Lampasas County CAD – Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

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Lampasas County, Texas Property Search and Tax Guide

Move the Correct Lampasas, Lometa or Kempner Parcel from Property Search and GIS to Exemptions, Agricultural Review, Protest Evidence, Tax Payment or Recorded-Deed Research

Lampasas County appraisal records cover homes and businesses in Lampasas, Lometa and Kempner, rural property near Adamsville, Bend, Copperas Cove-area addresses and Naruna, ranches, pasture, cropland, orchards, beekeeping acreage, wildlife-management tracts, manufactured homes, minerals and business equipment.

This guide explains the official Lampasas CAD database, current BIS parcel map, Taxpayer Portal, 2026 local protest deadline, homestead application, county-specific agricultural standards, online tax payment and County Clerk land records.

Important office rule: Lampasas CAD appraises property and also serves as the contracted property-tax collector. The elected County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect Lampasas County property taxes.
Search Lampasas CAD Open Interactive GIS Open Taxpayer Portal Search and Pay Taxes
Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo
LCAD phone 512-556-8058
Office location 109 E. 5th St., Lampasas
2026 protest deadline May 29, 2026

Critical Corrections to the Existing Lampasas County Page

Existing or Missing Information Current Official Information Why It Matters
Office shown as 109 N. Key Avenue with phone 512-556-8222 Lampasas CAD lists 109 E. 5th Street and phone 512-556-8058. Applications, tax payments and office visits must use the correct current location.
Old TrueAutomation parcel map LCAD now links the BIS interactive map at gis.bisclient.com/lampasascad. Visitors should use the currently supported GIS viewer.
GIS boundaries described as exact The official search says legal descriptions and acreage are for appraisal research and must be verified before legal use. A GIS line does not replace a recorded deed or professional survey.
Generic May 15 protest deadline Lampasas CAD mailed approximately 9,400 appraisal notices and set May 29, 2026 as the local protest deadline. The local deadline announced for the 2026 notice cycle was later than May 15.
Tax payments directed to the County Tax Office Lampasas CAD is the contracted property-tax collector and provides online payment through its property search. The elected County Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect county property taxes.
No current Taxpayer Portal instructions The portal provides property details, electronic communication, important documents and application management. Owners can manage several tasks without relying only on an office visit.
Search limited to owner, address and account Advanced Search supports abstract, mobile-home park, property type, DBA, subdivision, condo, Owner ID, Geographic ID and neighborhood. Ranches, mobile homes, businesses and minerals frequently require advanced fields.
No county-specific agricultural standards LCAD publishes 2026 intensity standards for livestock, horses, sheep, goats, bees, cropland, orchards, pasture and wildlife. Rural acreage or token livestock does not automatically qualify.
Property card suggested as a complete title search The County Clerk provides separate deed and lien systems and does not perform searches for the public. CAD ownership does not show every lien, release, easement or mineral reservation.
Flood zones promised in the CAD map The appraisal GIS is not an official flood determination. Flood risk should be checked through FEMA, local floodplain officials and an insurer.
The existing page needs a complete rebuild. Its contact information, GIS link, protest date, tax-payment routing and local agricultural guidance are outdated or incomplete.

Which Office Handles Your Lampasas County Property Task?

Lampasas Central Appraisal District Property search, appraised values, exemptions, agricultural valuation, GIS, renditions, protests and property-tax collection.
Appraisal Review Board Formal hearings involving value, unequal appraisal, exemption denials, agricultural qualification and other protestable actions.
Lampasas County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, plats, mineral documents, foreclosure notices and certified copies.
County Tax Assessor-Collector Vehicle titles, registration and related transactions—not Lampasas County property-tax collection.
Taxing-Unit Governing Bodies County, city, school and special-district officials propose budgets and adopt tax rates.
City or County Development Office Building permits, septic, subdivision, floodplain and other development requirements.
Surveyor or Title Company Boundaries, legal access, easements, encroachments, title commitments and mineral reservations.
Property-Tax Attorney Complex ARB cases, arbitration, court appeals, rollback taxes, ownership disputes and tax-sale issues.
Fast routing tip Give staff the Property ID before describing the problem. One owner may have separate residence, acreage, mobile-home, mineral and business accounts.

