Find an Anderson County Parcel, Read Its East Texas Appraisal and Complete the Correct GIS, Exemption, Protest, Tax or Deed Task
Anderson County property records cover Palestine homes and businesses, Elkhart and Frankston properties, rural acreage around Neches, Slocum, Cayuga and Tennessee Colony, timber tracts, farms, ranches, manufactured homes, commercial equipment and mineral interests.
This guide explains the current Anderson County CAD property search, GIS parcel map, appraised and taxable values, residence exemptions, agricultural and timber appraisal, wildlife use, renditions, Appraisal Review Board protests, property-tax payments, deeds, liens and buyer due diligence.
The current official district is Anderson County Appraisal District at 801 N. Perry Street in Palestine. The old andersoncad.org and esearch.andersoncad.org links should not remain in the article.Critical Corrections to the Existing Anderson County Article
| Old or Misleading Detail | Verified Current Information | Why the Correction Matters |
|---|---|---|
| andersoncad.org | The current official appraisal-district website is andersoncad.net. | The old domain should not be presented as the active district portal. |
| esearch.andersoncad.org | The current property-search service is reached from andersoncad.net/property-search. | Visitors need the current portal rather than an obsolete standalone search. |
| 1017 N. Mallard Street | Anderson CAD’s current physical office is 801 N. Perry Street, Palestine, TX 75801. | The outdated address can send visitors to the wrong location. |
| 903-723-7440 | The current appraisal-district phone number is 903-723-2949. | Exemption, appraisal and protest questions should reach the correct office. |
| The GIS map lets owners measure exact boundaries | Anderson CAD states that its map is provided for general reference and governmental property-assessment purposes. | A CAD map is not a deed, plat or professional survey. |
| May 15 is the deadline for every protest | The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the notice, whichever is later. | The controlling date can differ by account. |
| Missing May 15 permanently ends every remedy | Good-cause protests, failure-to-receive-notice claims and statutory correction motions may remain available in limited situations. | Owners should ask about the correct late remedy rather than abandon a valid claim. |
| April 30 is the absolute final homestead deadline | April 30 is the regular deadline, but residence homestead applications have statutory late-filing rights. | An eligible homeowner can still seek relief after the regular filing date. |
| Agricultural rollback tax covers five prior years | A qualifying current 1-d-1 change of use generally creates rollback tax for the preceding three years. | Development and conversion estimates must use current Texas law. |
| Anderson CAD sets tax rates and collects taxes | The CAD appraises property and administers exemptions. Local governing bodies adopt rates, and the Anderson County Tax Assessor-Collector handles consolidated collections. | Value disputes, rate questions and tax payments go to different authorities. |
Which Anderson County Office Handles the Property Task?
Choose Your Anderson County Property Task
How to Search Anderson County CAD Property Records
The official search provides appraisal information such as property values, ownership details, tax information and historical data. No paid third-party lookup is necessary for a normal account search.
Confirm the andersoncad.net domain and avoid the obsolete .org search address.
A number from an appraisal notice, tax statement, exemption letter or saved record usually gives the most exact match.
Enter the surname first for an individual. For a trust, estate or company, begin with the most distinctive words.
Try only the street number and main street name. Remove punctuation, directional wording and road-type abbreviations when no result appears.
Abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block, tract and acreage information can be more reliable than a rural mailing address.
A residence, vacant lot, timber tract, manufactured home, business or mineral interest may be carried under separate accounts.
Check ownership, mailing address, property location, legal description, land, improvements, market value, appraised value, exemptions, taxable values and taxing units.
Compare prior values, exemptions and ownership changes to identify sudden or unexplained differences.
Confirm the general location and inspect nearby appraisal accounts without treating the lines as a legal survey.
Print the record or save it as a PDF before requesting a correction, applying for relief, filing a protest or evaluating a purchase.
