Kimble County CAD – Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

Kimble County, Texas property guide

Kimble County Property Search, Appraisal Values and Tax Payments

Search Kimble County appraisal records by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID or advanced land criteria. Then review acreage, improvements, agricultural valuation, exemptions, taxing units and taxes due.

This guide also explains online payments, the taxpayer portal, Hill Country ranch and wildlife accounts, mineral records, the local 2026 protest calendar, 2025 adopted rates, 911 addressing and recorded deed research.

Official information reviewed August 6, 2026
Official public search Owner, address, ID and advanced Use a short name or street first, then add filters only when necessary.
Local 2026 protest date June 1 or 30-day rule The district’s 2026 plan lists June 1 or the 30th day after the notice was mailed.
Appraisal and collection office 509 College Street Kimble CAD appraises property and collects participating property taxes.
Free official services No fee for basic records The district does not charge for an assessment profile, homestead form or protest filing.
Important Kimble County collection distinction Kimble CAD collects taxes for several local entities. It provides appraisal values—but does not collect—for Harper ISD and Mason ISD. Always check the collector printed on the property’s official tax statement before paying.
Choose the correct task

Start With the Right Kimble County Property Service

Property searches, appraisal protests, electronic communications, tax payments, vehicle services and recorded deeds are not handled through the same screen.

1

Find a property account

Search by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, subdivision, abstract or other advanced criteria.

Open official search →
2

Locate a parcel

Use the interactive map after saving the property or geographic ID from the appraisal record.

Open official map →
3

Pay property taxes

Find the account, select the green Pay Taxes button and confirm that Kimble CAD is the collector.

Search account and pay →
4

Apply for an exemption

Download current homestead, veteran, agricultural, wildlife and rendition forms.

View official forms →
5

Manage online documents

Use the taxpayer portal for electronic communication, property details, documents and applications.

Open taxpayer portal →
6

Verify a deed or lien

Use the County Clerk for recorded deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats and ownership instruments.

Open County Clerk page →
Ignore paid “property profile” or homestead solicitation letters that imitate government notices. Kimble CAD states that property information, homestead applications and appraisal protests are available without a district fee.
Parcel and ranch mapping

How to Use the Kimble CAD Interactive Map

The map can help locate rural tracts, neighboring parcels, roads, surveys and appraisal boundaries. It works best when you already know the property ID or geographic ID.

Find the appraisal account first. Save the property ID, geographic ID, owner and full appraisal description.
Open the official interactive map. Use Kimble CAD’s GIS map.
Search by an account identifier. A property or geographic ID is generally more reliable than a rural mailing address.
Select the parcel and match the popup. Confirm that the displayed account, owner or description matches the record you intended to research.
Review one map layer at a time. Parcel, road, aerial and jurisdiction layers can overlap and make labels difficult to interpret.
Compare neighboring tracts carefully. Adjacent properties can differ in acreage, access, river frontage, improvements, wildlife use, agricultural qualification or school district.
Save screenshots only as preliminary evidence. Include the property ID and date viewed when using a map image during an appraisal review.
The appraisal map does not establish a legal boundary. Do not use it alone to build fencing, locate an easement, determine river access, install a road or resolve an encroachment. Use recorded documents and a qualified surveyor.
Property-record decoder

