Coke County Property Records, Ranch Values and Tax Help
Search Coke County property by owner, address or account ID, open the official parcel map, review appraised values and exemptions, and identify the correct office for tax payments, deeds, protests or ownership corrections.
This locally focused guide also covers ranch and agricultural accounts, mineral interests, inherited property, 2025 adopted tax rates, Coke County’s separate appraisal and collection roles, and the evidence owners should prepare before challenging a value.
Start With the Right Coke County Portal
Property appraisal, tax collection and deed recording are separate functions. Use the task cards below to avoid filing documents or sending payments to the wrong office.
Find a property account
Search current appraisal records by owner, address, property ID or advanced criteria.
Open official property search →View a parcel on the map
Use the official BIS interactive map to compare parcel location, roads, nearby tracts and appraisal layers.
Protest an appraisal
Use the eProtest system when your notice and account are eligible, or file a written Notice of Protest.
Open eProtest →Apply for an exemption
Download the correct homestead, veteran, agricultural or business-property form and file it with Coke CAD.
View official forms →Pay or verify a tax bill
Contact the Coke County Tax Assessor-Collector for balances, payments, receipts and delinquency questions.
Open tax-office page →Search deeds and liens
Use the County/District Clerk’s official records route for deeds, releases, liens and recorded instruments.
Open County Clerk page →How to Search Coke County CAD Property Records
Coke CAD’s official search offers separate Owner, Address, ID and Advanced tabs. Start with a broad term and narrow the results only when necessary.
Owner-name search tips
- Try only the first or last name.
- Remove punctuation from company names.
- Search a trust or estate name separately.
- Try a previous owner when a deed was recently recorded.
- Search each spouse’s surname when ownership formatting is uncertain.
Address-search tips
- Use the physical situs address, not the owner’s mailing address.
- Remove Street, Road, Highway or Avenue on the first attempt.
- Try only the street name when the number returns no match.
- Rural tracts may not have a conventional situs address.
- Use the map or legal description for unaddressed land.
How to Use the Coke CAD Interactive Map
The official map is helpful for locating rural tracts, comparing nearby appraisal accounts and understanding how a parcel sits relative to roads, neighboring properties and jurisdiction layers.
What a Coke County Property Record Tells You
| Record field | Meaning | What the owner should verify |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID | Coke CAD’s unique account identifier. | Use it on calls, forms, protests and supporting documents. |
| Owner name | The ownership name carried in the appraisal database. | Compare it with the most recently recorded deed or other ownership instrument. |
| Mailing address | The destination for appraisal-related correspondence. | Update it promptly if notices are going to a former address. |
| Situs address | The physical location assigned to the parcel or improvement. | Rural, mineral and vacant accounts may not show a standard street address. |
| Legal description | A condensed appraisal description of the tract, lot, block, survey or abstract. | Compare it with the deed, but do not substitute the CAD description for a legal instrument. |
| Market value | The district’s opinion of value as of the applicable January 1 appraisal date. | Check land and improvement components, property class and appraisal year. |
| Appraised value | The value after applicable appraisal limitations or special-appraisal provisions. | It may differ from market value for a qualified homestead or agricultural tract. |
| Taxable value | The amount taxable by a specific entity after exemptions. | Do not assume every taxing entity uses the same taxable value. |
| Land details | Acreage, land class, neighborhood, productivity category or other land information. | Check acreage, use, location and agricultural classification. |
| Improvements | Houses, shops, barns, commercial structures or other taxable improvements. | Check improvement count, size, age, quality, condition and use. |
| Exemptions | Approved homestead, age-65, disability, veteran or other exemption codes. | Confirm that each expected exemption appears for the correct year. |
| Taxing entities | The county, city, school and special districts associated with the account. | Check city limits, school assignment, hospital district, water district and ESD status. |
Three-part property-record accuracy check
Name and mailing data
Compare the CAD owner name and mailing address with the latest recorded deed and your current contact information.
Land and improvements
Check acreage, buildings, condition, agricultural use and whether demolished or damaged improvements remain listed.
Exemptions and entities
Confirm exemptions, school district, city, hospital district, water district and other taxing-unit assignments.
Ranches, Minerals, Business Property and Inherited Accounts
Coke County records include more than homes inside Robert Lee and Bronte. Owners should identify the account type before deciding which value, form or evidence matters.
