Shackelford County CAD – Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

Shackelford County, Texas property guide

Shackelford County Property Search, Parcel Maps and Tax Help

Search Shackelford County property by owner, address or account number, open the interactive parcel map, review exemptions and appraisal details, or move directly from a property record to the official tax-payment cart.

This local guide also explains an important Shackelford County difference: the appraisal district operates as a central property-tax office for several local jurisdictions, while the elected County Tax Assessor-Collector handles services such as vehicle registration and voter registration.

Official details checked August 3, 2026
Official lookup Free public search Search by owner, address, property ID or advanced account criteria.
Current portal notice 2026 values marked preliminary The search banner says displayed 2026 values may change before certification.
Local tax collection CAD is also the central tax office Property lookup and payment can begin inside the same official search system.
Special accounts Mineral, utility and wind The district also appraises mineral, utility, wind-farm and business accounts.
Choose the correct action

Start With the Right Shackelford County Tool

A CAD account, property-tax balance, deed and parcel boundary can describe the same property, but each record serves a different purpose. Use the task cards below to avoid opening the wrong office or paying for information available through an official public portal.

1

Find an owner or parcel

View the property ID, owner, situs address, legal-description summary, appraisal values, exemptions and taxing units.

Open property search →
2

View the parcel on a map

Use the BIS interactive GIS system to locate approximate parcel lines, nearby tracts, roads and geographic context.

Open interactive map →
4

File a property protest

Use the online protest system or file the official Notice of Protest before the deadline shown on the appraisal notice.

Open protest portal →
5

Apply for an exemption

Download the homestead, veteran, agricultural, wildlife or other form and deliver it with the required evidence.

Open official forms →
6

Verify a deed or recorded instrument

The County/District Clerk records deeds, liens, releases and other instruments. CAD ownership is not legal proof of title.

Open County Clerk page →
Do not confuse the appraisal record with a title report or boundary survey. CAD and GIS information is useful for tax research, but ownership, easements, liens, minerals and legal boundaries require recorded documents, title evidence or a professional survey.
GIS parcel guidance

How to Use the Shackelford CAD Interactive Map

The GIS map is useful when an address search fails, a rural tract is identified by abstract or survey, or you need to understand nearby parcels before reviewing comparable properties.

Open the official interactive map. Use the Shackelford CAD GIS application. A modern browser generally works better than an older compatibility mode.
Search by property ID, owner, address or geographic location. Search options can vary by screen size. On mobile, open the map menu or search icon if the search panel is collapsed.
Zoom until individual parcel outlines appear. Compare roads, adjoining tracts and landmarks. Rural properties may be easier to identify from surrounding parcels than from a postal address.
Select the parcel to open its information panel. Confirm the property ID and owner before following a link back to the appraisal account.
Use map measurements only as estimates. GIS lines show appraisal-mapping context and may not align exactly with fences, occupation lines, deed calls or a professional survey.
Never use the GIS parcel line to settle a boundary dispute. Obtain the recorded deed, relevant plats and a licensed survey when legal acreage, corners, easements or encroachments matter.
Property-record decoder

