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El Paso County, Texas Property, GIS and Tax Guide

Move the Correct El Paso, Socorro, Horizon City, Canutillo or Rural Parcel from EPCAD Search to Exemption, Protest, Tax or Recorded-Document Action

El Paso County Appraisal District records include homes, apartments, condominiums and businesses in El Paso, Socorro, Horizon City, San Elizario, Anthony, Clint and Vinton, plus property in Canutillo, Fabens, Tornillo, Montana Vista and rural desert or irrigated areas.

This guide explains the current EPCAD property search, official GIS, Property Services workflow, online homestead application, protest evidence rules, business renditions, City Consolidated Tax Office payments and County Clerk deed records.

2026 status warning: EPCAD states that information relating to 2026 should be considered a “work in progress.” Confirm the tax year, notice date, protest status and certified tax information before relying on an online value.
Search EPCAD Records Open EPCAD GIS Check Protest Options Search and Pay Taxes
Chief Appraiser Dinah L. Kilgore, R.P.A.
EPCAD phone 915-780-2131
Appraisal office 5801 Trowbridge Drive
2026 online status Work in progress

Critical Corrections to the Existing El Paso County Page

Old or Misleading Information Current Official Information Why It Matters
Unofficial elpasocad.org address presented as EPCAD The official appraisal-district domain is epcad.org. Applications, account data and protest information should come from the official district system.
Old esearch.elpasocad.org property-search link The current official property search is epcad.org/Search. Old bookmarks can fail or lead users away from the current account tools.
Retired TrueAutomation GIS link EPCAD’s current official GIS is go.epcad.org/gis. Visitors should use the mapping system linked by EPCAD.
EPCAD phone listed as 915-780-2000 EPCAD’s main phone is 915-780-2131. Property owners need the correct district number for appraisal and exemption questions.
2026 value described as final and exact EPCAD states that 2026 information is a work in progress. Values can change through corrections, exemptions, protests and certification.
CAD GIS described as proving flood status EPCAD GIS is an appraisal and mapping resource, not an official FEMA flood determination. Flood insurance, construction and lending decisions require separate official research.
Missing homestead code said to prove overpayment Eligibility, filing status, approval and the applicable tax year must be verified with EPCAD. A display code alone cannot prove that an owner qualifies or that an application was denied.
County Tax Assessor-Collector presented as property-tax collector The City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office collects for all 44 El Paso County taxing units. Property-tax balances and payments should be routed to the consolidated city tax system.
CAD ownership history treated as title research Deeds, liens, releases, easements and mineral instruments belong in the County Clerk’s Official Public Records system. The appraisal owner field is not a title examination.
Online protest described as available all year EPCAD’s timely 2026 online protest options are closed. Owners seeking a late remedy should contact the ARB. A late filer must use the correct statutory procedure rather than an expired online option.
The existing article needs a complete replacement. Its domains, phone number, tax collector, value status, flood guidance, protest access and title-research instructions can direct users to the wrong record or office.

Start With the Office That Controls the Record

El Paso Central Appraisal District Property search, market value, exemptions, ownership maintenance, GIS, business renditions and protests.
Appraisal Review Board Formal hearings involving value, unequal appraisal, exemptions, ownership and other protestable EPCAD actions.
City Consolidated Tax Office Tax statements, balances, online payments, receipts, tax certificates and payment plans for 44 taxing units.
El Paso County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, plats, mineral instruments and certified copies.
Taxing-Unit Governing Body City, county, school, college, emergency and other local officials propose and adopt tax rates.
EPCAD Mapping Department Appraisal maps, subdivision maps, aerial maps and general parcel-location help.
Surveyor or Title Company Exact boundaries, legal access, easements, encroachments, title commitments and mineral reservations.
FEMA or Local Floodplain Authority Official flood maps, elevations, permits and insurance-zone questions.
Fast routing tip Write down the Property ID, GeoID and tax year before calling. One owner may have separate real-property, condominium, business-personal-property, mineral or mobile-home accounts.