Ranch and agricultural land
A rural tract can have a market value and a lower productivity-based value when it qualifies for special agricultural appraisal. Qualification depends on use and statutory requirements, not simply acreage or a rural address.
- Check acreage and land class.
- Confirm agricultural-use history.
- Keep lease and management evidence.
- Report a change of use.
Mineral and industrial accounts
Coke CAD states that mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott. A mineral account can be separate from surface ownership.
- Search owner and account ID.
- Check lease or operator references.
- Separate surface and mineral questions.
- Use the account contact shown on the notice.
Business personal property
Taxable inventory, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment owned or managed on January 1 may require a rendition.
- Inventory assets as of January 1.
- Separate exempt farm equipment where applicable.
- Use the current rendition form.
- Request an extension in writing when needed.
Inherited and heir property
An heir may have an ownership interest before the CAD owner field is fully updated. Additional affidavits, death records, utility evidence or court information may be required for a homestead application.
Read Coke CAD heir-property information →City residential property
Confirm whether the parcel is inside Robert Lee, Bronte or another applicable jurisdiction. A mailing city name alone does not prove that city tax applies.
- Check taxing entities.
- Review homestead codes.
- Verify improvement data.
- Compare the current appraisal year.
Multiple-account ownership
A single owner may receive separate accounts for surface land, minerals, personal property, improvements or separate tracts.
- List every property ID.
- Match each legal description.
- Check each tax bill separately.
- Do not assume one payment covers all accounts.
Coke CAD vs Tax Office vs County Clerk
| Your question | Correct office | What that office handles |
|---|---|---|
| What is my appraised value? | Coke Central Appraisal District | Market value, appraised value and property characteristics. |
| Why is my acreage, building size or property class wrong? | Coke Central Appraisal District | Appraisal-record corrections and property classification. |
| Was my homestead or agricultural application approved? | Coke Central Appraisal District | Exemptions and special-appraisal applications. |
| How do I protest my value or exemption decision? | Coke CAD / Appraisal Review Board | Protest intake, informal review and ARB hearing procedures. |
| What amount do I owe? | Applicable tax collector | Current balances, delinquency, payment plans and tax statements. |
| Did my tax payment post? | Applicable tax collector | Payment processing, receipts and account balances. |
| Where is the official deed? | Coke County/District Clerk | Recorded deeds, liens, releases and real-property instruments. |
| Can CAD prove my legal boundary? | No—use deed, plat and survey sources | CAD maps are appraisal tools and do not replace a legal survey. |
How to Verify and Pay Coke County Property Taxes
Coke CAD sets appraisal values but does not set tax rates or collect most property taxes. The Coke County Tax Assessor-Collector lists its office at 13 East 7th Street, Robert Lee.
Units listed as consolidated through the Coke County Tax Office
- Coke County
- Bronte Independent School District
- Robert Lee Independent School District
- Water Valley Independent School District
- City of Bronte
- City of Robert Lee
- Coke County Underground Water Conservation District
- West Coke County Hospital District
- East Coke County Hospital District
- Kickapoo Water Control and Improvement District
Coke County 2025 Tax Rates Explained
Coke CAD’s latest posted adopted-rate document is labeled 2025 Tax Rates. These figures should not be described as final 2026 rates. Proposed and adopted 2026 information is published during the annual Truth-in-Taxation process.
| Taxing unit | 2025 component rate | 2025 combined rate where shown |
|---|---|---|
| Coke County | General: 0.31335 FM & FC: 0.0938 |
0.40715 |
| City of Robert Lee | 0.421343 | 0.421343 |
| City of Bronte | 0.36149 | 0.36149 |
| City of Blackwell | 0.084626 | 0.084626 |
| Coke County UWD | 0.005647 | 0.005647 |
| Kickapoo WD | 0.081803 | 0.081803 |
| West Hospital District | 0.21272 | 0.21272 |
| East Hospital District | 0.280189 | 0.280189 |
| Robert Lee ISD | M&O: 0.6666 I&S: 0.42 |
1.0866 |
| Bronte ISD | M&O: 0.6489 I&S: 0.33 |
0.9789 |
| Water Valley ISD | M&O: 0.754 I&S: 0.43 |
1.184 |
| Coke County ESD No. 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Blackwell ISD | M&O: 0.6822 I&S: 0.2575 |
0.9397 |
Basic tax-estimate formula
Estimated entity tax = entity taxable value ÷ 100 × entity rate.
