Moore County CAD Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

Moore County, Texas Property, Farm and Tax Guide

Trace the Correct Dumas-Area Parcel from Property Search and Irrigated-Farm GIS to Protest Evidence, Tax Payment or Recorded Deed

Moore County appraisal records cover property in Dumas, Cactus and Sunray, plus rural acreage, irrigated cropland, grazing land, feedyards, grain facilities, mobile homes, businesses, industrial plants, utilities and mineral interests.

This guide explains how to use the current official search, choose the correct account type, locate rural land on GIS, check exemptions, document agricultural use, prepare a protest, search taxes and verify deeds or liens.

Use Moore CAD for property values, records, maps, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, renditions and protests. Use the County Tax Office for bills and payments. Use the County Clerk for deeds, liens, easements and recorded documents.
Chief Appraiser Janie Starkey, RPA
Moore CAD phone 806-935-4193
Appraisal office 419 Success Blvd., Dumas
Office hours Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Critical Corrections to the Existing Moore County CAD Page

Existing Page Problem Current Practical Information Why It Matters
Office shown at 701 S. Bliss Avenue with phone 806-935-6051 Moore CAD is at 419 Success Blvd., Dumas, TX 79029. Its main phone is 806-935-4193. The old contact details can send applications, evidence and visitors to the wrong office.
Old TrueAutomation GIS link used The official Moore CAD site now links the BIS interactive map at gis.bisclient.com/moorecad. The current map should be used for parcel location and adjoining-account research.
Search described only by owner, address and account number Advanced search includes abstract, mobile-home park, property type, DBA, subdivision, condo, Owner ID, Geographic ID, neighborhood, protest status and tax year. Farms, businesses, mobile homes and mineral accounts often require advanced fields.
Real estate and other property treated as one account type The portal separates Real, Personal, Mineral, Auto and Mobile Home property. One owner can have several accounts with different values and filing duties.
2026 value described as automatically final The 2026 search is available, but owners should confirm whether the account is preliminary or certified before relying on it for a closing or final tax estimate. The normal appraisal-roll certification process continues into July.
GIS described as proving flood status CAD GIS is an appraisal-location tool. Use FEMA flood maps and professional due diligence for flood-risk decisions. A parcel viewer is not a survey, title report or flood determination.
Hartley presented as a Moore County search area Confirm the county before searching property near Hartley. Moore CAD covers property located in Moore County. Searching the wrong appraisal district produces no result or the wrong parcel.
No taxpayer portal or electronic-notice workflow Moore CAD provides a taxpayer portal for property details, documents, applications and electronic communications. Registration can remain pending until CAD approval, so owners should enroll before a deadline.
Tax payment routed only to a general county page The Tax Office provides a dedicated tax search and Certified Payments instructions using bureau code 3715430. Tax search, appraisal search and payment processing are different tasks.
No recorded-document or fraud-alert workflow The County Clerk links an online Public Inquiry system, and the county homepage offers Property Fraud Alert Service. The CAD owner field is not a complete deed, lien or title search.
The page required a complete rebuild. The former version contained incorrect office details, an obsolete map link, unsupported flood claims and too little guidance for agricultural, business, mobile-home, mineral, protest, tax and deed searches.

Choose Your Moore County Property Task

Which Office Handles the Task?

Moore County Appraisal District Property searches, values, GIS, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, business renditions and protests.
Appraisal Review Board Formal hearings involving value, unequal appraisal, exemptions and other protestable CAD actions.
Moore County Tax Office Property-tax statements, balances, payments, receipts, payment posting and delinquent accounts.
Moore County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, plats and certified recorded documents.
FEMA Map Service Center Official federal flood-map research. It does not replace a lender flood determination or survey.
Surveyor Exact boundaries, acreage, encroachments, easements and legal access.
Title Company Ownership, recorded liens, restrictions, easements, mineral reservations and insured title.
Property-Tax Professional Complex industrial, mineral, agricultural, ARB or post-ARB appeal matters.
Fast routing tip Start every call with the Property ID and property type. A single owner may have separate real-estate, business-personal-property, mineral, vehicle or mobile-home records.

