Search a Somervell County Parcel, Review Its Appraisal and Complete the Correct Tax, Exemption or Protest Task
Somervell County property records cover Glen Rose homes, rural residences, farms, ranches, river-area land, manufactured homes, business property, mineral interests and parcels located inside several school and special-district boundaries.
This guide explains how to find the correct property account, read market and taxable values, apply for homestead or agricultural appraisal, prepare a protest, check local taxing units, pay property taxes and research deeds or liens.
Somervell Central Appraisal District handles property appraisal and local property-tax collection. The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect real-property taxes.Start With the Correct Somervell County Office
Property appraisal, tax collection and recorded land documents are handled by different offices. Contacting the right office first saves time and prevents missed deadlines.
Choose Your Property Task
How to Search Somervell County CAD Property Records
The official property and tax portal can be used to locate appraisal accounts, ownership information, property values and tax balances.
Use the Southwest Data Solutions address linked in this guide.
The account number from an appraisal notice or tax bill normally produces the most accurate result.
Start with the last name. For a trust, estate or company, try one important word from the legal name.
Enter the house number and main street name without punctuation or unnecessary abbreviations.
One owner may have separate accounts for a residence, acreage, business property, manufactured home or mineral interest.
For rural property, compare the abstract, survey, tract and acreage with the deed.
Make sure the value, exemption and tax balance belong to the year you are researching.
Print the page or save a PDF before applying for an exemption, filing a protest or purchasing property.
Best Search Method for Different Property Types
| Property Type | Best Starting Information | Important Details to Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Rose home | Street address or owner name | City, school district, homestead exemption, living area and improvements. |
| Rural residence | Account number, owner or legal description | Homesite acreage, agricultural land, road access and taxing units. |
| Farm or ranch | Owner, survey, abstract or account | Every parcel, acreage, market value, productivity value and qualifying use. |
| Manufactured home | Owner, location or account number | Home owner, land owner, title status and separate tax accounts. |
| Business property | Owner or business name | Real estate account, personal-property account, reported assets and location. |
| Mineral interest | Owner, account or legal area | Ownership interest, value, legal description and recorded mineral documents. |
| Delinquent tax account | Property account or owner | Every unpaid year, penalty, interest and current payoff amount. |
How to Read the Property Record
| Record Field | What It Means | What You Should Check |
|---|---|---|
| Account number | The identifier used for appraisal and tax collection. | Use the same number when contacting Somervell CAD or paying taxes. |
| Owner name | The owner currently shown in the CAD database. | Compare it with the newest recorded deed. |
| Mailing address | Address used for notices and tax statements. | Do not confuse it with the physical property address. |
| Legal description | The CAD description of the lot, block, abstract, survey or tract. | Use the recorded deed for the legally controlling description. |
| Land market value | The district’s estimate of the land’s market value. | Acreage, location, access, utilities, terrain and use. |
| Productivity value | Special value for qualifying agricultural or timber land. | Do not confuse productivity value with market value. |
| Improvement value | Value assigned to homes, commercial buildings, barns and other structures. | Size, age, construction quality, condition and removed improvements. |
| Market value | Estimated market value as of January 1. | Property characteristics and comparable market evidence. |
| Appraised value | Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. | Whether a homestead cap or other limitation is applied. |
| Taxable value | Value remaining after exemptions for a taxing unit. | Taxable value may differ between the county, school, city and special districts. |
| Tax balance | Current or delinquent tax amount in the collection system. | Tax year, penalty, interest and payment history. |
How to Review the Parcel Map
A parcel map can help identify the general location of property and nearby accounts. It is not a legal survey.
Save the account number, owner, legal description and acreage.
Confirm the map location matches the property description and nearby roads.
Check for separate lots, access strips, homesites or acreage parcels.
Look for additions, barns, shops, pools or demolished structures that may affect the record.
Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value
Residence homestead appraisal cap
A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase by more than 10 percent over the prior year’s appraised value, plus the market value of new improvements.
The cap normally begins in the tax year after the owner first qualifies for the residence homestead exemption. The market-value line can still increase by more than 10 percent.
Somervell County Taxing Units
A property is taxed only by the entities whose boundaries include that parcel. Do not guess the school district from the postal address.
Somervell County Residence Homestead Exemption
A residence homestead exemption can lower taxable value and activate important appraisal protections.
| Exemption or Protection | 2026 Texas Rule | Main Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| General school homestead | $140,000 school-district exemption. | Ownership interest and principal-residence use. |
| Age 65 or older | Additional $60,000 school-district exemption. | Qualifying homeowner is age 65 or older. |
| Disabled person | Additional $60,000 school-district exemption. | Owner meets the Texas disability standard. |
| School tax ceiling | Limits qualifying school taxes after age or disability approval. | Approved exemption and continued homestead use. |
| Homestead appraisal cap | Generally limits appraised-value growth to 10 percent plus new improvements. | Normally begins the year after first qualification. |
| Local-option exemption | A local taxing unit may provide additional relief. | Depends on the unit’s adopted exemption. |
How to apply
Confirm the account number, owner, address and legal description.
