Hutchinson County CAD – Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

Hutchinson County, Texas property guide

Hutchinson County Property Records, Values and Tax Help

Search Hutchinson County property by owner, street address, property ID, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, mineral lease or advanced value criteria.

This guide explains how to read the result, open the Panhandle parcel map, check the newly posted 2026 certified appraisal roll, register for an online protest, apply for exemptions, find mineral accounts, pay taxes and verify deeds through the correct county office.

Official resources checked August 3, 2026
Official CAD office 920 Illinois, Borger Call (806) 274-2294 for appraisal, exemption and property-record questions.
Public search Multiple lookup fields Owner, address, ID, legal, abstract, subdivision, lease and advanced criteria.
2026 data Certified rolls posted Real, personal and mineral appraisal-roll downloads are available.
Office responsibility CAD does not set rates Local governing bodies adopt rates; the Tax Assessor-Collector handles payment.
Choose the correct service

Start With the Right Hutchinson County Portal

Appraised value, tax payment, recorded ownership and mineral valuation can involve different offices or contractors. Use the task cards below before opening a portal.

1

Search a property account

Find owner, address, property ID, legal-description data, acreage, values, exemptions and jurisdiction information.

Open official property search →
2

View a parcel on the map

Use the Pritchard & Abbott GIS application linked by Hutchinson CAD to locate parcels and surrounding appraisal accounts.

Open interactive map →
3

File or manage a protest

Register with an email address, connect the property using the requested account information and submit through the CAD protest account.

Open online protest →
4

Apply for an exemption

Download residence homestead, disabled-veteran, agricultural and business-rendition forms from the official CAD forms page.

View Hutchinson CAD forms →
5

Check or pay property tax

Use the Hutchinson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s public tax system for balances, tax years, statements and payment questions.

Open county tax records →
6

Verify a deed or lien

Use the County Clerk’s official real-property system for deeds, releases, liens, recorded documents and foreclosure notices.

Search official land records →
Do not use a CAD legal description as a substitute for a deed or survey. Hutchinson CAD states that its information is supplied for research and that legal descriptions and acreage should be verified before use in legal documents.
Account-field decoder

How to Read a Hutchinson CAD Property Detail Page

Field What it means What to verify
Parcel or property ID The appraisal district’s unique identifier for the account. Use it when contacting the CAD, filing a form or linking an online protest account.
Geographic ID A location-based identifier used in the appraisal and mapping system. Compare it when parcels have similar owner names or addresses.
Property description Indicates whether the account is real property, vacant land, personal property, mineral or another category. Confirm that you are viewing the correct account type.
Owner and mailing address The ownership and correspondence information carried by the CAD. Compare ownership with the recorded deed and report mailing-address changes.
Location or situs address The physical location associated with the account. It may differ from the mailing address or be incomplete on vacant, rural or mineral property.
Legal description An abbreviated lot, block, subdivision, survey, abstract or tract description. Verify against recorded documents before using it for title or boundary purposes.
Total acreage The acreage recorded for appraisal administration. Compare it with the deed, survey and any recent parcel split or combination.
Market value The district’s opinion of market value as of the applicable January 1 appraisal date. Review the year, land, improvements, use, condition and account category.
Appraised value The value after applicable appraisal limitations or special-use treatment. It can differ from market value for a qualified homestead or specially appraised land.
Taxable value The value subject to a specific taxing entity after exemptions. Each taxing entity may display a different taxable value.
Exemptions Approved homestead, age-65, disability, veteran or other exemption codes. A missing exemption can indicate no application, pending review, denial or account mismatch.
Deed history A helpful appraisal-database history of ownership-related activity. Use the County Clerk’s recorded documents for legal verification.
The detail page can include a Notice of Appraisal, Truth-in-Taxation link and protest link. Before selecting File a Protest, confirm the tax year, owner, property ID and deadline shown on the official appraisal notice.
Interactive GIS guidance

How to Use the Hutchinson CAD Parcel Map

Hutchinson CAD links to a Pritchard & Abbott mapping application. It can help locate surface parcels and nearby appraisal accounts, but online parcel lines are not a substitute for a survey.