What to Try When Moore CAD Returns No Result

Search Problem Better Method Why It Works
Full owner name fails Use only the last name or first name. Initials, spouses and ownership suffixes may be stored differently.
Recent buyer is missing Search the seller or former owner. The deed and CAD ownership display may update at different times.
Farm has no useful address Use abstract, Geographic ID, subdivision or GIS. Rural property may be organized around survey and section information.
Only one farm account appears Repeat the owner search and compare all Property IDs. One operation can include multiple tracts and equipment accounts.
Business equipment is missing Choose Personal and search the DBA or business owner. The business account is separate from the building’s real-estate account.
Mobile home is missing Select Mobile Home and try the home owner, land owner or park. The structure and land can be separately appraised.
Mineral interest is missing Select Mineral and search the mineral owner, prior owner or entity. Mineral ownership may differ from surface ownership.
Property near a county boundary is missing Verify the county from the deed, address or GIS before searching again. A Dumas-area mailing address does not always prove the parcel is in Moore County.
“I am trying to locate a Moore County appraisal account. The current or former owner is ______. The property is near ______. I believe it is a real / personal / mineral / mobile-home account. My Property ID or legal-description clue is ______.”
Still cannot find it? Call Moore CAD at 806-935-4193 or use the official contact form.

How to Read a Moore CAD Property Record

Record Field Meaning Practical Check
Property ID Primary appraisal-account identifier. Use it on calls, forms, evidence labels and tax searches.
Owner ID Identifier connected to an owner record. One Owner ID may be connected to several Property IDs.
Geographic ID Map-oriented parcel identifier. Useful for rural property without a complete address.
Legal Description Appraisal summary of abstract, survey, subdivision, lot or tract. Verify against the deed before legal use.
Property Type Real, personal, mineral, auto or mobile-home classification. Confirm you are reviewing the intended account type.
Market Value District opinion of January 1 market value. Confirm whether the current-year record is preliminary or certified.
Appraised Value Value after an applicable limitation or special-appraisal calculation. It may differ from market value.
Taxable Value Value remaining after exemptions and limitations. It can differ by taxing entity.
Land and Improvements Separate value and characteristic details for land and structures. Check acreage, building size, age, condition and listed improvements.
Exemptions or Special Valuation Homestead, age, disability, veteran or agricultural benefits. Confirm each expected benefit appears on the correct account.
Official search disclaimer: Legal descriptions and acreage shown online are for appraisal research. Verify them before using the information in a deed, contract, survey or other legal document.

How to Use the Moore County Interactive GIS Map

1
Find the appraisal account first.

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

2
Open the current BIS interactive map.

Do not rely on the obsolete TrueAutomation URL from the previous article.

3
Locate the general parcel area.

Use highways, farm roads, section patterns, nearby facilities and adjoining parcels.

4
Compare related Property IDs.

This is useful for irrigated farms, contiguous acreage, industrial sites and mobile homes.

5
Save a dated screenshot.

Label it with the Property ID and use it only as a research exhibit.

GIS can help identify
  • General parcel location
  • Adjoining appraisal accounts
  • Farm and section layout
  • Road and subdivision context
  • Property without a postal address
GIS cannot prove
  • Exact legal boundaries
  • Clear title
  • Legal access
  • Mineral ownership
  • Official flood determination
Flood research: Use the FEMA Map Service Center for official federal flood-map research. Confirm lender, insurance and drainage questions separately.

2026 Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value

Market Value → Applicable Limitation or Agricultural Value → Exemptions → Taxable Value
2026 record status Confirm whether the displayed current-year value is preliminary or certified before using it for a closing or final estimate.
Residence-homestead limitation A qualifying limitation generally affects appraised value, not the market-value line.
2026 circuit breaker Certain non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may qualify for a 20% annual limitation.
Agricultural productivity value Qualifying land is valued according to agricultural productivity instead of ordinary market value.
2026 agricultural cap rate Texas appraisal districts use a 10.00% capitalization rate for agricultural or open-space land in 2026.
Truth in taxation Proposed tax-rate and estimated-tax data is updated during August and September.
Do not estimate a final bill by multiplying a current value by last year’s rate. The certified value, exemptions and adopted 2026 tax rates may differ.
Estimated-tax action: Open Moore County Truth in Taxation.

Moore County Residence Homestead Exemption

Current school-tax exemptions: A qualifying residence homestead receives a $140,000 school-district exemption. A qualifying owner who is age 65 or older or disabled receives an additional $60,000 school-district exemption.
1
Open the official Moore CAD Forms page.

Use the current General Residence Homestead application.

2
Confirm ownership and principal residence.

The property must satisfy the statutory residence-homestead requirements.