Choose Your El Paso County Property Task

Search Property Records Fix a Failed Search Read the Property Card Use EPCAD GIS Check Local Jurisdiction Check 2026 Status Use Property Services Apply for Exemptions Send Forms Securely Understand Values Agricultural Appraisal Wildlife and Bees Business Property Prepare a Protest Format Protest Evidence Check Late Remedies Search and Pay Taxes Payment Plans Search Deeds and Liens Contacts and Map

What to Try When EPCAD Finds Nothing

Search Problem Better Method Why It Helps
Full owner name fails Search the surname or first distinctive word only. Initials, spouses, trusts, estates and punctuation may be indexed differently.
Full address fails Use the street number and primary street name. Direction, suffix, unit and municipality can prevent a match.
Recent buyer is missing Search the seller or prior owner. A recorded deed can appear before EPCAD completes the ownership update.
Condominium unit is unclear Use Property ID, legal unit, building, lot or GeoID. The mailing address may not uniquely identify the legal unit.
Rural property lacks a city address Use owner, Property ID, GeoID, legal description or GIS location. Desert and irrigated tracts may be indexed by survey or legal information.
Mobile home is missing Search the structure owner and land owner separately. The home and underlying land can have different owners and accounts.
Business assets are missing Search the legal entity, DBA and business-personal-property account. A tenant can own taxable equipment without owning the building.
Online record lacks old improvements Call EPCAD with the Property ID. EPCAD warns that building or land detail may not exist in online records before 2013.
Current value appears incomplete Check the 2026 work-in-progress notice and actual appraisal notice. Current-year data can change before certification.
“I am trying to locate an EPCAD account. The current or former owner is ______. The property is near ______. It is a home / condo / rural / mobile-home / mineral / business account. My Property ID, GeoID or legal-description clue is ______.”

How to Read an EPCAD Property Record

Property Field What It Means What to Verify
Property ID Primary EPCAD appraisal-account identifier. Use it for forms, protests, calls and tax-office searches.
GeoID Geographic account identifier tied to mapping and jurisdiction information. Useful for tax certificates, maps and rural tracts.
Property type Classification such as real, business-personal, mineral or another account type. One owner can have more than one property type.
Legal description Appraisal summary of subdivision, lot, block, survey, tract or unit. Compare it with the County Clerk deed before legal use.
Owner and Owner ID EPCAD’s current owner record and internal owner identifier. The CAD owner field is not a title opinion.
Use code and neighborhood Appraisal classification and valuation-area information. Incorrect classification or neighborhood can affect comparable selection.
Improvement values Homesite and non-homesite building values. Size, quality, condition, year built and improvement type.
Land values Homesite and non-homesite land valuation. Land size, use, frontage, access and segment classification.
Agricultural or timber market value Market value fields for land potentially receiving special appraisal. Do not confuse market value with productivity value or reduction.
Market, appraised and assessed values Different stages in the valuation and exemption process. Confirm caps, reductions and exemptions before estimating taxes.
Taxing jurisdictions Local entities associated with the property. EPCAD warns that tax-rate and estimated-tax information is unofficial.
Deed history Selected appraisal references to recorded transactions. Research the actual instrument in County Clerk records.
Tax information on the appraisal page is not an official payoff. Use the City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office for certified tax balances, receipts and tax certificates.

How to Use the Current EPCAD GIS

1
Search the property record first.

Copy the Property ID, GeoID, owner and legal-description clues.

2
Open go.epcad.org/gis.

This replaces old TrueAutomation mapping links.

3
Match the correct appraisal polygon.

Do not select a parcel merely because it is closest to the visible building or road.

4
Review adjoining accounts.

Subdivisions, commercial sites, irrigation tracts and family holdings can contain multiple appraisal parcels.

5
Save a dated map image.

Add the Property ID and GeoID before using it in a correction request, protest or buyer file.