What a Kimble County Property Record Means

Record field What it means What to verify
Property ID The district’s primary account identifier. Use it for calls, forms, tax payments, protests and written requests.
Geographic ID A location-based reference associated with the parcel. Match it with the parcel selected in the interactive map.
Owner name The ownership name used for appraisal administration. Compare it with the latest recorded deed or ownership document.
Mailing address The address used for appraisal notices and tax statements. Update it when mail is going to a former owner or location.
Situs address The physical location assigned to the property. Ranch, mineral and vacant-land accounts may not have a conventional address.
Legal description A condensed lot, tract, survey, abstract or subdivision description. Use the recorded deed for the complete legal description.
Acreage The land size carried for appraisal purposes. Investigate differences among the CAD record, deed and survey.
Market value The district’s estimate of market value as of January 1. Review the appraisal year, land class and improvements.
Productivity value A special value used for qualifying agricultural or wildlife-management land. Confirm qualifying acreage, use history and land category.
Appraised value The value after applicable special appraisal or appraisal limitations. It can differ substantially from market value.
Taxable value The value taxed by an individual taxing entity after exemptions. Different taxing units can show different taxable values.
Improvements Homes, barns, cabins, commercial structures, fixtures or other taxable improvements. Check size, age, class, condition and removed structures.
Exemptions Approved homestead, veteran, age-65, disability or other benefits. Confirm the expected exemption appears for the correct year.
Taxing entities The county, city, school, hospital and groundwater districts assigned to the account. Use only those entities when estimating taxes or identifying the collector.

Three-part account audit

Identity track

Owner and legal description

Match the owner, property ID, geographic ID and legal description with recorded ownership documents.

Physical track

Land and improvements

Check acreage, access, river frontage, structures, condition, agricultural use and wildlife activity.

Tax track

Exemptions and collectors

Confirm exemptions, taxable values, taxing entities and which office collects each bill.

Hill Country property categories

Ranch, Wildlife, Mineral and Business Accounts

Agricultural land

Qualifying land may receive productivity appraisal rather than taxation at full market value.

  • Document qualifying-use history.
  • Identify livestock or crop activity.
  • Keep leases and operator records.
  • Separate qualifying and nonqualifying acreage.

Wildlife management

Land previously qualifying for agricultural appraisal may qualify through an approved wildlife-management use.

  • Prepare the wildlife-management plan.
  • Document required management practices.
  • Keep photographs and activity records.
  • Submit the annual report when requested.

Beekeeping use

The district publishes local intensity and productivity resources for beekeeping-related agricultural appraisal.

  • Check acreage eligibility.
  • Document hive numbers and placement.
  • Keep management and production records.
  • Review the district’s current local guidance.

Mineral and industrial property

Mineral and industrial interests can appear separately from the surface-land account and may use specialized appraisal methods.

  • Search the owner name broadly.
  • Check separate property IDs.
  • Match lease and legal information.
  • Follow the contact instructions on the notice.

Business personal property

Machinery, equipment, inventory, furniture, fixtures and other taxable business assets may require an annual rendition.

  • Inventory assets held January 1.
  • Use the current rendition form.
  • Review the 2026 depreciation schedule.
  • Retain acquisition and disposal records.

911 addressing

Kimble CAD provides a local contact for 911 addressing questions.

  • Have the property ID ready.
  • Provide the legal description.
  • Explain the access road or entrance.
  • Call (325) 446-3717 for routing.
Agricultural or wildlife appraisal is not a complete property-tax exemption. It changes the valuation method for qualifying land. A nonqualifying change of use may create additional tax consequences.
Office-routing guide

Kimble CAD vs Tax Assessor vs County Clerk

Your question Correct office Best action
What is my appraised value? Kimble Central Appraisal District Search the property or call with the property ID.
Why is my acreage or building data wrong? Kimble Central Appraisal District Request review and provide deed, survey, photographs or plans.
Was my exemption approved? Kimble Central Appraisal District Check the current record and contact the district.
How do I protest the appraisal? Kimble CAD / Appraisal Review Board File before the local deadline and keep proof of delivery.
How much property tax do I owe? Kimble CAD for participating units Open the tax account and confirm the collector listed on the statement.
Who collects Harper ISD or Mason ISD taxes? Collector printed on that entity’s bill Kimble CAD supplies appraisal values but states it does not collect those entities.
Who handles vehicle titles and registration? County Tax Assessor-Collector Call before traveling because the county asks visitors to confirm DMV availability.
Where can I verify a deed or lien? Kimble County Clerk Use the official Records Search links listed on the Clerk’s page.
Can the CAD map prove a boundary? No county tax office Use recorded documents and a licensed surveyor.
Official payment workflow

How to Pay Kimble County Property Taxes Online

Kimble CAD’s property-search cart states that taxpayers can locate a property and select the green Pay Taxes button. The cart can also be used when paying multiple eligible properties.

