Upton County Property Records, Appraisals and Tax Payments
Search Upton County property by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, mineral lease or advanced value criteria.
This guide explains how to read the account, find the parcel map, review the 2026 certified appraisal roll, print a tax statement, pay through jurisdiction code 6910, apply for exemptions, file a protest and verify deeds without being sent between the wrong offices.
Start With the Upton County Service You Need
Upton County is unusual because its appraisal district not only values property and administers exemptions but also collects property taxes for the taxing entities listed on its website.
Find a property account
View ownership, property ID, legal description, acreage, appraisal values, exemptions, tax history and taxing units.
Open the parcel map
Use Upton CAD’s official interactive-map page to locate surface parcels and surrounding appraisal accounts.
Open interactive map →File an appraisal protest
Register with an email address, request or use the property PIN and connect the eligible account to the protest portal.
Open online protest →Apply for an exemption
Download homestead, disabled-veteran, agricultural, rendition and electronic-delivery forms.
View official forms →Pay Upton County property tax
Follow the official CAD instructions for ACI Payments using jurisdiction code 6910 and the required owner and parcel identifiers.
View payment instructions →Verify a deed or recorded lien
Contact the Upton County and District Clerk for recorded deeds, releases, liens, plats and official public records.
Open County Clerk page →How to Search Upton County CAD Property Records
The public search supports a quick keyword box plus separate owner, property and advanced-search tabs. Begin with a short search instead of filling every field.
Search by owner
Best when you need every account connected to a person, estate, trust or company. Remove punctuation and endings such as LLC or Inc. when the full name does not match.
Search by address
Best for residential and commercial property with a known physical location. Do not confuse the property address with the owner’s mailing address.
Search by Property ID
Best for appraisal notices, tax statements, exemptions, protest evidence and payment preparation because it identifies one specific parcel account.
Use advanced criteria
The portal supports field, category, acreage and value filters. Add one filter at a time to avoid excluding the correct account.
How to Read an Upton CAD Property Detail Record
| Property field | What it means | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ID | An identifier tied to the owner’s group of accounts. | Upton CAD’s online-payment instructions require this number after removing an initial M or R when applicable. |
| Property ID | The appraisal district’s identifying number for one parcel or property account. | Use it for forms, protest filing, account research and payment identification. |
| Geo ID | A geographically structured identifier used in appraisal and mapping records. | Compare it when several accounts have similar owner names or descriptions. |
| Owner and mailing address | The ownership and correspondence information carried in the appraisal system. | Compare legal ownership with the recorded deed and report mailing-address changes. |
| Situs or location | The physical location connected with the account. | Vacant, rural and mineral property may not display a normal postal address. |
| Legal description | An abbreviated lot, block, subdivision, survey, abstract or tract description. | Verify it with recorded documents and a survey before legal or boundary use. |
| Market value | The district’s opinion of the property’s market value as of January 1 for the selected appraisal year. | Review the land, improvement, condition, use and tax year components. |
| Appraised value | The value after an applicable appraisal limitation or special-appraisal treatment. | It can differ from market value for a qualified homestead or agricultural account. |
| Taxable value | The value remaining for a taxing entity after its applicable exemptions. | Expect different taxable values for different taxing units. |
| Exemption codes | Approved homestead, age-65, disability, veteran or other exemption information. | A missing exemption may mean no application, pending review, missing documentation or denial. |
| Tax entities | The county, city, school, hospital, water and emergency-service jurisdictions associated with the property. | Confirm that the account is assigned to the correct location-based entities. |
| Tax Summary | The section used to view tax years, balances and statement-printing options. | Check each parcel and tax year before paying or printing. |
How an Upton County Property Value Becomes a Tax Bill
How to Use the Upton CAD Interactive Map
The map is useful for locating surface parcels and comparing nearby appraisal records. It should not be used as the only source for a legal boundary, easement or construction decision.
What Upton CAD Is Reinspecting During 2026
The district’s 2025–2026 reappraisal plan uses a three-area physical-inspection cycle together with annual market analysis.
Physical inspection
CAD staff may verify the existence, use, size, class, quality, condition and other appraisal characteristics of property in the scheduled area.
Annual market review
The district can adjust areas or property categories based on annual ratio studies, sales information and market analysis even outside the physical-inspection area.
Annual business appraisal
Income-producing personal property is appraised every year regardless of whether it is located inside or outside a scheduled geographic area.
How to Use Upton CAD’s 2026 Certified Appraisal Rolls
Upton CAD’s Data and Records page currently lists 2026 certified real, personal and mineral appraisal-roll files.
Use the normal property search when
- You need one owner or property.
- You want a readable account page.
- You need exemption and tax details.
- You want to print a statement.
- You need to begin a protest.
Use a certified-roll download when
- You need many accounts at once.
- You are comparing a neighborhood or class.
- You need spreadsheet filtering.
