Palo Pinto County CAD – Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

Palo Pinto County, Texas property guide

Palo Pinto County Property Search, Appraisal Values and Taxes

Search 2026 Palo Pinto County appraisal records by owner, property address, legal description, geographic ID or property ID. Then review land, improvements, exemptions, valuation history, taxing units and the appraisal notice.

This guide also explains lake and ranch accounts, mineral-property searches, online tax payments, current exemption amounts, the May 15 protest process, 2025 adopted rates, GIS limitations and recorded deed research.

Official information reviewed August 5, 2026
2026 appraisal records Current values available Some accounts may still display a preliminary or not-certified notice.
Search methods Five official routes Owner, address, legal description, geographic ID and property ID.
2026 protest date May 15 for most accounts Or 30 days after the appraisal notice is delivered, whichever is later.
Appraisal office 200 Church Avenue Open Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Use separate systems for appraisal and tax collection. Palo Pinto Appraisal District determines values, exemptions and property classifications. The Palo Pinto County Tax Assessor-Collector handles tax bills, balances, receipts and payments for the consolidated taxing units it serves.
Choose your task

Start With the Correct Palo Pinto County Service

Property values, tax payments, exemptions, GIS maps and recorded deeds involve different records. Choose the task first so you do not submit information to the wrong office.

1

Find an appraisal account

Search by owner, address, legal description, geographic ID or property ID.

Open owner search →
2

Search by street address

Enter the street number and base street name without Road, Drive, Street or Lane.

Open address search →
3

Check or pay property taxes

Use the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Southwest Data system for balances, statements and receipts.

Open tax search →
4

Apply for an exemption

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

View official forms →
6

Verify a deed or lien

Use County Clerk records for deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats and recorded ownership.

Open public records search →
Do not treat an appraisal record as a title report or survey. The CAD account is useful for property-tax administration. Legal ownership, liens, easements and boundaries require recorded documents and appropriate title or surveying work.
Parcel and county mapping

How to Use Palo Pinto County Maps

Palo Pinto CAD property pages provide a Map/GIS option for the selected account. The county also provides a broader ArcGIS web map for roads, county information and geographic context.

Find the appraisal account first. Save the property ID, geographic ID, legal description and owner name.
Open the property-detail page. Select the correct search result and use the Map/GIS option shown with the account.
Match the mapped account carefully. Compare the map popup with the property ID and legal description from the appraisal record.
Use the official county web map for broader context. Open the Palo Pinto County Web Map.
Review lake, road and jurisdiction context. Check road access, surrounding parcels and visible jurisdiction information without assuming a map layer is legally conclusive.
Compare nearby accounts before calling them comparable. Lake frontage, elevation, access, utilities, improvements, flood exposure and subdivision restrictions can materially affect value.
Save a dated map image only as supporting research. Include the property ID and the date viewed when using a screenshot to explain an appraisal concern.
Online parcel lines are not a survey. Do not use them alone to build a fence, locate an easement, determine lake access, establish a boundary or resolve an encroachment.
Property-record decoder

What a Palo Pinto County Appraisal Record Means

Record field What it means What to verify
Property ID The appraisal district’s unique account identifier. Use it for searches, payments, forms, protests and calls.
Geographic ID A location-based identifier connected to the parcel. Match it with the selected parcel or appraisal map.
Property year The appraisal year displayed by the account. Confirm whether the current value is preliminary or certified.
Owner name The ownership name used for appraisal administration. Compare it with the most recently recorded deed.
Ownership interest The percentage or share carried for the displayed owner. Check co-owners, trusts, estates and partial interests.
Mailing address Where appraisal and tax correspondence is sent. It may differ from the physical property location.
Situs address The physical location assigned to the account. Vacant, mineral and rural accounts may lack a standard address.
Legal description An abbreviated survey, abstract, lot or tract description. Use the recorded deed for the complete legal description.
Land value The market-value component assigned to the land. Check acreage, frontage, use, neighborhood and access.
Improvement value The value assigned to buildings and other taxable improvements. Review size, age, quality, condition and removed structures.
Production market A market-value component associated with qualifying productivity land. Do not confuse market value with agricultural-use value.
Market value The district’s value estimate as of January 1. Check the appraisal year and all property components.
Appraised value The value after applicable limitations or special appraisal. It may differ from market value.
Exemptions Approved homestead, age-65, disability, veteran or other benefits. Confirm the expected exemption appears for the correct year.
Taxing units The county, city, school, hospital, ESD, MUD or water units assigned. Use only these entities when estimating taxes.

