King County CAD property search, appraisal records, exemptions, ranch land, minerals and protest help
Use this King County CAD guide when you need to search official property records, check appraisal value, review owner details, use the interactive map, prepare a protest, find exemption forms or confirm where to handle property tax payment questions.
This page is built for real King County, Texas property owners, ranch landowners, buyers, mineral-interest owners, business personal property filers and agents who need the correct official links and practical next steps.
Start with King County Appraisal District for property search, appraisal value, exemptions, special valuations, mineral or personal property records and protests. Use the King County Tax Assessor-Collector for tax payment and receipt questions.
Quick answer: what King County CAD helps with
King County Appraisal District appraises property for ad valorem taxation in King County, Texas. The official site provides property search, interactive map, forms, online protest, records, reports, hearings and contact resources.
King CAD handles market value, taxable property records, exemptions and special valuations. The King County Tax Assessor-Collector handles property tax payment questions, receipts and county tax office support.
Quick navigation for King County property owners
How to search King County CAD property records
The official King CAD search is the best first stop before you call, file a form, protest, check a mineral account or ask about tax payment routing.
When King CAD property search does not work
Search problems usually happen because the property is rural, mineral, personal property, lease-related or listed under a different owner format.
| Problem | Try this | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Owner search fails | Use last name only or partial owner name. | Owners may be listed with initials, estates, trusts, business names or joint ownership. |
| Ranch tract is hard to identify | Use geo ID, legal description, abstract or interactive map. | Large rural tracts may not search cleanly by street address. |
| Mineral account is confusing | Filter by Mineral and search lease number or lease name. | Mineral accounts often work better with lease details than address search. |
| Business personal property does not appear | Filter by Personal or use owner/business name. | Personal property records can be separate from real property accounts. |
| Need only accounts with tax due | Use the “show only properties with tax due” filter if available. | This narrows the search when the goal is payment follow-up. |
| Need actual tax payment status | Contact the King County Tax Assessor-Collector. | CAD appraisal records and tax collection records are separate. |
What King CAD property record fields mean
A CAD record is helpful only when you understand the fields. Do not treat appraisal records as deeds, surveys, title reports or tax receipts.
| Field | Meaning | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Property ID | Main appraisal account reference | Use it when calling CAD, filing protest, searching taxes or saving documents. |
| Geo ID | Geographic parcel reference | Helpful for maps, rural property and ranch tract matching. |
| Owner name | Owner shown in appraisal records | Good for lookup, but verify legal ownership through recorded documents when needed. |
| Legal description | Lot, tract, survey, abstract or subdivision description | Useful for ranch and rural property, but verify before legal use. |
| Property type | Mineral, Personal or Real property category | Choose the correct type before comparing values or preparing evidence. |
| Market value | CAD opinion of market value | Compare with similar sales, land class, improvements, condition and property type. |
| Appraised value | Value after appraisal limitations or special appraisal may apply | Review this carefully if homestead cap or ag appraisal applies. |
| Lease number / lease name | Mineral or lease-related account reference | Useful for mineral-interest records and oil/gas account matching. |
| Tax due filter | Search option to show accounts with tax due | Useful for payment follow-up, but verify payment with the tax office. |
Official King CAD tools to use first
Use official tools before relying on third-party pages. This helps avoid outdated phone numbers, wrong records and unsafe payment shortcuts.
| Official tool | Best for | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Property Search | Owner, address, property ID, geo ID, legal description, value and tax-due filtering | Start here before calling or filing anything. |
| Interactive Map | Ranch tracts, rural land, parcel location and visual property review | Use it with geo ID or legal description for rural property. |
| Forms | Homestead, disabled veteran, business personal property rendition and ag-use appraisal forms | Mail completed forms to King CAD, P.O. Box 117, Guthrie, TX 79236-0117 unless the district gives another instruction. |
| Online Protest | Filing or managing protest where online protest is available | Registration/sign-in may be required. Save confirmation after filing. |
| Records, Data, Reports | Public data, tax roll information and district reports | Useful when researching more than one property account. |
King CAD vs King County Tax Office: which one do you need?
The appraisal district and tax office have different jobs. Use this section before calling.
| Your task | Correct place | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Search appraisal value | King CAD | Use Basic, Owner, Property, All Criteria or Advanced Search. |
| Fix wrong property details | King CAD | Call 806-596-4588 with property ID, geo ID and proof. |
| Apply for homestead or ag appraisal | King CAD | Use official CAD forms and save submission proof. |
| File protest | King CAD / ARB process | Use online protest or official notice instructions before the deadline. |
| Pay property taxes | King County Tax Assessor-Collector | Call 806-596-4318 or use official King County tax office instructions. |
| Find deed or legal ownership proof | County records / title resources | Do not rely only on CAD records for legal title work. |
King County homestead exemption, ag appraisal and special-use help
Before protesting value, check exemption and special appraisal status. A missing homestead, disabled veteran exemption or ag-use appraisal can affect taxable value more than a small value change.
How to prepare a useful King County CAD protest
A useful protest is not only “my taxes are high.” It should focus on market value, unequal appraisal, wrong acreage, wrong improvement details, denied exemption, ag appraisal issue, mineral record issue or another specific appraisal problem.
Evidence checklist that actually helps
Good evidence is local, specific and tied to the exact reason for your protest. Keep it dated, short and easy to read.