Choose Your Lampasas County Property Task

Search Property Records Fix a Failed Search Read the Property Card Use the GIS Map Local Property Checks Understand Values Use the Taxpayer Portal Apply for Exemptions Agricultural Appraisal Livestock Standards Beekeeping Rules Wildlife Management Business Property Mineral Accounts Prepare a Protest Check Late Remedies Search and Pay Taxes Search Deeds and Liens Contacts and Map

What to Try When the Lampasas CAD Search Finds Nothing

Search Problem Better Method Why It Helps
Full owner name fails Search only the first or last name. Initials, spouses, trusts and estates may be indexed differently.
Recent buyer is missing Search the seller or former owner. A recorded deed and CAD ownership update may occur at different times.
Address returns no result Search only the street name. Direction, road suffix and punctuation can prevent a match.
Rural land has no normal address Use abstract, Geographic ID, owner or GIS. Rural accounts are frequently indexed through survey information.
Only the house appears Repeat the owner search and open every Property ID. The homesite and agricultural acreage may be separated.
Manufactured home is missing Select Mobile Home and search the home and land owners separately. The structure and underlying land can have different owners.
Business equipment is missing Select Personal and search the DBA or legal business owner. A tenant may own taxable assets without owning the building.
Mineral interest is missing Select Mineral and try owner, trust, estate and company variations. Mineral ownership may be separate from surface ownership.
Need protest information Use ARB Search fields for status and hearing details. ARB filters are designed for protest-record research.
“I am trying to locate a Lampasas CAD account. The current or former owner is ______. The property is near ______. It is a home / ranch / mobile-home / mineral / business account. My Property ID, abstract or legal-description clue is ______.”

How to Read a Lampasas CAD Property Record

Record Field Meaning What to Check
Property ID Primary appraisal and tax-account identifier. Use it on applications, calls, protests and tax payments.
Owner ID Identifier connected with an ownership record. One owner may have several Property IDs.
Geographic ID Map-related account identifier. Useful for ranches without a normal street address.
Legal description CAD summary of the abstract, survey, subdivision, lot or tract. Compare it with the recorded deed before legal use.
Market value LCAD’s January 1 opinion of market value. Compare size, condition, access, improvements and market evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable homestead cap, circuit-breaker limitation or productivity appraisal. It may differ from market value.
Taxable value Value remaining after exemptions and limitations. Taxable value can differ among taxing units.
Exemptions Approved homestead, age, disability, veteran or other benefits. Confirm each expected exemption for the correct year.
Land details Acreage, land category, market value and agricultural productivity value. Review every land segment and homesite area.
Taxing units County, city, school and applicable special districts. Use the list when estimating taxes or reviewing rates.
Tax information Tax years, balances, payment status and online payment access. Review every unpaid year before completing payment.

How to Use the Lampasas CAD Interactive GIS Map

1
Find the property record first.

Copy the Property ID, Geographic ID, acreage and legal-description clues.

2
Open the official BIS map.

Use the map linked directly by Lampasas CAD rather than the old TrueAutomation address.

3
Locate the correct parcel polygon.

Match the Property ID and legal description instead of clicking only the nearest visible building.

4
Check every connected account.

A ranch or family ownership group can include several adjoining appraisal parcels.

5
Compare surrounding properties.

Review similar land size, access, improvements, location and neighborhood classification.

6
Save a dated map image.

Label it with the Property ID before using it for a correction request, protest or buyer file.

The GIS can help with
  • General parcel location
  • Neighboring appraisal accounts
  • Rural tract orientation
  • Road and subdivision context
  • Comparable-account research
The GIS cannot prove
  • Exact boundary monuments
  • Legal road access
  • Flood-zone status
  • Easement rights
  • Clear title or mineral ownership
Do not build, fence or buy from the GIS line alone. Use a current survey, recorded deed, title review and official floodplain research when legal certainty matters.
Official interactive map: Open Lampasas CAD GIS.