Three-part account audit

Identity track

Owner and legal description

Compare the owner, property ID, geographic ID and legal description with the recorded deed.

Physical track

Land and improvements

Check acreage, lake or road access, buildings, condition, use and improvement details.

Tax track

Exemptions and entities

Confirm exemption codes, taxable values and every applicable taxing jurisdiction.

Local property types

Lake, Ranch, Mineral and Business Accounts

Palo Pinto County includes lake communities, rural tracts, ranch land, mineral interests, city property and business assets. One owner can have several separately identified accounts.

Possum Kingdom and lake property

  • Confirm actual water frontage.
  • Check elevation and physical access.
  • Review subdivision and MUD assignments.
  • Separate land value from improvements.
  • Compare only similarly situated property.

Ranches and acreage

  • Verify deed and CAD acreage.
  • Check road frontage and easements.
  • Review agricultural qualification.
  • Identify barns, wells and other improvements.
  • Document a change of use.

Mineral accounts

Mineral-property IDs begin with the letter N. Search mineral accounts separately from the surface real-estate account.

  • Search the owner name.
  • Use the N-prefixed property ID.
  • Match lease and legal information.
  • Review every separate mineral interest.

Business personal property

Business-personal-property IDs begin with P and can cover inventory, furniture, machinery, equipment and other taxable assets.

  • Inventory assets as of January 1.
  • Use the current rendition form.
  • Retain acquisition and disposal records.
  • Check the notice-specific protest date.

Water and municipal districts

Lakeview Point MUD, Sportsman’s World MUD, Keechi Water District and Palo Pinto WC&I #1 can affect selected accounts.

  • Use the entity list on the account.
  • Do not infer a district from mailing address.
  • Verify the adopted rate.
  • Check separate taxable values.

Recent construction or damage

  • Compare permit and improvement data.
  • Save dated condition photographs.
  • Document demolition or removal.
  • Separate January 1 condition from later changes.
  • Request correction promptly.
Agricultural appraisal is a valuation method, not a full exemption. Qualified land remains taxable, and a change to nonqualifying use can create additional tax liability.
Office-routing guide

Palo Pinto CAD vs Tax Office vs County Clerk

Your question Correct office What to do
What is my appraised value? Palo Pinto Appraisal District Search the appraisal account or call with the property ID.
Why is my acreage or building data wrong? Palo Pinto Appraisal District Request review and provide deed, survey, photographs or plans.
Was my exemption approved? Palo Pinto Appraisal District Check the current account and contact the exemption staff.
How do I protest the value? CAD / Appraisal Review Board File by the applicable deadline and save delivery proof.
How much tax do I owe? Tax Assessor-Collector Open the tax account and verify every year and entity.
Did my payment post? Tax Assessor-Collector Provide the confirmation number, account and payment date.
Where can I verify a deed or lien? Palo Pinto County Clerk Search Official Public Records or request a copy.
Can the map prove the property boundary? No county tax office Use the deed, plat and a licensed surveyor.
Fastest routing Use Palo Pinto CAD for values, exemptions, classifications and protests. Use the county Tax Assessor-Collector for tax balances and payments. Use the County Clerk for recorded ownership documents.
Official tax-payment workflow

How to Pay Palo Pinto County Property Taxes

Palo Pinto CAD directs taxpayers to the Tax Assessor-Collector’s property-tax system. Search the tax account separately even when you already found the appraisal record.

Save the appraisal account information. Record the property ID, geographic ID, owner and legal description.
Open the official property-tax search. Use Palo Pinto County Tax Office property search.
Search the tax account. Start with the owner surname or use the same property ID found in the appraisal system.
Open the correct Tax Summary. Match the owner, property ID, geographic ID and legal description.
Review every tax year and taxing entity. Check base tax, paid amount, tax due, additional fees, late fees and total amount due.
Open the PDF tax statement when available. Confirm that the account, year and mailing information match the intended property.
Select the official payment option. Review the amount and any processor charge before authorizing the payment.
Save the receipt. Keep the receipt number, property ID, tax year, amount, payment date and confirmation.
Verify posting before paying again. Contact the Tax Assessor-Collector when a payment does not appear after the normal processing period.
One owner may have several accounts. Real estate, minerals and business personal property can have separate property IDs and separate balances.
Need an account-specific payoff? Call the Tax Assessor-Collector at (940) 659-1271 before paying an uncertain or delinquent balance.
Latest posted adopted rates

Palo Pinto County 2025 Property-Tax Rates

The county’s latest complete adopted-rate table is labeled 2025. These rates are per $100 of taxable value. Use only the taxing entities listed on the specific property account.