Open the official Kimble CAD property search. Go to esearch.kimblecad.org.
Locate the exact property account. Search by owner, address or property ID and match the legal description and property type.
Review all displayed tax years. Check current and delinquent balances before selecting a payment amount.
Confirm that Kimble CAD is the collector. Do not use this payment path for an entity that the district appraises but does not collect.
Select the green Pay Taxes button. Add the correct property to the payment cart. Repeat only when paying another eligible account.
Review the cart before continuing. Confirm every property ID, tax year and amount. Remove any unrelated account.
Review the processor’s charge. Card or processing charges can change. Read the fee displayed before authorizing payment.
Submit the payment once. Avoid repeated clicks or duplicate transactions while the payment page is processing.
Save and verify the receipt. Keep the property ID, tax year, amount, payment date and confirmation number.
Multiple accounts need separate verification. Ranch land, minerals, business property and additional tracts may have separate property IDs and balances.
Payment not showing? Keep the confirmation and call Kimble CAD at (325) 446-3717 before attempting another payment.
Latest posted adopted-rate history

Kimble County 2025 Property-Tax Rates

Kimble CAD’s latest posted tax-rate history includes the 2025 rates below. Use only the taxing units assigned to the specific property and confirm the final rate and taxable value on the account.

Kimble County 0.436482
Junction ISD 0.661800
City of Junction 0.357450
Hospital District 0.311000
Kimble Groundwater 0.007800
Harper ISD 0.666900
Mason ISD 0.749400
2025 taxing unit Rate displayed per $100 Collection guidance
Kimble County 0.436482 Kimble CAD lists this as a participating local entity.
Junction ISD 0.661800 Kimble CAD lists Junction ISD among the entities it serves.
City of Junction 0.357450 Applies only to property assigned to the city.
Kimble Hospital District 0.311000 Use only when the hospital entity appears on the account.
Kimble County Groundwater 0.007800 Use when the groundwater entity appears on the property.
Harper ISD 0.666900 Kimble CAD provides appraisal values but states that it does not collect this entity.
Mason ISD 0.749400 Kimble CAD provides appraisal values but states that it does not collect this entity.
Hickory UWCD Official history sheet displays 0.29136 Confirm the current figure on the property account or tax statement before estimating.
Do not add every rate shown above. A parcel normally has one applicable school district and only the city, hospital, groundwater or water-district entities assigned to that account.

Basic Texas tax-estimate formula

Estimated entity tax = entity taxable value ÷ 100 × entity tax rate.

Calculate every applicable taxing unit separately. Exemptions can cause taxable value to differ from one entity to another.

Applications and supporting evidence

Kimble County Homestead, Agricultural and Rendition Forms

File appraisal applications with Kimble CAD. Use a current form and include the exact property ID and supporting documents requested by the application.

Owner’s goal Official form or route Prepare before filing
Residence homestead Form 50-114 Property ID, ownership interest, occupancy date and required identification.
Disabled-veteran exemption Form 50-135 VA or military documentation supporting the qualifying status.
Open-space agricultural appraisal Form 50-129 Acreage, qualifying-use history, leases, operators and agricultural evidence.
Wildlife management District wildlife forms Wildlife plan, annual report and records of required management activities.
Business personal-property rendition Form 50-144 Inventory, equipment, machinery, furniture and taxable assets held January 1.
Property-owner protest Form 50-132 Property ID, protest grounds, requested result and organized evidence.
Appoint a tax agent Form 50-162 Owner, agent, property-account and authorization information.
Electronic communications Taxpayer portal Email access and information needed to associate the correct property.
Change mailing address Kimble CAD contact options Property ID, owner information, old address and new mailing address.