Best Search Method for Different Anderson County Properties
| Information Available | Best Starting Search | What to Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID or account | Account-number search | Owner, tax year, legal description, value and taxing units. |
| Homeowner name | Owner-name search | Residence, vacant lot and any adjoining account. |
| Street address | Property-address search | Correct city, parcel, owner and legal description. |
| Farm or ranch | Owner, abstract, survey or legal description | Total acreage, homesite, qualified acreage and related tracts. |
| Timber tract | Owner and legal-description search | Timber qualification, acreage, access and market-value line. |
| Subdivision property | Subdivision, lot or block | Addition, lot, block and adjoining parcels. |
| Manufactured home | Owner and address | Whether the home and land are combined or separately owned. |
| Business property | Business or owner name | Personal-property account, location, rendition and value. |
| Mineral interest | Owner, lease or legal information | Surface and mineral ownership are not assumed to be the same. |
| Unpaid tax concern | County Tax Office search | Every year, entity, penalty, interest and payment status. |
How to Read an Anderson CAD Property Record
| Record Field | What It Means | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID | The appraisal district’s internal identifier for the account. | Use it on applications, protests, correction requests and tax searches. |
| Owner | Ownership currently carried in appraisal records. | Compare it with the newest recorded deed or other ownership instrument. |
| Mailing address | Address used for appraisal and tax notices. | Correct it promptly to reduce the risk of missed notices. |
| Legal description | Appraisal description using a lot, block, subdivision, survey, abstract or tract. | The recorded deed and survey control legal questions. |
| Land acreage | Acreage carried for appraisal purposes. | Confirm it with a deed, plat and survey. |
| Market value | The district’s January 1 estimate of market value. | Land, improvements, condition, use, access and comparable evidence. |
| Appraised value | Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. | Whether a homestead or circuit-breaker limitation applies. |
| Taxable value | Appraised value after exemptions for an individual taxing unit. | The taxable value can differ for the county, city, school and college. |
| Productivity value | Special value for qualifying agricultural or timber land. | Do not confuse productivity value with full market value. |
| Improvement data | Building characteristics used in mass appraisal. | Size, age, use, quality, condition and removed structures. |
| Exemptions | Approved homestead, age, disability, veteran or other relief. | Confirm every expected exemption for each taxing unit. |
| Taxing units | Local governments and districts connected with the parcel. | Do not determine jurisdiction only from the postal city. |
How to Use the Anderson County CAD GIS Map
The GIS map is useful for locating appraisal accounts and comparing nearby parcels. It is not a legal boundary, title or development tool.
Copy the owner, legal description and acreage from the property-search record.
Search for the same account and confirm that the selected parcel corresponds with the record.
Look for separate homesites, access strips, vacant lots, timber tracts or agricultural parcels.
A road visible in imagery may be private, gated, abandoned or dependent on an easement.
Obtain the deed, easements and survey before fencing, building, purchasing or subdividing land.
Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value
| Property-Tax Number | Meaning | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Market value | Estimated January 1 market value under prevailing market conditions. | Treating it as a guaranteed selling price. |
| Appraised value | Market value after an applicable appraisal limitation. | Assuming every property automatically receives a cap. |
| Taxable value | Appraised value after exemptions for a specific taxing unit. | Expecting one taxable value for every entity. |
| Agricultural or timber value | Productivity value for qualifying land. | Using the lower value as unrestricted market evidence. |
| Tax rate | Rate adopted by each local governing body. | Assuming the appraisal district adopts tax rates. |
Residence-homestead appraisal limitation
A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot exceed the prior appraised value plus 10%, plus the market value of qualifying new improvements.
The limitation normally begins January 1 of the year after the owner first qualifies for the residence homestead exemption. Market value can rise faster than appraised value while the limitation applies.
2026 non-homestead circuit breaker
For 2026, qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may receive a 20% appraisal limitation.
The temporary program excludes agricultural land, timberland and certain other specially appraised property. It is scheduled to expire after December 31, 2026 unless Texas law changes.
Latest Published Anderson County Tax Rates
The latest complete county-published rate summary available during editorial review covers tax year 2025. These rates are historical references and must not be described as adopted 2026 rates.
| Taxing Entity | 2025 Adopted Rate Per $100 | Important Use Note |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | 0.493907 | County-only rate; other entities are added separately. |
| City of Palestine | 0.614285 | Applies only to property inside the city taxing unit. |
| City of Elkhart | 0.221748 | Confirm city limits on the CAD record. |
| City of Frankston | 0.354502 | A Frankston mailing address does not by itself prove city taxation. |
| Palestine ISD | 1.0378 | Check the school district shown on the individual account. |
| Westwood ISD | 1.0016 | Prior-year reference only. |
| Cayuga ISD | 1.0752 | Prior-year reference only. |
| Elkhart ISD | 0.9911 | Prior-year reference only. |
| Frankston ISD | 0.9204 | Prior-year reference only. |
| Neches ISD | 0.9610 | Prior-year reference only. |
| Slocum ISD | 0.9139 | Prior-year reference only. |
| TVCC Palestine | 0.045040 | Use the college-district unit shown on the property account. |
| TVCC Frankston or LaPoynor | 0.113660 | Confirm the specific college taxing unit. |
Anderson County Residence Homestead Exemptions
A residence homestead exemption can reduce taxable value and activate protections such as the homestead appraisal limitation and, for qualifying older or disabled owners, a school-tax ceiling.