Lampasas County Property Situations That Need Extra Checking

Property Situation Important Checks Common Hidden Issue
City of Lampasas home City limits, Lampasas ISD, homestead, improvement data and taxing units A Lampasas mailing address does not always mean the property is inside city limits.
Lometa-area property City limits, Lometa ISD, agricultural use, utilities and access Rural acreage and the residence may be carried under separate land segments.
Kempner-area home Actual county, city limits, school district, septic and taxing units A Kempner postal address can cover property outside the incorporated city.
Copperas Cove-area address County line, school district, city jurisdiction and appraisal district A Copperas Cove mailing address can be associated with more than one county.
Ranch or pasture Every Property ID, legal access, water, fencing, stocking and use history Token livestock does not automatically establish agricultural qualification.
Creek or river-area land FEMA flood maps, drainage, elevation, road access and insurance The appraisal GIS is not an official flood determination.
Manufactured home Home account, land account, owner, location and tax status The home and land can have different owners.
Mineral or utility account Specialized account, ownership interest, recorded documents and tax years The surface owner may not own the mineral interest.

Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value

Market Value → Appraisal Limitation or Productivity Value → Exemptions → Taxable Value
Market value Lampasas CAD’s estimate of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions as of January 1.
Appraised value The amount after an applicable homestead cap, non-homestead limitation or agricultural productivity appraisal.
Taxable value The amount each taxing unit uses after exemptions and applicable limitations.
Residence-homestead cap: A qualifying homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase more than 10% per year, plus the market value of new improvements.
2026 circuit-breaker limitation: Qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may receive a temporary 20% appraisal limitation. Agricultural and certain other special-appraisal property is excluded.
Market value can still increase above capped appraised value. The cap affects the appraisal calculation; it does not erase Lampasas CAD’s market-value estimate.

How to Use the Lampasas CAD Taxpayer Portal

Portal uses: Property details, electronic communication, important documents and application management are available through one account.
1
Open portal.lampasascad.com.

Use the Sign Up option when you do not already have an account.

2
Use an email address you monitor.

Account approval, document and password messages may be delivered by email.

3
Connect the correct property.

Verify the Property ID and ownership information before managing an application.

4
Choose electronic communication carefully.

An election to receive official communication electronically remains effective until rescinded in writing.

5
Save every confirmation.

Keep screenshots, confirmation numbers, submitted files and correspondence.

Registration can show “Approval Pending.” Do not wait until a filing deadline to create the account or connect a property.
Official portal: Open Lampasas CAD Taxpayer Portal.

Lampasas 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 the 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 deferral.
Disabled person May provide additional exemption relief, a school-tax ceiling and installment or deferral options.
Disabled veteran Relief depends on the qualifying disability percentage and statutory exemption category.
Surviving spouse Certain benefits may continue when ownership, residence and remarriage requirements are met.
Heir property An inherited homeowner may qualify using permitted affidavits and ownership evidence.

Practical Homestead Workflow

1
Search the property account.

Confirm the owner, Property ID, situs address and current exemption codes.

2
Use the official LCAD application link.

The district links a free online homestead application from its homepage and exemption page.

3
Confirm principal residence.

Use the date you acquired and began occupying the home.

4
Attach required identification.

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

5
Add special ownership evidence.

Heir property, manufactured homes, disability and veteran claims may require additional documentation.

6
Save proof of filing.

Keep the complete application, confirmation number, email or delivery receipt.

7
Verify approval later.

Submitting an application does not prove LCAD approved and applied the exemption.

Homestead audit: Lampasas CAD periodically reviews existing residence-homestead exemptions. The district states that owners do not need to reapply unless requested by mail.
Never pay a filing company for a normal homestead application. Lampasas CAD states there is no charge for receiving or filing an exemption application.
Official exemption information: Open Lampasas CAD Exemptions.
Official online homestead form: Start the Lampasas Homestead Application.

Lampasas County Agricultural Productivity Appraisal

Agricultural valuation is not a simple acreage exemption. The land must be principally used for a genuine commercial agricultural operation at an intensity typical for Lampasas County.
Regular deadline A valid 1-d-1 application is normally due by midnight April 30.
Use history Land outside a city generally needs agricultural use in five of the preceding seven years.
City or town land Land inside municipal boundaries generally needs continuous agricultural use for the preceding five years.
Principal use Agricultural production must be the land’s most important use for the bulk of the calendar year.

