Wichita County CAD Property Search Appraisal District

Wichita County, Texas Property and Appraisal Guide

Search a Wichita County Parcel, Understand Its 2026 Appraisal and Complete the Correct Exemption, Protest, Tax or Deed Task

Wichita County property records include urban homes and commercial buildings in Wichita Falls, properties in Burkburnett, Iowa Park and Electra, City View neighborhoods, rural acreage, agricultural land, manufactured homes, business equipment, mineral interests and properties near Sheppard Air Force Base.

This guide explains the official Wichita Appraisal District search, interactive parcel map, residence homestead exemptions, agricultural appraisal, business renditions, Appraisal Review Board protests, county tax payments, deed records and floodplain due diligence.

Wichita Appraisal District determines property value and exemption status. The Wichita County Tax Office calculates and collects bills for the taxing units it serves, while the County Clerk records deeds and other legal instruments.
Chief Appraiser Denton Keltner, RPA
Appraisal District phone 940-322-2435
General 2026 protest deadline May 15, 2026
Appraisal office 600 Scott Ave., Suite 300

Use the Right Wichita County Office

Wichita Appraisal District Property searches, January 1 appraisal values, parcel characteristics, residence exemptions, agricultural appraisal, business renditions, address changes and appraisal protests.
Appraisal Review Board Formal hearings involving market value, unequal appraisal, exemption denials, ownership, agricultural qualification and other appealable district actions.
Wichita County Tax Office Tax statements, current and delinquent balances, partial payments, installment plans, receipts, mortgage inquiries and online payment processing.
Wichita County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, plats, mineral instruments, probate filings, certified copies and other official public records.
Fast route: Find the parcel through Wichita AD, compare its map and appraisal details, check exemptions, open the Tax Office account for the actual balance and use the County Clerk record when ownership or title documents matter.

Taxing Entities Appraised by Wichita AD

Wichita Appraisal District appraises property for county, city, school and hospital taxing units. A parcel’s mailing city does not prove which entities appear on its tax account.

County and cities Wichita County, City of Wichita Falls, City of Burkburnett, City of Iowa Park and City of Electra.
School districts Wichita Falls ISD, Burkburnett ISD, Iowa Park CISD, Electra ISD, City View ISD and portions of Holliday ISD.
Special district Electra Hospital District applies only to property within its legal boundary.
Collector distinction: The Tax Office does not list every appraisal entity as one of the units it collects for. Always follow the collector shown on the individual tax statement.

Choose Your Wichita County Property Task

Best Search Filter for Different Property Types

Information Available Best Search Option What to Confirm
Property ID By ID Owner, tax year, property type and legal description.
Owner name By Owner Every account owned individually, jointly, by trust or by business.
Physical address By Address House number, street, city limits and matching parcel.
Abstract or rural survey Advanced Search by Abstract Survey name, tract, acreage and recorded description.
Subdivision lot Advanced Search by Subdivision Addition, lot, block, city and recorded plat.
Condominium Advanced Search by Condo Unit, common elements, owner and legal description.
Manufactured home Mobile Home or MobileHomePark Home owner, land owner, park and appraisal account.
Business name Doing Business As or Personal Owner, operating location, value and rendition status.
Mineral interest Mineral property type Owner, legal description, lease and separate mineral account.
ARB hearing ARB Search Hearing date, formal date, protest status and board information.

How to Read a Wichita AD Property Record

Record Field Meaning Property-Owner Check
Property ID Wichita AD’s primary identifier for the appraisal account. Use it on forms, protests and office correspondence.
Geographic ID A structured identifier related to parcel location or appraisal grouping. Compare it with notices and tax records.
Owner Owner currently carried in the appraisal system. Compare it with the newest County Clerk deed.
Mailing address Address used for district communications. Do not confuse it with the physical property address.
Property type Real, personal, mineral, auto or mobile-home category. Confirm that the correct account type is being reviewed.
Legal description Appraisal summary of the lot, block, survey, tract or abstract. Use the deed, plat and survey for controlling legal details.
Market value Estimated market value as of January 1. Compare with relevant sales and physical condition.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation. Check whether the homestead or non-homestead limitation applies.
Taxable value Appraised value after exemptions for a taxing unit. Each entity can show a different taxable value.
Land details Acreage, land class, site value and possible productivity value. Review homesite, qualified acreage, access and land use.
Improvement details Houses, commercial buildings and other structures included in the appraisal. Check area, age, quality, condition and removed buildings.
Exemptions Approved homestead, age, disability, veteran or organizational benefits. Confirm that every expected exemption appears.
Research-only warning: Wichita AD states that legal descriptions and acreage are provided for appraisal research and should be verified before use in a deed, contract, survey or other legal document.