City of Gordon 0.250000
Palo Pinto County 0.282843
Hospital District 0.307157
Mineral Wells City 0.571788
Lakeview Point MUD 0.600000
Graford ISD 0.761611
Perrin-Whitt CISD 0.819200
Mineral Wells ISD 0.963660
Gordon ISD 0.991900
Santo ISD 1.077430
2025 taxing entity Adopted rate Use only when
Palo Pinto County 0.2828426 The county entity appears on the property account.
Palo Pinto ESD #1 0.0284565 The emergency-service district appears on the account.
Hospital District 0.3071572 The hospital district is assigned to the property.
Palo Pinto WC&I #1 0.3740000 The water-control entity appears on the account.
Gordon ISD 0.9919000 The property is assigned to Gordon ISD.
Graford ISD 0.7616110 The property is assigned to Graford ISD.
Mineral Wells ISD 0.9636595 The property is assigned to Mineral Wells ISD.
Palo Pinto ISD 0.6827000 The property is assigned to Palo Pinto ISD.
Perrin-Whitt CISD 0.8192000 The account shows Perrin-Whitt CISD.
Santo ISD 1.0774300 The property is assigned to Santo ISD.
Strawn ISD 0.6169000 The property is assigned to Strawn ISD.
Sportsman’s World MUD 0.1886928 The MUD appears on the specific account.
Do not add every rate in this table. A parcel normally has one applicable school district and only the city, MUD, water district or other special units assigned to that specific account.

Basic Texas tax-estimate formula

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

Calculate each applicable entity separately. Exemptions may cause one entity’s taxable value to differ from another’s.

Applications and exemptions

Palo Pinto County Homestead, Agricultural and Rendition Forms

File appraisal applications with Palo Pinto Appraisal District. Do not send exemption, agricultural or protest forms to the Tax Assessor-Collector.

Owner’s goal Official form or route Prepare before filing
Residence homestead Form 50-114 Property ID, ownership, occupancy date and required identification.
Open-space agricultural appraisal Form 50-129 Acreage, qualifying-use history, leases, operators and production evidence.
Wildlife management Wildlife plan and annual report Prior qualification, management activities and dated implementation records.
Disabled-veteran exemption Form 50-135 VA or military documents supporting the qualifying rating.
Business rendition Form 50-144 Inventory, furniture, equipment and assets held or managed January 1.
Property protest Form 50-132-A Property ID, protest grounds, requested result and supporting evidence.
Appoint an agent Form 50-162 Owner, agent and property-account information.
Electronic notice delivery Email-delivery request Owner email and the correct appraisal account.

Current posted exemption highlights

School homestead exemption

The district’s current schedule lists a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption for the displayed school districts.

Age-65 and disability exemptions

Current local amounts vary by entity. County, hospital and ESD schedules include $10,000 amounts, while school and special-district amounts vary.

Veteran exemptions

Posted amounts range by disability percentage, with a full qualifying homestead exemption available for an eligible 100% disabled veteran.

File the form with Palo Pinto Appraisal District. Texas Comptroller forms are state-designed applications, but completed forms and supporting records go to the appraisal district where the property is located.
Annual property calendar

Palo Pinto County Property-Tax Dates to Watch

January 1 — appraisal date Ownership, value, condition, use and taxable business property are generally evaluated as of January 1.
April 15 — typical business rendition deadline Most business-personal-property renditions are due April 15 unless an accepted extension applies.
April 15, 2026 — most appraisal notices mailed The district states that most 2026 Notices of Appraised Value were mailed on April 15.
April 30 — common exemption and agricultural deadline Homestead and open-space applications are generally due by April 30, although statutory late-filing rules can apply.
May 15, 2026 — protest deadline for most accounts The local protest page identifies May 15 for most 2026 written protests.
30 days after notice — alternative protest calculation The deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice is delivered, whichever is later.
August and September — tax-rate period Review Truth-in-Taxation information as local entities propose and adopt tax rates.
October — tax-statement season Compare the tax statement with the final appraisal account and verify all property IDs.
January 31 — normal payment deadline Property taxes are generally paid by January 31 to avoid delinquency beginning February 1.
Follow the notice in your account. Business personal property and special notices can have different deadlines. When a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, local and statutory rules may move it to the next business day.
Appraisal-review workflow

How to Protest a Palo Pinto County Appraisal

The local protest page states that most 2026 protests were due May 15. A property owner should still check the exact date on the Notice of Appraised Value because the 30-day rule may provide a later deadline.

