable properties, sales, appraisal schedules, photographs, measurements and other evidence the district plans to use.
Use condition photographs, repair estimates, measurements, surveys, adjusted comparable properties, leases or production records.
Wilson CAD states that owners may speak with an appraiser before the formal ARB hearing.
Organize the evidence by protest ground and explain the specific value or correction requested.
Arbitration, SOAH and district-court deadlines depend on the property and dispute.
Possible Post-Deadline Questions
| Possible Remedy | When It May Apply |
|---|---|
| Later notice deadline | The appraisal notice was delivered later and its 30-day filing period remains open. |
| Failure to receive required notice | A legally required CAD or ARB notice was not received and statutory payment conditions are satisfied. |
| Good-cause late protest | A qualifying circumstance outside the owner’s control caused the missed deadline and the statutory timing remains open. |
| Late homestead application | The owner qualified for a residence-homestead exemption but missed the normal application period. |
| Appraisal-roll correction | The account contains a qualifying ownership, clerical or sufficiently large appraisal error. |
How to Search and Pay Wilson County Property Taxes
Confirm the owner, account type and legal description before opening the tax search.
The tax portal also supports owner, address and advanced searches.
The tax search currently lists years through 2025. A 2026 appraisal record does not mean the 2026 tax statement has already been issued.
Match the Property ID, owner, address, legal description and account type.
The amount due appears on the property detail page. Choose the year to place in the payment cart.
Paying the newest bill does not automatically clear an older delinquency.
The Tax Office currently lists a 2.19% fee for credit-card payments and a $1 fee for e-checks.
The Tax Office does not automatically mail a receipt for an online payment.
The payment is posted using the online transaction date, but the portal can take several business days to update.
Current Online and Phone Payment Details
| Payment Detail | Current Wilson County Information |
|---|---|
| Credit or debit card fee | 2.19% convenience fee |
| E-check fee | $1 per online payment |
| Phone-payment service | Certified Payments at 866-539-2020 |
| Phone bureau code | 5486256 |
| Online posting time | Approximately three to five business days |
| Online receipt | Not mailed automatically; save the confirmation or request a copy |
| Monthly cutoff | Complete online or phone payment by the final day of the month to avoid the next month’s added charges |
Early-Payment Discounts
| Payment Month | Posted Discount | Important Condition |
|---|---|---|
| October | 3% | Full payment must be received by October 31. |
| November | 2% | Full payment must be received by November 30. |
| December | 1% | Full payment must be received by December 31. |
How to Search Wilson County Deeds, Liens, Easements and Plats
Save the current owner, previous owner, Property ID, Geographic ID, abstract, subdivision and legal description.
The portal supports grantor, grantee, subdivision, document type, document number and recorded-date searches.
Recorded ownership language can differ from the appraisal record.
The portal can search document contents as well as the indexed fields.
A matching name is not enough when an owner has several tracts, lots or mineral interests.
A deed may refer to an older plat, easement, restriction, mineral reservation, deed of trust or release.
A lien or deed of trust may remain in the search history even when a later document released or transferred it.
The Clerk currently lists a $1-per-page copy fee and a $5 certification charge. Confirm the exact total before ordering.
The County Clerk states that it does not guarantee clear title and does not perform lien searches for the public.