How to Use the Wichita County Interactive Parcel Map

The GIS map helps locate appraisal parcels and compare nearby ownership. It does not establish exact boundaries, title rights or development approval.

Useful for General parcel location, neighboring accounts, aerial context, streets, additions and preliminary acreage research.
Not proof of Exact boundaries, easements, access, flood elevation, mineral rights, zoning or buildability.
Verify with Recorded deed, plat, title commitment, professional survey and city or county permit records.
1
Find the Property ID first.

Copy the owner, address, legal description and acreage from the property search.

2
Open the official map.

Locate the same account and verify that the displayed parcel matches the appraisal description.

3
Review adjoining parcels.

Look for separate vacant lots, access strips, common ownership, rural tracts and manufactured-home accounts.

4
Compare visible improvements.

Check houses, garages, shops, commercial buildings and removed structures against the appraisal record.

5
Use legal records for final decisions.

Obtain a survey and title review before purchasing, fencing, building or changing access.

Final map action: Open the official Wichita AD Interactive Map.

Local Wichita County Property Situations

Property Situation Important Checks Why It Matters
Wichita Falls residence City limits, Wichita Falls ISD or City View ISD, homestead, floodplain, additions and separate lots. A Wichita Falls mailing address can involve different school districts and taxing combinations.
City View property City boundary, City View ISD, county taxes, physical address and subdivision. The school district can differ from the postal city or nearby neighborhood.
Burkburnett home or business City of Burkburnett, Burkburnett ISD, county collector, business account and flood or drainage issues. The county Tax Office collects the city tax but does not list Burkburnett ISD among its collection units.
Iowa Park property City, Iowa Park CISD, tax collector, homestead, acreage and adjoining lots. A Tax Office branch location does not prove that every Iowa Park taxing unit is collected by the county.
Electra property City of Electra, Electra ISD, Electra Hospital District, homestead and delinquent-tax history. The hospital district adds another possible taxing entity.
Property near Sheppard Air Force Base Actual ownership, city boundary, access, aviation influence, easements, permits and separate federal property. A location near the base can involve special access, noise or land-use considerations outside the appraisal record.
Rural farm or grazing tract Agricultural history, qualified acreage, operator, access, fences, water and homesite. Rural location alone does not establish agricultural appraisal.
Manufactured home Home owner, land owner, mobile-home account, statement of ownership and homestead. The home and land can be separately owned and appraised.

Wichita County 2026 Property-Tax Calendar

Status on July 16, 2026: The regular rendition, exemption and general May 15 protest dates have passed. A later appraisal notice or limited statutory correction procedure may create a different deadline.
January 1, 2026 — Appraisal date

Ownership, condition, location and use are generally determined as of January 1.

April 15, 2026 — Rendition deadline

Wichita AD lists April 15 as the deadline for taxable business-personal-property renditions.

April 30, 2026 — Regular exemption and agricultural date

Most homestead and 1-d-1 applications should be filed before May 1, subject to specific late-filing rights.

May 15, 2026 — General protest deadline

Wichita AD lists May 15 as the general deadline. A notice delivered later can provide a different statutory filing period.

Summer 2026 — Informal reviews and ARB hearings

Appraisal disputes continue until the ARB completes enough cases for the appraisal records to be approved.

August and September — Tax-rate process

Taxing units publish calculations, hold hearings where required and adopt rates.

October — Tax statements and partial-payment period

The Tax Office states that owners can make partial current-year payments after receiving statements.

January 31, 2027 — Regular payment deadline

Most 2026 taxes must be paid by the statutory deadline to avoid delinquency.

The individual notice controls. Always follow the date printed on the appraisal notice, exemption request, hearing notice or tax statement.

Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value

Estimated Property Tax = Taxable Value × Adopted Tax Rate ÷ 100
Value or Term Meaning Common Mistake
Market value The district’s estimate of market value as of January 1. Treating it as a guaranteed selling price.
Appraised value Value after an applicable annual appraisal limitation. Assuming every property receives a 10% limitation.
Productivity value Special value for qualifying agricultural land. Believing the market value disappears.
Taxable value Appraised value after exemptions for one taxing unit. Expecting the same taxable value for every entity.
Tax rate Rate adopted by the county, city, school or special district. Assuming Wichita AD independently sets the rate.

Residence-homestead appraisal limitation

A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot exceed the prior year’s appraised value plus 10%, plus the market value of new improvements.

The limitation normally starts January 1 of the year after the owner first qualifies. The market-value line can still increase by more than 10%.

2026 non-homestead circuit-breaker limitation

Qualifying real property that is not a residence homestead may receive a temporary 20% appraisal limitation when its market value is $5,320,000 or less.

Agricultural, timber and certain other specially appraised property is excluded. The temporary limitation is scheduled to expire after December 31, 2026 unless Texas law changes.

Do not estimate a 2026 bill using an assumed rate. Final rates are adopted later in the year. Use the Truth-in-Taxation portal for current proposals and adopted information.
Final rate-review action: Open the Wichita County Property Truth-in-Taxation portal.

Wichita County Residence Homestead Exemptions for 2026

Exemption or Protection 2026 Rule Main Qualification
General school homestead $140,000 mandatory school-district exemption. Ownership interest and principal-residence use.
Age 65 or older Additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption. A qualifying owner is at least 65.
Disabled person Additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption. The owner meets the statutory disability definition.
School tax ceiling Limits qualifying school taxes after age-65 or disability approval. Continued ownership and homestead qualification.
Homestead appraisal limitation Generally limits annual appraised-value growth to 10%, plus new improvements. Usually begins in the year after first qualification.
Local-option relief A taxing unit may provide an additional exemption. Depends on the entity’s adopted policy.

Application steps

1
Find the correct Property ID.

Confirm the owner, physical address and legal description before applying.

2
Confirm principal-residence use.

The applicant cannot claim another general residence homestead for the same tax year.

3
Complete Form 50-114.

Use the current state application linked from Wichita AD’s official Forms page.

4
Attach identification.

Wichita AD states that the identification address must correspond with the property address unless a lawful exception applies.

5
Explain an address mismatch.

Additional affidavits, utility records or other evidence may be needed when the addresses differ.

6
Add age, disability or ownership documents.

Submit supporting records for every additional exemption being claimed.

7
Use late-filing rights when eligible.

A residence homestead application can have a statutory late-filing period that differs from the protest deadline.

8
Review the tax statement after approval.

Confirm that the correct exemptions appear for every applicable taxing unit.

Final homestead action: Download the application from the official Wichita AD Forms page.

Military, Disabled Veteran and Surviving-Spouse Relief

Military families connected to Sheppard Air Force Base should distinguish ordinary residence homestead rules from disabled-veteran and surviving-spouse exemptions.

Program Potential Benefit Important Evidence
Active-duty identification exception The chief appraiser may waive the matching-address requirement in qualifying active-duty situations. Military ID and utility bill in the applicant’s or spouse’s name.
Disabled veteran partial exemption $5,000 to $12,000 depending on the qualifying disability rating. Current VA or military disability documentation.
100% disabled veteran homestead Total exemption of a qualifying residence homestead. Qualifying VA disability or individual-unemployability determination.
Surviving spouse Continuation of certain veteran, military or first-responder exemptions. Marriage, death, service, occupancy and remarriage-status records.
Deployed military delinquency relief Possible waiver or postponement of penalty and interest in qualifying circumstances. Military orders, service dates and required state form.
Do not assume base assignment creates an exemption. Relief depends on ownership, residence, service status, disability rating and the specific Texas program.

Wichita County Agricultural Appraisal

1-d-1 open-space appraisal values qualifying agricultural land according to productive capacity rather than unrestricted market value. It is a special appraisal, not a complete exemption.

Principal agricultural use The land must be actively devoted mainly to a genuine farm, ranch or qualifying wildlife-management operation.
Use history Qualification generally requires agricultural use during five of the preceding seven years.
Local degree of intensity The operation must reflect the level of management normally accepted for comparable Wichita County land.