Repeat the calculation for each applicable entity and add the results. Use that entity’s taxable value after its exemptions rather than automatically using the full market value.
Coke County Homestead, Agricultural and Business Forms
Coke CAD links owners to current local and Texas Comptroller forms. Download a new copy when filing instead of relying on a form saved from a prior year.
| Owner’s goal | Official form or route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Residence homestead | Form 50-114 | Property ID, ownership information, occupancy date and identification requested by the form. |
| Disabled-veteran exemption | Form 50-135 | VA or military documentation showing the qualifying disability or surviving-spouse status. |
| 1-d-1 open-space agricultural appraisal | Form 50-129 | Acreage, agricultural-use history, livestock or crop activity, leases and management evidence. |
| Business personal-property rendition | Form 50-144 | Inventory, furniture, machinery, equipment and taxable property owned or managed on January 1. |
| Property-owner protest | Form 50-132 | Property ID, protest grounds, requested correction and organized supporting evidence. |
| Change a mailing address | Coke CAD change-of-address page | Owner identification, property account details, old address and new mailing address. |
| Electronic communication | Electronic-delivery request | Completed request form, account details and the email address to receive official communication. |
| Online document access | Coke CAD Taxpayer Portal | Email access and information needed to connect your registration with the correct property. |
Homestead application check
- The property is your principal residence.
- You have an ownership interest.
- Your application name matches or explains the deed ownership.
- The identification address matches unless a statutory exception applies.
- You keep a complete copy and delivery proof.
Agricultural appraisal evidence
- Current and historical land use.
- Livestock, crop or wildlife-management records.
- Lease or operator information.
- Acreage devoted to each activity.
- Evidence that intensity standards are met.
Coke County Property-Tax Dates to Watch
How to Protest a Coke County Appraisal
A strong protest identifies a specific appraisal or record problem and supports the requested correction with evidence tied to the January 1 appraisal date.
Evidence that can help
- Comparable sales near the January 1 appraisal date.
- Comparable CAD records for unequal-appraisal analysis.
- Dated photographs of condition problems.
- Inspection reports and contractor estimates.
- Evidence of access, location or functional limitations.
- Documentation of incorrect acreage or improvements.
Arguments that usually need more support
- “My taxes are too high” without identifying a value issue.
- A mortgage balance or personal financial hardship.
- An online estimate with no comparable-property analysis.
- Repairs completed after January 1 without earlier condition evidence.
- Sales from a different market or property category.
- A map screenshot used as proof of a legal boundary.
What to Check Before and After a Coke County Property Transfer
Before buying
- Match the CAD parcel with the deed description.
- Review land, buildings and agricultural status.
- Identify separate mineral or personal-property accounts.
- Check current and delinquent tax information.
- Do not assume the seller’s exemptions transfer.
After closing
- Confirm the deed was recorded.
- Watch for the CAD ownership update.
- Update the mailing address.
- File a new homestead application when eligible.
- Keep notices addressed to the prior owner.
Before selling
- Resolve obvious appraisal-record errors.
- List all property and mineral account IDs.
- Keep current tax receipts.
- Identify agricultural change-of-use concerns.
- Use title professionals for lien and ownership questions.