What the Shackelford CAD Record Fields Mean

Field What it means What to verify
Property ID The appraisal district’s unique account identifier. Use it for payments, exemptions, protests, corrections and office questions.
Owner name The ownership name carried in the appraisal database. A recently recorded deed or inheritance may not yet be reflected.
Mailing address The address used for appraisal and tax correspondence. It may differ from the physical property address.
Situs address The physical location assigned to the parcel or improvement. Rural, mineral and vacant-land accounts may not have a conventional address.
Geographic ID An additional location or mapping identifier used in the appraisal system. Do not substitute it for the property ID unless the form or office requests it.
Legal description A shortened tax-record description involving a lot, block, abstract, survey or tract. Verify the complete legal description through recorded documents before legal use.
Market value The district’s opinion of value as of the applicable January 1 appraisal date. Check the year, land value, improvement value and account characteristics.
Appraised value The value after an applicable homestead limitation, circuit breaker or special-appraisal rule. It can differ from market value without indicating an error.
Taxable value The amount remaining after exemptions for a particular taxing entity. Each entity can show a different taxable value.
Exemption codes Approved homestead, age-65, disability, veteran or other exemptions. Missing codes may indicate no filing, pending review, cancellation or denial.
Land and improvements Separates land from houses, commercial structures, mobile homes or other improvements. Review size, class, condition, age, use and improvement count.
Taxing units The county, city, school and special districts assigned to the property. Pay special attention to Clyde CISD and Lueders-Avoca ISD properties because school billing is separate.
Market value, appraised value and taxable value answer different questions. A homestead limitation can reduce appraised value below market value, while exemptions can reduce the taxable value used by one entity but not another.
Office-routing guide

Shackelford CAD vs County Tax Assessor vs County Clerk

Your task Correct office Why
Search an appraisal account Shackelford CAD The district maintains property characteristics, values and exemptions.
Correct square footage, class or land details Shackelford CAD These are appraisal-record characteristics.
File a homestead or agricultural application Shackelford CAD The chief appraiser reviews exemption and special-appraisal eligibility.
Protest a value or denied exemption Shackelford CAD / ARB The district receives the protest for the Shackelford County Appraisal Review Board.
Pay local property taxes collected by SCAD Shackelford CAD & Central Tax Office The district collects for the county, hospital district, Albany and Moran entities listed below.
Pay Clyde CISD or Lueders-Avoca ISD school tax Callahan or Jones County collection system SCAD appraises the Shackelford County portion, but those school-tax bills are issued separately.
Vehicle registration or voter-registration service County Tax Assessor-Collector The county office’s published duties include motor-vehicle and voter services.
Find a deed, lien, release or recorded instrument County/District Clerk The Clerk serves as recorder of deeds and other official instruments.
Resolve a boundary or title dispute Surveyor, title professional or attorney CAD staff cannot provide a survey, title opinion or legal representation.
Shackelford County differs from counties where the elected Tax Assessor-Collector collects all property taxes. The county’s own Tax Assessor page directs property-tax questions to Shackelford CAD, which operates the central tax office at 132 Hill Street.
Official payment workflow

How to Pay Shackelford County Property Taxes Online

Shackelford CAD’s payment instructions direct taxpayers to the property-search system. Current and delinquent years can be added to a cart, and the system supports payments involving multiple properties.

Open the official property search. Start at esearch.shackelfordcad.com.
Find the correct property account. Search by property ID when possible. Otherwise use owner or address and compare every returned account carefully.
Open the property and select the green Pay Taxes button. Do not choose an account only because the owner names match. Confirm the property ID, situs address and legal description.
Select the current or delinquent tax years you intend to pay. Review base tax, penalty, interest and any collection amounts displayed for each year.
Add the amount to the payment cart. Repeat the property search when paying multiple accounts. Review the cart before proceeding to checkout.
Review the convenience fee. Shackelford CAD states that online transactions are processed through Certified Payments and that a convenience fee applies.
Save the receipt and confirmation number. Verify the property ID, tax year, amount and payment method before closing the page.
Taxes collected through the SCAD central office Shackelford County, Shackelford County Hospital District, Albany ISD, Moran ISD, City of Albany and City of Moran.
Separate school-tax bills Property in the Shackelford County portions of Clyde CISD or Lueders-Avoca ISD should receive separate school-tax bills through Callahan County or Jones County.
Payment-verification tip A card authorization or bank withdrawal does not by itself prove that the correct account was credited. Reopen the property after processing time and confirm the payment appears under the intended property ID and year.
Current appraisal-year context

What the Shackelford CAD 2026 Appraisal Schedule Means

The district’s adopted 2025–2026 reappraisal plan schedules broad field and data-review work during 2026. The public search currently carries a separate banner stating that displayed 2026 values remain preliminary and may change before certification.