- Comparable ranch or land sales
- Photos of property condition
- Repair estimates or improvement condition proof
- Closing statement or recent purchase price
- Independent appraisal or market report
- Wrong acreage or land size
- Wrong improvement details
- Incorrect property type
- Wrong legal description
- Missing exemption or ag-use status
- Lease number or lease name records
- Business personal property rendition
- Equipment list or asset correction
- Ownership or operating-interest proof
- Prior-year account comparison
Key King County property tax deadlines
Always use the exact deadline on your appraisal notice or official CAD instructions. The dates below are practical Texas guideposts.
| Task | Common timing | Smart action |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation date | January 1 | Review property condition, use and market evidence as of this date. |
| Exemption filing | Commonly April 30 for many Texas exemption filings | Apply early and save proof. Ask CAD about late options if missed. |
| Protest filing | Usually May 15 or 30 days after notice, whichever is later | Use your notice deadline and save filing confirmation. |
| Business personal property rendition | Spring filing season | Use King CAD rendition forms and confirm due dates directly with the district. |
| Tax payment | Handled after values and rates are set | Use the King County Tax Assessor-Collector for payment amount and receipts. |
How to handle King County property tax payment questions
Tax payment is not the same as appraisal value. Use CAD for value and exemption questions. Use the King County Tax Assessor-Collector for payment questions.
Documents to keep ready before you call, file or pay
Having the right details ready makes your call faster and helps avoid wrong-property mistakes.
King County Appraisal District contact details
| Contact item | Official detail | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| Office | King County Appraisal District | Property search, appraisal value, exemptions, corrections, special appraisals and protest questions. |
| Street address | 800 S. Baker Street, Guthrie, TX 79236 | Office visits, forms, hearings and map directions. |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 117, Guthrie, TX 79236-0117 | Mailed forms or official written communication where accepted. |
| Phone | 806-596-4588 | General CAD help and property-record questions. |
| Fax | 806-596-4041 | Faxed documents where accepted by the district. |
| kingcad@caprock-spur.com | Questions where email contact is accepted by the district. | |
| Chief Appraiser | Vonda Brendle | Official leadership reference shown by the Texas Comptroller directory. |
| Tax office contact | King County Tax Assessor-Collector, 806-596-4318 | Tax payment, amount and receipt questions. |
King CAD office map
Use this map for directions to King County Appraisal District in Guthrie. For deadline-sensitive filings, call first and confirm current office procedure.
Official King County property resources
Use these official links for final confirmation before searching, filing, paying, protesting or visiting an office.
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What is the official King County CAD property search website?
The official King County CAD property search is available through kingcad.org. The search includes Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria and Advanced Search.
Is this King County, Texas or King County, Washington?
This guide is for King County, Texas. King County, Washington uses a county assessor system and different official websites.
What is the King CAD phone number?
The official King County Appraisal District phone number is 806-596-4588.
Where is King County Appraisal District located?
The Texas Comptroller directory lists King CAD at 800 S. Baker Street, Guthrie, Texas 79236.
Who is the King County CAD Chief Appraiser?
The Texas Comptroller directory lists Vonda Brendle as Chief Appraiser.
How do I search King CAD by owner name?
Use the By Owner search and enter owner name in last-name-first-name format when possible. If the full name fails, try a partial name.
What property types can I search in King CAD?
The official search includes property type filters such as Mineral, Personal and Real.
Does King CAD collect property taxes?
King CAD handles appraisal records, exemptions and protests. The King County Tax Assessor-Collector handles tax payment questions.
Where do I pay King County property taxes?
Contact the King County Tax Assessor-Collector. The county page and Texas Comptroller directory list phone 806-596-4318.
What evidence helps in a King County appraisal protest?
Useful evidence includes comparable land sales, property photos, repair estimates, closing documents, wrong acreage proof, improvement details, mineral or personal property documents and exemption proof.
Can I use King CAD records as legal proof of ownership?
No. CAD records are appraisal and research records. Use official deed or title records for legal ownership questions.
What should I do first after receiving an appraisal notice?
Search your property, save the CAD record, check exemptions and property details, then decide whether you need a correction, exemption filing or protest.
Last editorial check: June 2026. Official phone numbers, forms, links, collection responsibility, deadlines and property data can change. Confirm directly with King CAD, King County or the relevant official office before filing, paying, protesting or visiting.
Estimate Taxes, Exemptions, Escrow, Protest Savings and Next Steps
This sitewide tool helps homeowners, buyers, sellers and investors understand property tax numbers before they check the official county appraisal district or tax office. It runs in your browser, does not collect personal data and gives practical next steps after each calculation.
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Choose your main goal. The tool will guide you to the right calculation or next step.
Use Tax, Exemption and Protest tabs to understand your appraisal notice and possible savings.
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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.
Home Buyer Monthly Budget Estimate
Estimate a more realistic monthly ownership cost by adding mortgage, property tax, insurance and HOA.
Find Official County CAD and Tax Resources
Enter county and state to create safe search links. This avoids guessing official URLs and helps users find the correct county appraisal district, property search, tax payment and exemption pages.
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- Below county CAD articles
- Before FAQ section on long posts
- Inside sidebar or after first major section on desktop
Estimate disclaimer
Values are educational estimates. Visitors should confirm final values, exemptions, tax rates, payment status and deadlines with official county resources.