Dewitt County CAD Property Search Appraisal District

DeWitt County, Texas Property and Mineral Guide

Search a DeWitt County Parcel, Separate Surface and Mineral Records and Complete the Correct Appraisal, Protest or Tax Task

DeWitt County property records include Cuero homes and businesses, Yorktown and Nordheim properties, rural land near Meyersville and Westhoff, Yoakum-area parcels, farms, ranches, manufactured homes, pipelines, utilities, industrial facilities and Eagle Ford oil and gas interests.

This guide explains the official 2026 DeWitt CAD property search, interactive map, legal-description filters, appraisal values, homestead relief, agricultural use, mineral accounts, business renditions, Appraisal Review Board protests, tax payments and County Clerk records.

DeWitt CAD appraises real estate and personal property locally. Mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott.
Chief Appraiser Denise Moore
DeWitt CAD phone 361-275-5753
Current search years 2026 through 2017
CAD office 103 E. Bailey, Cuero

Important Corrections and Upgrades for the Existing DeWitt CAD Page

Incomplete or Common Claim Verified Current Information Why It Helps
The search covers only owner names and addresses The official portal also supports Parcel ID, Owner ID, account, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease number, lease name, acreage, market value and tax-due filters. Rural and mineral accounts may not have a useful street address.
Only real estate is searchable The 2026 search includes real property, mineral property and personal-property records. A landowner or business may have several separate account types.
DeWitt CAD sets tax rates The appraisal district determines values and administers exemptions. Governing bodies of the taxing units adopt their own rates. A value protest cannot challenge a city, county or school tax rate.
The CAD collects property-tax payments Property taxes are paid through the DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector and the county’s official online payment portal. The appraisal office and tax-payment office perform different functions.
All appraisal work is completed by the same staff Real estate and personal property are appraised locally. Mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised by Pritchard & Abbott. The correct evidence and contact route depend on the account type.
May 15 is the deadline for every protest The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. A later notice can create a later account-specific deadline.
April 30 is the final possible homestead date April 30 is the regular deadline, but residence homestead applications have statutory late-filing rights. A qualifying owner should not abandon a valid late claim.
Agricultural rollback taxes cover five years A current 1-d-1 change-of-use rollback generally covers the preceding three years. Development and conversion estimates must use current law.
The CAD map proves legal boundaries The interactive map is an appraisal and research tool. It does not replace a deed, recorded plat or survey. Online lines should not control fencing, drilling, access or construction.
The County Clerk search is only for deeds The official system includes deed, lien, oil and gas, easement, plat and other Official Public Record research. A complete property review requires more than the latest deed.
Tax-year warning: A 2026 appraisal value can appear before every 2026 tax rate and final tax amount has been adopted. Do not describe an estimate using prior-year rates as the final bill.

Which DeWitt County Office Handles Your Property Task?

DeWitt County Appraisal District Property searches, January 1 values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, property characteristics, maps, renditions, ownership updates and protest administration.
Appraisal Review Board Formal hearings involving market value, unequal appraisal, exemption denials, agricultural qualification, ownership and other appealable CAD actions.
Tax Assessor-Collector Property-tax balances, online payments, partial payments, payment contracts, escrow payments, tax certificates, receipts and tax-sale information.
County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, oil and gas documents, plats, probate-related records and certified copies.
Pritchard & Abbott Contract appraisal for mineral, utility and industrial accounts maintained on the DeWitt CAD roll.
Local taxing units DeWitt County, cities, schools, hospital, water and drainage districts adopt budgets and tax rates.
Surveyor or title company Exact boundaries, legal access, easements, restrictions, mineral reservations, title defects and closing protection.
Texas property-tax attorney Complex protests, arbitration, district-court appeals, mineral disputes, rollback taxes, delinquent-tax litigation and title issues.
Fast route: Locate the correct 2026 account, confirm whether it is real, mineral or personal property, save the Parcel ID and legal description, and then move to the correct exemption, protest, tax-payment or deed-record service.