You cannot claim another general residence homestead in or outside Texas for the same year.
Use the Residence Homestead Exemption Application.
Provide the identification and address information required by the application.
Include age, disability, veteran, survivor or heir-property records when applicable.
Residence homestead applications can have additional late-filing rights.
Review the taxable values for the county, school, city and special districts.
Inherited or Heir Property Homestead
An heir-property owner may qualify even when the applicant is not individually named on a conventional deed.
- Completed residence homestead application
- Affidavit establishing an ownership interest
- Prior owner’s death certificate
- Recent utility bill for the property
- Available court records relating to ownership
- Identification and proof of principal-residence use
- Required affidavits from other occupying heirs
Disabled Veteran and Survivor Exemptions
| Qualification | General Exemption | Important Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 29 percent disability rating | $5,000 exemption on one qualifying property. | VA or military disability documents. |
| 30 to 49 percent disability rating | $7,500 exemption. | VA or military disability documents. |
| 50 to 69 percent disability rating | $10,000 exemption. | VA or military disability documents. |
| 70 to 100 percent disability rating | $12,000 partial exemption under the general program. | VA or military disability documents. |
| 100 percent disabled veteran homestead | Total exemption for a qualifying residence homestead. | Qualifying VA determination and homestead documents. |
| Qualifying surviving spouse | Certain veteran, military or first-responder exemptions may continue. | Marriage, death, service, occupancy and no-remarriage records. |
Somervell County Agricultural and Wildlife Appraisal
Qualifying agricultural land is appraised according to its ability to produce agricultural products instead of its unrestricted market value. This usually lowers taxable value, but it is not a complete exemption.
| Qualification Area | General Requirement | Useful Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Current agricultural use | Land must be devoted principally to agriculture. | Lease, livestock, crop, hay or production records. |
| Degree of intensity | The operation must meet the level generally accepted in the local area. | Stocking, fencing, water, cultivation and management records. |
| Use history | Land generally must have agricultural or timber use during five of the preceding seven years. | Prior leases, receipts, photographs and affidavits. |
| Wildlife management | Land generally must already qualify and use at least three approved wildlife-management practices. | Wildlife plan, maps, activity records and photographs. |
| Change of use | A change to non-agricultural use may create rollback taxes. | Affected acreage, development plan and written tax estimate. |
Application process
Record the account number, owner, legal description and acreage for each tract.
The residence, yard and non-agricultural areas may receive different appraisal treatment.
Describe the current use, operators, acreage and agricultural history.
Include leases, livestock records, feed bills, veterinary records, seed, fertilizer, harvest or sales evidence.
Contact Somervell CAD about extensions or late filing before assuming the application can no longer be accepted.
Continue documenting the operation after approval.
Development, subdivision or commercial conversion can affect special appraisal.
Business Personal Property Renditions
A business may be required to report tangible personal property used to produce income.
| Requirement | 2026 Timing | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Property date | January 1, 2026 | Identify taxable assets owned or managed on January 1. |
| Regular rendition deadline | April 15, 2026 | File the completed rendition by the deadline. |
| Written extension | Generally through May 15 | Request the extension before the regular deadline. |
| Additional extension | Up to 15 additional days for good cause | Submit a written request and explanation. |
| Late filing | Penalty may apply | Contact Somervell CAD instead of ignoring the account. |
Property commonly reported
- Inventory
- Furniture and fixtures
- Machinery and equipment
- Computers and office equipment
- Tools and leased assets
- Supplies
- Specialized business equipment
- Hospitality and lodging assets
How to Protest a Somervell County Appraisal
The usual Texas protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Use the deadline printed on the notice.
| Protest Issue | Useful Evidence | What to Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Market value is too high | Comparable sales, professional appraisal, photographs and repair estimates. | Only saying that the tax bill increased. |
| Unequal appraisal | Comparable appraised values adjusted for property differences. | Comparing unrelated properties. |
| Incorrect property details | Measurements, photographs, permits and demolition records. | Unsupported verbal statements. |
| Agricultural appraisal denied | Use history, leases, livestock, crop and management records. | Assuming rural land automatically qualifies. |
| Exemption denied | Ownership, occupancy, age, disability, veteran or organizational documents. | Submitting an incomplete or incorrect form. |
| Commercial property | Income, expenses, vacancy, leases, condition and valuation evidence. | Using gross income without expenses or market context. |
Protest steps
Confirm the proposed value and exact deadline.
Check land, improvements, ownership, exemptions and value history.
Ask whether an informal review can resolve the issue.
Select every valid reason and keep proof of filing.
Review the sales, property card, photographs and schedules used by the district.
Connect the requested value to reliable evidence.
Focus on value, equality, exemption eligibility or factual errors.
Further appeal options may include arbitration, SOAH or district court when eligible.
Options After Missing the Regular Protest Deadline
Limited remedies may still exist, depending on the reason, appraisal-roll status and payment history.
