Karnes County CAD 2026: Property Search & Tax Appraisal

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Karnes County, Texas Property Guide 2026

Search Karnes County Property Records, Review 2026 Values and Route Every Tax Payment Correctly

Use this guide to locate a Karnes CAD property, mineral interest or business account, review land and improvement values, check exemptions, use the map, prepare a protest and find the correct tax collector.

Karnes County Appraisal District determines appraisal values and handles exemptions, agricultural appraisal, renditions and protests. It does not collect property taxes. Most local bills are collected by the Karnes County Tax Office, while Karnes City ISD operates a separate school-tax office.

Official Karnes CAD Search Property Records Open Interactive Map County Tax Search
Official appraisal office Karnes County Appraisal District
CAD phone 830-780-2433
CAD address 915 S. Panna Maria Ave., Karnes City, TX 78118
Chief Appraiser Brian J. Stahl
County Tax Office 830-780-2431

Quick Answer: Which Karnes County Office Handles Your Task?

Use Karnes CAD for Property search, market value, land and building details, mailing-address corrections, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, wildlife management, renditions, maps and appraisal protests.
Use the County Tax Office for Most county, city, school and special-district tax bills, payments, receipts, partial payments, penalties, interest and delinquent-tax questions.
Use the County Clerk for Deeds, deeds of trust, mineral deeds, oil-and-gas leases, assignments, liens, releases, easements, plats and official document copies.
Karnes City ISD exception: The Karnes County Tax Office states that it does not collect Karnes City ISD taxes. A property inside KCISD may require a separate school-tax search and separate payment.

Start Here: Choose the Result You Need Today

Find a home, land tract or owner Use the official Karnes CAD search and start with an owner name, property ID, parcel ID, account or simplified address.
Find an oil, gas or mineral account Select Mineral Property or search by lease name, lease number, owner or legal description.
Review a 2026 appraisal Compare land, improvements, mineral value, exemptions, acreage and prior-year history.
Apply for an exemption Use the official forms page and mail the complete application to Karnes CAD.
File or track a protest Use File A Protest, My Account, Request a PIN or the Protest Hearing Search.
Pay every tax account Check the County Tax Office first, then verify whether Karnes City ISD must be paid separately.

Jump Directly to Your Karnes County Property Task

Screenshot Guide Property Search Match the Account Search Problems Read the Record 2026 Value Audit Interactive Map Mineral Accounts Exemptions Ag & Wildlife Business Property Protest Help Late Options Tax Payment Deeds & Leases Office Contacts 10 FAQs

How to Use the Official Karnes CAD Screenshot

The supplied screenshot shows Karnes CAD’s official property-search homepage. It includes the contact bar, office address, Services and My Account menus, the main keyword box, five search tabs and a right-side File A Protest shortcut.

The screenshot should be used as a click guide—not as proof of a current owner, value, exemption, tax balance or protest deadline. Open the live portal whenever completing a real task.

Official Karnes County Appraisal District property search screenshot showing Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria, Advanced Search and File A Protest
Official Karnes CAD property-search screen with the five search tabs and direct File A Protest button.
1 Verify the official domain

Confirm that the browser shows karnescad.org before entering an owner PIN, account information or personal documents.

2 Check the contact bar

The screenshot shows 830-780-2433, karnescad@karnescad.org and 915 S. Panna Maria Ave. Use these details to recognize the official district.

3 Use the main keyword box first

Enter an owner as last name first name, an owner ID, property ID or simplified street address.

4 Choose a focused search tab

Use By Owner for names, By Property for parcel details, All Criteria for combined fields and Advanced Search for categories, acreage or value ranges.

5 Use My Account for online access

Register or sign in when adding a property, requesting a unique Online Account PIN or using available electronic protest services.

6 Use File A Protest only after checking the notice

Have the property ID, proposed value, deadline, owner PIN and evidence ready before beginning the filing.

