Search Austin County Property Records, 2026 Appraisal Values, Exemptions, Online Forms and Tax Collection Details
This guide is built for homeowners, land buyers, agents, business owners, ag landowners and taxpayers who need more than a simple link. It explains what Austin County Appraisal District actually does, how to search by owner/address/ID, what to check before trusting a 2026 value, which forms matter, how property taxes are collected in Austin County, and when to use the county Tax Assessor-Collector instead.
Start here: choose the correct Austin County property tax path
Austin County is slightly different from many other Texas counties because the official county Tax Assessor-Collector page states that property taxes are collected by the Austin County Appraisal District. That means the CAD site is important for both appraisal research and property tax lookup/payment tasks, while the county Tax Assessor-Collector page is still important for county tax office identification and other tax office services.
Austin County CAD screenshot reference
This image is included as a visual reference for the Austin County CAD topic. Use it to recognise the guide context, but use official Austin CAD links below for live 2026 values, account search, forms, exemptions, tax status and payment actions.
Official Austin CAD details users usually need
Austin County Appraisal District says its mission is to discover, list and appraise all property within the district as accurately as possible to estimate fair and equitable market value. The district also says it provides up-to-date records to taxing authorities and administers the Texas Property Tax Code under state and appraisal standards.
| Detail | Official information | How it helps the user |
|---|---|---|
| Main CAD duty | Appraises all real and business personal property within Austin County. | Use CAD for appraisal value, records, exemptions, BPP, ag/wildlife and protest-related questions. |
| Standards mentioned by CAD | Texas Property Tax Code, Property Tax Assistance Division, IAAO and USPAP. | Shows that values are part of a formal appraisal system, not a random estimate. |
| Office hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM. | Plan calls, visits and deadline-sensitive form submissions before closing time. |
| austincad@gmail.com. | Use for written follow-up, document questions or account clarification. | |
| Mailing and physical address | 906 E Amelia St, Bellville, Texas 77418. | Use for mailed forms, office visits, property tax collection questions and map directions. |
How to use Austin CAD property search correctly
The official Austin CAD property search is used for appraisal research. It is different from the tax payment search. Use this search when you need owner, address, ID, value, property characteristics or appraisal account review.
Austin CAD search troubleshooting
If you cannot find a property, the issue is usually search formatting, owner-name style, address abbreviation, rural property description, or using tax search when you meant appraisal search.
| Search problem | Likely reason | Better search method |
|---|---|---|
| Owner search fails | Owner may be listed under spouse, trust, estate, business name or previous owner. | Try last name only, first name only, mailing address or property ID if available. |
| Address search fails | Street type or direction may not match the database format. | Search only the street name and remove Rd, Road, St, Street, Dr, Drive, Hwy or direction words. |
| Too many results | Search is too broad. | Use Advanced Search or search by property ID, account number or a more exact address part. |
| Tax amount is missing | You may be on appraisal search instead of tax search. | Use Austin CAD Search & Pay Property Tax for amount due, paid/unpaid status and statements. |
| New owner not showing | CAD may not yet reflect the newest recorded ownership update. | Search by address or ID, then confirm deed or title details through official county records if legal proof is needed. |
Search & Pay Property Tax: what to check before paying
The Austin CAD tax search page is for online tax lookup and payment research. It allows searching by account number, owner name, mailing address, owner ID, property address, appraisal district number, statement number and legal description. It also includes account type and pay-status filters.
| Tax search field | When to use it | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Account Number | Best when you have the tax statement. | Account numbers are normally found on your tax statement. Use this first for payment accuracy. |
| Owner Name | When you know the taxpayer name. | Enter last name followed by first name or first initial, such as Doe John or Doe J. |
| Owner Address | When you know the mailing address. | Enter street number and street name from the mailing address. |
| Property Location | When you know the actual property address. | Do not enter street type or direction such as Ave, Ln or Dr. Use street number and street name. |
| Pay Status | When checking paid, unpaid or both. | Use unpaid when you only need open balance; use both when confirming payment history. |
Austin CAD forms: choose the correct form before you file
Austin CAD’s forms page says all homestead applications must include a copy of the applicant’s driver license or other required information under the Texas Property Tax Code. Some applicants may also need an affidavit depending on the situation.