| Exemption or Protection | General 2026 Rule | Main Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| General school homestead | Mandatory school-district residence exemption under current Texas law. | Ownership interest and principal-residence use. |
| Age 65 or older | Additional school relief and possible local-option exemptions. | Qualifying owner is at least 65 and occupies the home. |
| Disabled person | Additional school relief and possible local-option exemptions. | Owner meets the statutory disability definition. |
| School-tax ceiling | Limits qualifying school taxes after age or disability qualification. | Approved exemption and continued homestead eligibility. |
| Homestead appraisal limitation | Generally limits appraised-value growth to 10%, plus new improvements. | Usually begins the year after initial qualification. |
| Local-option relief | County, city or special districts may adopt additional relief. | Depends on the individual taxing unit. |
How to apply
Confirm the Property ID, owner, situs address and legal description.
The applicant must own an interest and use the property as the primary residence.
Use the current Residence Homestead Exemption Application from Anderson CAD.
Provide the driver’s-license or state-identification information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Additional documents or an affidavit may be required when identification does not show the property address.
Submit supporting evidence for every additional exemption claimed.
This is the normal annual exemption filing deadline listed by the county tax calendar.
Residence homestead applications generally may be filed up to two years after the regular deadline.
Confirm the exemption for the county, school, city and applicable college taxing unit.
Disabled Veteran and Survivor Exemptions
| Qualification | General Relief | Evidence Commonly Required |
|---|---|---|
| 10%-29% disability rating | $5,000 partial exemption. | VA or military disability documentation. |
| 30%-49% disability rating | $7,500 partial exemption. | VA or military disability documentation. |
| 50%-69% disability rating | $10,000 partial exemption. | VA or military disability documentation. |
| 70%-100% disability rating | $12,000 partial exemption. | VA or military disability documentation. |
| 100% disabled veteran homestead | Total exemption of a qualifying residence homestead. | Qualifying VA rating or individual-unemployability determination. |
| Qualifying surviving spouse | Certain veteran, military or first-responder exemptions may continue. | Death, service, marriage, occupancy and remarriage information. |
Anderson County Agricultural and Timber Appraisal
East Texas property owners should distinguish agricultural appraisal from timberland appraisal. Both can create a productivity value below market value, but their use histories, management evidence and applications differ.
| Special Appraisal | General Qualification | Typical Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Open-space agricultural use | Land is principally devoted to agriculture at the locally accepted intensity. | Leases, livestock, crop, hay, receipts and production records. |
| Agricultural history | Land generally has qualifying agricultural or timber use in at least five of the preceding seven years. | Historical leases, photographs, receipts and sworn statements. |
| Qualified timberland | Land is used to grow and produce timber under qualifying management standards. | Forest-management plan, planting, thinning, harvest and sales records. |
| Grazing | Stocking and management represent a genuine agricultural operation. | Livestock inventory, veterinary, feed and sale records. |
| Hay or crop production | Cultivation and harvest meet local agricultural practices. | Seed, fertilizer, equipment, harvest and sales information. |
| Change of use | Conversion to a non-qualifying use may trigger rollback tax. | Affected acreage, development plan and written rollback estimate. |
Application workflow
Save the Property IDs, abstracts, surveys, legal descriptions and acreage.
A residence, yard, business site or other non-qualifying portion receives different treatment.
Use Form 50-129 for open-space agricultural use or the applicable timberland form for qualifying forest land.
Explain who operates the land, how it is used, the degree of intensity and the prior use period.
Use leases, receipts, livestock records, timber-management documents, harvest information, photographs and maps.
Ask Anderson CAD about extensions or late-filing penalties before the appraisal roll is approved.
Qualification can be reviewed after approval, so continue keeping operating and management records.
Do this before subdivision, commercial development, residential conversion or removal from qualifying production.