3
Prepare identification.

Moore CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-license copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.

4
Submit the form to Moore CAD.

Mail to P.O. Box 717, Dumas, TX 79029, or use an official electronic method offered by the district.

5
Confirm approval.

Check the property record or contact the district. Submission alone does not prove approval.

Missed the normal deadline? Qualifying residence-homestead applications may have statutory late-filing options. Contact Moore CAD instead of assuming the exemption is permanently lost.
Official exemption actions: Open Moore CAD Forms and review current Texas exemptions.

Agricultural Appraisal for Moore County Farms and Ranches

Agricultural appraisal is based on qualifying use—not rural ownership. Land generally must be currently devoted to agricultural use at the locally accepted degree of intensity and have qualifying use during at least five of the preceding seven years.
Irrigated cropland Keep crop, irrigation, pumping, lease, seed, fertilizer and harvest records for each tract.
Dryland or grazing property Keep stocking, grazing, feed, fencing, water and management records.
Wildlife management Land generally must first qualify for open-space appraisal and meet planning and activity requirements.

Evidence to Keep by Property ID

  • Farm or grazing leases
  • Crop-production and sales records
  • Seed, fertilizer and chemical invoices
  • Irrigation and pumping records
  • Livestock purchase and sale records
  • Dated photographs
  • Maps identifying every tract
  • Fencing and water improvements
  • Wildlife plan and annual report
  • Drought, hail or disaster documentation
1
Identify every account in the operation.

Do not assume one application automatically covers all tracts.

2
Use the correct application.

Moore CAD provides separate agricultural, wildlife and related land-use forms.

3
File by the normal April 30 deadline.

Ask about late filing immediately when the ordinary filing date has passed.

4
Keep evidence after approval.

The district may review whether qualifying use continues.

Panhandle farm tip Document weather-related changes. Keep dated evidence when drought, hail, pump failure or water restrictions reduce production or stocking.
Change-of-use warning: Converting qualifying agricultural land to a nonqualifying use can create additional tax consequences. Ask Moore CAD before development or major use changes.
Official agricultural action: Open Moore CAD Agricultural and Wildlife Forms.

Business Personal Property Rendition

2026 regular deadline: Most business-personal-property renditions were due April 15. A timely written extension request generally moved the deadline to May 15.
Common property Inventory, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, computers and other income-producing tangible property.
2026 small-account exemption Qualifying income-producing tangible personal property with total taxable value of $125,000 or less in a taxing unit may be exempt.
2026 depreciation data Moore CAD publishes current Percent Good tables in its Public Information section.
1
Confirm the Personal Property account.

Do not use the landlord’s real-estate account for tenant-owned assets.

2
Prepare a January 1 asset list.

Separate inventory, machinery, furniture, vehicles and other categories.

3
Review the district’s 2026 depreciation table.

Compare acquisition year, expected life, condition and obsolescence.

4
Save the filed rendition and delivery proof.

Keep the final form, asset schedule and supporting invoices together.

Late-filing risk: Failure to timely file a required rendition can produce a penalty based on the taxes imposed on the property.

How to Prepare a Moore County Appraisal Protest

Use the deadline printed on your appraisal notice. The usual deadline is May 15 or the applicable 30-day deadline following the notice. By July 19, 2026, the ordinary deadline has passed for many accounts.
1
Save the notice and property record.

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

2
Identify every genuine protest reason.

Possible grounds include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect characteristics, missing exemption or denied agricultural appraisal.

3
File through the official eProtest system or in writing.

Save the confirmation, screenshot or mailing proof.

4
Request the district’s evidence.

Ask for comparable properties, schedules, photos and information the appraiser intends to use.

5
Build property-specific evidence.

Use condition photos, repair estimates, measurements, comparable records, agricultural evidence or business asset schedules.

6
State the requested correction.

Show the district value, your requested value and the evidence supporting the change.

7
Continue to the ARB if unresolved.

Organize exhibits in presentation order and read the written decision immediately.

Property Type Useful Evidence Weak Evidence
House Condition photos, repair bids, size corrections and adjusted comparable properties. Mortgage balance or tax increase alone.
Farm or ranch Access, irrigation, water, soil, productivity, improvements and comparable-land adjustments. Comparing irrigated cropland directly with dryland or grazing acreage.
Business property Asset lists, acquisition cost, age, condition, depreciation and obsolescence. An unsupported lump-sum estimate.
Industrial or mineral Production, capacity, income, cost, depreciation, operational and ownership data. Residential comparable sales unrelated to the account.