Read the complete appraisal notice. Check market value, appraised value, exemptions, property description and the protest deadline.
Open the 2026 property record. Review valuation history, land, improvements, ownership and taxing entities.
Select every applicable protest ground. Grounds can include excessive or unequal value, ownership, property description, denied exemption or denied special appraisal.
Use the online-protest instructions or written form. The local protest page includes a How to File an Online Protest resource and a downloadable protest form.
File before the applicable deadline. Submit the protest through an accepted method and keep a timestamp, receipt or other delivery proof.
Request the district’s evidence. Review comparable sales, appraisal records, maps, schedules, photographs and property characteristics.
Organize evidence by issue. Separate value evidence from ownership, land-size, condition, lake-frontage, exemption or agricultural documentation.
State the exact result requested. Identify the supported value or specific record correction rather than only saying the tax bill is high.
Attend the scheduled hearing when unresolved. The district warns owners to attend their ARB hearing when the issue remains unresolved, even when they have not received another response.

Evidence that can help

  • Comparable sales near January 1.
  • Comparable appraisal accounts.
  • Dated photographs of damage or condition.
  • Inspection reports and repair estimates.
  • Survey or acreage evidence.
  • Lake-access and location differences.
  • Exemption or agricultural-use documentation.

Arguments needing more support

  • “My tax bill is 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 non-comparable lake or rural sale.
ARB contact Questions specifically involving the Appraisal Review Board can be sent to arb@palopintocad.org.
Recorded-document research

How to Search Palo Pinto County Deeds and Liens

Palo Pinto County Clerk records include real-property documents dating from January 1, 1857 to the present through the county’s stated online records route.

Open the County Clerk’s public-access system. Use Palo Pinto County Clerk Self-Service.
Accept the search disclaimer. The Clerk explains that the index is a guide to the referenced documents and should not replace review of the underlying record.
Search every likely name variation. Try grantor and grantee names, former names, middle initials, trusts, estates and companies.
Filter by document type and recording period. Look for deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, releases, judgments and plats.
Match the complete legal description. Compare the document with the appraisal account, plat and survey information.
Save the instrument reference. Record the instrument number, recording date, volume/page or other index information.
Request a copy when needed. Contact the Clerk for current copy, certification and payment procedures.
Current recording fees The Clerk’s real-property page lists $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page, with an added charge for names exceeding the stated limit.
In-person filing identification The Clerk states that photo identification is required for a person presenting a document in person for filing in the real-property records, effective October 1, 2025.
The County Clerk does not perform a guaranteed lien search. The office states that real-property records are open to the public for users to conduct their own searches. Use qualified title assistance when ownership or liens are material to a transaction.
Buyer and owner scenarios

What to Check Before and After a Property Transfer

Before buying

  • Match the property ID with the deed.
  • Review current and prior values.
  • Check every tax year.
  • Search mineral accounts separately.
  • Verify access, flood and utility conditions.
  • Do not assume exemptions transfer.

After closing

  • Confirm the deed was recorded.
  • Watch for the CAD ownership update.
  • Update the mailing address.
  • File a homestead application when eligible.
  • Keep appraisal notices addressed to the former owner.
  • Verify escrow payment after tax season.

For lake or ranch property

  • Verify legal access and frontage.
  • Review subdivision restrictions.
  • Check MUD or water-district assignment.
  • Compare deed, CAD and survey acreage.
  • Investigate agricultural rollback concerns.
  • Confirm separate mineral ownership.
Problem-solving guide