Evidence for cropland and hay operations

  • Planting and harvest records
  • Seed, fertilizer and chemical invoices
  • Crop-insurance records
  • Farm lease and operator information
  • Custom-farming invoices
  • Sales, storage or delivery records
  • Equipment and fuel expenses
  • Photographs showing active production

Evidence for grazing and livestock land

  • Livestock count and ownership
  • Grazing lease
  • Fencing and stock-water sources
  • Feed and veterinary expenses
  • Sales or market receipts
  • Pasture-management records
  • Homesite and non-agricultural acreage
  • Photographs and inspection information

Application workflow

1
Identify every parcel in the operation.

Copy each Property ID, legal description, owner and acreage amount.

2
Separate the homesite.

The residence, yard and other non-agricultural areas can receive different appraisal treatment.

3
Complete Form 50-129.

Describe present and historical use, acreage, operator and production accurately.

4
Attach operating evidence.

Use leases, receipts, production records, expenses and photographs rather than a simple statement of intended use.

5
File before May 1.

A written extension or late application may be possible under limited statutory rules.

6
Respond to inspection or information requests.

The district can request additional evidence to verify the operation.

7
Maintain records after approval.

Keep annual evidence because qualification can be reviewed again.

8
Request a rollback estimate before changing use.

Residential development, commercial conversion or another non-agricultural use can create additional tax.

Rollback-tax warning: A qualifying change from agricultural to non-agricultural use generally recaptures the difference between market-value and productivity-value taxes for the three preceding years.
Avoid imported acreage rules. Do not use minimum acreage or livestock ratios published by another Texas county. Local intensity depends on Wichita County conditions and the actual operation.
Final agricultural action: Download the current application from the Wichita AD Forms page.

Wichita County Business Personal Property for 2026

Businesses generally must report tangible personal property owned, managed or controlled on January 1 and used to produce income.

2026 exemption: Qualifying income-producing tangible personal property with a total taxable value of $125,000 or less in a taxing unit is exempt.
Requirement 2026 Rule Business Action
Property date Report qualifying property owned or controlled on January 1. Prepare a complete asset and inventory list.
Regular deadline April 15 File the rendition by the statutory deadline.
Automatic extension A timely written request generally extends filing to May 15. Retain proof that the request was submitted on time.
Additional extension An additional 15 days may be available for good cause. Provide the requested written explanation.
$125,000 exemption Qualifying personal property at or below the threshold is exempt. Follow the current rendition’s certification instructions.
Late filing A 10% penalty can apply, with additional penalties in some cases. Contact Wichita AD immediately instead of ignoring the account.

Property commonly included

  • Inventory and supplies
  • Furniture and fixtures
  • Computers and office equipment
  • Machinery and tools
  • Restaurant, retail and medical equipment
  • Agricultural equipment used to produce income
  • Leased equipment
  • Commercial vehicles not otherwise exempt
Final rendition action: Use Wichita AD’s official Forms page.

Mineral, Utility and Specialized Property Accounts

The Wichita AD search includes a separate Mineral category. Mineral ownership should be researched independently from surface ownership.

Mineral interests Search every owner variation and compare the account with leases, assignments, division orders and probate records.
Utility and industrial property Land, buildings, machinery and business personal property may appear in separate appraisal categories.
Vehicle and special inventory Dealer, heavy-equipment, manufactured-housing and vessel inventory use specialized declaration and monthly tax-statement rules.
Surface ownership does not prove mineral ownership. Another person, estate, trust or company can own all or part of the mineral estate beneath a surface tract.

How to Protest a Wichita County Appraisal

Regular deadline status: Wichita AD’s general May 15, 2026 deadline has passed. A later notice or limited late-protest procedure may provide a different deadline.
Protest Issue Useful Evidence Weak Approach
Excessive market value Comparable sales, appraisal, photographs, repair estimates and documented damage. Only saying that the tax bill is high.
Unequal appraisal Comparable appraisal records adjusted for area, age, quality, condition and location. Using unrelated properties without adjustments.
Incorrect building data Measurements, plans, photographs, permits and demolition records. Unsupported verbal estimates.
Flood or condition influence Flood records, dated photographs, engineering reports, insurance information and repair estimates. General statements without evidence of value impact.
Agricultural denial Use history, leases, crop or livestock records, expenses and sales. Saying only that the land is rural.
Business-property value Asset list, purchase dates, condition, disposal records and depreciation information. Submitting only an unsupported total.
Exemption denial Ownership, occupancy, identification, disability, veteran or organizational documentation. An incomplete application without supporting records.