Field inspections

The plan schedules inspections involving residences, rural land, mobile homes, commercial property, industrial property, pipelines and business personal property.

Property-characteristic review

Appraisers are directed to check real-property class and depreciation, photograph improvements and identify construction or demolition.

Market analysis

The district reviews sales and appraisal schedules to identify areas requiring significant adjustment or closer examination.

Mineral and special property

Mineral, royalty, utility and some industrial personal-property work is coordinated with contracted appraisal services.

ARB activity

The plan schedules protest evidence preparation, hearing notices and ARB activity through the summer, including hearings continuing in July.

Certification and rate season

After appraisal work and ARB actions, certified values support local tax-rate calculations and the August–September Truth-in-Taxation process.

Do not treat a preliminary portal value as the final certified value. Save the record, check your mailed notice, monitor the portal banner and contact the district when a lender, closing agent or legal process requires certified information.
Mineral or industrial account questions may be routed to a contractor. Shackelford CAD states that much of its mineral, royalty and industrial business-personal-property data is contracted to Capitol Appraisal Group. The CAD office may direct these inquiries to (512) 346-5480.
Applications and documents

Shackelford County Homestead, Agricultural and Property Forms

Shackelford CAD maintains a detailed forms page covering exemptions, agricultural and wildlife appraisal, protests, renditions, deferrals, agent appointments and electronic delivery.

Purpose Form or official page Prepare before filing
Residence homestead Form 50-114 Property ID, ownership and occupancy information, plus the identification documentation required by the form.
Age 65 or disability benefits Included in Form 50-114 Date of birth or disability eligibility and any supporting documentation requested.
Disabled veteran or survivor Form 50-135 VA documentation showing the qualifying disability rating or surviving-spouse eligibility.
1-d-1 agricultural appraisal Form 50-129 Acreage, land-use history, agricultural activity, operator details and evidence of qualifying intensity.
Wildlife management CAD forms page Wildlife-management plan, qualifying prior land status, practices and annual-report information.
Business personal-property rendition Form 50-144 January 1 inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture and other taxable business property.
Property-owner protest Form 50-132 Property ID, protest grounds, requested correction and organized evidence.
Electronic delivery agreement Form 50-843 Email address, property information and signed agreement authorizing electronic communication.
Mailing-address correction Change-of-address request Property ID, owner details, old address, new address and any requested verification.

Homestead filing check

  • You own an interest in the property.
  • It is your principal residence.
  • The application name is consistent with the ownership record.
  • You attach the required driver’s-license or identification information.
  • You save a complete copy and delivery proof.

Agricultural filing check

  • Document the actual agricultural use rather than only rural location.
  • Explain the land-use history and intensity.
  • Identify leases, operators, livestock, crops or management practices.
  • Report ownership and use changes.
  • Ask about late-filing penalties before submitting after the regular deadline.
Homestead applications require supporting identification. Shackelford CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-license copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code, and an affidavit may be required in some situations.
Appraisal review process

How to Protest a Shackelford County Appraisal

The usual protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district delivers the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The exact date printed on the notice controls for most owners.

Read the notice from top to bottom. Check market value, appraised value, exemptions, property description, taxing units, protest instructions and the filing deadline.
Identify the exact action you dispute. Protest grounds can include excessive value, unequal appraisal, incorrect ownership, wrong taxing units, denied exemption, denied agricultural or wildlife appraisal, or another adverse CAD action.
File before the notice deadline. Use the online protest portal when available or submit the official Notice of Protest form to the district.
Save proof of submission. Keep the portal confirmation, sent email, stamped copy, certified-mail record or delivery tracking.
Request the district’s evidence. Review sales, photographs, cost information, property-characteristic data, maps and unequal-appraisal information used for the account.
Build evidence around one requested result. State the value, exemption, classification or account correction you want. Label each photo, estimate, comparable and document.
Attend the scheduled informal review or ARB hearing. Follow the date and format shown on the hearing notice. Do not assume filing a protest automatically changes the value.