Best screenshot workflow: Search the property, open the exact account, copy the parcel ID and account, verify its type, then continue to the map, forms, protest system or correct tax collector.

Five Checks Before You Use a Karnes CAD Result

Parcel ID Match the number on the notice or tax statement.
Account Copy the complete appraisal account number.
Legal description Check abstract, survey, tract, subdivision or lease.
Property type Confirm real, mineral, personal, utility or industrial.
Owner interest Mineral and royalty accounts may show a fractional interest.
Oil-and-gas account warning: Surface land, minerals, royalties, working interests, pipeline assets, saltwater-disposal property and industrial equipment may all appear under separate accounts.

Karnes CAD Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Try This What to Verify
Full owner name returns no result Search only the surname or first major company word. The account may use initials, an estate, trust, LLC or former owner.
Recent buyer is missing Search the seller or prior owner. Compare the CAD display with the most recently recorded deed.
Rural address gives no result Use parcel ID, account, abstract, survey or owner. The appraisal situs may differ from the postal or 911 address.
Mineral interest is missing Select Mineral Property and search lease name, lease number or owner. The account may be listed under an operator, division-order owner or separate lease.
Too many mineral results appear Add lease number, operator, legal description or owner ID. Do not select an account only because the owner name matches.
Manufactured home is missing Search the home owner and landowner separately. The home and land may have different appraisal accounts.
Need only accounts with taxes due Use “Show only Properties with Tax Due” on the search-results page. Karnes CAD does not collect taxes; use the result only to identify the account.
Nothing matches Call Karnes CAD with the prior owner, location and legal description. Ask staff to confirm the parcel ID, account and property type.
“I am trying to identify the correct Karnes CAD account. The owner or operator is ______, the property or lease is near ______, and my deed, notice or division order shows ______. Can you confirm the parcel ID, account and property type?”

How to Read a Karnes CAD Property Record

Record Field Plain-English Meaning What to Check
Parcel ID The district’s parcel identifier. Use the exact number when calling, filing or matching tax records.
Account The appraisal account assigned to the property or interest. Do not confuse it with owner ID, geo ID or lease number.
Owner and owner ID The owner currently displayed for appraisal purposes. Use recorded documents when legal ownership must be proved.
Owner address Where appraisal correspondence may be mailed. Update it before notices or tax statements are missed.
Property address The physical situs used by the appraisal system. Rural formatting may differ from the postal address.
Legal description Abstract, survey, tract, subdivision, lot or lease information. Compare with the deed, mineral instrument, plat or survey.
Land market value The estimated market value assigned to surface land. Acreage, road access, homesite, land class and location.
Improvement value Value assigned to homes, shops, tanks and other improvements. Size, age, construction, condition, use and removed property.
Mineral value Appraised value of a mineral, royalty or producing interest. Owner interest, lease, operator, production data and account identity.
Market value The district’s January 1 estimate of value. Compare with market evidence and the correct property type.
Appraised or taxable value Value after applicable limitations, special appraisal or exemptions. Confirm that the correct benefit is applied to the correct account.
Base tax due A tax-due field included in the search results. Confirm the complete payoff with the actual collector before paying.
Accuracy warning: Karnes CAD asks users to contact the district to verify information. Online appraisal data does not replace deeds, mineral-title research, division orders, leases or surveys.

Karnes County 2026 Appraisal Audit Checklist

  • Compare 2025 and 2026 market values.
  • Separate land and improvement changes.
  • Confirm parcel ID and account.
  • Check acreage and legal description.
  • Review building size, age and condition.
  • Check newly listed tanks, shops or structures.
  • Confirm removed or damaged improvements.
  • Verify homestead and veteran exemptions.
  • Review agricultural productivity value.
  • Check mineral owner interest and lease data.
  • Review business or industrial asset details.
  • Save photographs, estimates and records.
Karnes City or Kenedy residence Compare homes by location, living area, age, condition, quality, lot size and recent local sales.
Farm or ranch acreage Review every tract, homesite acreage, agricultural use, fencing, water, access and leases.
Mineral or industrial property Confirm operator, owner interest, lease identity, production or asset data and the exact account being valued.
“Account ______ changed from ______ in 2025 to ______ in 2026. Please explain which land, improvement, mineral, industrial, classification or exemption factor caused the difference.”