Protest workflow

1
Read the appraisal notice.

Confirm the Property ID, mailing date, proposed value, exemptions and exact filing deadline.

2
Review the complete account.

Check land, structures, area, condition, classification, exemptions and value history.

3
Select every valid protest reason.

Market value, unequal appraisal, exemption, ownership and special-appraisal issues require different evidence.

4
File through the official method.

Use Wichita AD’s eProtest portal or submit the current Notice of Protest form.

5
Save proof of filing.

Keep the confirmation, stamped copy, fax report or certified-mail receipt.

6
Request the district’s evidence.

Review comparable sales, appraisal worksheets, photographs and other information the district plans to present.

7
Attend an informal review.

A supported factual correction or valuation agreement may resolve the dispute before the formal hearing.

8
Prepare a concise hearing packet.

State the requested value and connect each exhibit directly to an appraisal issue.

9
Attend the ARB hearing.

Focus on property value, equality, factual errors or statutory qualification rather than affordability alone.

10
Review the final order immediately.

Further appeal options can include binding arbitration, the State Office of Administrative Hearings or district court, depending on eligibility.

Tax payment during appeal: A pending protest normally does not suspend the entire tax obligation. Pay the legally required amount before delinquency to protect appeal rights.
Final protest action: Open the official Wichita AD eProtest portal.

Late Protest and Correction Possibilities

Possible Remedy General Situation Important Limitation
Good-cause late protest The deadline was missed for a qualifying reason outside the owner’s control. Generally must be raised before ARB approval of the records.
Failure-to-receive-notice protest A legally required notice was not delivered. Statutory payment and timing requirements apply.
One-third over-appraisal correction The value exceeds the correct value by the statutory threshold. Filing deadlines, tax payment and penalty rules apply.
Clerical or ownership correction A clerical, duplicate-account or ownership error exists. A disagreement with appraisal judgment is not automatically clerical.
Late homestead application The owner qualified but missed the regular application date. The exemption late-filing period differs from the protest deadline.

How to Search and Pay Wichita County Property Taxes

The Tax Office collects for Wichita County, the cities of Wichita Falls, Burkburnett and Electra, Wichita Falls ISD, City View ISD, Electra ISD, Holliday ISD and Electra Hospital District.

Collector check: Iowa Park CISD, Burkburnett ISD and other entities not shown on the Tax Office collection list may use another collector. Follow the contact information printed on the statement.
1
Copy the appraisal identifiers.

Save the owner, Property ID, physical address and legal description.

2
Open the official property-tax payment system.

Start from the Wichita County Tax Office website rather than a search-engine advertisement.

3
Find the correct account.

Confirm the owner, account number, year and property description.

4
Review every tax year.

A current payment does not automatically resolve an older delinquent balance.

5
Check each taxing entity.

Review levy, previous payments, penalty, interest and attorney fees.

6
Choose the payment method.

The Tax Office lists a $1 e-check fee and a 2.35% card charge.

7
Verify the complete total.

Confirm the tax amount, processing charge and account before authorizing payment.

8
Save the receipt.

Keep the account, tax year, amount, payment date and confirmation number.

9
Confirm that the payment posts.

Contact the Tax Office before submitting a duplicate transaction.

No-bill warning: Failure to receive a statement generally does not cancel the tax, delinquency date, penalty or interest. Permanent address changes should be submitted to Wichita AD in writing.

Partial Payments, Installments and Delinquent Charges

Current-year partial payments The Tax Office accepts partial payments on non-delinquent current taxes. Owners can pay as much and as often as they choose before the regular deadline.
Quarter payments Owners with qualifying age-65 or disability exemptions can pay one-fourth before delinquency, followed by installments in March, May and July.
Delinquent payment agreements Texas law may allow a payment agreement. The Tax Office advises owners to call and determine whether they qualify.
Month Paid Listed Penalty and Interest Important Note
February 7% Applies to many taxes not paid by January 31.
March 9% The balance continues increasing monthly.
April 11% Request a current payoff before paying.
May 13% Payment agreements can have separate terms.
June 15% Resolve the balance before attorney referral where possible.
July 18% Additional attorney-collection charges may also apply.
Attorney-fee risk: Accounts not paid in full by June 30 can be referred for collection and can incur an additional penalty equal to 20% of the total tax, penalty and interest due.
Telephone payment: The Tax Office lists 1-866-511-6677. A live representative may request bureau code 7580933 and the six-digit tax account number.