Choose Your DeWitt County Property Task

Best DeWitt CAD Search Filter for Each Record

Information Available Best Search Method What to Confirm
Parcel ID Parcel ID filter Tax year, owner, property type, legal description and taxing units.
Owner ID Owner ID field All accounts connected with the owner record.
Owner name Owner Name Real, mineral and personal-property matches.
Street address Street number and street name Correct city, parcel and adjoining lot.
Farm or ranch description Legal description, abstract or acreage Survey, tract, qualified land and homesite acreage.
Subdivision lot Subdivision or legal description Lot, block, addition and city.
Oil or gas interest Mineral Property, lease name or lease number Owner, lease, operator, abstract and tax status.
Business account Personal Property or owner search Business name, location, property value and rendition history.
Unpaid-tax concern Show Only Properties with Tax Due Tax year, base tax due and collector.
Approximate acreage or value Acres or value search Property type and tax year before comparing results.

How to Read a DeWitt CAD Property Record

Record Field What It Means What to Check
Parcel ID The appraisal district’s internal account identifier. Use it for applications, corrections, protests and tax inquiries.
Account or Geo ID A structured account number associated with the property. Compare it with the appraisal notice and tax statement.
Property type Real, mineral or personal property. Do not confuse a mineral interest with the surface parcel.
Owner Ownership carried for appraisal purposes. Compare with the newest deed, assignment or probate record.
Legal description Appraisal description using lot, block, survey, abstract or tract information. Use the recorded document for legally controlling wording.
Acres Acreage carried in the appraisal database. Verify with a deed and survey before legal use.
Market value The district’s estimate of value as of January 1. Land, improvements, condition, access, use and market evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. Whether a homestead or other statutory limitation applies.
Taxable value Appraised value after exemptions for a specific taxing unit. The taxable amount can differ by entity.
Agricultural value Productivity value for qualifying open-space land. Compare it with full market value and homesite treatment.
Improvement details Building size, age, use, quality and condition used in appraisal. Incorrect area, removed structures, unfinished space and storm damage.
Base tax due Tax shown before some penalty, interest or collection charges. Request the current payoff before paying a delinquent account.
Legal-description warning: CAD acreage and legal descriptions are useful for appraisal research but should not be copied into a deed, lease, contract or survey without verification.

How to Use the DeWitt CAD Interactive Map

The official map can help locate surface parcels, compare adjoining ownership and understand the general road, town, farm or oilfield setting.

Useful for General location, nearby parcels, roads, ownership patterns and preliminary acreage review.
Not legal proof of Boundaries, access, easements, mineral rights, pipeline rights, flood status or buildability.
Cross-check with Deed, plat, survey, title commitment, easements and County Clerk records.
1
Find the surface Parcel ID.

Copy the owner, legal description, acreage and account information from the property search.

2
Open the official map.

Locate the same account and make sure the selected outline matches the appraisal record.

3
Review adjoining parcels.

Look for separate homesites, access strips, vacant lots, agricultural tracts and utility property.

4
Review oilfield and pipeline context.

A visible road or pipeline route does not automatically prove public access or the legal scope of an easement.

5
Use legal records before acting.

Obtain the deed, easements and survey before building, fencing, drilling, buying or dividing property.

Map warning: Do not position a fence, driveway, well, septic system, pipeline, building or lease road solely from the CAD map.
Final map action: Open the official DeWitt CAD Interactive Map.

How DeWitt County Property Is Appraised

DeWitt CAD identifies taxable property, determines January 1 market value, administers exemptions and special valuations, maintains owner and address information and assigns the applicable taxing jurisdictions.

Property Category Primary Appraisal Responsibility Evidence Commonly Reviewed
Homes and residential lots DeWitt CAD local staff Sales, building characteristics, age, condition, quality and location.
Farm, ranch and rural property DeWitt CAD local staff Land sales, acreage, access, improvements and agricultural qualification.
Commercial real property DeWitt CAD local staff Cost, sales, income, occupancy, use and obsolescence.
Business personal property DeWitt CAD local staff Renditions, asset lists, depreciation and business use.
Mineral accounts Pritchard & Abbott Production, reserves, pricing, ownership interest and economic life.
Utility accounts Pritchard & Abbott System assets, cost, depreciation, service property and allocation.
Industrial property Pritchard & Abbott Real property, machinery, equipment, depreciation and obsolescence.
2026 technical resources: DeWitt CAD’s records page includes a 2026 mass-appraisal report, depreciation schedule, utility report and low-income apartment capitalization rate.
Final appraisal-research action: Review the official Records, Data and Reports library.