Strong evidence

  • Comparable sales near the January 1 appraisal date.
  • Properties with similar location, size, age, quality and use.
  • Dated photographs of condition problems.
  • Contractor estimates or inspection reports.
  • Proof of incorrect square footage or improvements.
  • Comparable CAD accounts supporting unequal appraisal.

Evidence that usually needs more support

  • A mortgage balance or loan appraisal alone.
  • A higher tax bill without separating value from tax rate.
  • An online estimate with no comparable-property analysis.
  • Repairs performed after January 1 with no earlier condition proof.
  • Sales from a different property type or market area.
The ARB is separate from the appraisal-district staff. Filing begins through the CAD, but the Appraisal Review Board hears unresolved disputes and issues orders. Board members do not set tax rates.
Deadline calendar

Shackelford County Property-Tax Dates to Watch

January 1 — appraisal date Property condition, ownership, use, improvements and taxable business property are generally evaluated as of January 1.
January 31 — common payment deadline Most property taxes are due before February 1 to avoid delinquency, unless a special installment, deferral or different delinquency date applies.
April 15 — most renditions Most business-personal-property renditions are due April 15. A timely written extension request generally extends the deadline to May 15.
April 30 — many exemptions and special appraisals Many exemption and agricultural special-appraisal applications are due by April 30, although late-filing and special eligibility rules may apply.
May 15 or 30 days after notice — usual protest deadline Use whichever is later and follow the date printed on the appraisal notice.
June and July — protest hearings The ARB hearing schedule depends on the notice. The district’s 2026 plan shows evidence preparation and hearings continuing through the summer.
August and September — tax-rate process Taxing units propose and adopt rates. Review the official Truth-in-Taxation database for proposed taxes, meeting details and adopted rates.
October and later — tax-bill season Compare the bill with the final property account, exemptions and taxing-unit assignments before paying.
Weekend, holiday and special statutory rules can change a deadline. Late notices, denied exemptions, omitted property, disaster relief, installment plans and correction motions can follow different dates.
Latest officially posted rate table

Shackelford County Tax Rates and Exemptions

Shackelford CAD’s latest posted adopted-rate spreadsheet is labeled 2025. These figures should not be presented as final 2026 rates. Local entities complete the next rate-adoption process during the annual Truth-in-Taxation period.

Albany ISD 0.6822 2025 cumulative rate per $100 of taxable value.
City of Albany 0.5400 2025 cumulative city rate.
Moran ISD 0.6616 2025 cumulative school rate.
City of Moran 0.6787 Includes M&O and debt-service components.
Shackelford County 0.6978 2025 cumulative county rate.
Hospital District 0.1999 2025 cumulative special-district rate.
Property location Local jurisdictions in the SCAD table 2025 combined local rate Important billing note
Inside City of Albany City of Albany, Albany ISD, county and hospital district 2.1199 SCAD central tax office collects these listed local taxes.
Albany ISD outside city limits Albany ISD, county and hospital district 1.5799 No City of Albany rate.
Inside City of Moran City of Moran, Moran ISD, county and hospital district 2.2380 SCAD central tax office collects these listed local taxes.
Moran ISD outside city limits Moran ISD, county and hospital district 1.5593 No City of Moran rate.
Clyde CISD portion County and hospital district shown locally 0.8977 Clyde CISD tax is billed separately through Callahan County jurisdictions.
Lueders-Avoca ISD portion County and hospital district shown locally 0.8977 Lueders-Avoca ISD tax is billed separately through Jones County jurisdictions.
Taxing unit Regular homestead Age-65 exemption Disabled-person exemption
Albany ISD $140,000 state-mandated $60,000 state amount plus $3,000 local option $10,000 state amount plus $3,000 local option
Moran ISD $140,000 state-mandated $60,000 state amount $10,000 state amount
City of Albany No amount listed $10,000 local option $10,000 local option
City of Moran No amount listed No amount listed No amount listed
Shackelford County No amount listed $5,000 local option $5,000 local option
Hospital District No amount listed $5,000 local option $5,000 local option
Calculate every taxing entity separately. Estimated entity tax equals that entity’s taxable value divided by 100, multiplied by the entity’s adopted rate. Do not apply one exemption total or one combined rate to every account without checking the official record.
Buyer and owner safeguards