Open the official linked GIS application. Use the Hutchinson CAD interactive map.
Search with the property ID whenever possible. This reduces confusion when several properties have the same owner or a rural address is incomplete.
Select the mapped parcel and compare account details. Match the property ID, owner, acreage and legal-description information with the regular CAD search.
Review surrounding properties for research only. Nearby parcels can help identify the neighborhood, but physical proximity alone does not make another property a valid appraisal comparable.
Use recorded plats and surveys for boundaries. Do not position a fence, building, driveway, pipeline or utility using only the online parcel outline.
Surface and mineral ownership can be separate. Selecting a surface parcel on the map does not necessarily identify every mineral, royalty or lease account connected with the land.
Certified appraisal information

How to Use Hutchinson CAD’s 2026 Certified Rolls

The district’s Data and Records page currently provides 2026 certified appraisal rolls in several formats. These files are useful for bulk research, ownership review, appraisal comparisons and professional analysis.

Real and personal Geographic PDF Records organized geographically for location-oriented research.
Real and personal Alphabetical PDF Records organized by owner name for manual lookup.
Real and personal Excel download Useful for filtering, sorting, comparison and data analysis.
Mineral property Certified ZIP file Separate bulk data for mineral appraisal accounts.

Use the normal search when

  • You need one property or owner.
  • You need a readable account page.
  • You want current exemption details.
  • You need a map or appraisal notice.
  • You plan to file a protest.

Use the certified roll when

  • You need many accounts at once.
  • You are comparing a neighborhood or category.
  • You need an alphabetical owner list.
  • You are researching mineral accounts in bulk.
  • You need spreadsheet filtering.
Certified does not mean every possible correction route has ended. Certification generally means the appraisal roll has been approved and delivered for tax calculation. Specific late protests, correction motions, ownership updates and exemption provisions may still apply under Texas law.
Office-routing guide

Hutchinson CAD vs Tax Office vs County Clerk

Your question Correct office Why
What is the appraised value? Hutchinson County Appraisal District The CAD determines market value and maintains appraisal records.
Why is the acreage, building size or category wrong? Hutchinson County Appraisal District The CAD maintains real and personal-property characteristics.
Was my homestead exemption approved? Hutchinson County Appraisal District The chief appraiser reviews exemption and special-appraisal applications.
Who appraises mineral, utility or industrial accounts? Hutchinson CAD / Pritchard & Abbott The CAD states that Pritchard & Abbott appraises these account categories for the district.
How do I protest the value? Hutchinson CAD / Appraisal Review Board Protests are filed through the appraisal district for ARB review.
How much property tax do I owe? Hutchinson County Tax Assessor-Collector The county tax office maintains balances, statements and collections.
Where is my tax-payment receipt? Hutchinson County Tax Assessor-Collector Payment processing and posting are tax-office responsibilities.
Who is the legal owner according to the deed? Hutchinson County Clerk The Clerk records deeds, liens, releases and other real-property instruments.
Can the Clerk research my title for me? Search the records or use qualified help The Clerk’s official page states that the office has no duty to search public records or provide legal advice.
Tax balance and payment

How to Check and Pay Hutchinson County Property Taxes

Hutchinson CAD determines appraisal values and exemptions. The Hutchinson County Tax Assessor-Collector handles public tax records and payment processing.

Open the county’s official public tax system. Go to hutchinsoncountytax.com.
Search using the tax system’s available fields. Try the owner, address, Property Quick Reference ID or property number. Keep names and street descriptions short at first.
Match the correct account. Compare the owner, location, property description and account identifiers. The CAD property ID and tax-office number may not be formatted identically.
Review every displayed tax year. Check current and prior balances, penalties, interest and any collection status before selecting an amount.
Use the county-approved payment route. The official Tax Assessor-Collector page links to Certified Payments and lists bureau code 7770741.
Verify fees before authorization. Electronic-payment processors may charge a convenience fee that is separate from the property-tax amount.
Save the receipt and confirmation. Keep the paid tax year, account number, amount, date, confirmation number and processor receipt.
Stinnett tax office 515 S. Main Street, Suite 201
Stinnett, TX 79083
Phone: (806) 878-4005
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Mailing address Hutchinson County Tax Assessor-Collector
P.O. Box 989
Stinnett, TX 79083-0989
Fax: (806) 878-4008
Hutchinson County lists additional Borger and Fritch tax-office availability. Hours differ by location and weekday. Call (806) 878-4005 before traveling, especially for a deadline-sensitive payment or document request.
Applications and evidence

Hutchinson County Homestead, Agricultural and Rendition Forms

Hutchinson CAD provides model Texas property-tax forms as a public service and instructs applicants to mail completed forms to its Borger office.