Taxing Units That May Appear on a DeWitt County Account

The exact entity list depends on the parcel’s legal location. Do not select taxing units only from the postal city.

County and cities DeWitt County, City of Cuero, City of Yoakum, City of Yorktown and City of Nordheim.
School districts Cuero ISD, Yoakum ISD, Yorktown ISD, Meyersville ISD, Nordheim ISD and Westhoff ISD.
Special districts DeWitt Medical District, Yoakum Hospital District, Pecan Valley Water District, Ecleto Water District and Green DeWitt Drainage District.
Cross-boundary tip: A Yoakum mailing address can involve more than one county or appraisal district. Confirm the county, school district and tax collector shown on the individual account.

Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value

Estimated Tax = Taxable Value × Tax Rate ÷ 100
Number Meaning Common Mistake
Market value The district’s estimate of the property’s market value as of January 1. Treating it as a guaranteed sales price.
Appraised value Market value after an applicable statutory appraisal limitation. Assuming every account automatically receives a cap.
Taxable value Appraised value after exemptions applicable to a particular taxing unit. Expecting all entities to show the same taxable amount.
Agricultural value Productivity value for qualifying open-space land. Using it as the property’s unrestricted market value.
Tax rate Rate adopted by each county, city, school or special district. Assuming the appraisal district adopts the rate.

Residence-homestead appraisal limitation

A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase by more than 10% over the preceding year’s appraised value, plus the market value of new improvements.

The limitation normally begins the year after the owner first qualifies. The market-value line can still increase by more than 10% while the appraised-value line remains limited.

New-improvement rule: Newly constructed space, additions and other qualifying new improvements are generally added outside the normal homestead limitation.

DeWitt County Residence Homestead Exemptions for 2026

Exemption or Protection 2026 State Rule Main Qualification
General school homestead $140,000 school-district exemption. Ownership interest and use as the principal residence.
Age 65 or older Additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption. Qualifying owner is at least 65 and occupies the home.
Disabled person Additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption. Owner meets the statutory disability definition.
School-tax ceiling Limits qualifying school taxes after age or disability qualification. Approved exemption and continued homestead use.
Homestead appraisal limitation Generally limits appraised-value growth to 10%, plus new improvements. Usually begins the year after initial qualification.
Local-option exemption A taxing entity may adopt additional percentage or age/disability relief. Depends on the individual entity.

How to apply

1
Find the correct real-property account.

Confirm the Parcel ID, owner, address and legal description.

2
Confirm principal-residence use.

The applicant must own an interest and use the property as the main home.

3
Complete Form 50-114.

Use the current Homestead Exemption Form provided by DeWitt CAD.

4
Attach identification.

DeWitt CAD requires a driver’s-license copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.

5
Address any identification mismatch.

An affidavit or other proof may be required when the identification address differs from the homestead address.

6
Add age, disability, veteran or heir-property evidence.

Submit every supporting document required for the additional exemption claimed.

7
File before May 1 when possible.

The regular exemption application deadline is April 30.

8
Use late-filing rights when eligible.

A residence homestead application may generally be filed up to two years after the regular deadline.

9
Review every taxable-value line.

Confirm that the exemption appears for the correct school, county, city and special districts.

Final homestead action: Download the application from the official DeWitt CAD Forms page.

Disabled Veteran, Survivor and Other Exemptions

Exemption General Benefit Evidence Commonly Required
Disabled veteran rated 10%-29% $5,000 partial exemption. VA or military disability documentation.
Disabled veteran rated 30%-49% $7,500 partial exemption. VA or military disability documentation.
Disabled veteran rated 50%-69% $10,000 partial exemption. VA or military disability documentation.
Disabled veteran rated 70%-100% $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, service-member and first-responder exemptions may continue. Death, service, marriage, occupancy and remarriage documents.
Religious, charitable or cemetery property Potential exemption when ownership and actual use satisfy Texas law. Organizational and property-use documentation.
Disaster-damaged property Temporary relief may be available following a qualifying disaster declaration. Damage evidence and the required application.