- You are researching mineral accounts in bulk.
- You need an alphabetical owner list.
Upton CAD vs County Clerk vs Tax Assessor-Collector
| Your question | Correct office | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| What is my appraised value? | Upton County Appraisal District | The CAD determines market value and maintains appraisal records. |
| Why is my square footage or acreage wrong? | Upton County Appraisal District | The CAD maintains the appraisal characteristics used in valuation. |
| Was my homestead exemption approved? | Upton County Appraisal District | The chief appraiser reviews exemption and special-appraisal applications. |
| How do I protest my value? | Upton CAD / Appraisal Review Board | Protests are filed through the CAD and reviewed by the ARB. |
| How much property tax do I owe? | Upton County Appraisal District | The district states that it collects property taxes for its listed taxing entities. |
| Where can I print a property-tax statement? | Upton County Appraisal District | The Tax Summary section provides owner and parcel statement-printing options. |
| Who legally owns the property? | Upton County and District Clerk | The Clerk records deeds, liens, releases, plats and other official public records. |
| Who handles vehicle registration and county tax-assessor services? | Upton County Tax Assessor-Collector | The county office performs its statutory assessor-collector services, but the CAD handles the listed property-tax collections. |
How to Pay Upton County Property Taxes Online
Upton CAD’s official instructions direct taxpayers to ACI Payments using jurisdiction code 6910. The district does not accept property-tax payments by phone.
P.O. Box 1110
McCamey, TX 79752-1110
Phone: (432) 652-3221
How to Print an Upton County Tax Statement
Upton County Homestead, Agricultural and Rendition Forms
Upton CAD provides the main Texas property-tax forms and instructs applicants to mail completed applications to its McCamey mailing address.
| Task | Official form | Prepare before filing |
|---|---|---|
| Residence homestead exemption | Form 50-114 | Property ID, ownership information, acquisition date, occupancy date and required identification. |
| Disabled-veteran exemption | Form 50-135 | VA or military documents, disability rating and applicable surviving-spouse evidence. |
| 1-d-1 agricultural appraisal | Form 50-129 | Acreage, agricultural-use history, current activity, operator or lease details and supporting records. |
| Business-personal-property rendition | Form 50-144 | Inventory, machinery, equipment, furniture, computers, vehicles and other taxable business property held January 1. |
| Notice of Protest | Form 50-132 | Property ID, protest grounds, requested value or correction and supporting evidence. |
| Electronic communications | Upton CAD forms page | Email address, property identifiers and consent details required by the request. |
Homestead filing checklist
- You own an interest in the residence.
- The property is your principal residence.
- You identify the correct Upton CAD account.
- You complete every applicable form section.
- You attach the required driver’s-license or identification copy.
- You retain a complete copy and delivery proof.
Agricultural filing checklist
- Describe the actual agricultural use.
- Document the land-use history.
- Identify crops, livestock or wildlife practices.
- Provide operator or lease information.
- Explain the intensity and continuity of use.
- Understand possible change-of-use tax consequences.
How to Protest an Upton County Appraisal
The usual Texas deadline for most protests is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The exact deadline on the notice controls.
Evidence that can help
- Comparable sales close to January 1.
- Similar CAD accounts with lower appraisal levels.
- Dated photographs showing property condition.
- Inspection reports and contractor estimates.
- Proof of incorrect square footage, acreage, age or quality.
- Documentation supporting a denied exemption.
Weak evidence by itself
- A mortgage or loan balance.
- A tax increase without identifying an appraisal error.
- An undated automated online estimate.
- Repairs made after January 1 without earlier-condition evidence.
- Properties from a different city or property class.
- A requested value with no supporting calculation.
Upton County Appraisal and Tax Dates to Watch
How to Read Upton County Tax-Rate Information
Upton CAD publishes Truth-in-Taxation calculation worksheets for the county, cities, school districts, hospital districts, emergency-service districts and water district.
Basic tax estimate formula
Taxable value ÷ 100 × adopted rate = estimated tax for one taxing entity.
Repeat the calculation for every entity listed on the property account. Use each entity’s taxable value because exemptions can differ.
What to Check Before and After an Upton County Property Sale
Before buying
- Match the CAD account with the deed description.
- Review land and improvement characteristics.
- Identify surface and mineral accounts separately.
- Check every tax year and balance.
- Do not assume the seller’s exemptions transfer.
After closing
- Confirm that the deed was recorded.
- Allow time for the CAD ownership update.
- Update the mailing address when needed.
- Apply for a homestead exemption when eligible.
- Review notices still carrying the prior owner’s name.
For mineral interests
- Search by owner and lease information.
- Compare every Property ID and lease number.
- Review probate and deed records.
- Check operator or division-order information.
- Use qualified title help for ownership questions.