Possible Options After a Deadline

Possible Remedy When It May Apply Important Limit
Late protest for good cause The ordinary protest deadline was missed for a qualifying reason. A request generally must be made before the ARB approves the appraisal records.
Failure to receive required notice A legally required CAD or ARB notice was not received. Special filing and tax-payment rules apply.
Late homestead application The owner qualified but missed the ordinary application date. File within the applicable statutory late-filing period.
Late agricultural application The land qualified but the normal application was late. Approval may include a penalty based on the tax savings.
Appraisal-roll correction A qualifying ownership, clerical, multiple-appraisal or substantial over-appraisal issue exists. An ordinary value disagreement is not automatically a correctable clerical error.
Act immediately. Call Moore CAD and identify the exact notice, application or protest involved. Do not assume that submitting an ordinary form late automatically creates a valid case.

How to Search and Pay Moore County Property Taxes

Consolidated collection: The Moore County Tax Office collects for Moore County, Dumas ISD, Sunray ISD, Dumas, Cactus, Sunray, Palo Duro River Water District, North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, Moore County Hospital District and Amarillo College District.
Sanford ISD account? Sanford ISD appears as an active Moore CAD taxing unit but is not included in the Tax Office’s published consolidated-collection list. Follow the collector shown on the actual tax statement.
1
Copy the Property ID and owner name.

The appraisal account and Tax Office account may use different references.

2
Open Moore Tax Property Search.

Search by owner, address, Property ID or advanced criteria.

3
Review every open tax year.

Paying a current balance does not automatically clear an older delinquency.

4
Confirm all taxing entities.

Compare the tax statement with the jurisdictions listed on the CAD record.

5
Use the official payment instructions.

The Tax Office links Certified Payments and publishes bureau code 3715430.

6
Save the confirmation and verify posting.

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

Moore County Tax Office Chris A. Rivera, Tax Assessor-Collector
500 S. Dumas Ave.
Dumas, TX 79029
Phone: 806-935-2175
Email: crivera@moore-tx.com
Property-tax office hours Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 616
Dumas, TX 79029
Current delinquency warning: As of July 2026, unpaid 2025 property taxes may include penalty, interest and collection costs. Request a current payoff rather than relying on an old statement.

How to Search Moore County Deeds, Liens and Easements

1
Collect the CAD clues.

Save the owner, previous owner, Property ID, legal description and acreage.

2
Open the County Clerk’s official page.

Select the Public Inquiry link provided by the Clerk.

3
Search grantor and grantee separately.

Try individuals, spouses, trusts, estates, companies and former owners.

4
Review relevant document types.

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

5
Match the legal description.

A matching name does not prove the instrument concerns the same property.

6
Order the correct copy.

Use a certified copy when a lender, court, probate matter or legal process requires certification.

Moore County Clerk: Brenda McKanna, 715 S. Dumas Ave., Room 107, Dumas, TX 79029. Phone 806-935-2009 or 806-935-6164.
The Clerk does not conduct general title searches. The official page states that staff will not conduct record searches not authorized by statute. Use a title company or attorney for a complete title or lien examination.
Record-search tip Work backward from a known recent deed. Prior-owner names, legal descriptions and referenced instruments often unlock the older chain faster than a broad name-only search.
Official record actions: Open the Moore County Clerk page and use its Public Inquiry link, or visit the county homepage for Property Fraud Alert Service.

Moore County Buyer and Landowner Checklist

Appraisal and tax checks
  • Match every Property ID to the contract
  • Confirm current-year value status
  • Review prior values and exemptions
  • Check agricultural qualification
  • Search every open tax year
  • Verify payment posting
Title and boundary checks
  • Review the current vesting deed
  • Search liens and releases
  • Check easements and legal access
  • Review mineral reservations
  • Obtain a survey when boundaries matter
  • Use a title commitment for insured title
Farm and water checks
  • Verify irrigated versus dryland classification
  • Review water and pumping infrastructure
  • Check groundwater-district jurisdiction
  • Review crop or grazing history
  • Ask about change-of-use tax exposure
  • Inspect improvements and equipment
Business and industrial checks
  • Separate real and personal property
  • Review asset ownership
  • Check depreciation and obsolescence
  • Identify utility or mineral accounts
  • Confirm all taxing entities
  • Use specialist help for complex property
Buyer warning: Do not estimate future taxes by copying the seller’s bill. Seller exemptions, appraisal limitations and agricultural qualification may change after ownership or use changes.