DeWitt County 1-d-1 Agricultural and Wildlife Appraisal

Open-space appraisal values qualifying land according to agricultural productivity rather than unrestricted market potential. It is a special valuation, not a complete tax exemption.

Qualification Area General Requirement Evidence to Prepare
Current agricultural use Land must be principally devoted to agriculture at the locally accepted degree of intensity. Lease, livestock, crop, hay or production records.
Historical use Land generally must have qualifying use during five of the preceding seven years. Prior leases, receipts, photographs and affidavits.
Grazing Stocking and management must represent a genuine local agricultural operation. Livestock inventory, feed, veterinary and sale records.
Crop or hay production Cultivation, planting and harvesting must satisfy local practice. Seed, fertilizer, harvest and sales records.
Wildlife management Land generally must already qualify and use approved wildlife-management activities. Wildlife plan, maps, annual records, photographs and activity logs.
Change of use A non-agricultural conversion may trigger rollback tax. Development plan, affected acreage and written rollback estimate.
1
Identify every parcel in the operation.

Copy Parcel IDs, legal descriptions, abstracts and acreage.

2
Read DeWitt CAD’s 1-d-1 guidelines.

Compare the current use with local qualification and documentation standards.

3
Separate the homesite.

A residence, yard, business site or other non-qualifying portion can receive different appraisal treatment.

4
Complete Form 50-129.

Describe use, acreage, operator information and history accurately.

5
Prepare supporting evidence.

Use leases, receipts, farm-income records, livestock records, crop information and management documents.

6
File by April 30.

Ask the district about a written extension or late-filing provision before the appraisal roll is approved.

7
Maintain annual evidence.

Continue keeping production, lease and wildlife records after qualification is granted.

8
Request a rollback estimate before conversion.

Do this before residential development, commercial use, subdivision, industrial construction or another non-agricultural use.

Current rollback rule: A qualifying 1-d-1 change of use generally recaptures the tax difference for the preceding three years.
Final agricultural action: Download the local guidelines and application from the DeWitt CAD Forms page.

How to Search DeWitt County Oil, Gas and Mineral Accounts

Mineral interests are searched separately from the surface parcel. One oil or gas lease may create many taxable accounts for royalty, overriding royalty and working-interest owners.

1
Select Mineral Property.

Do not limit the search to real estate when researching royalties, leases or mineral taxes.

2
Search the owner name.

Try individuals, companies, trusts, estates, prior owners and name variations.

3
Use lease fields.

Lease number and lease name can locate an account that has no normal street address.

4
Compare legal information.

Review the abstract, survey, tract and related account details.

5
Review every account under the name.

An owner may hold interests in multiple leases, wells or pooled units.

6
Compare royalty documents.

Use division orders and royalty statements to confirm the operator, decimal interest and lease identity.

7
Search recorded instruments.

Review mineral deeds, reservations, assignments, leases, memoranda, releases and probate documents.

Surface-versus-mineral warning: Owning the surface parcel does not prove ownership of all oil, gas or minerals beneath it.

Business Personal Property Renditions

A business that owns taxable tangible personal property used to produce income may be required to file Form 50-144 with DeWitt CAD.

Rendition Task 2026 Timing Practical Action
Property-reporting date January 1, 2026 Report taxable property owned or managed on January 1.
Regular deadline April 15, 2026 File the completed rendition by the statutory deadline.
Automatic extension Generally through May 15 after a timely request Request the extension before the original deadline.
Additional extension May be available for good cause Follow the district’s written instructions.
Late filing Penalty can apply Contact DeWitt CAD rather than ignoring the account.
  • Inventory
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Furniture and fixtures
  • Computers and office property
  • Oilfield tools and equipment
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Leased equipment
  • Industrial and manufacturing assets
Final rendition action: Download Form 50-144 from the official Forms page.