EPCAD GIS can help with
  • General parcel location
  • Adjacent appraisal accounts
  • Subdivision and lot context
  • Neighborhood research
  • Comparable-account review
EPCAD GIS cannot prove
  • Exact survey monuments
  • Legal road access
  • Flood-insurance status
  • Easement rights
  • Clear title or mineral ownership
Map assistance: EPCAD’s Mapping Department can provide subdivision, lot or aerial-map help. Printed maps may involve a fee, and EPCAD does not maintain building blueprints or private property surveys.
Do not build, fence, grade or excavate from an appraisal line. Use a recorded deed, title review and professional survey when the legal boundary matters.
Official EPCAD map: Open El Paso County GIS.
Official flood research: Open FEMA Map Service Center.

El Paso County Property Situations That Need Extra Checking

Property Situation Important Checks Common Hidden Issue
City of El Paso home City limits, school district, exemptions, improvement data and taxing units An El Paso mailing address does not by itself identify every taxing jurisdiction.
Socorro or Horizon City property Municipal boundary, school district, drainage, road access and utilities Rapid development can create different city, utility and school combinations on nearby parcels.
San Elizario, Clint or Fabens tract Irrigation rights, floodplain, drainage, agricultural history, access and school district A CAD polygon does not establish irrigation-water entitlement or ditch access.
Canutillo or Vinton property Municipal status, school district, flood risk, utilities and subdivision documents Postal city and actual municipal jurisdiction may differ.
Franklin Mountains property Slope, legal access, drainage, rock conditions, easements and development restrictions A parcel may exist in appraisal records without being easily buildable or accessible.
Rio Grande corridor property FEMA map, irrigation infrastructure, drainage, levees, access and environmental restrictions Flood and water conditions require more than the appraisal map.
Condominium or planned community Legal unit, parking, common areas, association records and subdivision restrictions The street address may not uniquely identify the legal unit.
Commercial or industrial site Real-estate account, BPP account, inventory, machinery, zoning, access and utilities A business can have separate taxable real and personal property.
Mobile or manufactured home Structure account, land account, ownership, serial or label number and tax status The home and land may have different owners.

How to Interpret EPCAD’s 2026 Work-in-Progress Data

EPCAD specifically warns that 2026 information should be considered a work in progress. Do not present the online value as final merely because the current calendar year appears on the account.
Property-search data Current account details can change while EPCAD processes corrections, applications, protests and certification work.
2026 preliminary exports EPCAD’s Open Government page provides current-year preliminary data files for public research.
Latest certified export The latest completed certified annual export listed during review was 2025.
Historical values EPCAD warns that prior-year online data is informational and may not equal the values certified to the tax office.
GIS shapefiles Mapping files can be updated on a different schedule and contain no certified tax balance.
Actual appraisal notice The Notice of Appraised Value remains the practical source for the proposed current-year value and protest deadline.
Official data library: Open EPCAD Open Government Records.

How to Use EPCAD Property Services

Property Services is account-specific. Search the property first, open the matching account and use the available service buttons shown for that property.
1
Search and open the correct property.

Verify Property ID, GeoID, owner and legal description.

2
Open Property Services.

The property account may provide access to notices, board orders, homestead status, protest status and available online actions.

3
Use View GIS for the same account.

This reduces the chance of opening a neighboring property in a separate map search.

4
Use Apply for Homestead when available.

The button appears only for accounts eligible for that online workflow.

5
Review property documents.

Save Notices of Value, Board Orders or other documents relevant to a deadline or correction.

6
Call when a button is unavailable.

Contact Deeds and Exemptions at 915-780-2136 for homestead or ownership help.

Older homestead accounts: EPCAD notes that some exemptions established before 2022 may not contain the date-of-birth information needed for a current online workflow. The owner may need to visit with identification.

El Paso County Homestead and Related Exemptions

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

Practical Homestead Workflow

1
Search the EPCAD account.

Confirm the Property ID, owner, residence address and existing exemption status.

2
Open Property Services.

Select Apply for Homestead when the button is available.

3
Attach identification.

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

4
Add special ownership documents.

Heir property, manufactured homes, disability and veteran claims may require additional affidavits or records.

5
Save the submission confirmation.

Keep a complete copy of the application and every attachment.