Important 2026 Moore County Property Dates

January 1 General appraisal date for value, ownership and many qualification facts.
April 15 Normal deadline for most business-personal-property renditions.
April 30 Normal deadline for many exemption and agricultural applications.
May 15 Usual protest deadline or the later applicable deadline shown on the notice.
July 20–25 Ordinary ARB approval and appraisal-roll certification period.
August–September Proposed tax-rate and estimated-tax information is updated.
January 31 Most property taxes are normally due by this date.
February 1 Unpaid taxes generally become delinquent when no special date applies.
Mailing a deadline-sensitive form? Use a trackable method and request a postmark at the postal retail counter. Keep the receipt with a complete copy of the filing.

Moore County Property Contacts

Office Contact Main Tasks
Moore County Appraisal District 419 Success Blvd.
P.O. Box 717
Dumas, TX 79029
806-935-4193
Fax: 806-935-2792
Mon–Fri: 8:00–5:00
Search, values, maps, exemptions, agriculture, renditions and protests.
Moore County Tax Office 500 S. Dumas Ave.
P.O. Box 616
Dumas, TX 79029
806-935-2175
Mon–Thu: 8:00–4:30
Fri: 8:00–1:00
Tax bills, payments, balances, receipts and delinquent accounts.
Moore County Clerk 715 S. Dumas Ave., Room 107
Dumas, TX 79029
806-935-2009
Second number: 806-935-6164
Deeds, liens, easements, plats, official records and certified copies.

Map to Moore County Appraisal District

Do not confuse the offices: Moore CAD is at 419 Success Boulevard. The Tax Office is at 500 S. Dumas Avenue. The County Clerk is inside the courthouse at 715 S. Dumas Avenue.

Official Moore County Property Actions

Search appraisal records Moore CAD Property Search
Open the parcel map Moore CAD Interactive GIS
File an online protest Moore CAD eProtest
Use the taxpayer portal Moore CAD Taxpayer Portal
Download applications Moore CAD Forms
Review reports and depreciation Moore CAD Public Information
Search property taxes Moore Tax Property Search
Search recorded documents Moore County Clerk

Moore County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official Moore County CAD property search?

The free official search is esearch.moorecad.org. It supports owner, address, Property ID and advanced searches for abstract, subdivision, Geographic ID, DBA, neighborhood and property type.

2. What is the correct Moore County Appraisal District address and phone?

Moore CAD is at 419 Success Blvd., Dumas, TX 79029. The main phone number is 806-935-4193.

3. What property types can I search in Moore CAD?

The official search includes Real, Personal, Mineral, Auto and Mobile Home property types. Select the correct type before concluding that an account is missing.

4. How do I find a Moore County farm without a street address?

Search by owner, Property ID, Geographic ID, abstract or subdivision, then verify the tract with the official BIS interactive GIS map.

5. Is the Moore CAD GIS map a legal survey or flood determination?

No. It is an appraisal-location tool. Use a professional survey for boundaries and FEMA or a qualified professional for flood-risk determinations.

6. What is the 2026 Texas school homestead exemption?

The general school-district residence-homestead exemption is $140,000. Qualifying age-65 or disabled homeowners receive an additional $60,000 school exemption.

7. Does rural land automatically qualify for agricultural appraisal?

No. The land must meet qualifying-use history, principal-use and local-intensity requirements. Ownership of acreage alone is not enough.

8. What is the normal Moore County property protest deadline?

The usual deadline is May 15 or the later applicable 30-day deadline connected to the appraisal notice. Always use the exact date printed on the notice.

9. How do I search or pay Moore County property taxes?

Search through esearch.co.moore.tx.us. For payment instructions, use the Tax Assessor-Collector page, which links Certified Payments and lists bureau code 3715430.

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

Open the Moore County Clerk’s official page and select Public Inquiry. Search grantor and grantee names, then match the legal description before relying on a document.

Independent Editorial Notice

County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Moore County Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, Moore County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, any city, school district, water district, groundwater district, hospital district, college district or the State of Texas.

Property records, values, exemptions, filing requirements, protest deadlines, office hours, tax balances, payment systems and online links can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before filing, paying or relying on a record for a legal transaction.

Editorial verification: July 19, 2026.

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

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