| User situation | Official form area to check | Practical filing tip |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied home | Residence homestead exemption. | Confirm ID address, owner name, property address and occupancy before filing. |
| Age 65, disabled person or disabled veteran | Property tax exemptions and disabled veteran programs. | Keep age, disability, VA rating or survivor documentation ready. |
| Agricultural, wildlife or land appraisal | Agricultural 1-d-1 application, agricultural guidelines and wildlife/land-related forms. | Keep land-use history, leases, production records, maps, acreage and management notes. |
| Agent filing for owner | Appointment of Agent and revocation of agent for property tax matters. | Make sure agent authority is current before protest, exemption or value discussion. |
| Public access airport, recreation/scenic land or deferral | Special appraisal and property tax deferral form categories. | Read form instructions carefully because eligibility is more specific than normal homestead forms. |
| Business personal property | Rendition and BPP-related forms. | Prepare asset list, acquisition date, original cost, location and disposal records before filing. |
2026 Austin County property tax calendar items to watch
Austin CAD publishes a property tax calendar based on Texas property tax law. Always verify the exact deadline shown on your notice or form, especially if a date falls on a weekend or holiday.
| Period | What usually happens | User action |
|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Chief appraiser may mail notices of appraised value for single-family residence homesteads by this date or as soon as practicable. | Watch for your notice and compare proposed value, exemptions and property details. |
| April 15 | Last day to file renditions and property reports for most property types, unless written extension applies. | Business owners should prepare asset records early and request extension in writing if needed. |
| April 30 | Many exemption applications and special appraisal applications are due. | Check homestead, ag, timber, wildlife, exemption and special-use filings before the last week of April. |
| May 1 | Chief appraiser may mail notices for properties other than single-family residence homesteads by this date or as soon as practicable. | Landowners, commercial users and BPP owners should monitor notices and online records. |
| May 15 | Last day for most protests or 30 days after notice delivery, whichever is later; also rendition extension date for many property types. | Do not wait for the tax bill if your issue is appraisal value. File protest before the protest deadline. |
| October and tax bill season | Tax bills and payment activity move into collection stage after values and rates are in place. | Use Austin CAD Tax Office/Search & Pay to verify statement, pay status and balance. |
Market value vs taxable value vs tax amount
Austin CAD appraises market value, but the tax amount depends on exemptions, taxable value, tax rates and collection records. Do not protest only because the tax bill is high; protest because the property value, exemption status or appraisal data is wrong.
| Term | Meaning | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Market value | CAD’s opinion of what the property is worth for appraisal purposes. | This is usually the number reviewed in a value protest. |
| Appraised value | Value after certain appraisal rules or caps may apply. | A homestead cap can make appraised value lower than market value. |
| Taxable value | Value after exemptions and special valuation rules. | This is closer to the value used for tax calculation. |
| Tax bill | Amount due after tax rates are applied. | Use Austin CAD Tax Office/Search & Pay for payment and pay-status questions. |
Local Austin County insider tips
Austin County includes Bellville, Sealy, Brazos Country, Wallis, San Felipe, rural acreage, ag land, wildlife-use land, commercial corridors and special taxing districts. A useful value review should compare similar property types in similar local conditions.
- Compare similar age, size, neighborhood and condition.
- Separate land value from improvement value.
- Use dated photos and repair estimates for condition problems.
- Keep grazing, hay, crop, wildlife or management records.
- Document acreage, fencing, water, access and land-use history.
- Do not compare working acreage with small residential lots.
- Austin CAD collects for cities, schools, ESDs, hospital district and MUD entities.
- Two nearby properties may have different bills if taxing units differ.
- Check the tax search and taxing unit list before comparing tax bills.