6
Allow time for processing.

EPCAD’s current guidance says online homestead applications commonly need approximately 10–14 business days for processing.

7
Verify approval afterward.

A successful upload does not itself prove that the exemption was approved.

No filing fee: EPCAD does not charge an application fee for a property-tax exemption. Be cautious of private companies selling unnecessary filing services.
No automatic annual refiling: A residence-homestead owner normally does not reapply every year unless EPCAD requests a review or updated information.
Official exemption information: Open EPCAD Exemptions.

How to Send EPCAD Forms and Documents Correctly

Official Forms page Download exemption, agricultural, rendition, protest and other current forms.
Property Services Use account-specific buttons for eligible homestead, protest or evidence tasks.
Secure Send Use EPCAD’s encrypted upload system when the receiving department instructs you to send protected documents.

Safe Submission Checklist

  • Confirm the correct tax year
  • Write the Property ID on every document
  • Use the latest official form
  • Sign and date every required section
  • Use readable PDF or accepted document formats
  • Name files with the Property ID and document type
  • Save the confirmation and complete submission
  • Verify receipt when a deadline is involved
Do not use Secure Send for protest evidence or an open-record request unless EPCAD expressly instructs you to do so. Protest evidence must use the official protest or evidence-submission route so it is associated with the correct ARB case.
Download EPCAD forms: Open EPCAD Forms.
Encrypted document delivery: Open EPCAD Secure Send.

Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value

Market Value → Cap, Circuit Breaker or Special Appraisal → Exemptions → Taxable Value
Market value EPCAD’s January 1 opinion of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions.
Appraised value The amount after an applicable homestead cap, circuit breaker or agricultural productivity treatment.
Taxable value The amount remaining for each taxing unit after exemptions and applicable limitations.
2026 circuit-breaker threshold: Qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may receive a temporary 20% appraisal limitation. Special-appraisal land and other excluded property do not qualify.
A cap does not freeze market value. EPCAD may continue showing a higher market value while an applicable appraisal limitation reduces the appraised value.
A higher tax bill is not automatically an appraisal error. The final bill also depends on taxing-unit rates, exemptions, ceilings, new improvements and prior-year limitations.

El Paso County Agricultural Productivity Appraisal

No public countywide intensity chart was located on the EPCAD forms and open-government pages reviewed. Ask EPCAD in writing for the current standard that applies to the exact crop, livestock, orchard, vineyard, beekeeping or other agricultural operation.
Current use The land must be principally devoted to a qualifying agricultural activity.
Historical use Agricultural use generally must exist during five of the preceding seven years.
Local intensity The operation must meet the degree of intensity typical for the area and type of use.
Regular deadline File the current Form 50-129 by April 30.

Evidence File for Irrigated and Desert-Area Operations

  • Map showing every Property ID
  • Five-of-seven-year use history
  • Lease or operator agreement
  • Crop, livestock or orchard plan
  • Irrigation or water-use records
  • Seed, feed and fertilizer receipts
  • Equipment and labor records
  • Harvest, livestock and sales records
  • Government-program records
  • Dated property photographs
Water access and appraisal are separate questions. Agricultural appraisal does not establish irrigation rights, ditch access, water allocation or legal access to the tract.
Change-of-use risk: Converting qualifying agricultural land to a nonagricultural use may create additional taxes for prior years. Obtain current written guidance before subdivision, grading or development.
Official agricultural forms: Open EPCAD Forms and Form 50-129.

Wildlife Management, Beekeeping and Special Land Uses

Wildlife management Land generally must already qualify for open-space agricultural appraisal before changing to wildlife use.
Beekeeping acreage Texas law permits qualifying beekeeping use on at least five but no more than 20 acres.
Local intensity Ask EPCAD for the current hive, forage, water, colony-health and documentation expectations applicable to El Paso County.