Common Palo Pinto CAD Problems and Fixes

Problem Possible reason Best next step
No owner result The account uses a trust, estate, company, spouse or former owner. Enter only the surname and remove punctuation.
No address result The road type was entered or the property has no normal situs address. Use the base street name, legal description or property ID.
Mineral interest is missing Mineral property is carried under a separate N-prefixed account. Search the owner name and review mineral results separately.
New owner is not displayed The recorded deed has not completed the CAD update process. Verify recording and provide the instrument reference to CAD.
Homestead is missing The application is pending, incomplete, denied or associated with another account. Call CAD with the property ID and filing evidence.
2026 value says preliminary The displayed appraisal roll has not been certified for that account. Use the current notice and monitor the account status.
Tax balance differs from CAD value The tax portal and appraisal portal serve different functions and update separately. Verify the property ID, tax year, taxable value and payment date.
Payment is not posted Processor delay, rejected payment or wrong account. Keep the receipt and call the Tax Assessor-Collector before paying again.
Parcel boundary looks wrong GIS approximation, parcel split, deed discrepancy or survey issue. Compare the deed, plat and professional survey.
Taxing unit appears wrong City, school, MUD, ESD or water-district coding may need review. Save the account and map, then ask CAD to verify the assignment.
Verified local contacts

Palo Pinto CAD, Tax Office and County Clerk Contacts

Palo Pinto Appraisal District

200 Church Avenue
Palo Pinto, TX 76484

Mail: P.O. Box 250, Palo Pinto, TX 76484-0250
Phone: (940) 659-1281
Fax: (940) 659-2618
Email: ppad@palopintocad.org

Chief Appraiser: Chuck Lyon, RPA
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Mail warning: USPS does not deliver to the physical address.

Official appraisal district

Tax Assessor-Collector

520 Oak Street
Palo Pinto, TX 76484

Mail: P.O. Box 160, Palo Pinto, TX 76484
Tax office: (940) 659-1271
Auto registration: (940) 659-1270
Fax: (940) 659-3628

Tax Assessor-Collector: Margaret Griffith
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Official tax-office page
Mineral Wells annex The Tax Assessor-Collector and County Clerk also provide services at 100 SE 6th Avenue in Mineral Wells. Both county pages list weekday hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Palo Pinto Appraisal District

Palo Pinto County Courthouse

Call before a deadline-sensitive visit. Bring the property ID, geographic ID, appraisal year, official notice and copies of everything you plan to file.
Final action plan

Palo Pinto County Property Checklist

For a normal property lookup

  • Search by owner, address or property ID.
  • Confirm the correct property year.
  • Match the property and geographic IDs.
  • Review land and improvement values.
  • Check every exemption.
  • Confirm taxing jurisdictions.
  • Save the appraisal notice and record.

For payment, filing or protest

  • Identify every separate account.
  • Read the exact deadline.
  • Use a current form or official portal.
  • Keep focused supporting evidence.
  • Save submission or payment confirmation.
  • Verify posting or processing.
  • Keep the final record with the deed file.
10 practical answers

Palo Pinto County CAD Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the Palo Pinto County property search free?
Yes. The official appraisal portal provides public owner, address, legal-description, geographic-ID and property-ID searches without a basic lookup fee.
2. What is the fastest way to find a Palo Pinto County property?
Use the property ID from an appraisal notice or tax statement. Real-property IDs begin with R, personal-property IDs with P and mineral-property IDs with N.
3. Why does my 2026 account say preliminary or not certified?
The appraisal portal can display current 2026 information before certification is complete for the account. Follow the property-alert banner and the official Notice of Appraised Value.
4. Who collects Palo Pinto County property taxes?
The Palo Pinto County Tax Assessor-Collector collects property taxes for the county and consolidated taxing units listed in the Texas Comptroller directory.
5. What was the normal Palo Pinto County protest deadline for 2026?
The district identifies May 15, 2026 for most accounts, or 30 days after delivery of the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.
6. Can I file a Palo Pinto appraisal protest online?
The district’s protest page provides an online-protest instruction resource. Owners can also use the local Property Owner’s Notice of Protest form and an accepted filing method.
7. What is the current posted school homestead exemption?
The appraisal district’s current exemption schedule lists a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption for the displayed school districts. Other local exemption amounts vary by taxing unit.
8. How do I search for a mineral interest?
Search the owner name and review accounts with an N-prefixed property ID. Mineral interests can be separate from the surface real-estate account.
9. Can the Palo Pinto CAD or county map be used as a survey?
No. Online parcel maps are research tools and do not replace a deed, recorded plat, easement document or licensed boundary survey.
10. Where can I verify a Palo Pinto County deed or lien?
Use the Palo Pinto County Clerk’s public-access system. The Clerk states that real-property records from January 1, 1857 to the present are available through its listed online route.
Independent informational notice: County-CAD.us is not Palo Pinto County, Palo Pinto Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk or a payment processor. Property records, values, exemption amounts, deadlines, rates, balances, 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.
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Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disabled, veteran or local exemption may reduce annual tax.

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

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