What to Check Before and After a Shackelford County Purchase

Before buying

  • Match the CAD property ID to the deed description.
  • Review land, improvements and property class.
  • Check all current and delinquent tax years.
  • Identify mineral and surface accounts separately.
  • Confirm whether the parcel is in Albany, Moran, Clyde or Lueders-Avoca ISD.

After closing

  • Verify the deed was recorded by the County Clerk.
  • Allow processing time for the CAD ownership update.
  • Submit a mailing-address correction when necessary.
  • File a new homestead application when eligible.
  • Do not assume the seller’s exemptions transfer.

For inherited property

  • Collect probate, heirship or ownership documents.
  • Confirm how the owner name is carried in CAD records.
  • Ask which homestead affidavits or evidence apply.
  • Check every associated mineral or surface account.
  • Resolve title issues through qualified legal or title assistance.
The previous owner’s tax treatment is not a reliable buyer budget. Homestead limitations, age-65 ceilings, veteran exemptions and agricultural appraisal can change after a sale or change in use.
Problem-solving guide

Fix Common Shackelford CAD Search, Tax and Record Problems

Problem Likely cause Best next action
No owner result Different spelling, trust, estate, business, prior owner or newly recorded deed. Search the last name alone, then try address, property ID and County Clerk records.
No address result Rural-format address, highway abbreviation, missing situs address or mineral account. Use only the street name, then search owner, ID, abstract or GIS map.
2026 value says preliminary The portal has not removed its pre-certification status notice. Save the page, check the mailed notice and contact CAD if a certified value is required.
New owner is missing Deed processing or ownership research is incomplete. Verify recording with the Clerk, then provide the instrument details to CAD if needed.
Homestead is missing No application, pending review, identification problem, account mismatch or cancellation. Call CAD with the property ID and application date before filing a duplicate.
Online protest fails Browser issue, access requirement, expired account data or unsupported filing route. Save a screenshot and use an accepted alternate filing method before the deadline.
School tax is missing from the SCAD bill The property is in the Clyde CISD or Lueders-Avoca ISD portion. Look for a separate school-tax bill through Callahan or Jones County.
Payment is not posted Processing delay, rejected transaction, wrong property ID or wrong tax year. Keep the Certified Payments confirmation and contact the SCAD central tax office.
Mineral account information is unclear Surface and mineral ownership differ or valuation work is contracted. Call SCAD with the property ID and ask whether the matter should go to Capitol Appraisal Group.
GIS acreage differs from a deed or survey Approximate mapping, parcel split, deed interpretation or survey issue. Use recorded documents and a professional survey for legal acreage and boundaries.
Verified office information

Shackelford CAD, Tax Assessor and County Clerk Contacts

Shackelford CAD & Central Tax Office

132 Hill Street
Albany, TX 76430

Mail: PO Box 2247, Albany, TX 76430-8010
Phone: (325) 762-2207
Fax: (325) 762-2208
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lunch closure: 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Interim Chief and Tax Assessor/Collector: Richard Petree
Email: chief@shackelfordcad.com

Official CAD website

County Tax Assessor-Collector

First Floor, County Courthouse
225 South Main Street
Albany, TX 76430

Tax Assessor-Collector: Edward Miller
Phone: (325) 762-9420
Fax: (325) 762-9421
Mail: PO Box 2620, Albany, TX 76430

Use this county office primarily for published county services such as motor vehicles and voter registration. The county page directs property-tax questions to SCAD.