How to Search Wichita County Deeds and Land Records

The County Clerk acts as recorder of deeds and other instruments. Its EagleWeb portal can be used to research official public records.

1
Collect the appraisal details.

Save the current owner, prior owner, Property ID, legal description and approximate transfer date.

2
Open the official County Clerk search.

Confirm that the portal identifies Wichita County Clerk Annette C. Stanley.

3
Search grantor and grantee names.

Try individuals, married names, trusts, estates, businesses and spelling variations.

4
Filter by document type.

Common records include deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, assignments, plats and mineral instruments.

5
Compare the legal description.

Names alone are not sufficient when an owner holds several lots or rural tracts.

6
Follow referenced instruments.

A deed may refer to an earlier deed, plat, reservation, restriction or easement.

7
Request an official copy when required.

A lender, court, probate matter or title company may require a certified copy rather than an online image.

Title warning: One deed is not a complete title examination. Mortgages, judgments, probate interests, easements, mineral reservations and tax liens may require additional research.
Final deed-search action: Open the official Wichita County Clerk Document Search.

Floodplain and Development Due Diligence

A parcel’s appraisal record does not determine whether a building, addition, manufactured home, septic system or commercial project can be developed legally.

County floodplain review Wichita County Emergency Management publishes a flood-damage-prevention ordinance, floodplain-development permit and FEMA map resources.
Municipal permits Property inside Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Iowa Park or Electra can require city building, zoning, plumbing, electrical or floodplain approvals.
Rural systems Verify septic, water, driveway, culvert, utility and road-maintenance requirements before purchase or construction.

Development review checklist

  • Professional boundary survey
  • Legal and physical access
  • FEMA flood-zone review
  • County or city floodplain permit
  • Drainage and low-water crossing conditions
  • Zoning and building permits
  • Septic or sewer availability
  • Water and utility service
  • Pipeline and utility easements
  • Airport or aviation-related land-use considerations
County floodplain contact: Review Wichita County Emergency Management or call 940-763-0820.

Wichita County Property Buyer Checklist

Appraisal review
  • Property ID and Geographic ID
  • Owner and mailing address
  • Property type
  • Legal description and acreage
  • Land and improvement values
  • Homestead or agricultural appraisal
Tax investigation
  • Every taxing entity
  • Correct tax collector
  • Current and prior tax years
  • Penalty, interest and attorney fees
  • Installment or payment agreement
  • Tax-sale or lawsuit status
Recorded documents
  • Current deed
  • Deeds of trust and releases
  • Liens and judgments
  • Easements and restrictions
  • Mineral reservations
  • Probate or heir interests
Physical due diligence
  • Professional survey
  • Legal access
  • Floodplain and drainage
  • Zoning and permits
  • Water, sewer or septic
  • Airport, pipeline and utility influences
Buyer tax warning: The seller’s residence exemption, school tax ceiling, agricultural appraisal, deferral or payment agreement does not automatically transfer to the buyer.

How to Correct a Wichita County Property Record

Problem Correct Starting Office Evidence to Prepare
Incorrect mailing address Wichita AD Property ID, owner identification, written request and daytime phone number.
Recent deed not reflected County Clerk, then Wichita AD Instrument number, recording date and deed copy.
Wrong acreage or legal description County Clerk, surveyor and Wichita AD Deed, plat, survey and GIS printout.
Incorrect building details Wichita AD Measurements, photographs, plans, permits and repair records.
Removed structure remains on record Wichita AD Dated photographs, demolition records and permits.
Homestead exemption missing Wichita AD Form 50-114, identification and occupancy documentation.
Agricultural appraisal missing Wichita AD Application, land-use history, leases and production records.
Tax payment not posted Wichita County Tax Office Receipt, account, tax year, amount and payment date.
Appraised value disputed Wichita AD and ARB Timely protest and value, equality or property-condition evidence.