Wilson County Buyer and Landowner Due-Diligence Checklist
- Match every Property ID to the contract
- Compare appraisal acreage with the deed and survey
- Review house, barn and improvement details
- Confirm homestead and other exemptions
- Verify agricultural, timber or wildlife status
- Search every open tax year
- Save current payment receipts
- Search deeds, liens and releases
- Review subdivision restrictions
- Confirm legal road access
- Check floodplain and drainage
- Verify septic and driveway requirements
- Review mineral reservations
- Obtain a survey and title commitment
2026 Wilson County Property Calendar
Wilson County Property Office Contacts
| Office | Contact | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson County Appraisal District |
Jennifer Coldewey, Chief Appraiser 1611 Railroad Street Floresville, TX 78114 830-393-3065 wilsoncad@wilson-cad.org Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Property search, value, GIS, ownership, exemptions, agriculture, timber, renditions and protests. |
| Wilson County Tax Assessor-Collector |
Dawn Polasek Barnett 1 Library Lane Floresville, TX 78114 830-393-7313 Alternate: 830-400-1876 Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Property-tax statements, balances, online payments, receipts, discounts, payment plans, delinquent taxes and vehicle services. |
| Wilson County Clerk |
Genevieve Martinez 1420 3rd St., Suite 110 P.O. Box 27 Floresville, TX 78114 830-393-7308 Mon-Thu, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed 12:00-1:00 p.m. Fri, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats, restrictions, mineral records, recording and certified copies. |
| Wilson County Permitting and Development |
Luz Serrato, Development Director Courthouse Annex II 800 Tenth St., Building B Floresville, TX 78114 830-393-8357 Mon-Thu, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed 12:00-1:00 p.m. Fri, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
Permits, subdivision regulations, septic, driveway inspections, floodplain documents and 911 addressing. |
Wilson CAD Department Email Shortcuts
| Task | Official Contact |
|---|---|
| Deed-related appraisal update | KellyL@wilson-cad.org |
| Address change or appointment of agent | Juanitap@wilson-cad.org |
| Mapping, parcel split or agricultural question | BekaL@wilson-cad.org |
| Homestead or exemption question | wilsoncad@wilson-cad.org |
| Agricultural or wildlife question | BekaL@wilson-cad.org |
| Business personal property | wilsoncad@wilson-cad.org |
| Commercial real-property account | TomR@wilson-cad.org |
| ARB or hearing question | arb@wilson-cad.org |
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Wilson County CAD Property Search FAQs
What is the official Wilson County CAD property search?
Use esearch.wilson-cad.org. The official database supports owner, address, Property ID, abstract, subdivision, Geographic ID, mobile-home park, property-type and advanced searches.
What are Wilson CAD’s address, phone number and hours?
Wilson CAD is at 1611 Railroad Street in Floresville. Call 830-393-3065. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Who collects Wilson County property taxes?
The Wilson County Tax Assessor-Collector handles tax statements, balances, payments and receipts. Wilson CAD appraises property but does not collect taxes.
Why does the tax search not show a 2026 Wilson County bill?
The appraisal search already includes tax year 2026, but the separate Tax Office search currently lists tax years only through 2025. The issued 2026 tax statement is not yet available there.
Is Wilson CAD GIS a legal survey or flood-zone determination?
No. Use GIS for general parcel research, a licensed surveyor for exact boundaries and Wilson County permitting, FEMA and an insurer for development or flood questions.
How do I apply for a Wilson County homestead exemption?
Use the Wilson CAD taxpayer portal or official homestead form, include the Property ID and required identification, save proof of submission and verify approval on the property record.
What is the 2026 Wilson County protest deadline?
The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was delivered, whichever is later. Use the exact deadline printed on the notice.
Where can I confirm Wilson County agricultural requirements?
Use the Wilson CAD forms page, the Texas Comptroller’s agricultural guidance and the district’s agricultural contact at BekaL@wilson-cad.org. Do not copy another county’s acreage or stocking table.
Who handles Wilson County mineral appraisal questions?
Wilson CAD directs specialized mineral, industrial and utility questions to TY Pickett. The district contact page lists separate contacts for mineral value, mineral ownership and industrial or utility accounts.
Where can I search Wilson County deeds and liens?
Use wilson.tx.publicsearch.us or visit the County Clerk. The Clerk does not guarantee clear title, so use a title company or attorney for a complete lien and title examination.
Independent Editorial Notice
County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Wilson County Appraisal District, Wilson County, the Appraisal Review Board, any taxing unit or the State of Texas.
Property values, deadlines, exemptions, agricultural standards, fees, discounts, office hours, tax balances and online systems can change. Confirm time-sensitive information directly with the responsible official office before filing, paying or relying on a record for a legal transaction.
Editorial verification: July 21, 2026.
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