Wildlife Management Activities

Habitat controlManage vegetation and habitat.
Erosion controlProtect soil and water resources.
Predator controlUse lawful management practices.
Supplemental waterProvide maintained water sources.
Supplemental foodAdd nutrition beyond natural production.
Supplemental shelterCreate nesting or escape cover.
Census countsTrack populations and management results.
Document at least three qualifying wildlife practices. Keep the wildlife-management plan, maps, activity logs, receipts, photographs and annual reports.
Wildlife presence, empty bee boxes or recreational activity is not enough. The land must satisfy statutory requirements and EPCAD’s current local intensity review.
Timber fields in a property record do not prove timber qualification. Timber production is uncommon in the El Paso region; obtain written EPCAD guidance before relying on a timber-related value field.

Business Personal Property and Online Renditions

Regular rendition deadline: Most business-personal-property renditions are due April 15. A timely written request generally extends the deadline to May 15.
Common taxable assets Furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, computers, vehicles and inventory used to produce income.
Current small-account threshold Income-producing tangible personal property valued at $125,000 or less in a taxing unit may qualify for exemption.
Online eligibility EPCAD’s online rendition system requires the account number and PIN supplied in the district’s rendition letter.

How to File an EPCAD Online Rendition

1
Gather the account number and PIN.

Use the credentials in EPCAD’s business-personal-property letter.

2
Prepare the January 1 asset list.

Include description, acquisition date, original cost, location and disposition information.

3
Attach useful financial records.

Examples include equipment schedules, inventory balance sheets and IRS depreciation schedules.

4
Submit before the deadline.

Using the online system does not extend the statutory filing date.

5
Save the acknowledgment email.

The receipt confirms submission, not acceptance of the owner’s proposed value.

Closed, sold or relocated business? Notify EPCAD and document the exact closure, sale, relocation or disposal date. Do not assume the account closes automatically.
Online rendition: Open EPCAD BPP Renditions.
BPP help: Call 915-780-2182.

How to Prepare an El Paso County Property Protest

The normal deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value date, whichever is later. The ordinary 2026 deadline has passed for most property owners, and EPCAD’s timely online filing options are closed as of July 21, 2026.
1
Save the Notice of Appraised Value.

Record the Property ID, proposed value, exemptions and exact deadline.

2
Select every valid protest ground.

Examples include excessive market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property characteristics, denied exemption or ownership error.

3
Choose the filing route carefully.

The owner portal, digital form, mail and in-person options have different communication and informal-review features.

4
Understand the portal choice.

Portal filers receive communication by email and cannot later change the protest method. The separate digital form can preserve an in-person appraiser meeting option.

5
Request EPCAD’s evidence.

Request the district’s information at least 14 days before the scheduled hearing when possible.

6
Build property-specific evidence.

Use photographs, repair estimates, measurements, appraisals, adjusted sales, comparable accounts, leases or business records.

7
State one requested result.

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

8
Select the hearing format on time.

In-person, telephone and video options have advance-request and check-in requirements.

9
Prepare for a short presentation.

EPCAD’s 2026 ARB procedures generally allocate three minutes for each side’s evidence, one minute for rebuttal and one minute for closing.

10
Read the Board Order immediately.

Binding arbitration and district-court review generally have 60-day request periods, while another qualifying review route can have a shorter deadline.

Language assistance: EPCAD’s hearing information advises a property owner who needs a hearing in a language other than English to bring an interpreter.
One postponement: An unrepresented property owner may request one postponement without showing cause when the request is made before the hearing date.
Official protest center: Open EPCAD Protests and Appeals.

How to Prepare Evidence EPCAD’s ARB Can Actually Use

Do not bring evidence only on a smartphone or send cloud links. The ARB must be able to open, retain and associate each file with the correct property account.
Residential property Closing statement, comparable sales, January 1 interior and exterior photographs, recent appraisal and repair estimates.
Commercial property Closing documents, contracts, fee appraisal, three years of income and expenses, rent rolls, leases, tax returns and cost records.
Business property Depreciation schedules, acquisition year, asset description, original cost, January 1 balance sheet and asset photographs.