How to Use the Karnes CAD Interactive Map

Identify the property first. Copy the parcel ID, account, owner, legal description, abstract and acreage.
Open the official map. Go to Karnes CAD Interactive Map.
Search with an exact identifier. Use parcel ID, account or owner when supported.
Match the selected surface parcel. Compare the owner, abstract, survey, tract, acreage and adjoining parcels.
Review visible improvements. Note homes, shops, tanks, pads, pipelines or other visible features that may affect research.
Do not infer mineral ownership. A surface-map parcel does not establish ownership of minerals, royalties or leasehold interests.
Use legal records before acting. Obtain deeds, mineral instruments, title research and a survey before buying, drilling, fencing or resolving access.
Oilfield-property warning: Map lines do not establish mineral title, pooling, unit boundaries, royalty percentages, pipeline easements or drilling authority.

Karnes County Mineral, Oil-and-Gas and Industrial Accounts

Karnes CAD states that Pritchard & Abbott appraises mineral, utility and industrial accounts. The property-search system also includes mineral-property filters, lease names, lease numbers and specialized industrial categories.

Mineral or royalty account Confirm owner interest, lease name, lease number, operator, well or property identifier and legal description.
Oilfield business property Review drilling rigs, machinery, leased equipment, vehicles, inventory, tanks, pipe and saltwater-disposal assets.
Utility and pipeline property Confirm ownership, asset type, location, allocation and all taxing jurisdictions attached to the account.

Mineral Account Review Checklist

  • Owner name and owner ID
  • Fractional ownership interest
  • Lease name and lease number
  • Operator name
  • Well or property identifier
  • Legal description
  • Production period
  • Price and decline assumptions
  • Prior-year market value
  • Correct tax collector
“I am reviewing mineral account ______ for lease ______. Please confirm the owner interest, operator, property identifier, production period and primary assumptions used for the 2026 appraisal.”
Ownership warning: A CAD mineral account does not replace a mineral deed, royalty deed, assignment, probate order, lease, division order or title opinion.

Karnes County Homestead and Property-Tax Exemptions

Exemption or Relief 2026 Starting Point What to Prepare
General residence homestead School districts provide a mandatory $140,000 exemption. Ownership, principal-residence details and required identification.
Age 65 or older Qualifying owners receive an additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption. Age, ownership and residence information.
Disabled person Qualifying owners may receive the additional school exemption and related protections. Documentation accepted under the statutory disability definition.
Disabled veteran or survivor The benefit may be partial or total depending on the statutory category. VA rating, service information and applicable survivor documents.
Heir-property homestead An occupying heir may qualify without being individually named on a deed. Ownership affidavit, death certificate, utility record and court documents when available.
Tax deferral Some age-65 or disabled owners may defer collection on a qualifying homestead. Understand that the lien remains and interest can continue.

How to File a Karnes CAD Homestead Application

Search and verify the property. Confirm parcel ID, account, owner, situs address and legal description.
Open the official form page. Go to Karnes CAD Forms.
Select Homestead Exemption Form. Also review the homestead information sheet and any affidavit that applies.
Complete all ownership sections. Include spouse, co-owner, trust, heir-property or manufactured-home details.
Attach the required identification. Karnes CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver-license copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Mail or deliver the complete packet. Send it to Karnes County Appraisal District, 915 S. Panna Maria Ave., Karnes City, TX 78118.
Keep filing proof. Save the entire packet and delivery confirmation.
Verify the account after processing. Confirm that the exemption appears for the correct owner, property and tax year.
New-owner reminder: A seller’s homestead exemption, appraisal cap, age-65 ceiling or veteran benefit does not automatically transfer to the buyer.