Wildlife Management Use
Wildlife management is a type of agricultural use. It is not a separate automatic exemption for undeveloped or wooded acreage.
- Habitat control
- Erosion control
- Predator management
- Supplemental water
- Supplemental food
- Shelter enhancement
- Census counts
Business Personal Property Renditions
Businesses must report taxable tangible personal property used to produce income. The normal rendition deadline is April 15.
| Rendition Task | General Timing | Practical Action |
|---|---|---|
| Property-reporting date | January 1 | Report taxable property owned or managed on the appraisal date. |
| Regular deadline | April 15 | File Form 50-144 by the statutory deadline. |
| Automatic extension | Generally through May 15 after a timely written request | Request the extension before April 15. |
| Additional extension | An additional 15 days may be allowed for good cause | Submit the required written explanation. |
| Late filing | 10% tax penalty can apply | Contact the district rather than ignoring the account. |
- Inventory
- Machinery and equipment
- Furniture and fixtures
- Computers and office equipment
- Commercial vehicles
- Leased equipment
- Farm or timber-business equipment used to produce income
- Equipment acquisition and disposal records
How to Protest an Anderson CAD Appraisal
| Protest Issue | Useful Evidence | Weak Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Residential market value | Comparable sales, appraisal, photographs and documented repair costs. | Only stating that the tax bill increased. |
| Unequal appraisal | Comparable appraised values adjusted for size, age, condition, use and location. | Comparing unrelated property types. |
| Rural land value | Land sales, access, shape, water, soil, timber, utilities and restrictions. | Comparing remote acreage with a serviced development tract. |
| Timber value or qualification | Forest-management plan, harvest history, stocking, access and timber-market evidence. | Assuming all wooded acreage qualifies. |
| Agricultural appraisal denied | Use history, leases, livestock, crop, hay and management records. | Assuming rural acreage automatically qualifies. |
| Incorrect improvements | Measurements, photographs, permits, repair estimates and demolition records. | Unsupported verbal claims. |
| Exemption denied | Ownership, occupancy, identification, age, disability or veteran documentation. | Filing the wrong exemption application. |
| Business-property value | Asset ledger, invoices, disposals, condition, depreciation and obsolescence. | Providing only accounting book value. |
Step-by-step protest workflow
Confirm the property, proposed value, exemptions and exact protest deadline.
Review land, improvements, classification, ownership, exemptions and value history.
Possible grounds include market value, unequal appraisal, ownership, exemption, special appraisal and incorrect property description.
The filing must identify the owner, property and issue showing dissatisfaction with the appraisal-district action.
Save an electronic confirmation, stamped copy or qualifying mail-delivery record.
Ask for the appraisal data and documents the district intends to present at the hearing.
Lead with the requested value, factual errors and strongest property-specific evidence.
An incorrect measurement, classification or condition rating may be corrected during informal review.
Present a concise case based on market, equality, qualification or factual evidence.
Further options may include regular binding arbitration, SOAH or district court depending on eligibility and issue.
Late Protest and Appraisal-Roll Correction Options
| Possible Remedy | When It May Apply | Important Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Good-cause late protest | The owner missed the normal deadline for a qualifying reason. | Generally must be requested before the ARB approves the appraisal records. |
| Failure-to-receive-notice protest | A legally required appraisal or ARB notice was not received. | File before delinquency and do not allow the taxes to become delinquent. |
| One-fourth homestead correction | A residence homestead is appraised at least one-fourth above its correct appraised value. | Payment and prior-protest restrictions apply. |
| One-third non-homestead correction | Other property is appraised at least one-third above its correct appraised value. | Payment and prior-protest restrictions apply. |
| Clerical or ownership correction | The roll contains a clerical error, duplicate appraisal, incorrect inclusion or ownership error. | This type of correction can reach the current year and five preceding years in qualifying cases. |
| Joint motion to correct | The owner and chief appraiser agree that a late change is proper. | The ARB must approve the joint motion. |
How to Search and Pay Anderson County Property Taxes
The Anderson County Tax Office search allows users to find property by owner name, property address or account number and access balances, statements, receipts and online payment options.
Copy the Property ID, owner, legal description and property address.
Confirm that the page identifies Anderson County Tax Office.
Use the account number whenever available to reduce the risk of selecting the wrong property.
A current-year payment does not automatically clear an older delinquent balance.
Penalty, interest and attorney charges can change after the date displayed.