Accepted Electronic File Types

Category Accepted Examples Do Not Rely On
Documents RTF, TXT, PDF, DOC and DOCX Cloud-only documents or protected links
Spreadsheets CSV, XLS, XLSX, XLSM and XLSB Online spreadsheet links requiring access permission
Presentations PPT and PPTX Web-hosted presentations
Images JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIF and TIFF Apple HEIC or proprietary phone-image formats
Media Use still images and written summaries Video, audio, websites, FTP or external hyperlinks
File limit: EPCAD’s current evidence guidance limits website evidence to 25 files per property account. Combine related pages into clearly organized PDFs where appropriate.
Paper hearing file: EPCAD’s taxpayer information advises preparing two copies of evidence for the hearing.
Presentation tip Put the Property ID on every file and organize evidence in the order you plan to discuss it: account error, market evidence, equal-and-uniform evidence, requested result.

Possible Remedies After the Normal Protest Deadline

Possible Remedy When It May Apply Immediate Step
Good-cause late protest A qualifying event prevented timely filing before ARB approval of the appraisal records. Contact the ARB immediately and provide written evidence of the cause.
Failure to receive required notice EPCAD or the ARB failed to deliver a legally required notice. Ask about the applicable notice-hearing procedure before taxes become delinquent.
Late homestead application The owner qualified but missed the regular application date. File the current application promptly within the statutory late-filing period.
Late agricultural application Qualifying land missed April 30 but the appraisal records have not been approved. File immediately and ask whether a statutory late penalty applies.
Appraisal-roll correction A qualifying clerical, ownership, multiple-appraisal or statutory over-appraisal issue exists. Identify the exact Texas Tax Code correction ground.
Missed ARB hearing Good cause prevented appearance at a scheduled hearing. Submit the written request no later than the fourth day after the missed hearing.
Good-cause examples in EPCAD procedures: Personal or family emergency, extended business travel, extended illness or hospital stay may be considered case by case.
Call now: The 2026 timely online protest options are closed. Contact the ARB at 915-780-2123 before assuming no remedy remains.

How to Search and Pay El Paso County Property Taxes

Use the City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office—not the County Tax Assessor-Collector. The consolidated office collects property taxes for all 44 taxing units in El Paso County.
1
Open the official ACT tax search.

Use the property-tax link published by the City of El Paso Tax Office.

2
Select a search method.

Search by Owner, Address, Account, Property ID or Fiduciary.

3
Open the exact account.

Match the owner, Property ID, GeoID and legal description.

4
Review every tax year.

Paying the latest year does not automatically clear an older delinquent balance.

5
Add properties to the shopping cart.

The system can process up to 50 accounts in one cart.

6
Choose card or electronic check.

Review the processor terms and total before authorizing payment.

7
Save the receipt.

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

8
Confirm posting when timing matters.

Call the Tax Office for a closing, lawsuit, delinquent payoff, tax certificate or urgent posting question.

Current Online Payment Charges

Credit or debit card A 1.98% nonrefundable convenience charge is currently published.
Electronic check No convenience fee is currently charged.
Returned payment A $30 returned-check charge is currently published.
Normal tax calendar: Statements are mailed in October, taxes are due by January 31 and unpaid amounts generally become delinquent February 1.
Small-balance statements: The Tax Office states that current-year bills below $5 may not be mailed unless requested.
Search and pay: Open El Paso Property Tax Search.
Payment instructions: Open Official Payment Guide.

El Paso Property-Tax Payment Plans and Certificates

Escrow or prepayment plan Owners without delinquent taxes can arrange payments toward future taxes.
Quarterly installment plan Qualifying over-65, disabled-person or disabled-veteran homesteads may pay in four installments.
Delinquent agreement The Tax Office provides contract or payment-plan options for qualifying delinquent accounts.

Quarterly Homestead Dates

January 31 First installment and timely election.
March 31 Second installment.
May 31 Third installment.
July 31 Fourth installment.
Tax certificate: The Consolidated Tax Office currently lists a $10 certificate fee. The taxes must be paid, and the request generally requires the 15-digit GeoID. A mobile home also requires its serial or label number.
Official payment-plan information: Open El Paso Tax Payment Plans.