Task Official form or page Prepare before filing
Residence homestead exemption Homestead application Property ID, ownership details, acquisition date, occupancy date and required identification.
Homestead affidavits Residence affidavits Use when the normal identification, address, ownership or occupancy evidence requires an additional sworn statement.
Disabled-veteran exemption Form 50-135 VA or military documentation, disability rating and applicable surviving-spouse information.
1-d-1 open-space agricultural appraisal Form 50-129 Acreage, agricultural-use history, current activity, operator or lease information and supporting evidence.
Business-personal-property rendition Form 50-144 Inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture, computers, vehicles and other taxable business assets owned or managed January 1.
General real-property rendition Real-property rendition form Property description, ownership, location and requested rendition information.
Electronic communications Electronic-delivery request Email address, property identification and consent information requested on the form.

Homestead package

  • Complete every applicable section.
  • Use the correct Hutchinson CAD property ID.
  • State the acquisition and occupancy dates.
  • Attach a color copy of the requested driver’s license or identification.
  • Add an affidavit when the application instructions require one.
  • Keep a complete copy and proof of delivery.

Agricultural package

  • Describe the actual agricultural activity.
  • Provide land-use history.
  • Identify livestock, crops or wildlife-management practices.
  • Include operator or lease information.
  • Document intensity and continuity of use.
  • Understand possible change-of-use tax consequences.
Hutchinson CAD requires supporting identification with homestead applications. The forms page specifically states that homestead applications must include a color copy of the applicant’s driver’s license or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Appraisal review process

How to Protest a Hutchinson County Appraisal

The usual Texas filing deadline for most appraisal protests is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Use the exact deadline printed on your notice.

Open the property account and appraisal notice. Confirm the property ID, tax year, owner, market value, exemptions, property description and protest deadline.
Identify the specific issue. Possible grounds include excessive market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property characteristics, ownership, denied exemption or denied special appraisal.
Create or sign in to the online protest account. The portal requires an email address, password and CAPTCHA. New users can register, and the site also provides a Request a PIN option.
Connect the correct property account. Enter the requested property and PIN information exactly as displayed on the appraisal notice or supplied by Hutchinson CAD.
Submit the protest before the deadline. Select the correct account and tax year, state the protest ground and provide the requested owner or representative information.
Save the confirmation immediately. Print or download the confirmation and retain the date, property ID, protest number and submitted grounds.
Request and review the district’s evidence. Examine the property characteristics, comparable properties, sales, photographs, land schedules and valuation information.
Organize evidence around a requested result. Clearly state the value, exemption or data correction you believe is supported.
Check the hearing-search system. Hutchinson CAD publishes a protest-hearing search with owner, parcel, protest number, hearing date and agent criteria.

Useful evidence

  • Comparable sales close to January 1.
  • Similar CAD accounts with lower appraisal levels.
  • Dated photographs of damage or condition.
  • Inspection reports and contractor estimates.
  • Proof of incorrect square footage, age or quality.
  • Documentation supporting the requested exemption.

Weak evidence by itself

  • Your mortgage balance.
  • A tax increase without a value analysis.
  • An undated automated online estimate.
  • Repairs made after January 1 without prior-condition evidence.
  • Properties from a different city or market segment.
  • A requested value with no supporting calculation.
Do not wait for perfect evidence before protecting the filing deadline. Filing the protest preserves the review process. Evidence can then be organized according to the district’s instructions and hearing schedule.
Oil, gas and industrial accounts

How Hutchinson County Mineral and Industrial Accounts Differ

Hutchinson CAD states that real estate and personal-property accounts are appraised locally, while mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott.

Surface property

A land or residential account generally covers the surface tract and physical improvements. It may not include all mineral ownership connected with the land.

Mineral account

Mineral accounts can be indexed by owner, lease name, lease number, property ID or other production-related information.

Industrial or utility account

These accounts may contain specialized property categories and valuation methods that differ from an ordinary house or vacant tract.