Evidence LCAD May Request

  • Written lease agreement
  • Livestock inventory
  • Feed and fertilizer receipts
  • Harvest and sales documents
  • Profit-and-loss records
  • Tax returns or farm schedules
  • Fencing and water records
  • Dated photographs
  • Operator and prior-owner information
  • Five-of-seven-year use history
Token activity is not enough. LCAD’s standards are intended to exclude land where agricultural use occurs mainly to obtain tax relief.
New owner must reapply. A buyer cannot rely only on the seller’s previous agricultural approval.
Email submission: Agricultural applications may be emailed as a legible PDF to ag.wildlife@lampasascad.com. Photograph images of the form are not accepted.
Late application: A qualifying owner may file before the ARB approves the appraisal records, typically in July, but a 10% penalty based on the tax savings may apply.
Change-of-use tax: Ending agricultural use and converting the land to a nonagricultural use can create additional taxes for the preceding three years plus statutory interest.
Official agriculture forms and 2026 standards: Open Lampasas CAD Agriculture, Wildlife and Land.

2026 Lampasas County Livestock Intensity Standards

Published livestock starting point: Lampasas CAD lists a 20-acre minimum based on regional intensity standards and generally uses one animal unit per 20 acres.
Operation Published Local Starting Point Evidence to Prepare
Cow-calf operation At least five breeding-age cows bred annually; one cow-calf pair equals one animal unit. Inventory, breeding, calf sales, feed, veterinary, fencing and water records.
Stocker or feeder cattle Commercial acquisition and weight-gain operation for processor sale. Purchase, weight, feed, veterinary and sale records.
Sheep Six sheep equal one animal unit; a typical flock includes at least 15 ewes and one ram. Inventory, breeding, wool or meat production and sales.
Goats Six goats equal one animal unit; a typical flock includes at least 25 does and one buck. Inventory, breeding, meat, mohair or dairy records and sales.
Horse breeding At least three breeding-age mares with a documented breeding and sales operation. Breeding, foaling, registration, feeding and offspring-sale records.
Recreational horses Horses kept strictly as pets, for boarding or recreation do not qualify. Separate commercial breeding evidence from recreational use.
Minimum numbers do not guarantee approval. Stocking must fit the land’s forage, soil, water, brush and carrying capacity, and the operation must remain commercially genuine.

Lampasas County Beekeeping Agricultural Appraisal

Minimum acreage Five acres.
First five acres At least six maintained colonies or hives.
Additional acreage One additional hive for each additional 2.5 acres.
Maximum acreage Twenty acres.
Commercial product required: The owner must show that the bees are used for pollination or production of food or another tangible product with commercial value.

Beekeeping Evidence File

  • Map showing hive locations
  • Hive purchase or lease records
  • Colony and queen records
  • Hive maintenance notes
  • Dated photographs
  • Bee-health monitoring
  • Supplemental feeding
  • Pest-control records
  • Harvest and marketing records
  • Five-of-seven-year use history
Evidence tip A hive-rental receipt alone does not prove qualification. Keep records showing live colonies, actual management and commercial production on the correct Property ID.

Wildlife Management Use in Lampasas County

Prior agricultural qualification Land generally must already receive 1-d-1 open-space agricultural valuation before changing to wildlife use.
Written plan Identify the target wildlife, tract map, goals and scheduled management practices.
Annual documentation Keep photographs, invoices, maps, activity records and annual reports.

Perform at Least Three Qualifying Activities

Habitat controlManage vegetation and habitat for the target species.
Erosion controlProtect soil, water and habitat from erosion.
Predator controlUse lawful predator-management practices.
Supplemental waterProvide and maintain wildlife water sources.
Supplemental foodAdd food beyond natural production.
Supplemental shelterCreate nesting, breeding or escape cover.
Census countsDocument wildlife population and management results.
Wildlife presence or hunting alone does not qualify the land. The owner must actively manage the property and document at least three statutory practices.

Business Personal Property and Rendition Workflow

Regular rendition deadline: Most business-personal-property renditions were due April 15. A timely written extension generally moved the deadline to May 15.
Common reported assets Inventory, furniture, fixtures, computers, machinery, tools, vehicles and equipment used to produce income.
Current exemption threshold Income-producing tangible personal property valued at $125,000 or less in a taxing unit may qualify for exemption.
Local depreciation schedule Lampasas CAD publishes a business-personal-property depreciation schedule for valuation support.