Official Assessor page

County/District Clerk

First Floor, County Courthouse
225 South Main Street
Albany, TX 76430

County/District Clerk: Cheri Hawkins
Phone: (325) 762-9415
Fax: (325) 762-9416
Mail: PO Box 2109, Albany, TX 76430

The official page provides an Online Records Search for deeds and other recorded documents.

Official Clerk page
Call before a deadline-sensitive visit. Bring the property ID, relevant tax year, appraisal notice, filing confirmation and copies of supporting documents. The CAD office closes from noon to 1:00 p.m.
Final action checklist

Complete Your Shackelford County Property Task

Routine record review

  • Search by owner, address or property ID.
  • Confirm the property and displayed tax year.
  • Note whether the value is preliminary.
  • Review land, improvements and exemptions.
  • Check all taxing-unit assignments.
  • Save the property ID and account page.

Correction, application or protest

  • Identify the exact value, exemption or record issue.
  • Read the applicable deadline.
  • Use the correct official form or portal.
  • Attach clear supporting evidence.
  • Save proof of filing or delivery.
  • Follow every later notice or hearing instruction.
10 practical answers

Shackelford County CAD Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the Shackelford County property search free?
Yes. The official Shackelford CAD system provides public searches by owner, address, property ID and advanced criteria without charging a basic lookup fee.
2. Why does the property-search portal say 2026 values are preliminary?
The portal currently displays a notice that 2026 values are preliminary and may change before certification. Use the mailed notice and contact CAD when a certified value is required.
3. Can I view Shackelford County parcel lines online?
Yes. Shackelford CAD links to an official BIS interactive GIS map. The parcel lines are for appraisal and reference purposes and are not a legal survey.
4. Does Shackelford CAD collect property taxes?
Yes. Shackelford CAD operates a central tax office and collects for Shackelford County, the hospital district, Albany ISD, Moran ISD, City of Albany and City of Moran.
5. Why is Clyde CISD or Lueders-Avoca ISD missing from my SCAD tax bill?
Shackelford CAD appraises the portions of those school districts located in the county, but Clyde CISD and Lueders-Avoca ISD taxes are billed separately through Callahan County and Jones County jurisdictions.
6. How do I pay Shackelford County property taxes online?
Find the property in the official CAD search, open the account, select the green Pay Taxes button, add the desired current or delinquent years to the cart and complete checkout through Certified Payments.
7. What is the usual Shackelford County protest deadline?
The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district delivers the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Follow the specific date on the notice.
8. What identification is required with a homestead application?
Shackelford CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-license copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code. Additional affidavits may be required in some situations.
9. Where do I search for a Shackelford County deed?
Use the Shackelford County/District Clerk’s official page and select Online Records Search. The Clerk records deeds and other instruments; the CAD owner field is not conclusive title evidence.
10. Who should I call about a mineral or royalty account?
Start with Shackelford CAD at 325-762-2207 and provide the property ID. The district may route mineral, royalty or industrial-account questions to Capitol Appraisal Group, its contracted appraisal service.
Independent-use notice: County-CAD.us is an independent informational website and is not Shackelford County, Shackelford County Appraisal District, the Central Tax Office, Appraisal Review Board or County Clerk. Values, portal status, rates, exemptions, deadlines, balances, office personnel and procedures can change. Confirm account-specific and deadline-sensitive information through the linked official systems. This guide does not provide legal, surveying, title or tax advice.
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Estimate Taxes, Exemptions, Escrow, Protest Savings and Next Steps

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Estimate annual tax using property value, assessment ratio, exemptions and local tax rate.

Homestead and Exemption Savings

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

Monthly Escrow / Ownership Cost

Estimate monthly property tax, insurance, HOA and reserve cushion. Useful for buyers and homeowners comparing affordability.

Property Tax Protest Savings

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

Appraised Value Growth / Cap Impact

Estimate how a value increase or appraisal cap may affect taxable value. Rules vary by state, county and exemption status.

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