Trace the Correct Fort Stockton Parcel from Desert Ranch Map to Mineral Account, Appraisal Protest, Tax Payment or Recorded Deed
Pecos County records include homes and businesses in Fort Stockton and Iraan, ranch acreage, agricultural land, groundwater-area property, mobile homes, oil-and-gas interests, pipelines, utilities and industrial accounts.
This guide shows how to use the current official search, verify preliminary 2026 values, locate rural land on GIS, check exemptions, document agricultural use, prepare a protest, pay the correct tax account and research deeds or oil-and-gas records.
Use Pecos CAD for values, maps, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, renditions and protests. Use the Pecos County Tax Office for bills and payments. Use the County Clerk for deeds, liens, leases and official record copies.Critical Corrections to the Existing Pecos County CAD Page
| Existing Page Problem | Current Official Information | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Phone listed as 432-336-8616 | Pecos CAD currently lists 432-336-7587. | Owners need the correct office for value, exemption, agricultural and protest questions. |
| Address listed as 103 W. Callaghan Street | Pecos CAD is at 201 S. Main, Fort Stockton. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 237. | 103 W. Callaghan is the county courthouse location, not the appraisal-district office. |
| Hours shown as Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Friday visitors relying on the old hours could arrive after closing. |
| Search routed to an outdated esearch subdomain | The current property search is integrated directly into pecoscad.org. | The current site provides property search, forms, map, PIN and protest tools together. |
| 2026 value described as certified or final | The official property detail page currently labels 2026 values preliminary and subject to change before certification. | The displayed value may change through appraisal review, protest or certification. |
| Search described only by owner, address and account | The current search also supports Geo ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease name, lease number, protest status, agent and property type. | Ranches, mineral interests and industrial accounts often cannot be found by street address. |
| No distinction among real, personal and mineral property | The official search separates Real Estate, Personal Property and Mineral Property. | One owner can have several unrelated accounts with different values and filing duties. |
| No online PIN workflow | Pecos CAD provides account registration and a Request a PIN page for eligible online account functions. | Owners should test account access before a filing deadline. |
| No mineral-appraisal routing | Pecos CAD states that Thos. Y. Pickett & Company appraises mineral, utility and industrial accounts. | Mineral and industrial evidence is different from residential or ranch-land evidence. |
| No deed-search date split | Pecos QuickLink covers index books and selected land records from 1884–1983. County Government Records provides newer official public-record searching. | Searching only one system can make an available deed or oil-and-gas record appear missing. |
Choose Your Pecos County Property Task
Which Office Handles Your Pecos County Property Task?
How to Search Pecos County CAD Property Records
The current search appears directly on the official district site.
Choose 2026 for the current preliminary record or an earlier year for value and ownership history.
Select Real Estate, Personal Property or Mineral Property. A wrong filter can hide the account.
The number from an appraisal notice or saved account page usually gives the cleanest result.
If the full name fails, try only the last name, trust, estate, company or former owner.
Use the street number and primary street name without unnecessary punctuation or abbreviations.
Try Geo ID, abstract, subdivision, legal description, acreage or the GIS map.
Lease name and lease number may work better than a surface-property address.
One ranch, company or mineral owner may have several separately appraised accounts.
Similar names and mailing addresses can lead to the wrong parcel.
What to Try When the Search Returns No Result
| Search Problem | Better Method | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Full owner name fails | Use only the last name or a distinctive business word. | Initials, spouses and company suffixes may be stored differently. |
| Recent buyer is missing | Search the seller or prior owner. | Ownership updates can lag behind deed recording. |
| Ranch has no street address | Use Geo ID, legal description, abstract, acreage or GIS. | Rural records are often organized around surveys and sections. |
| Only one tract appears | Repeat the owner search and compare every Property ID. | One ranch operation may contain multiple accounts. |
| Mineral interest is missing | Choose Mineral Property and search owner, lease name or lease number. | Mineral ownership is separate from surface ownership. |
| Business equipment is missing | Choose Personal Property and search the business or owner. | Equipment may not appear under the building owner’s real-estate account. |
| Trust or estate is missing | Try the trustee, decedent, estate, beneficiary and former owner. | Different documents may use different ownership wording. |
How to Read a Pecos CAD Property Record
| Record Field | Meaning | Practical Check |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel or Property ID | Primary appraisal-account identifier. | Use it on calls, forms, evidence and tax searches. |
| Owner ID | Identifier connected to the owner record. | One owner may have several Property IDs. |
| Geographic ID | Map-oriented parcel identifier. | Useful when a ranch has no usable street address. |
| Legal Description | Appraisal summary of survey, section, abstract, subdivision or tract data. | Compare it with the deed before legal use. |
| Category Code | Appraisal classification such as rural non-agricultural land. | Confirm the classification matches the actual use. |
| Total Acres | Acreage carried in the appraisal record. | Verify with a deed or survey; CAD acreage is not a boundary survey. |
| Market Value | District opinion of January 1 market value. | The portal currently labels 2026 values preliminary. |
| Ag/Timber Value | Special productivity value for qualifying land. | Confirm both market and productivity values are displayed correctly. |
| Homestead Cap Loss | Value excluded by a qualifying homestead appraisal limitation. | A zero amount may be correct for a new owner or non-homestead account. |
| Circuit Breaker Loss | Value excluded by the temporary non-homestead limitation when eligible. | Not every real-property account qualifies. |
| Taxing Jurisdictions | County, city, school, groundwater, hospital or college entities attached to the account. | Taxable value may differ by entity. |
| Deed History | Selected ownership references carried by the appraisal district. | Verify the complete instrument through County Clerk records. |
How to Use the Pecos CAD Interactive Map
Copy the Property ID, Geo ID, acreage and legal-description clues.