Problem What to check Best next step
Mineral account not found by address Lease name, lease number, owner name or property ID. Use the CAD’s lease-search fields or the certified mineral-roll download.
Owner name appears different Division-order name, estate, trust, company or prior ownership. Search shorter name variations and compare recorded mineral documents.
Several accounts appear Separate leases, interests, wells, surface accounts or business accounts. Compare each property ID, lease number and ownership percentage.
Mineral value seems incorrect Ownership interest, production, price assumptions, decline data or lease allocation. Contact Hutchinson CAD and follow the protest instructions for the account.
Do not pay or protest the wrong account. Owners can have multiple surface, mineral, industrial or personal-property records. Match the property ID and account description before taking action.
Annual planning calendar

Hutchinson County Property-Tax Dates to Watch

January 1 — appraisal date Property condition, ownership, use and taxable business assets are generally evaluated as of January 1.
April 15 — general rendition deadline Most business-personal-property renditions are generally due April 15. A written extension request can extend the usual deadline to May 15.
April 30 — common application deadline Many exemption and special-appraisal applications, including residence homestead and open-space agricultural filings, generally use an April 30 deadline.
May 15 or 30 days after notice — usual protest deadline Use whichever is later for most protests, while following the exact date printed on the official notice.
July — appraisal-roll certification period The ARB approves records and the chief appraiser certifies the roll for local tax calculation. Hutchinson CAD has posted 2026 certified-roll files.
August and September — tax-rate activity Local taxing units propose and adopt rates. Truth-in-Taxation information is updated during this period.
Tax-statement season — verify every account Compare the tax statement with the final CAD record and direct balance or payment questions to the Tax Assessor-Collector.
Special deadlines can differ. Late notices, denied exemptions, omitted property, correction motions, disaster damage and regulated-property accounts may follow different statutory rules.
Latest posted final-rate context

Hutchinson County Tax Rates and 2026 Transparency

Hutchinson CAD’s public property information currently identifies 2025 tax rates, while 2026 proposed and adopted rates are updated through the annual Truth-in-Taxation process during August and September.

Hutchinson County 0.500000 2025 rate per $100 of taxable value.
City of Borger 0.606807 2025 city rate for applicable Borger accounts.
City of Fritch 0.547556 2025 city rate for applicable Fritch accounts.
City of Stinnett 0.188162 2025 city rate for applicable Stinnett accounts.
Other entities Account specific School, hospital, college, groundwater and river-authority entities vary by location.
2026 status Check live TNT data Do not treat 2025 rates as final 2026 rates.
Only the entities listed on the property account apply. Hutchinson CAD serves multiple cities, school districts and special districts. A Borger property and a rural property can have different taxing-unit combinations.

Basic tax estimate

Taxable value ÷ 100 × applicable tax rate = estimated tax for that taxing unit.

Repeat the calculation for each entity using that entity’s taxable value. Exemptions can cause the taxable value to differ between the county, city, school and special districts.

Buyer and ownership checks

What to Verify Before and After a Hutchinson County Sale

Before buying

  • Match the CAD parcel to the deed description.
  • Review land and improvement characteristics.
  • Identify every surface and mineral account.
  • Check current and delinquent tax balances.
  • Do not assume the seller’s exemptions transfer.

After closing

  • Confirm that the deed was recorded.
  • Allow processing time for the CAD update.
  • Correct the mailing address when necessary.
  • Apply for homestead when eligible.
  • Review notices addressed to the prior owner.

For mineral interests

  • Search by owner and lease information.
  • Compare property IDs and interest details.
  • Review deed and probate records.
  • Check operator or payor documentation.
  • Use qualified help for title questions.
The CAD owner field is not conclusive proof of title. Ownership updates can lag after recording, and mineral ownership can involve separate instruments, estates, assignments and lease records.
Problem solver