Fix Common Upton CAD Search, Payment and Filing Problems
| Problem | Likely reason | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| No owner-name result | Different spelling, estate, trust, company, prior owner or incorrect name order. | Search the last name alone, remove punctuation and try the property address or Owner ID. |
| No address result | Street number and name were combined, the road is abbreviated or the account lacks a standard situs address. | Separate Number and Street, then try owner, legal description, abstract or Property ID. |
| Mineral account is missing | The record may be indexed by lease name, lease number, company, estate or another owner format. | Use the lease-search fields or download the certified mineral roll. |
| New owner is not displayed | The deed may be recorded but not yet processed into the appraisal system. | Confirm recording with the County Clerk and contact Upton CAD if the update remains pending. |
| Homestead is missing | No application, pending review, missing ID, denial or wrong property account. | Call Upton CAD with the Property ID and application date. |
| Online protest will not connect | Wrong PIN, registration problem, CAPTCHA failure, wrong tax year or ineligible account. | Use Request a PIN, reset the password or contact the CAD before the deadline. |
| ACI rejects the Owner ID | An initial M or R was not removed as instructed. | Re-enter the Owner ID without the initial letter and verify it against the CAD account. |
| ACI rejects the Parcel ID | A parcel beginning with 972 may require only its final six digits. | Follow Upton CAD’s payment instructions exactly or call (432) 652-3221. |
| Payment is not posted immediately | Upton CAD states that online payments can take about 24 hours to appear. | Keep the ACI confirmation and contact the district if the payment remains absent after processing time. |
| Map boundary appears incorrect | GIS lag, parcel split, mapping error or nonsurvey boundary representation. | Compare the map with the deed, plat and survey before requesting a correction. |
Upton CAD, County Clerk and Tax Assessor Contacts
Upton County Appraisal District
210 E. 5th StreetMcCamey, TX 79752
Mail: P.O. Box 1110, McCamey, TX 79752-1110
Phone: (432) 652-3221
Fax: (432) 652-3372
Email: info@uptoncad.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Chief Appraiser: Linda Zarate
Upton County and District Clerk
205 E. 10th StreetRankin, TX 79778
Mail: P.O. Box 465, Rankin, TX 79778
Phone: (432) 693-2861
Fax: (432) 693-2129
Email: lmcmurray@co.upton.tx.us
Clerk: LaWanda McMurray
County Tax Assessor-Collector
1000 N. Rankin StreetCourthouse Annex
Rankin, TX 79778
Mail: P.O. Box 14, Rankin, TX 79778
Phone: (432) 693-2572
Fax: (432) 693-2333
Email: mzarate@co.upton.tx.us
Officer: Monica Zarate
Complete Your Upton County Property Task Correctly
For property research
- Search with one reliable field.
- Confirm the Owner ID and Property ID.
- Check the tax year and property type.
- Review land, improvements and exemptions.
- Open the map when location matters.
- Save a dated copy of the account.
For filing or payment
- Use the official Upton CAD portal.
- Check the deadline on the notice.
- Prepare the correct form and evidence.
- Follow the Owner ID and Parcel ID rules.
- Review processing and convenience fees.
- Save submission or payment confirmation.
Upton County CAD Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the Upton CAD property search free?
2. How should I enter an owner name?
3. Does Upton CAD collect property-tax payments?
4. Which properties are being physically reinspected in 2026?
5. Has Upton CAD posted 2026 certified appraisal rolls?
6. Can I file an Upton County appraisal protest online?
7. What is the usual appraisal-protest deadline?
8. What information is needed to pay property tax online?
9. Can I pay Upton CAD property tax by phone?
10. Where can I verify a deed or legal owner?
Estimate Taxes, Exemptions, Escrow, Protest Savings and Next Steps
This sitewide tool helps homeowners, buyers, sellers and investors understand property tax numbers before they check the official county appraisal district or tax office. It runs in your browser, does not collect personal data and gives practical next steps after each calculation.
What are you trying to do today?
Choose your main goal. The tool will guide you to the right calculation or next step.
Use Tax, Exemption and Protest tabs to understand your appraisal notice and possible savings.
Use Buyer Budget and Monthly Escrow before relying only on a mortgage payment estimate.
Property Tax Estimate Calculator
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.
Home Buyer Monthly Budget Estimate
Estimate a more realistic monthly ownership cost by adding mortgage, property tax, insurance and HOA.
Find Official County CAD and Tax Resources
Enter county and state to create safe search links. This avoids guessing official URLs and helps users find the correct county appraisal district, property search, tax payment and exemption pages.
Why this tool helps your site
It gives visitors an interactive reason to stay on the page, calculate their own numbers and move from general reading to practical action.
Best placement
- Below county CAD articles
- Before FAQ section on long posts
- Inside sidebar or after first major section on desktop
Estimate disclaimer
Values are educational estimates. Visitors should confirm final values, exemptions, tax rates, payment status and deadlines with official county resources.