Allow extra loading time on a phone or slower rural connection.
Use highways, county roads, sections and adjoining parcels for orientation.
This helps identify family acreage, divided ranches and accounts without situs addresses.
Label it with the Property ID and use it as research evidence, not as a legal survey.
- General parcel location
- Ranch and section orientation
- Adjoining appraisal accounts
- Road and tract context
- Land without a postal address
- Exact legal boundaries
- Legal road access
- Clear title
- Mineral ownership
- Survey-quality acreage
Preliminary 2026 Market, Appraised and Taxable Values
Pecos County Residence Homestead Exemption
Use the current Homestead Exemption Form and instructions.
Use the date the property became your qualifying residence homestead.
Pecos CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-license copy or other information required by law.
Pecos County Appraisal District, P.O. Box 237, Fort Stockton, TX 79735.
Submitting an application does not prove it has been approved.
Agricultural Appraisal and Wildlife Management
Evidence to Keep by Property ID
- Grazing or agricultural leases
- Livestock purchase and sale records
- Feed, veterinary and fencing receipts
- Water-well and livestock-water records
- Dated photographs
- Ranch maps identifying each tract
- Stocking or production history
- Wildlife-management plan and reports
- Drought or unusual-condition evidence
- Prior qualification documents
Do not assume one application automatically covers every ranch tract.
Match the acreage, forage and activity to the correct local standard.
Ask immediately about late-filing rules if the normal date has passed.
The district may review whether qualifying agricultural or wildlife use continues.
Pecos County Mineral, Utility and Industrial Accounts
A real-estate search can hide an oil-and-gas interest.
Try trusts, estates, royalty entities and business names.
These fields may locate accounts without a normal property address.
One owner may have interests in several leases, wells or units.
Review division orders, royalty statements, mineral deeds, leases and assignments.
Business Personal Property Rendition
Do not use the landlord’s real-estate Property ID for tenant-owned equipment.
Separate inventory, machinery, furniture, vehicles and other categories.
Keep invoices and schedules supporting age, condition and obsolescence.
Keep the submitted form with the supporting asset schedule.
How to Prepare a Pecos County Appraisal Protest
Record the Property ID, proposed value, exemptions and printed deadline.
Examples include excessive value, unequal appraisal, incorrect characteristics, missing exemption or denied agricultural valuation.
Create an account and test access before relying on online protest filing.
Use the online protest system or submit a written Notice of Protest.
Ask for comparable properties, schedules, photos and appraisal information the district intends to use.
Use condition photos, repair estimates, adjusted comparables, ranch limitations, production records or mineral evidence.
Show the district value, your requested value and the evidence supporting the change.
Organize exhibits in presentation order and read the written ARB order immediately.
| Property Type | Useful Evidence | Weak Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| House | Condition photos, repair bids, size corrections and adjusted comparable properties. | Mortgage balance or tax increase alone. |
| Ranch land | Access, water, forage, topography, fencing, utilities, shape and comparable-land adjustments. | Comparing highway frontage with an inaccessible interior tract. |
| Mineral account | Production, decline, prices, expenses, lease data, decimal interest and ownership documents. | Surface-property evidence unrelated to the mineral interest. |
| Business property | Asset list, cost, age, condition, depreciation and obsolescence support. | An unsupported lump-sum estimate. |
Possible Options After a Filing Deadline
| Possible Remedy | When It May Apply | Important Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Late protest for good cause | The ordinary deadline was missed for a qualifying reason. | The request generally must be made before the ARB approves the appraisal records. |
| Failure to receive notice | A required appraisal 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 period. |
| Late agricultural application | The land qualified but the regular application was late. | Approval may include a 10% penalty based on tax savings. |
| Appraisal-roll correction | A qualifying statutory error or sufficiently large over-appraisal exists. | An ordinary disagreement about value is not automatically a clerical error. |
How to Search and Pay Pecos County Property Taxes
Confirm whether the account is real estate, personal property or mineral property.