Truth in Taxation: Appraisal Value and Tax Rate Are Different

Use EPCAD for value Protest market value, unequal appraisal, exemption denials or property-data errors.
Use taxing units for rates City, county, school, college, hospital and other governing bodies propose and adopt rates.
Use the transparency database Review proposed taxes, public hearings and taxing-unit contact information during August and September.
Not a live tax bill: EPCAD explains that the truth-in-taxation database is designed for proposed-tax transparency, not as a real-time official tax statement.
Official El Paso County transparency database: Open El Paso Truth in Taxation.

How to Search El Paso County Deeds, Liens and Official Records

1
Collect EPCAD clues first.

Save the current owner, former owner, Property ID, GeoID and legal description.

2
Open the County Clerk’s Official Public Records search.

Use the county-hosted application rather than a commercial deed-copy seller.

3
Search grantor and grantee names.

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

4
Use additional search fields.

The system supports document number, deed name, subdivision, instrument style, book and page, lot, block, unit, tract and date.

5
Review all relevant instrument types.

Look for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, assignments, plats, affidavits and mineral documents.

6
Match the legal description.

A matching owner name is not enough when a person owns multiple properties.

7
Repeat the search when more results exist.

The official application limits a single result set to 10 documents.

8
Use the historical deed index when needed.

Separate historical deed-book access covers records from 1874 through 1963.

9
Order a certified copy for legal use.

An online image or index result may not satisfy a closing, court or government-filing requirement.

Current County Clerk Recording Contact

County Clerk Delia Briones
Recording Division
500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105
El Paso, TX 79901
Phone and hours 915-273-3532
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Identification: A person presenting a public real-property document for filing must provide government-issued photo identification.
Deed-of-trust records: The official search currently warns that its Deed of Trust Record Series is under construction. Search related names, dates and instrument types carefully.
Fraud-monitoring tip El Paso County offers a free Property Fraud Alert that can send voice, text or email notifications when the exact enrolled name appears in a newly recorded document.
Title warning: The County Clerk expressly warns that the public index is not a substitute for a professional title or lien search.
Current official records: Search El Paso County Records.
Historical deeds: Search Historical Deed Books.
Fraud alerts: Enroll in Property Fraud Alert.

El Paso County Buyer and Owner Verification Checklist

Appraisal account
  • Correct Property ID and GeoID
  • Correct tax year
  • Owner and mailing address
  • Legal description
  • Land and improvement data
Tax account
  • Correct tax-office record
  • Every unpaid year
  • Penalty and interest
  • Payment-plan status
  • Receipt or certified statement
Recorded documents
  • Current vesting deed
  • Deeds of trust and liens
  • Releases
  • Easements and restrictions
  • Mineral reservations
Flood and drainage
  • FEMA map
  • Elevation information
  • Drainage channels
  • Levee or irrigation infrastructure
  • Road access during storms
Desert or mountain property
  • Legal road access
  • Survey and slope
  • Utility availability
  • Development restrictions
  • Emergency access
Future tax estimate
  • Remove seller-only exemptions
  • Check buyer homestead eligibility
  • Include every taxing unit
  • Account for new improvements
  • Use current adopted rates
Buyer warning: Do not estimate future taxes by copying the seller’s current bill. Exemptions, appraisal caps, ceilings, improvements and taxing jurisdictions can change after closing.

2026 El Paso County Property Deadline Board

January 1 General appraisal date for ownership, condition, use and market value.
April 15 Regular deadline for most business-personal-property renditions.
April 30 Regular deadline for homestead, agricultural and many exemption applications.
May 15 or later Normal protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after notice delivery, whichever is later.
Before ARB approval Certain late protests and late agricultural applications require action before approval of the appraisal records.
August–September Taxing units publish proposed taxes, conduct hearings and adopt tax rates.
October 2026 Consolidated property-tax statements are normally mailed.
January 31, 2027 Normal last day to pay 2026 taxes without penalty and interest.
Use the actual notice, form or tax statement. Weekends, holidays, later notices and special statutory remedies can change the operative date.