Common Coke CAD Problems and the Next Step
| Problem | Possible reason | Best next action |
|---|---|---|
| No owner-name result | The record uses an estate, trust, business, spouse or previous owner name. | Search one surname, remove punctuation, try the address or review the recorded deed. |
| No rural address result | The tract has no standard situs address or uses highway, route or legal-description data. | Search by owner or property ID, then locate the tract in the GIS map. |
| New owner is not listed | The deed may have been recorded recently and not yet processed by CAD. | Verify recording with the Clerk and provide instrument information to Coke CAD if needed. |
| Homestead exemption is missing | The application may be pending, incomplete, denied or attached to another account. | Call Coke CAD with the property ID, application date and delivery evidence. |
| Agricultural value disappeared | Ownership, use, annual documentation or qualification information may have changed. | Read the notice immediately and ask Coke CAD which requirement or record triggered the change. |
| Online protest will not load | Portal availability, browser settings, access-code issues or account eligibility. | Save a screenshot, try a current browser and contact Coke CAD before the deadline. |
| Several accounts appear for one owner | Surface, mineral, business-personal-property or separate tract accounts may exist. | Match each property ID and legal description before filing or paying. |
| Tax payment is not posted | Wrong collector, processing delay, rejected payment or wrong account number. | Contact the collector named on the receipt or tax statement—not Coke CAD. |
| Parcel line looks incorrect | Mapping approximation, deed discrepancy, parcel split or survey issue. | Compare the CAD map with the deed, plat and survey; use qualified help for legal boundaries. |
| Taxing entities look wrong | City, school, hospital, water or ESD jurisdiction data may require review. | Save the map and record, then ask Coke CAD to verify the jurisdiction assignment. |
Coke CAD, Tax Office and County Clerk Contact Details
Coke Central Appraisal District
13 East 7th StreetRobert Lee, TX 76945
Mail: P.O. Box 2, Robert Lee, TX 76945
Phone: (325) 453-4528
Fax: (325) 453-4529
Email: dustin.vernor@cokecad.org
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Coke CAD’s site identifies Dustin R. Vernor, RPA, CCA, as Chief Appraiser. The Texas Comptroller directory updated May 5, 2026 currently describes the position as interim.
Official Coke CAD websiteTax Assessor-Collector
13 East 7th StreetRobert Lee, TX 76945
Tax Assessor-Collector: Gina Williams
Phone: (325) 453-2614
Fax: (325) 453-2328
Email: taxac@co.coke.tx.us
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
County/District Clerk
13 East 7th StreetRobert Lee, TX 76945
County/District Clerk: Carolla Orcutt
Phone: (325) 453-2631
Fax: (325) 453-2157
Email: carolla.orcutt@co.coke.tx.us
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday lunch closure: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Coke County Property Record Checklist
For a normal property search
- Search by owner, address or property ID.
- Confirm the appraisal year.
- Match the situs and legal description.
- Review land and improvement details.
- Check exemptions and taxable values.
- Review every taxing entity.
- Save the property ID and record copy.
For a correction, form or protest
- Identify the exact account and error.
- Read the official deadline.
- Use a current form or approved portal.
- Attach focused supporting evidence.
- Save delivery or submission proof.
- Track requests for more information.
- Verify the final record after the decision.
Coke County CAD Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the official Coke County property search free?
2. What is the fastest way to find a Coke County property?
3. Can I use the Coke CAD map as a legal survey?
4. Does Coke CAD collect property taxes?
5. Where do I pay a Blackwell ISD or Coke County ESD tax line?
6. What is the usual Coke County appraisal protest deadline?
7. Can I protest a Coke County appraisal online?
8. Which form is used for a Coke County residence homestead exemption?
9. Are mineral accounts included in the Coke CAD search?
10. Where can I verify a Coke County deed or ownership transfer?
Estimate Taxes, Exemptions, Escrow, Protest Savings and Next Steps
This sitewide tool helps homeowners, buyers, sellers and investors understand property tax numbers before they check the official county appraisal district or tax office. It runs in your browser, does not collect personal data and gives practical next steps after each calculation.
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Choose your main goal. The tool will guide you to the right calculation or next step.
Use Tax, Exemption and Protest tabs to understand your appraisal notice and possible savings.
Use Buyer Budget and Monthly Escrow before relying only on a mortgage payment estimate.
Property Tax Estimate Calculator
Estimate annual tax using property value, assessment ratio, exemptions and local tax rate.
Homestead and Exemption Savings
Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disabled, veteran or local exemption may reduce annual tax.
Monthly Escrow / Ownership Cost
Estimate monthly property tax, insurance, HOA and reserve cushion. Useful for buyers and homeowners comparing affordability.
Property Tax Protest Savings
Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after a protest, evidence review or correction.
Appraised Value Growth / Cap Impact
Estimate how a value increase or appraisal cap may affect taxable value. Rules vary by state, county and exemption status.
Home Buyer Monthly Budget Estimate
Estimate a more realistic monthly ownership cost by adding mortgage, property tax, insurance and HOA.
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