Agricultural and Wildlife Appraisal in Karnes County

Karnes CAD provides a 1-d-1 agricultural application, wildlife-management plan and annual wildlife report. Qualification depends on principal agricultural use, local intensity and qualifying-use history—not simply acreage or rural location.

Review Area What Must Be Demonstrated Useful Evidence
Principal agricultural use Agriculture is the land’s primary qualifying use. Livestock, grazing, hay, crop, production and sales records.
Degree of intensity The operation meets locally typical intensity. Stocking, water, feed, fencing, equipment and management records.
Historical use The tract satisfies the required qualifying-use history. Prior applications, leases, receipts, photographs and operator statements.
Leased operation A tenant actively performs the qualifying use. Signed lease, operator contact and activity records.
Wildlife management The land satisfies prerequisite appraisal and wildlife-practice requirements. Wildlife plan, annual report, maps, receipts, logs and photographs.
Homesite separation Residential acreage is separated from qualifying productive land. Survey, aerial image and acreage breakdown.
  • Current 1-d-1 application
  • Parcel ID for every tract
  • Legal description and acreage
  • Map of claimed agricultural land
  • Description of current use
  • Qualifying-use history
  • Livestock, crop or hay records
  • Lease when another person operates the land
  • Receipts and dated photographs
  • Wildlife plan and annual report when applicable
Oilfield-use warning: A well pad, pipeline, commercial yard, disposal facility or other nonagricultural use may affect some acreage. Identify the exact area involved and ask Karnes CAD how the use affects qualification.
Rollback-tax warning: A nonqualifying change in use can create additional taxes. Request current guidance before subdividing, developing or changing the land’s use.

Business Personal Property and 2026 Rendition Help

Income-producing machinery, equipment, furniture, computers, tools, vehicles, inventory, drilling equipment, tanks, pipe and supplies may require an annual rendition.

  • Business legal and trade names
  • Karnes CAD account number
  • Physical property location
  • Asset descriptions
  • Original acquisition costs
  • Years acquired
  • Disposed or retired assets
  • Leased equipment
  • Inventory and supplies
  • Owner or authorized-agent signature
Normal rendition timing: Texas business-personal-property renditions are generally due April 15. A timely written request normally extends the deadline to May 15.
2026 exemption: Qualifying income-producing tangible personal property receives a $125,000 exemption in each taxing unit. Contact Karnes CAD before assuming that no rendition, application or account update is required.

For depreciation research, Karnes CAD’s Data and Records page includes a 2026 depreciation schedule and other current appraisal materials.

How to Prepare a Karnes County CAD Protest

July 2026 timing: The regular spring protest period has generally passed for owners who received timely appraisal notices. The exact deadline printed on the Notice of Appraised Value controls.
Normal Texas rule May 15 or 30 days after notice delivery, whichever is later.
Controlling date Use the filing deadline printed on the individual notice.
Online access Register, sign in or request the property’s unique Online Account PIN.
Hearing lookup Search past, future, open or scheduled protest matters online.
Protest Issue Evidence That Helps Weak Argument to Avoid
Residential market value Comparable sales, appraisal, repair estimates, photographs and condition records. Only saying the tax bill increased.
Unequal appraisal Comparable CAD accounts adjusted for location, size, age, quality and condition. Using one unrelated low-value account.
Land or building data is wrong Deed, survey, measurements, plans, photographs and demolition records. Relying only on an approximate map.
Agricultural appraisal was denied Use history, leases, production, stocking, receipts, maps and photographs. Saying only that the land is rural.
Mineral value is excessive Owner interest, production, lease data, division orders and valuation analysis. Comparing the mineral account with surface-land value.
Business or industrial property Asset lists, cost, age, condition, depreciation, disposal and inventory records. Submitting no account-specific asset detail.