How to Protest a DeWitt CAD Appraisal in 2026

2026 deadline status: The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after DeWitt CAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. For many accounts, the regular deadline has passed. Use the exact date printed on the notice.
Protest Issue Useful Evidence Weak Approach
Residential market value Comparable sales, appraisal, condition photographs and repair estimates. Only stating that the tax increased.
Unequal appraisal Comparable appraised values adjusted for size, age, condition, use and location. Comparing unrelated property categories.
Rural land value Land sales, access, utilities, water, soil, shape and restrictions. Comparing a remote tract with a serviced development parcel.
Agricultural appraisal denied Use history, leases, livestock, crop, hay and management records. Assuming acreage ownership is enough.
Mineral value or ownership Production, decline, pricing, division orders, royalty statements and recorded instruments. Using the surface value to challenge a mineral account.
Industrial or utility property Asset lists, depreciation, obsolescence, condition and engineering information. Providing only accounting book value.
Exemption denied Ownership, occupancy, identification, age, disability or veteran documents. Submitting the wrong application.

Step-by-step protest workflow

1
Read the appraisal notice.

Confirm the property, proposed value, exemption status and exact filing deadline.

2
Open the 2026 property record.

Review legal description, land, improvements, classification, ownership and value history.

3
Select every valid protest reason.

Possible issues include market value, unequal appraisal, ownership, exemption, agricultural appraisal and property-description errors.

4
Create an online account when filing electronically.

Register through the official district portal.

5
Request the property PIN.

DeWitt CAD provides a unique Online Account PIN for the property.

6
File online or submit Form 50-132.

Use the official method and save proof of timely filing.

7
Request the district’s evidence.

Ask for the sales, appraisal data and other information the district plans to present.

8
Prepare for the informal meeting.

Lead with the requested value, factual errors and strongest property-specific evidence.

9
Attend the ARB hearing if unresolved.

The formal hearing is normally scheduled after the informal review, with advance written notice.

10
Review the written ARB order.

Further options may include binding arbitration, SOAH or district court, depending on eligibility.

Focus on appraisal evidence: The ARB can decide value and appraisal issues, but it does not set the tax rates adopted by local governing bodies.

Late Protest and Correction Options

Possible Remedy When It May Apply Important Limitation
Good-cause late protest The owner missed the deadline for a qualifying reason. Generally must be requested before the ARB approves the appraisal records.
Failure-to-receive-notice protest A legally required notice was not delivered. 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 too high. Payment and prior-protest restrictions apply.
One-third non-homestead correction Other property is appraised at least one-third too high. Payment and prior-protest restrictions apply.
Clerical or ownership correction The roll contains a clerical, duplicate, inclusion or ownership error. Use the correct motion and supporting legal records.

How to Search and Pay DeWitt County Property Taxes

The DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector provides the official property-tax balance and payment system. The office also accepts partial payments on current and delinquent taxes and may offer a contract for qualifying delinquent balances.

Tax Service Current County Procedure Practical Action
Online tax search and payment Available through the county’s official property-tax payment portal. Confirm the account, year and property before paying.
Partial payments Accepted on current-year and delinquent property taxes. Confirm how the payment will be applied.
Delinquent payment contract A contract may be available in many cases. Contact the office before a lawsuit is filed.
2026 escrow prepayments Taxpayers may arrange payments toward 2026 taxes beginning January 1, 2026. Payments are held in escrow and applied when bills are produced.
Tax certificate $10 for each certificate, requested in writing. Submit the county’s form with the required payment.
Tax sales Current or upcoming sale information is published by the Tax Assessor-Collector. Perform title and property due diligence before bidding.

Safe payment steps

1
Find the correct CAD account.

Copy the Parcel ID, account, owner, legal description and tax year.

2
Open the official tax-payment portal.

Start from the county Tax Assessor-Collector page or the official payment domain.

3
Search every relevant tax year.

A current payment does not automatically clear a prior delinquent balance.

4
Review the complete payoff.

Confirm base tax, penalty, interest, attorney charges and other applicable costs.

5
Confirm the property and amount.

Do not rely only on the owner name when several accounts exist.

6
Review the processor fee.

Electronic-payment fees are separate from the property-tax balance.

7
Save the receipt.

Keep the account, year, amount, date, method and confirmation number.

8
Confirm payment posting.

Contact the Tax Assessor-Collector before submitting a duplicate payment.

No-statement warning: Failure to receive a tax statement generally does not cancel the tax, delinquency date, penalty, interest or tax lien.
Final tax-payment action: Open the official DeWitt County Property Tax Payment portal.