The county accepts online credit card, debit card or electronic-check payments and also provides phone payment instructions.
A card or payment-processor fee is separate from the property-tax amount.
Keep the account, year, amount, payment date and confirmation number.
Contact the Tax Assessor-Collector before submitting a duplicate transaction.
Property-Tax Due Dates and Quarterly Installments
| Tax Event | General Date | Owner Action |
|---|---|---|
| Statements begin | October or as soon as practical | Review property, exemptions, taxing units and payment instructions. |
| Last regular payment day | January 31 | Pay before delinquency or begin an eligible installment option. |
| Delinquency begins | February 1 | Request a current payoff including penalty and interest. |
| First qualifying quarterly payment | January 31 | Submit the required annual affidavit and first payment. |
| Second quarterly payment | March 31 | Pay the scheduled installment on time. |
| Third quarterly payment | May 31 | Pay the scheduled installment on time. |
| Fourth quarterly payment | July 31 | Complete the qualifying installment plan. |
How to Search Anderson County Deeds, Liens and Land Records
The County Clerk’s Official Records Search supports quick and advanced searches for grantor or grantee names, subdivisions, document types and document numbers. Users can search the index or include full-text OCR.
Save the owner name, legal description, Property ID, subdivision and approximate transfer date.
Use the system linked by the Anderson County Clerk rather than an unofficial people-search service.
Try individual names, trusts, estates, companies and spelling variations.
Index search uses recorded fields. Full-text OCR can find phrases inside scanned documents, but OCR results require visual verification.
Review deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, assignments, mineral documents, plats and restrictions.
Names alone are not enough when an owner holds multiple lots, rural tracts or mineral interests.
A deed can refer to prior reservations, easements, restrictions, plats or releases that also require review.
The Clerk provides separate access to handwritten land-record indexes beginning in 1846.
An online image may not satisfy lender, probate, court or title-company requirements.
Anderson County Property Buyer Checklist
- Correct Property ID
- Owner and legal description
- Land and improvement values
- Homestead or other exemptions
- Agricultural or timber appraisal
- Separate lots, homes or personal-property accounts
- Every taxing unit
- Current and prior tax years
- Penalty and interest
- Installment or deferral status
- Tax certificate
- Foreclosure or tax-sale status
- Current deed
- Deeds of trust and releases
- Liens and judgments
- Easements and restrictions
- Mineral reservations and leases
- Probate and trust documents
- Professional survey
- Legal and physical access
- Water, well, septic and utilities
- Floodplain and drainage
- Timber condition and harvest history
- Subdivision and permit feasibility
Local Anderson County Property Scenarios
| Property Situation | Important Checks | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine residence | City limits, school district, TVCC unit, homestead and adjoining lots. | A residence and vacant lot may have separate accounts and taxable values. |
| Westwood-area home | School district, city status, improvement data and exemption history. | A Palestine mailing address does not necessarily mean City of Palestine taxation. |
| Elkhart property | City boundary, Elkhart ISD, acreage, land use and timber value. | Postal and legal taxing boundaries may differ. |
| Frankston-area property | County boundary, city limits, school district, college unit and collector. | The Frankston area reaches toward a county boundary and can involve different taxing combinations. |
| Cayuga or Tennessee Colony acreage | Legal access, school district, agricultural use, timber, survey and water. | A rural mailing address does not prove access or qualification. |
| Neches or Slocum farm | Five-of-seven history, intensity, leases, livestock, crop records and homesite treatment. | Ownership of acreage alone does not qualify it for 1-d-1 appraisal. |
| Timber tract | Forest plan, age class, access, harvest history, timber application and rollback exposure. | Wooded land is not automatically qualified timberland. |
| Manufactured home | Home account, land ownership, title status, serial information and homestead eligibility. | The home and underlying land may have separate owners or records. |
How to Correct an Anderson CAD Property Record
| Problem | Correct Starting Point | Evidence to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong mailing address | Anderson CAD and Tax Office | Property ID, owner and signed address-change information. |
| Recent deed not reflected | County Clerk, then Anderson CAD | Recorded document number and deed copy. |
| Wrong acreage or legal description | County Clerk, surveyor and Anderson CAD | Deed, plat, survey and CAD map. |
| Incorrect building information | Anderson CAD | Measurements, photographs, permits and demolition records. |
| Homestead is missing | Anderson CAD | Form 50-114, identification and occupancy evidence. |