How to Search and Pay Somervell County Property Taxes
Somervell CAD is the correct starting point for real-property tax balances and payments.
Search the account before opening a payment screen.
Check the owner, account number, legal description and tax year.
A current-year payment does not clear older delinquent taxes.
Request a current payoff amount for a delinquent account.
Do not pay twice when the mortgage company is already scheduled to pay.
The convenience fee is separate from the tax amount.
Keep the account, tax year, payment date, amount and transaction number.
Call Somervell CAD before repeating a payment that remains pending.
Installment and Deferral Options
| Installment | Usual Deadline |
|---|---|
| First payment | Before the February 1 delinquency date. |
| Second payment | Before April 1. |
| Third payment | Before June 1. |
| Final payment | Before August 1. |
How to Search Somervell County Deeds and Liens
The County Clerk maintains the official real-property documents. The online index is a search guide and should be compared with the complete recorded document.
Save the owner name, account number, legal description and transfer date.
Read and accept the official search disclaimer.
Try current owners, prior owners, trusts, estates, businesses and spelling variations.
Look for warranty deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, assignments and oil or gas leases.
Do not rely only on the owner name when several properties are involved.
A deed may refer to a prior deed, plat, easement, restriction or mineral reservation.
The County Clerk lists a recording fee of $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Copy and certification fees can differ.
Somervell County Property Buyer Checklist
- Correct owner and account
- Legal description and acreage
- Land and improvement values
- Homestead or agricultural appraisal
- Correct taxing units
- Current and prior values
- Current tax balance
- All delinquent years
- Penalty and interest
- Deferral or installment status
- Mortgage escrow
- Tax lawsuit status
- Current warranty deed
- Deeds of trust and releases
- Judgment and mechanics’ liens
- Easements and access
- Mineral documents
- Probate or heirship records
- Professional survey
- Legal and physical access
- Flood and drainage research
- Water, well and septic
- Subdivision restrictions
- Building requirements
Somervell County Property Office Contacts
| Office | Contact Details | Main Services |
|---|---|---|
| Somervell Central Appraisal District |
Chief Appraiser: Wes Rollen 112 Allen Drive Glen Rose, TX 76043 Phone: 254-897-4094 Fax: 254-897-3258 Email: wesrollen@somervellcad.net |
Property search, appraisal, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, protests, tax balances and payments. |
| Somervell County Clerk |
Michelle Reynolds, County Clerk 102 NE Vine Street P.O. Box 1098 Glen Rose, TX 76043 Phone: 254-897-4427 Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Deeds, liens, easements, plats, mineral records, heirship documents and certified copies. |
| Somervell County Tax Assessor-Collector |
107 NE Vernon Street P.O. Box 305 Glen Rose, TX 76043 Phone: 254-897-2419 Fax: 254-897-3018 |
Vehicle registration, titles, voter registration and related county services. This office does not collect real-property taxes. |
Somervell Central Appraisal District Map
The appraisal district is located at 112 Allen Drive in Glen Rose.
Official Property Resources
Somervell County CAD Property Search FAQs
What is the official Somervell County property-search portal?
Use somervellcad.southwestdatasolutions.com to begin an official property or tax-account search.
Does Somervell CAD collect property taxes?
Yes. Somervell CAD handles local real-property tax collection. The county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect real-property taxes.
Can I search by owner name or address?
Yes. Start with an account number when available. Otherwise use the owner name or a simplified property address.
What is the 2026 school homestead exemption?
The mandatory school-district residence homestead exemption is $140,000.
What additional exemption applies to an owner age 65 or older or disabled?
A qualifying owner receives an additional mandatory $60,000 school-district exemption.
What is the usual appraisal protest deadline?
The usual deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later.
Can I act after missing the regular protest deadline?
Limited remedies may exist for good cause, failure to receive a required notice, clerical errors or substantial over-appraisal.
What is the agricultural appraisal deadline?
The regular deadline for a 1-d-1 agricultural application is April 30. Contact Somervell CAD about extensions or late filing.
How many years does an agricultural rollback generally cover?
A current 1-d-1 rollback generally covers the previous three years when qualifying land changes to a non-agricultural use.
When are 2026 property taxes due?
In most cases, 2026 taxes are due by January 31, 2027. Because that date falls on Sunday, the deadline generally moves to Monday, February 1, 2027. Follow the date printed on the bill.
Where can I search Somervell County deeds and liens?
Use the Somervell County Clerk Self-Service public-record search and review the complete recorded document.
Are online parcel boundaries legally exact?
No. Appraisal maps are research tools and do not replace a deed, title examination, plat or professional survey.
Independent Editorial Notice
County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Somervell Central Appraisal District, the Somervell County Appraisal Review Board, Somervell County Clerk, Somervell County Tax Assessor-Collector, any taxing unit or the State of Texas.
Property values, exemptions, deadlines, rates, payment balances, officeholders, office hours, forms and procedures can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before filing, paying or making a property decision.
Last reviewed: July 15, 2026.
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