Fix Common Hutchinson CAD Search and Filing Problems

Problem Likely reason What to do next
No owner-name result Different spelling, trust, estate, company, prior owner or last-name-first formatting. Search the last name alone, remove punctuation and try the property address.
No address result Street number and name were entered together, the road is abbreviated or the account lacks a normal situs address. Separate the number and street fields, then try owner, legal description, abstract or property ID.
Mineral account missing The mineral record is indexed by lease, operator or a different owner-name format. Use lease-name and lease-number fields or download the certified mineral roll.
New owner is not displayed The deed may be recorded but not yet processed into the appraisal system. Verify recording with the County Clerk and contact CAD if the update remains pending.
Homestead exemption is missing No application, pending review, missing identification, denial or wrong property account. Contact Hutchinson CAD with the property ID and filing date.
Online protest account will not connect Wrong PIN, wrong tax year, email-registration problem or CAPTCHA failure. Use Request a PIN, reset the password or call CAD before the deadline.
Tax account does not match CAD number The appraisal and collection systems may use different identifiers. Compare owner, address, legal description and both account numbers.
Payment not posted Processor delay, rejected transaction or payment applied to another account. Keep the confirmation and contact the Tax Assessor-Collector.
Map boundary appears incorrect GIS lag, parcel split, mapping issue or nonsurvey boundary representation. Compare the map with the deed, plat and survey before requesting a correction.
Verified local contacts

Hutchinson CAD, Tax Office and County Clerk Details

Tax Assessor-Collector

515 S. Main Street, Suite 201
Stinnett, TX 79083

Mail: P.O. Box 989, Stinnett, TX 79083-0989
Phone: (806) 878-4005
Fax: (806) 878-4008
Stinnett hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Official Tax Office page

Hutchinson County Clerk

515 S. Main Street, Suite 211
Stinnett, TX 79083

Mail: P.O. Box 1186, Stinnett, TX 79083-1186
Phone: (806) 878-4002
Fax: (806) 878-3497
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Official County Clerk page
Call before a deadline-sensitive visit. Holiday closures, hearing schedules, tax-office satellite hours, portal access and form-delivery procedures may change.
Final action plan

Complete Your Hutchinson County Property Task

For property research

  • Search with one reliable field.
  • Confirm the property ID and tax year.
  • Check account type and legal description.
  • Review land, improvements and exemptions.
  • Use the parcel map when helpful.
  • Save a dated copy of the account.

For a filing or payment

  • Use the correct office and portal.
  • Check the deadline on the official notice.
  • Download the current form.
  • Attach readable supporting evidence.
  • Confirm the property ID and tax year.
  • Save submission or payment proof.
10 practical answers

Hutchinson County CAD Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the Hutchinson CAD property search free?
Yes. The official appraisal-district website provides public property-search fields for owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision and other criteria.
2. How should I enter an owner name?
Enter the last name before the first name. Start with the last name alone when a complete name returns no result, and remove punctuation from business or trust names.
3. Can I search Hutchinson County mineral accounts?
Yes. The official search includes lease-name and lease-number fields, and Hutchinson CAD also posts a separate certified mineral appraisal-roll download.
4. Has Hutchinson CAD posted 2026 certified values?
Yes. The district’s Data and Records page lists 2026 certified real and personal-property rolls in PDF and Excel formats and a separate certified mineral-roll file.
5. Does Hutchinson CAD collect property-tax payments?
No. Hutchinson CAD determines appraisal values and administers exemptions. The Hutchinson County Tax Assessor-Collector maintains tax balances and payment records.
6. Can I file an appraisal protest online?
Yes. Hutchinson CAD provides an online protest account. New users register with an email address, and the website also provides a Request a PIN option for connecting eligible property accounts.
7. What is the usual appraisal-protest deadline?
The usual Texas deadline for most protests is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Follow the exact deadline printed on the notice.
8. What identification is required with a homestead application?
Hutchinson CAD states that homestead applications must include a color copy of the applicant’s driver’s license or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code. An affidavit may also be required in certain situations.
9. Where can I check a Hutchinson County property-tax balance?
Use the Hutchinson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s public tax-record system at hutchinsoncountytax.com. For payment help, call the tax office at (806) 878-4005.
10. Where can I verify a deed or legal owner?
Use the Hutchinson County Clerk’s official real-property records system. CAD ownership information is useful for property-tax administration but is not a substitute for a recorded deed or title examination.
Independent informational resource: County-CAD.us is not Hutchinson County, Hutchinson County Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, Pritchard & Abbott, the County Clerk or the Tax Assessor-Collector. Property data, values, rates, deadlines, account status and office procedures can change. Verify account-specific and deadline-sensitive information through the linked official sources. This guide is not legal, tax, surveying or title advice.
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Estimate Taxes, Exemptions, Escrow, Protest Savings and Next Steps

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Homestead and Exemption Savings

Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disabled, veteran or local exemption may reduce annual tax.

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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.

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