Karnes CAD Online Protest Micro-Steps

Read the appraisal notice. Find the parcel or account, proposed value, filing deadline and owner-PIN information.
Save the live property account. Review land, improvements, minerals, classifications, exemptions and prior-year values.
Identify each disputed issue separately. Do not mix market value, unequal appraisal, ownership, exemption and agricultural arguments into one vague statement.
Open the official filing route. Use File A Protest.
Register or sign in. Use My Account on KarnesCAD.org.
Request a PIN when needed. Open Request an Online Account PIN, create an account and enter the requested property information.
Upload organized evidence. Label comparable sales, photographs, estimates, deeds, leases, production records and qualification documents.
Save filing proof. Download the submitted protest, confirmation and every portal message.
Check the hearing status. Use the Protest Hearing Search and filter by owner, parcel ID, protest number, hearing date or agent.
“I am reviewing Karnes CAD account ______ for tax year 2026. My notice shows a deadline of ______. Please confirm the accepted filing method, owner-PIN process, evidence procedure and hearing status.”

What to Do After the Regular Protest Deadline

Required notice was not received Explain when the notice was discovered and which mailing address Karnes CAD used.
Ownership or clerical mistake Ask whether an appraisal-roll correction applies to the specific error.
Substantial appraisal error A limited statutory correction may be available when legal and payment conditions are satisfied.
Late exemption Some homestead, age-65, disability and veteran applications have special late-filing provisions.
Mineral ownership changed Provide the recorded assignment, mineral deed, probate order or other ownership evidence.
Taxes remain unpaid Contact the collector separately because a value inquiry does not automatically stop delinquency.
Act immediately: Give Karnes CAD the parcel ID, account, tax year, notice history, exact error and payment status. Late remedies are limited and fact-specific.

How to Pay Karnes County Property Taxes Without Missing a Separate Bill

Two-collector warning: The Karnes County Tax Office collects for many local entities but expressly states that it does not collect Karnes City ISD taxes.
County Tax Office route Use this for Karnes County and the local entities shown on the county portal, including Kenedy ISD, Runge ISD, Falls City ISD, participating cities and special districts.
Karnes City ISD route Use the separate KCISD Tax Office when Karnes City ISD appears as a taxing unit. Do not include that amount with the County Tax Office payment.

County Tax Office Payment Steps

Open the official County Tax Office portal. Go to KarnesCountyTax.org.
Search the exact account. Enter the owner as last name first name, owner ID, property ID or address.
Select the correct tax year. Review all unpaid years rather than assuming only the latest year is due.
Match the property. Confirm parcel ID, account, owner, property type, legal description and owner interest.
Review every taxing entity. Confirm whether Karnes City ISD is absent from the County Tax Office account.
Check penalty, interest and fees. Ask for a current payoff when the account is delinquent or has been sent for collection.
Review the card convenience fee. The Tax Office states that credit and debit transactions include a convenience fee. Use the amount displayed at checkout.
Save the confirmation. Keep the account, year, amount, date and transaction number.
Verify payment posting. Reopen the tax account after processing and confirm the correct balance changed.