Homestead filing check

  • You own a qualifying interest.
  • You occupy the property as your principal residence.
  • The form identifies the correct account.
  • Identification requirements are satisfied.
  • You retain a complete copy and delivery proof.

Agricultural filing check

  • Document the land’s actual qualifying use.
  • Provide the required use history.
  • Identify operators and leases.
  • Separate different land uses and acreage.
  • Keep production, livestock or wildlife records.
The official district forms page should be checked before filing. Local forms, supporting-document requirements and electronic filing options can change even when the state form number remains the same.
Local 2026 appraisal calendar

Kimble County Property-Tax Dates to Watch

January 1 — appraisal date Ownership, market value, property condition, use and taxable business property are generally evaluated as of January 1.
April 1, 2026 — qualifying residence notices The local reappraisal plan scheduled appraisal notices for qualifying single-family residences by April 1 or as soon as practicable.
April 15, 2026 — normal rendition deadline Business-personal-property renditions were due unless a valid extension was requested and granted.
May 1, 2026 — local homestead and agricultural calendar date The district’s plan listed May 1 for homestead and 1-d-1 agricultural applications.
May 1, 2026 — other appraisal notices Notices for properties not valued by the contracted appraisal firm were scheduled by May 1 or as soon as practicable.
May 15, 2026 — extended rendition deadline The plan listed May 15 for renditions with an approved extension.
June 1, 2026 — local protest deadline The 2025–2026 reappraisal plan lists June 1 or the 30th day after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed.
July 1–19, 2026 — ARB hearings The district scheduled Appraisal Review Board hearings during this period.
July 25, 2026 — appraisal-roll certification The chief appraiser’s calendar called for certification of the 2026 appraisal roll to taxing units.
August 7, 2026 — effective-rate publication The local plan listed August 7 as the deadline to publish effective tax rates.
September 30, 2026 — tax rates set The district calendar anticipated local entities setting 2026 tax rates by September 30.
October 2026 — tax statements The local plan schedules mailing of 2026 property-tax statements during October.
Follow the deadline on the property’s official notice. A later mailing date, exemption denial, omitted property, weekend, holiday or another statutory provision can produce a different account-specific deadline.
Appraisal-review workflow

How to Protest a Kimble County Appraisal

The Kimble CAD 2026 calendar lists June 1 or the 30th day after the appraisal notice was mailed. Use the exact deadline on the owner’s notice when it differs.

Read the complete Notice of Appraised Value. Check the proposed market value, appraised value, exemptions, property description and filing deadline.
Open the current property record. Review acreage, land class, structures, condition, agricultural treatment, wildlife use and taxing entities.
Select every applicable protest ground. Issues may include excessive value, unequal appraisal, ownership, property characteristics, exemption denial or denial of special appraisal.
File Form 50-132 before the deadline. Use the Property Owner’s Notice of Protest or another filing method accepted by Kimble CAD.
Save proof of delivery. Keep a portal confirmation, email record, stamped copy or trackable-mail receipt.
Request the district’s evidence. Review comparable sales, land schedules, property characteristics, maps, photographs and appraisal calculations.
Organize evidence by issue. Separate value evidence from ownership, acreage, condition, access, agricultural, wildlife or exemption documentation.
State the exact result requested. Identify the supported value or specific record correction rather than only saying that taxes are high.
Attend the informal review and ARB hearing. Preserve the formal protest until you understand and accept any proposed resolution.

Evidence that can help

  • Comparable sales near January 1.
  • Comparable appraisal records.
  • Dated photographs of damage.
  • Inspection reports and repair estimates.
  • Survey or acreage evidence.
  • Access and river-frontage differences.
  • Agricultural or wildlife-use documents.

Arguments needing more support

  • “My property taxes are too high.”
  • A mortgage or loan balance.
  • Personal financial hardship.
  • An undated automated estimate.
  • A listing asking price.
  • A GIS line used as a survey.
  • A sale from a different property market.
Recorded ownership research

How to Search Kimble County Deeds and Liens

The County Clerk’s official page links to public-record search systems and provides current real-property recording information. The CAD owner field should not be treated as conclusive proof of title.