Wichita County Property Office Contacts

Office Current Contact Information Use This Office For
Wichita Appraisal District Chief Appraiser: Denton Keltner, RPA
600 Scott Avenue, Suite 300
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Mailing: P.O. Box 5172
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
Phone: 940-322-2435
Fax: 940-322-8190
Email: cs@wadtx.com
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Appraisal, exemptions, parcel maps, agricultural use, business renditions, corrections and protests.
Taxpayer Liaison Officer Terri Segovia
Wichita Appraisal District
Phone: 940-322-2435, extension 5718
Taxpayer assistance concerning district procedures, access and complaint processes.
Wichita County Tax Office Tax Assessor-Collector: Tommy Smyth
600 Scott Avenue, Suite 103
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Phone: 940-766-8200
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
and 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tax statements, payments, receipts, delinquent balances, partial payments and payment agreements.
Wichita County Clerk County Clerk: Annette C. Stanley
900 7th Street, Room 250
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Main line: 940-766-8100, option 1
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Deeds, liens, plats, easements, mineral records, probate documents and certified copies.
Wichita County Emergency Management Coordinator: Dwayne Birkenfeld
110 Jefferson Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Phone: 940-763-0820
County floodplain permits, flood maps and emergency-management information.
Same building, different floors: Wichita AD is in Suite 300, while the Tax Office is in Suite 103. Confirm the destination before delivering a time-sensitive form or payment.

Wichita Appraisal District Office Map

The map below points to Wichita AD at 600 Scott Avenue, Suite 300, in Wichita Falls.

Official Wichita County Property Resources

The main procedures are explained above. Use these official links when ready to complete the final search, application, protest, payment, deed or floodplain task.

Wichita AD homepage Wichita Appraisal District
Interactive parcel map Wichita AD GIS Map
Online protest Wichita AD eProtest
Electronic taxpayer portal Wichita AD Taxpayer Portal
Reports and appraisal data Wichita AD Reports
Taxing entities Wichita AD Entity List
Truth-in-Taxation information Property Tax Rate Portal
County Tax Office Wichita County Tax Office
Online tax payment Search and Pay Property Taxes
Tax collection entity list Who the Tax Office Collects For
Penalty and interest schedule Delinquent Tax Charges
County Clerk Wichita County Clerk
Official public records search Deed and Land Record Search
Floodplain information Wichita County Emergency Management

Top 12 Wichita County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official Wichita County property-search website?

The official Wichita Appraisal District search is esearch.wadtx.com.

2. Can I search by owner, address or Property ID?

Yes. The system provides Owner, Address, ID, ARB and Advanced Search options.

3. Which property types can be searched?

The Advanced Search includes Real, Personal, Mineral, Auto and Mobile Home property types.

4. Who is the current Wichita County Chief Appraiser?

Denton Keltner, RPA, is identified by Wichita AD as Chief Appraiser.

5. What was the general 2026 protest deadline?

Wichita AD listed May 15, 2026 as the general deadline. A later-delivered notice may have a different statutory filing date.

6. What is the 2026 school homestead exemption?

The mandatory school-district residence homestead exemption is $140,000.

7. What is the additional age-65 or disability exemption?

A qualifying owner receives an additional mandatory $60,000 school-district residence homestead exemption.

8. What is the business-personal-property rendition deadline?

Wichita AD lists April 15 as the regular rendition deadline.

9. Does the Tax Office collect for every Wichita AD entity?

No. The Tax Office publishes a specific list of county, city, school and hospital entities it serves. Follow the collector printed on the tax statement.

10. What are the online payment fees?

The Tax Office currently lists a $1 fee for e-check payments and a 2.35% charge for card payments.

11. Where can I search Wichita County deeds?

Use the Wichita County Clerk’s official EagleWeb document-search portal.

12. Are Wichita AD parcel lines legally exact?

No. The map, acreage and legal-description data are for appraisal research and do not replace a deed, plat, title examination or professional survey.

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Editorial verification: July 16, 2026. This article was rebuilt using Wichita AD’s official website, current property search, forms, staff directory, reports, taxing-entity list, eProtest service, Wichita County Tax Office payment and delinquency guidance, County Clerk records portal and county floodplain resources.

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