Tax Due Dates, Installments and Deferrals

Tax Event General Timing Owner Action
Statements mailed Usually October Check property, exemptions, entities and payment instructions.
Regular payment period Due on receipt and generally timely through January 31 Pay in full or arrange an eligible option.
Delinquency February 1 in most cases Request an updated payoff immediately.
Four-installment option Available to certain qualifying homestead owners Give the required written notice with the first installment.
Age or disability deferral Available while statutory qualification continues Understand that the tax lien remains and interest accrues.
Deferral is not forgiveness. DeWitt CAD’s FAQ states that a qualifying age-65 or disabled homestead deferral leaves the lien in place and interest continues at 5% per year.

How to Search DeWitt County Deeds, Liens and Oil-and-Gas Records

The DeWitt County Clerk provides online access to Official Public Records. The OPR index and most record images are available online, although the online database is not the official repository and may not show every unaltered record.

1
Collect the CAD information.

Save the owner, Parcel ID, legal description, deed reference and approximate transfer date.

2
Open the Clerk’s official records system.

Use the online-access link provided by the county page.

3
Search grantor and grantee names.

Try the current owner, prior owner, trust, estate, company and spelling variations.

4
Search both name formats.

The Clerk suggests trying formats such as “Doe, John” and “Doe John” for accurate results.

5
Filter the document type.

Review deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, oil and gas leases, assignments, mineral deeds and plats.

6
Compare the legal description.

Names alone are not enough when an owner holds several surface or mineral interests.

7
Follow referenced instruments.

A document may refer to an earlier deed, reservation, easement, lease, unit designation or release.

8
Request a certified copy when required.

An online image may not satisfy a lender, court, probate or title requirement.

In-person recording rule: The County Clerk states that, beginning December 4, 2025, a person presenting a real-property document in person must show valid photo identification.
Title warning: One deed image or a CAD owner name is not a complete title or mineral-title examination.
Final deed-search action: Start from the official DeWitt County Clerk page.

DeWitt County Property Buyer Checklist

Appraisal record
  • Correct Parcel ID and account
  • Owner and property type
  • Legal description and acreage
  • Market and appraised values
  • Homestead or agricultural appraisal
  • Separate mineral and personal-property accounts
Tax investigation
  • Every taxing entity
  • Current and prior tax years
  • Penalty and interest
  • Payment contract or deferral
  • Tax certificate
  • Tax-sale or lawsuit status
Recorded-document review
  • Current deed
  • Deeds of trust and releases
  • Liens and judgments
  • Easements and restrictions
  • Mineral reservations and leases
  • Probate and trust documents
Physical and operational review
  • Professional survey
  • Legal and physical access
  • Water, septic and utilities
  • Pipeline and oilfield easements
  • Flood, drainage and soil
  • Restrictions and development feasibility
Buyer warning: The seller’s homestead exemption, agricultural appraisal, tax ceiling, mineral ownership, payment contract or deferral does not automatically transfer to the buyer.

Local DeWitt County Property Scenarios

Property Situation Important Checks Why It Matters
Cuero residence City, Cuero ISD, homestead, improvement details and adjoining lots. A home and vacant lot may have separate accounts.
Yorktown property City limit, Yorktown ISD, land classification, improvements and mineral interests. Surface, business and mineral accounts can be separate.
Nordheim property City boundary, Nordheim ISD, acreage, access and agricultural use. Postal address alone does not establish every taxing unit.
Yoakum-area parcel County boundary, appraisal district, city, school district and collector. Yoakum extends across county lines.
Meyersville or Westhoff acreage Abstract, survey, legal access, water, agricultural use and pipeline easements. Rural address information may be limited.
Farm or ranch Five-of-seven history, intensity, leases, livestock, homesite and rollback exposure. Rural ownership alone does not establish qualification.
Oil or royalty interest Lease, operator, decimal interest, production, tax status and recorded assignments. One owner may hold multiple separately taxed mineral accounts.
Manufactured home Home account, land ownership, title status, serial information and homestead eligibility. The home and land can have different owners and accounts.