Open the official Kimble County Clerk page. Visit the County Clerk website.
Find the Records Search section. The county currently lists iDocket, Tyler Portal and Re:SearchTX options for different record categories.
Choose the property-recording route. Use the Clerk’s Kimble County Site for Public Records link when searching deeds, liens, leases, easements or plats.
Search grantor and grantee names. Try former names, middle initials, trusts, estates, companies and each party to a transfer.
Match the recorded instrument to the CAD account. Compare the instrument number, recording date and complete legal description.
Check related documents. Review deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, assignments and subdivision plats when relevant.
Request an official copy when needed. Contact the Clerk for current copy, certification and payment procedures.
Photo identification is required for in-person real-property recording. The County Clerk’s page identifies a new law effective September 1, 2025. Confirm the current identification and recording requirements before traveling.
Buyer and owner scenarios

What to Check Before and After a Kimble County Transfer

Before buying

  • Match the property ID with the deed.
  • Compare CAD, deed and survey acreage.
  • Review all tax years and collectors.
  • Search mineral interests separately.
  • Verify access, easements and river frontage.
  • Do not assume exemptions transfer.

After closing

  • Confirm the deed was recorded.
  • Watch for the CAD ownership update.
  • Update the mailing address.
  • Apply for homestead when eligible.
  • Reapply for agricultural or wildlife appraisal when required.
  • Keep notices sent to the former owner.

For ranch property

  • Verify legal access and road maintenance.
  • Check agricultural-use history.
  • Review wildlife-management records.
  • Identify wells, barns and improvements.
  • Investigate change-of-use tax exposure.
  • Confirm separate mineral ownership.
Problem-solving guide

Common Kimble CAD Problems and Fixes

Problem Possible reason Best next action
No owner-name result The account uses a trust, estate, company, spouse or previous owner. Enter only one first or last name and remove punctuation.
No rural-address result The tract uses an abstract, geographic ID or legal description. Use Advanced Search and then open the map.
Mineral account is missing The mineral interest is carried separately from surface land. Search the owner broadly and review every property type.
New owner is not displayed The recorded deed has not completed CAD processing. Verify recording with the Clerk and provide the instrument reference to CAD.
Homestead is missing The application is pending, incomplete, denied or attached to another account. Contact CAD with the property ID and filing proof.
Agricultural value changed Ownership, use, acreage or qualification information changed. Read the notice and ask which record caused the change.
Tax payment option is unavailable Kimble CAD may not collect the selected entity or account. Check the collector printed on the statement and call the district.
Payment is not posted Processing delay, rejected payment or wrong property ID. Keep the confirmation and call before paying again.
Parcel line appears incorrect GIS approximation, parcel split, deed discrepancy or survey issue. Compare the deed, plat and licensed survey.
Taxing entities appear wrong City, school, hospital or groundwater-district coding may require review. Save the record and ask CAD to verify the jurisdiction assignment.
Verified local contacts

Kimble CAD, Tax Assessor and County Clerk Contacts

Kimble Central Appraisal District

509 College Street
Junction, TX 76849

Mail: P.O. Box 307, Junction, TX 76849-0307
Phone: (325) 446-3717
Fax: (325) 446-4361
Email: kcad@kimblecad.org

Chief Appraiser: Kenda McPherson, RPA, RTA
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Official Kimble CAD

Tax Assessor-Collector / DMV

509 College Street
Junction, TX 76849

Tax Assessor-Collector: Matthew Suttle
Call before visiting: (325) 446-3717
Fax: (325) 446-4361

Handles: vehicle-title, registration and other DMV-related business. The Comptroller directory states that this county tax office does not collect property taxes.