Useful Rendition File

  • January 1 asset list
  • Original cost and acquisition year
  • Inventory totals
  • Asset location
  • Disposed or relocated assets
  • Depreciation schedule
  • Purchase invoices
  • Condition and obsolescence evidence
  • Lease or ownership documents
  • Proof of filing or extension
Business closed, sold or moved? Notify Lampasas CAD and document the exact closure, sale, relocation or disposal date. Do not assume the account closes automatically.
Official business-property resources: Open Lampasas CAD Business Personal Property.

Lampasas County Mineral and Specialized Accounts

1
Select Mineral in Advanced Search.

Do not rely only on the surface real-property account.

2
Try owner and entity variations.

Search individuals, trusts, estates, companies, former owners and operators.

3
Open every related account.

One owner can have several mineral, utility or specialized appraisal accounts.

4
Compare with recorded documents.

Review mineral deeds, reservations, assignments, leases, probate instruments and releases.

Mineral-title warning: A mineral appraisal account is not a legal ownership opinion. Complex interests may require a landman, title company or attorney.

How to Prepare a Lampasas CAD Property Protest

The announced 2026 Lampasas County protest deadline was May 29. The ordinary deadline has passed for most owners as of July 21, 2026. Check the actual notice and investigate a possible late remedy immediately.
1
Save the appraisal notice and property record.

Record the Property ID, proposed value, exemption status and deadline.

2
Select every applicable protest ground.

Examples include excessive market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, denied exemption or denied agricultural appraisal.

3
Use the online portal or paper form.

Lampasas CAD provides protest forms when an owner is unable to file online.

4
Save proof of timely filing.

Keep the portal confirmation, stamped copy or trackable mailing record.

5
Request Lampasas CAD’s evidence.

Ask for comparable properties, appraisal schedules, photographs and material the district plans to use.

6
Build property-specific evidence.

Use dated photographs, repair estimates, measurements, appraisals, surveys, comparable accounts, leases or asset schedules.

7
State one requested result.

Show the LCAD value, your requested value or correction and the evidence supporting it.

8
Attend the informal conference.

Many cases can be resolved before a formal ARB hearing when the evidence clearly identifies an error.

9
Continue to the ARB when unresolved.

Organize the evidence in presentation order and follow the district’s hearing procedures.

10
Read the written ARB order immediately.

Further appeal deadlines depend on the property and the chosen review route.

Official protest forms: Open Lampasas CAD Protests.

Evidence That Helps by Property Type

Property Type Useful Evidence Weak Argument
Home Comparable sales, condition photographs, repair estimates, measurements and appraisal. The tax bill increased without showing a value or data error.
Rural land Access, terrain, flood risk, utilities, tract shape, restrictions, survey and adjusted sales. Comparing remote acreage with highway frontage or development-ready property.
Agricultural land Use history, livestock, crops, fencing, water, leases, production and sales records. Assuming rural ownership automatically qualifies.
Manufactured home Ownership, model, age, size, condition, land relationship and title documents. Comparing the home with a conventional site-built residence.
Business property Asset list, original cost, age, condition, inventory, depreciation and obsolescence evidence. An unsupported lump-sum estimate.
Mineral or utility Ownership interest, production, income, expenses and specialized account records. Surface-property evidence unrelated to the specialized account.

Possible Remedies After a Deadline

Possible Remedy When It May Apply Immediate Step
Good-cause late protest A qualifying reason prevented timely filing. Contact LCAD before the ARB approves the appraisal records.
Failure to receive required notice LCAD or the ARB failed to deliver a legally required notice. Ask about the applicable notice-hearing procedure before the tax becomes delinquent.
Late homestead application The owner qualified but missed the regular application date. File promptly within the applicable statutory late-filing period.
Late agricultural application Qualifying land missed April 30 but the appraisal records have not been approved. File immediately and ask how the 10% penalty will be calculated.
Appraisal-roll correction A qualifying clerical, ownership, multiple-appraisal or statutory over-appraisal issue exists. Identify the exact correction ground rather than submitting a routine late value complaint.
Act immediately. Late remedies have separate eligibility rules and deadlines. Missing May 29 does not automatically create a right to a late hearing.

How to Search and Pay Lampasas County Property Taxes

Pay property taxes through Lampasas CAD—not the County Tax Assessor-Collector. Lampasas CAD acts as the contracted tax assessor and collector for local property-tax accounts.
1
Open the official property search.