Current El Paso County Property Contacts

Office or Department Current Contact Main Tasks
El Paso Central Appraisal District Executive Director and Chief Appraiser: Dinah L. Kilgore, R.P.A.
5801 Trowbridge Drive
El Paso, TX 79925
915-780-2131
Fax: 915-780-2130
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 		Property search, valuation, exemptions, ownership, GIS, business property and protests.
Deeds and Exemptions 915-780-2136 Ownership maintenance, homestead status and exemption applications.
Mapping Department 915-780-2076 Appraisal maps, subdivision maps, lot maps and aerial-map assistance.
Business Personal Property 915-780-2182 Renditions, business assets, online filing and account questions.
Appraisal Review Board 915-780-2123
Fax: 915-792-0447
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 		Hearings, late-protest questions, scheduling, evidence and Board Orders.
Taxpayer Liaison Officer Tracy Carter
915-780-2070 		Procedural and access assistance that does not replace a formal protest.
City Consolidated Tax Office Tax Assessor-Collector: Maria O. Pasillas, RTA
221 N. Kansas, Suite 300
El Paso, TX 79901
915-212-0106
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 		Tax statements, payments, receipts, certificates and payment plans for 44 taxing units.
County Clerk Recording Division County Clerk: Delia Briones
500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105
El Paso, TX 79901
915-273-3532
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 		Deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats, mineral instruments and certified copies.

Map to El Paso Central Appraisal District

Bring: Property ID, GeoID, photo identification, appraisal notice and copies of applications, deeds, photographs, estimates, maps, leases, receipts, agricultural records or business schedules.

Official El Paso County Property Actions

Search appraisal records EPCAD Property Search
Open the official GIS EPCAD GIS
Review exemptions EPCAD Exemption Information
Download current forms EPCAD Forms
Review protest options EPCAD Protests and Appeals
File an online BPP rendition EPCAD BPP Rendition
Send encrypted documents EPCAD Secure Send
Download appraisal data EPCAD Open Government
Search and pay taxes El Paso Property Tax Search
Review payment plans El Paso Tax Payment Plans
Search deeds and liens El Paso Official Public Records
Enroll in fraud alerts El Paso Property Fraud Alert

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El Paso County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official El Paso County CAD property-search website?

The official El Paso Central Appraisal District search is epcad.org/Search. It supports searches by owner name, address, Property ID and GeoID.

2. What is the EPCAD address and phone number?

El Paso Central Appraisal District is located at 5801 Trowbridge Drive, El Paso, TX 79925. The main phone number is 915-780-2131.

3. Who is the El Paso County Chief Appraiser?

Dinah L. Kilgore, R.P.A., is listed as EPCAD’s Executive Director and Chief Appraiser.

4. Are EPCAD’s 2026 property values final?

No. EPCAD states that information relating to 2026 should be considered a work in progress. Confirm the value through the actual appraisal notice and current district records.

5. Can I still file an online 2026 EPCAD protest?

EPCAD’s timely 2026 online protest options are closed. Contact the Appraisal Review Board at 915-780-2123 immediately to ask whether a late statutory remedy applies.

6. How do I apply for an El Paso County homestead exemption?

Search the property at epcad.org, open Property Services and select Apply for Homestead when the button is available. Attach the required identification and save the submission confirmation.

7. How do I pay El Paso County property taxes?

Use the City of El Paso Consolidated Tax Office property-search system. The office collects property taxes for all 44 taxing units in El Paso County.

8. What are the El Paso property-tax online payment fees?

The Tax Office currently publishes a 1.98% card convenience fee, no convenience fee for an electronic check and a $30 returned-payment charge.

9. Is EPCAD GIS a legal survey or flood determination?

No. EPCAD GIS is an appraisal and mapping resource. It does not replace a recorded deed, professional survey, title report, elevation certificate or official FEMA flood determination.

10. Where can I search El Paso County deeds and liens?

Use the El Paso County Clerk Official Public Records search. Search current and former owners, instrument types, document numbers, subdivision information and dates, then match the legal description to the EPCAD account.

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