Taxing units Austin CAD collects for
Austin CAD’s collection list includes county, city, school and special districts. This matters because tax bills can vary by location even when property values look similar.
| Entity type | Examples listed by Austin CAD | Why users should care |
|---|---|---|
| County and road | Austin County and SPC Road & Bridge. | County and road entities can appear on tax bills outside city limits too. |
| Cities and town | Brazos Country, City of Bellville, City of Sealy, City of Wallis and Town of San Felipe. | City location can change the tax bill compared with nearby rural parcels. |
| Schools | Bellville ISD, Brazos ISD and Sealy ISD. | School district taxes are often a major part of the total tax bill. |
| Special districts | Austin County ESD #1, ESD #2, ESD #3, Bellville Hospital District and PID 1. | Special districts can explain why similar properties have different tax amounts. |
How to prepare an Austin County appraisal protest
A protest should be about evidence. Focus on market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, missing exemption or wrong special valuation. Do not rely only on “my taxes are too high” because tax rates and property values are different parts of the system.
Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector details
The official county page lists Kim Rinn as Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector. Use that office for county tax office identification and related county tax-assessor services. For property tax collection, the county page points users to Austin County Appraisal District at 906 East Amelia Street.
| Office detail | Official information | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Assessor-Collector | Kim Rinn | County tax assessor identification and county tax office contact. |
| County tax office address | 804 E. Wendt, Bellville, Texas 77418. | County tax office visits and non-CAD tax office services. |
| County tax office phone | 979-865-8633. | County tax office questions, vehicle-related tax office tasks and office clarification. |
| Property tax collection | Collected by Austin County Appraisal District, 906 East Amelia Street, Bellville, TX 77418. | Property tax bill, payment, statement and collection questions. |
| Austin CAD tax collection phone | 979-865-9124. | Property tax collection and account questions through Austin CAD. |
Austin County CAD office map
Use this map for directions to Austin County Appraisal District in Bellville. For deadlines, forms, property tax collection, exemption questions or protest issues, call before visiting and bring property ID, owner name, notice letter and supporting documents.
Official action links
Use these official links only after you know your task. Each link below has a specific purpose.
Related Texas CAD guides
These internal guides help users compare similar Texas appraisal district search, form, protest and tax collection workflows.
Austin County CAD FAQs
What is Austin County CAD?
Austin County CAD is the common search name for Austin County Appraisal District, the office that discovers, lists and appraises real and business personal property in Austin County, Texas.
How do I search Austin County CAD by owner?
Open the official Austin CAD property search, choose Owner, and try the first or last name alone if the exact full name does not work. Then verify the property ID, address and tax year.
How do I search Austin County CAD by address?
Open the official property search, choose Address, and start with only the street name. If the result does not appear, remove street suffixes and direction words.
Where do I pay Austin County property taxes?
Austin County’s official tax assessor page says property taxes are collected by Austin County Appraisal District. Use Austin CAD Search & Pay Property Tax for tax amount, payment status and property tax payment research.
Who is the Austin County CAD Chief Appraiser?
The Austin County Appraisal District official website lists Greg Cook, RPA, as Chief Appraiser.
What is the Austin County CAD phone number?
The Austin County Appraisal District phone number is 979-865-9124.
Where is Austin County Appraisal District located?
Austin County Appraisal District is located at 906 E Amelia St, Bellville, Texas 77418.
What forms are available through Austin CAD?
Austin CAD links to homestead, agricultural 1-d-1, appointment of agent, agricultural guidelines, special land appraisal, deferral and other property tax forms. Homestead applications require a driver license copy or other required information.
What is the usual Austin County property tax protest deadline?
The usual Texas protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice is delivered, whichever is later. Always follow the deadline printed on your own notice.
Are Austin CAD records legal deed records?
No. Austin CAD records are appraisal records. For deed, title or recorded document proof, use official county records or the correct county office.
Independent guide disclaimer
County-CAD.org is an independent informational guide. It is not Austin County Appraisal District, Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector or Austin County Government. Official values, forms, deadlines, tax rates, collection rules, office procedures and payment links can change. Confirm directly with the correct official office before filing, paying, mailing documents or visiting.
Last editorial check: July 7, 2026. Official details were reviewed from Austin CAD, Austin CAD property search, Austin CAD forms, Austin CAD tax search, Austin CAD calendar, Austin CAD collection list, Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector and Texas Comptroller resources.