How to Correct a DeWitt CAD Record

Problem Correct Starting Point Evidence to Prepare
Wrong mailing address DeWitt CAD and Tax Assessor-Collector Parcel ID, owner and signed change-of-address form.
Recent deed not reflected County Clerk, then DeWitt CAD Recorded instrument number, date and deed copy.
Wrong acreage or legal description County Clerk, surveyor and DeWitt CAD Deed, plat, survey and CAD map.
Incorrect building information DeWitt CAD Measurements, photographs, permits and demolition records.
Homestead is missing DeWitt CAD Form 50-114, identification and occupancy evidence.
Agricultural value is missing DeWitt CAD Form 50-129, use history, leases and production evidence.
Mineral owner or value is wrong County Clerk, Pritchard & Abbott and DeWitt CAD Mineral deed, assignment, division order, lease and royalty statement.
Tax payment is not posted Tax Assessor-Collector Receipt, confirmation, account, tax year and payment date.
Appraised value is disputed DeWitt CAD and Appraisal Review Board Notice of Protest and property-specific valuation evidence.

DeWitt County Property Office Contacts

Office Current Contact Information Use This Office For
DeWitt County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser: Denise Moore
103 E. Bailey Street
Cuero, TX 77954-2400
Phone: 361-275-5753
Fax: 361-275-9227
Email: information@dewittcad.org
Property search, values, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, maps, renditions, corrections and protests.
DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector Tax Assessor-Collector: Ashley D. Mraz
102 N. Clinton Street, Suite 130
P.O. Box 489
Cuero, TX 77954
Phone: 361-275-0879
Email: Ashley.D.Mraz@dwcotx.org
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Tax balances, payments, partial payments, contracts, escrow, certificates, tax sales, vehicles and voter registration.
DeWitt County Clerk County Clerk: Natalie Carson
102 N. Clinton Street, Suite 120
Cuero, TX 77954
Phone: 361-275-0864
Email: dewitt-county-clerk@dwcotx.org
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Closed for lunch: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Deeds, liens, easements, mineral documents, plats, Official Public Records and certified copies.

DeWitt County Appraisal District Map

The map below points to DeWitt CAD at 103 E. Bailey Street in Cuero.

Top 12 DeWitt County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official DeWitt County CAD website?

The official appraisal district website is dewittcad.org, and its current property search is available through dewittcad.org/Home/Search.

2. Can I search DeWitt CAD records for 2026?

Yes. The current search includes tax years 2026 through 2017.

3. What property types can I search?

The portal supports real property, mineral property and personal-property records.

4. Can I search by lease name or lease number?

Yes. The search includes lease-number and lease-name fields that are useful for oil, gas and mineral accounts.

5. Who appraises DeWitt County mineral accounts?

DeWitt CAD states that Pritchard & Abbott appraises mineral, utility and industrial accounts for the district.

6. Does DeWitt CAD collect property-tax payments?

No. Property-tax balances and payments are handled by the DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector and the county’s official payment portal.

7. What is the 2026 school homestead exemption?

The mandatory school-district general residence homestead exemption is $140,000.

8. What is the 2026 age-65 or disabled school exemption?

A qualifying age-65 or disabled homeowner receives an additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption.

9. What was the normal 2026 protest deadline?

The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after DeWitt CAD mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.

10. Can I file a protest online?

Yes. Register for an official online account and request the unique Online Account PIN connected with the property.

11. When are DeWitt County property taxes delinquent?

Taxes generally become delinquent on February 1 unless a different date applies because of a late statement or another statutory rule.

12. Are DeWitt CAD parcel lines legally exact?

No. CAD maps and legal descriptions are appraisal and research tools and do not replace a recorded deed, title examination or professional survey.

Independent Editorial Notice

County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with DeWitt County Appraisal District, the DeWitt County Appraisal Review Board, DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector, DeWitt County Clerk, Pritchard & Abbott, any taxing entity or the State of Texas.

Property values, tax balances, exemptions, agricultural requirements, protest deadlines, tax rates, payment methods, officeholders, forms, hours and procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive details 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 DeWitt CAD search, interactive map, forms, contact page, records and reports library, online PIN service, county Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk record-access information and current Texas Comptroller guidance.

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