The tax search is separate from the appraisal-district search.
Paying a current balance does not automatically clear an older delinquency.
Compare the tax account with the entities shown on the CAD property record.
If the online option is unavailable or unclear, call the Tax Office rather than submitting repeatedly.
Keep the account number, tax year, payment amount, date and confirmation reference.
200 S. Nelson St.
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
Phone: 432-336-3386
Fax: 432-336-3382
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Email: veronica.bernal@co.pecos.tx.us
How to Search Pecos County Deeds, Liens and Oil-and-Gas Records
Save the current owner, prior owner, Property ID, legal description and deed-history references.
Use Pecos QuickLink for index books and selected records from 1884–1983. Use County Government Records for newer searches.
Try individuals, spouses, trusts, estates, companies, operators and former owners.
Look for deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, leases, assignments, royalty deeds and plats.
A matching name does not prove the record concerns the same tract or mineral interest.
A deed or lease may refer to an earlier reservation, easement, assignment or release.
Use certification when a lender, court, probate matter or legal process requires it.
Pecos County Buyer and Landowner Checklist
- Match every Property ID to the contract
- Confirm acreage and category code
- Review preliminary and prior values
- Check exemptions that may end after sale
- Search every open tax year
- Verify payment posting
- Review the current deed
- Search liens and releases
- Confirm legal road access
- Review easements and restrictions
- Obtain a survey when boundaries matter
- Use a title commitment for insured title
- Confirm agricultural qualification
- Review stocking and use history
- Ask about change-of-use tax exposure
- Inspect wells and water infrastructure
- Review groundwater-district jurisdiction
- Check fencing and ranch improvements
- Separate surface and mineral ownership
- Review leases and assignments
- Check pipelines and utility easements
- Review royalty or working interests
- Search all related mineral accounts
- Use professional mineral-title help
Important 2026 Pecos County Property Dates
Pecos County Property Contacts
| Office | Contact | Main Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Pecos County Appraisal District |
201 S. Main P.O. Box 237 Fort Stockton, TX 79735 432-336-7587 scalderon@pecoscad.org Mon–Thu: 8:30–5:00 Fri: 8:30–4:00 |
Property search, values, maps, exemptions, agriculture, renditions and protests. |
| Pecos County Tax Office |
200 S. Nelson St. Fort Stockton, TX 79735 432-336-3386 Mon–Fri: 8:00–12:00 and 1:00–5:00 |
Tax bills, payments, balances, receipts and delinquent amounts. |
| Pecos County Clerk |
200 S. Nelson St., Suite 3 Fort Stockton, TX 79735 432-336-7555 Fax: 432-336-7557 |
Deeds, liens, leases, easements, plats and official copies. |
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Pecos County CAD Property Search FAQs
1. What is the official Pecos County CAD property search?
The current free property search is built into pecoscad.org. Search by owner, Property ID, Geo ID, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease name or lease number.
2. What is the correct Pecos County Appraisal District phone number?
The correct appraisal-district number is 432-336-7587. Value, exemption, agricultural and protest questions should be directed to this number.
3. Where is Pecos County Appraisal District located?
The physical office is at 201 S. Main, Fort Stockton, TX 79735. Mail should be sent to P.O. Box 237, Fort Stockton, TX 79735.
4. Are the displayed 2026 Pecos County values final?
No. The official property record currently labels 2026 values preliminary and subject to change before certification.
5. How do I find Pecos County ranch land without an address?
Use the owner, Property ID, Geo ID, legal description, abstract, acreage or official GIS map. Compare every related Property ID.
6. How do I search a Pecos County mineral account?
Select Mineral Property and search the mineral owner, prior owner, lease name or lease number. Mineral and surface accounts are separate.
7. What is the normal Pecos County protest deadline?
The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later. Use the exact date printed on your notice.
8. How do I apply for agricultural valuation in Pecos County?
File the official 1-d-1 application with Pecos CAD, document qualifying use history and meet the county’s location-specific acreage and animal-unit requirements.
9. How do I search or pay Pecos County property taxes?
Use pecostax.org or contact the Pecos County Tax Office at 432-336-3386. Review every open tax year and save the payment confirmation.
10. Where can I search Pecos County deeds and oil-and-gas records?
Use Pecos QuickLink for selected 1884–1983 deed, lease and oil-and-gas records. Use County Government Records for newer official public-record searches.
Independent Editorial Notice
County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Pecos County Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, Pecos County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, Thos. Y. Pickett & Company, any city, school district, groundwater district, hospital district or the State of Texas.
Property records, preliminary values, exemption amounts, filing requirements, deadlines, office hours, tax balances, payment systems and staff 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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