Search by Property ID, owner, address or an Advanced Search field.

2
Select the correct property.

Match the owner, legal description, property type and taxing units.

3
Scroll to the Pay Taxes section.

The payment section appears on the individual property account.

4
Select the tax year or years.

Click Pay beside the desired taxes and add the correct year to the cart.

5
Review the cart.

Confirm the account, selected years, payment amount, penalty and interest.

6
Proceed to checkout.

The system redirects the payer to the payment vendor’s secure checkout page.

7
Review the convenience fee.

LCAD states that online-payment fees have decreased, but the final charge should be checked before authorization.

8
Save the confirmation.

Keep the Property ID, tax year, payment amount, date and transaction number.

Check every unpaid year. Paying the newest year does not automatically clear an older delinquent balance.
Tax formula: Taxable Value ÷ 100 × Tax Rate = Estimated Tax before applicable fees, credits or adjustments.
2026 rate status: Lampasas CAD currently publishes completed adopted-rate information through 2025. Proposed and adopted 2026 rates are updated through the truth-in-taxation process during August and September.
Official tax search and payment: Open Lampasas CAD Property and Tax Search.
Proposed tax information: Open Lampasas Truth in Taxation.

How to Search Lampasas County Deeds, Liens and Recorded Documents

The County Clerk does not perform property searches for the public. Use the available online indexes or hire a title professional when a complete search is required.
1
Collect CAD clues first.

Save the current owner, previous owner, Property ID, abstract and legal description.

2
Select the correct Clerk records period.

The Clerk provides QuickLink resources for older indexes and a separate ongoing system for records from June 26, 2023 forward.

3
Search grantor and grantee separately.

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

4
Search multiple document types.

Review deeds, deeds of trust, releases, federal and state tax liens, judgments, mechanic’s liens and lis pendens.

5
Match the legal description.

A matching owner name is not enough when one person owns multiple tracts or mineral interests.

6
Follow referenced documents.

A deed may refer to an older plat, easement, restriction, mineral reservation, lien or release.

7
Request the needed copy.

Contact the Clerk with the document number, volume and page or other index information.

8
Register for the free Property Notification Service.

The service can send an email or telephone alert within approximately 24 hours when a document is recorded under a registered name.

Lampasas County Clerk Dianne Miller
409 S. Pecan Street, Suite 201
Lampasas, TX 76550
512-556-8271 ext. 203
Email and filing note dianne.miller@co.lampasas.tx.us
Documents received after 4:30 p.m. are processed the next business day.
Photo identification is required when presenting a document for recording in the Lampasas County Official Public Records.
Title warning: A CAD account and basic Clerk search do not guarantee clear title, legal access or the absence of liens. Use a title company or attorney when legal certainty is required.
Official County Clerk instructions: Open Lampasas County Clerk.
Current online records: Search Lampasas Records from June 2023 Forward.

Lampasas County Buyer and Owner Verification Checklist

Appraisal account
  • Correct Property ID
  • Owner and mailing address
  • Legal description
  • Land and improvement details
  • Exemptions and taxing units
Tax account
  • Every unpaid tax year
  • Penalty and interest
  • Partial-payment status
  • Correct payment cart
  • Receipt and confirmation
Recorded documents
  • Current vesting deed
  • Deeds of trust and liens
  • Releases
  • Easements and restrictions
  • Mineral reservations
Ranch or agricultural land
  • Legal access
  • Survey and acreage
  • Water and fencing
  • Agricultural-use history
  • Change-of-use tax risk
Flood-sensitive property
  • Official FEMA map
  • Local floodplain review
  • Drainage and elevation
  • Road access
  • Insurance availability
Future tax estimate
  • Remove seller-only exemptions
  • Check buyer homestead eligibility
  • Include every taxing unit
  • Account for new improvements
  • Use current rates correctly
Buyer warning: Do not estimate future taxes by copying the seller’s current bill. Exemptions, appraisal limitations, agricultural qualification, improvements and taxing units can change after closing.