| Ag or timber appraisal is missing | Anderson CAD | Correct application, use history and management records. |
| Tax payment is not posted | Tax Assessor-Collector | Receipt, confirmation, account, year and payment date. |
| GIS outline appears wrong | Anderson CAD for display; surveyor and Clerk for legal issue | Deed, recorded plat, survey and marked map. |
| Appraised value is disputed | Anderson CAD and Appraisal Review Board | Notice of Protest and property-specific evidence. |
Anderson County Property Office Contacts
| Office | Current Contact Information | Use This Office For |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson County Appraisal District |
Chief Appraiser: Quintin Baack 801 N. Perry Street P.O. Box 279 Palestine, TX 75802-0279 Phone: 903-723-2949 Fax: 903-723-5990 Email: qbaack@andersoncad.net Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Property search, appraisal, exemptions, agriculture, timber, GIS maps, renditions, corrections and protests. |
| Anderson County Tax Assessor-Collector |
Tax Assessor-Collector: Tommy G. Cross 703 N. Mallard Street, Suite 104 Palestine, TX 75801 Phone: 903-723-7423 Fax: 903-723-7801 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Tax balances, payments, statements, receipts, installments, delinquency and tax certificates. |
| Frankston Tax Office Annex |
320 S. Commerce Street Mailing: P.O. Box 965 Frankston, TX 75763 Phone: 903-876-2211 Fax: 903-876-2333 |
Local Tax Office services offered through the Frankston annex. |
| Anderson County Clerk |
County Clerk: Mark Staples 500 N. Church Street, Room 10 Palestine, TX 75801 Phone: 903-723-7402 Hours: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday |
Deeds, liens, releases, easements, mineral documents, plats and certified copies. |
Anderson County Appraisal District Map
The map below points to the current appraisal-district office at 801 N. Perry Street in Palestine.
Official Anderson County Property Resources
The important procedures are explained above. Use these official services when ready to complete the final search, application, protest, payment or deed-record task.
Top 12 Anderson County CAD Property Search FAQs
1. What is the official Anderson County Appraisal District website?
The current official website is andersoncad.net. The older andersoncad.org domain should not be used as the primary district source.
2. What is the current Anderson CAD address?
The current physical office is at 801 N. Perry Street, Palestine, Texas 75801.
3. What is the correct Anderson CAD phone number?
The official appraisal-district phone number is 903-723-2949.
4. How can I search an Anderson County property?
Use the official CAD property-search page and begin with the Property ID, owner name, address or legal-description information.
5. Is the Anderson CAD GIS map a legal survey?
No. The map is provided for general reference and property-assessment purposes and does not replace a deed, plat or professional survey.
6. Does Anderson CAD collect property taxes?
No. Anderson CAD appraises property and administers exemptions and protests. Property-tax payments are handled by the Anderson County Tax Assessor-Collector.
7. What is the normal homestead-exemption deadline?
The regular deadline is April 30, although eligible residence homestead applications have statutory late-filing rights.
8. What is the normal appraisal-protest deadline?
The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after Anderson CAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.
9. Can I protest after the regular deadline?
Limited remedies may be available for good cause, failure to receive a required notice, substantial overvaluation, clerical errors, duplicate appraisal or ownership errors.
10. Does wooded land automatically receive timber appraisal?
No. The land must satisfy statutory use and history requirements and the owner must file the correct timberland application and evidence.
11. How many years can an agricultural rollback cover?
A current qualifying change to non-agricultural use generally creates rollback tax for the preceding three years.
12. Where can I search Anderson County deeds and liens?
Use the Anderson County Clerk Official Records Search to find documents by grantor, grantee, subdivision, document type or document number.
Independent Editorial Notice
County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Anderson County Appraisal District, the Anderson County Appraisal Review Board, Anderson County Tax Assessor-Collector, Anderson County Clerk, any taxing unit or the State of Texas.
Property values, exemptions, agricultural and timber requirements, protest deadlines, tax rates, balances, payment fees, officeholders, forms, office hours and procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before filing, paying or making a property decision.
Editorial verification: July 16, 2026. This article was rebuilt using the current Anderson CAD property-search, GIS, forms, reports and contact services; the Anderson County Tax Office; County Clerk Official Records Search; county-published 2025 tax rates; and current Texas Comptroller appraisal, protest, rendition and special-appraisal guidance.
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