Official county tax-office page

Kimble County Clerk

105 Reid Road
Junction, TX 76849

County Clerk: Karen E. Page
Phone: (325) 446-3353
Fax: (325) 446-2986

Handles: recorded deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats and other official public records.

Official County Clerk page
Holiday and early-closing warning Kimble CAD observes courthouse holidays and states that it closes at 3:00 p.m. on the working day before a scheduled holiday. Call before a deadline-sensitive visit.
Final action plan

Kimble County Property Checklist

For a normal property lookup

  • Search by owner, address or property ID.
  • Match the property and geographic IDs.
  • Confirm the correct appraisal year.
  • Review land and improvements.
  • Check agricultural or wildlife value.
  • Confirm exemptions and taxing entities.
  • Save a dated copy of the account.

For payment, filing or protest

  • Identify every separate property account.
  • Read the account-specific deadline.
  • Use a current form or official portal.
  • Confirm which office collects the tax.
  • Attach focused supporting evidence.
  • Save filing or payment confirmation.
  • Verify the final account after processing.
10 practical answers

Kimble County CAD Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the Kimble County property search free?
Yes. Kimble CAD states that basic property information and property assessment profiles are available without a district fee through its official search, by telephone or in person.
2. What is the fastest way to find a Kimble County property?
Use the property ID from an appraisal notice or tax statement. Otherwise search with one owner name or a simplified street name.
3. Who collects Kimble County property taxes?
Kimble CAD collects property taxes for participating local units. The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. Harper ISD and Mason ISD are appraised by Kimble CAD but collected separately.
4. How do I pay Kimble County property taxes online?
Find the correct account in the official property search and select the green Pay Taxes button. Confirm the property ID, tax year, collector and processor fee before submitting.
5. What was Kimble County’s local 2026 protest deadline?
The district’s 2025–2026 reappraisal plan lists June 1, 2026 or the 30th day after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed. The deadline printed on the specific notice controls.
6. Can I use the taxpayer portal for a basic property search?
The public property search is the fastest route for a basic lookup. The taxpayer portal is intended for enrolled owners who want property details, electronic communications, documents and application management.
7. Does Kimble County allow wildlife-management appraisal?
Qualifying land can use wildlife management as an agricultural-appraisal use when statutory requirements are satisfied. Owners should file the required plan and maintain records of management activities.
8. Can I search mineral property online?
Yes. Search the owner name broadly and review separate property types and property IDs. A mineral interest can be carried separately from the surface-land account.
9. Can the Kimble CAD map be used as a legal survey?
No. The interactive map is an appraisal research tool and does not replace a recorded deed, plat, easement document or licensed boundary survey.
10. Where can I verify a Kimble County deed or lien?
Use the Kimble County Clerk’s official page and select the property-recording search route listed there. The CAD owner field is not conclusive proof of legal title.
Independent informational notice: County-CAD.us is not Kimble County, Kimble Central Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk or a payment processor. Property records, values, exemption requirements, deadlines, tax rates, balances, collectors, officeholders, fees and procedures can change. Verify account-specific and deadline-sensitive information through the official links above. This guide does not provide legal, appraisal, surveying, title or tax advice.
Free County CAD Property Tax Assistant

Estimate Taxes, Exemptions, Escrow, Protest Savings and Next Steps

This sitewide tool helps homeowners, buyers, sellers and investors understand property tax numbers before they check the official county appraisal district or tax office. It runs in your browser, does not collect personal data and gives practical next steps after each calculation.

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Property Tax Estimate Calculator

Estimate annual tax using property value, assessment ratio, exemptions and local tax rate.

Homestead and Exemption Savings

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

Monthly Escrow / Ownership Cost

Estimate monthly property tax, insurance, HOA and reserve cushion. Useful for buyers and homeowners comparing affordability.

Property Tax Protest Savings

Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after a protest, evidence review or correction.

Appraised Value Growth / Cap Impact

Estimate how a value increase or appraisal cap may affect taxable value. Rules vary by state, county and exemption status.

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