2026 Lampasas County Property Deadline Board

January 1 General appraisal date used for ownership, condition, use, value and many exemption questions.
April 15 Normal deadline for most business-personal-property renditions.
April 30 Regular deadline for many exemptions and agricultural special-appraisal applications.
May 29 Lampasas CAD’s announced deadline for the 2026 appraisal-notice cycle.
Before ARB approval Last possible period for certain late agricultural applications, usually before July approval.
August–September Taxing units propose rates, hold hearings and update truth-in-taxation information.
January 31 Normal last day to pay current taxes without penalty and interest.
February 1 Unpaid current taxes generally become delinquent unless the statement provides another date.
Follow the actual notice, application or tax statement. Later notices, weekends, holidays and special statutory remedies can change the operative deadline.

Current Lampasas County Property Contacts

Office Current Contact Main Tasks
Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser: Juan Saucedo
109 E. 5th Street
Lampasas, TX 76550
Mailing: P.O. Box 175
Lampasas, TX 76550-0175
512-556-8058
Fax: 512-556-4660
info@lampasascad.com
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 		Property search, appraisal, exemptions, agriculture, GIS, renditions, protests, tax statements and payments.
Agriculture and Wildlife Department ag.wildlife@lampasascad.com Agricultural applications, wildlife plans, intensity evidence and land-use questions.
Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector Betty Salinas
409 S. Pecan Street, Suite 101
Lampasas, TX 76550
512-556-8271 		Vehicle titles and registration. This office does not collect Lampasas County property taxes.
Lampasas County Clerk Dianne Miller
409 S. Pecan Street, Suite 201
Lampasas, TX 76550
512-556-8271 ext. 203
dianne.miller@co.lampasas.tx.us 		Deeds, liens, easements, releases, plats, mineral documents and official copies.

Map to Lampasas Central Appraisal District

Bring: Property ID, identification, appraisal notice and copies of relevant applications, deeds, photographs, estimates, maps, leases, receipts, crop records or livestock documentation.

Official Lampasas County Property Actions

Search appraisal and tax records Lampasas CAD Property Search
Open the parcel map Lampasas CAD GIS
Manage applications and documents Lampasas CAD Taxpayer Portal
Apply for homestead Lampasas Homestead Application
Review exemption forms Lampasas CAD Exemptions
Review agriculture and wildlife LCAD Agriculture Guidelines
Download protest forms Lampasas CAD Protests
Review business property LCAD Business Personal Property
Review proposed taxes Lampasas Truth in Taxation
Download public appraisal data LCAD Open Records Downloads
Search recent deeds and liens Lampasas County Records Search
Review County Clerk services Lampasas County Clerk

Nearby Texas CAD Guides

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Hamilton County CAD Hamilton County property and rural-land guide

Lampasas County CAD Property Search FAQs

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

The official free property and tax search is esearch.lampasascad.com. It provides Owner, Address, ID, ARB and Advanced Search options.

2. What is the Lampasas Central Appraisal District address and phone number?

Lampasas CAD is located at 109 E. 5th Street, Lampasas, TX 76550. The main phone number is 512-556-8058.

3. Who is the Lampasas County Chief Appraiser?

Juan Saucedo is listed as the Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser.

4. What was the Lampasas County property-protest deadline for 2026?

Lampasas CAD announced May 29, 2026 as the protest deadline for the 2026 appraisal notices it mailed.

5. Where do I pay Lampasas County property taxes?

Lampasas CAD is the contracted property-tax collector. Search the account at esearch.lampasascad.com, open the Pay Taxes section, add the correct tax years to the cart and complete checkout.

6. Does the Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector accept property-tax payments?

No. The elected County Tax Assessor-Collector handles vehicle and related transactions. Lampasas CAD collects local property taxes.

7. How do I apply for a Lampasas County homestead exemption?

Use the free online homestead application linked by Lampasas CAD or follow the instructions on the official exemption page. Attach required identification and save proof of filing.

8. What is the Lampasas County livestock acreage starting standard?

Lampasas CAD’s 2026 intensity policy lists a 20-acre livestock minimum and generally uses one animal unit per 20 acres, subject to land quality, carrying capacity and commercial-use evidence.

9. Is the Lampasas CAD GIS map a legal survey or flood determination?

No. The GIS helps locate appraisal parcels but does not replace a recorded deed, title report, FEMA flood determination or professional boundary survey.

10. Where can I search Lampasas County deeds and liens?

Use the record systems linked by the Lampasas County Clerk. Records from June 26, 2023 forward are available through the current online portal, while the Clerk page provides access instructions for older records.

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