Karnes City ISD Payment Check

Confirm that the property is in Karnes City ISD. Review the appraisal account, tax statement or taxing-unit list.
Open the official KCISD Tax Office page. Go to Karnes City ISD Tax Office.
Search the KCISD account. Use the school system’s property search and select the correct property and tax year.
Review the payment instructions. KCISD lists in-person, drop-box, mail, online and telephone options; online and phone payments include a service fee.
Keep a separate receipt. The County Tax Office receipt does not prove that the KCISD balance was paid.
Karnes County Tax Office 200 E. Calvert Ave., Suite 3
Karnes City, TX 78118
County Tax Office phone 830-780-2431
County Tax Office hours Tax/Auto: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Title: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
KCISD Tax Office 404 N. Highway 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
KCISD contacts 830-780-6208
830-780-6203
KCISD mailing address P.O. Box 38
Karnes City, TX 78118
2026 tax-cycle status: The County Tax Office states that certified values are scheduled for release by July 27, 2026 and taxing entities are expected to adopt 2026 rates by September 29, 2026. Final 2026 bills depend on the certified taxable value and adopted rates.
Payment options: The County Tax Office accepts payments in person, online, by mail, drive-through or drop box. It honors postmarks and accepts cash, checks, cashier’s checks and listed card types in person.
Do not combine the wrong accounts: The County Tax Office allows multiple owner IDs on one check, but its page specifically says not to include Karnes City ISD taxes.
“I need the complete payoff for account ______ through ______. Please confirm every unpaid year, all penalties and interest, which taxing entities you collect for, and whether Karnes City ISD must be paid separately.”

Taxing Units That May Appear on a Karnes County Account

County and emergency services Karnes County, Karnes County Hospital District and Karnes County ESD may appear depending on the account.
School districts Karnes City, Kenedy, Runge, Falls City, Nixon-Smiley, Nordheim, Pettus and Pawnee school districts may appear by location.
Cities City of Karnes City, Kenedy, Runge or Falls City may appear when the property lies inside city limits.
Water and watershed entities Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District and watershed authorities may appear on qualifying properties.
Value questions Contact Karnes CAD about taxable value, exemptions and property classification.
Rate or payment questions Contact the taxing unit about its adopted rate and the responsible collector about the billed amount.

Karnes CAD vs Tax Office vs County Clerk

Your Task Correct Starting Office Reason
Search a property or mineral value Karnes CAD The district maintains appraisal accounts and values.
Correct land or building data Karnes CAD The district maintains appraisal characteristics.
Correct a mineral account Karnes CAD / appraisal contractor Mineral, utility and industrial accounts receive specialized appraisal.
Apply for an exemption Karnes CAD The chief appraiser determines eligibility.
Protest an appraisal Karnes CAD / ARB The Appraisal Review Board decides unresolved appraisal protests.
Pay most property taxes Karnes County Tax Office The County Tax Office collects for listed participating entities.
Pay Karnes City ISD taxes KCISD Tax Office The County Tax Office does not collect KCISD taxes.
Find deeds, leases or liens Karnes County Clerk The Clerk records official real-property instruments.
Confirm a boundary Licensed surveyor CAD and GIS lines are not legal boundary surveys.

How to Search Karnes County Deeds, Mineral Records and Liens

The Karnes County Clerk provides two official record systems. QuickLink covers index books and land records from 1854 through 2003. County Government Records provides land records from June 2003 to the present.

Save the Karnes CAD information. Copy the owner, parcel ID, legal description, abstract, survey, tract, lease and operator.
Choose the correct date range. Use Karnes QuickLink for records from 1854–2003.
Use County Government Records for newer documents. Open Karnes County Government Records for June 2003 to the present.
Create an account when required. The County Clerk states that users must create a username and password to access and print newer records.
Search all name variations. Search current and prior owners, spouses, trusts, estates, companies, operators and assignors.
Search mineral-specific documents. Review mineral deeds, royalty deeds, leases, assignments, memoranda, pooling documents and releases.
Match the legal description. Do not rely only on a matching name.
Review the document image. Check reservations, exceptions, fractions, easements, liens, releases and recording information.
County Clerk Jamie Leal
Office address 210 W. Calvert, Suite 100
Karnes City, TX 78118
Contact 830-780-3938
Fax: 830-780-4576
Office hours Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Daily lunch closure 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Doors and registers close 4:45 p.m. for end-of-day processing.
Copy charges: The Clerk lists $1 per page for online land-record copies. QuickLink also lists a per-page processing charge. Review the current total before purchasing.
Search limitation: The County Clerk states that staff do not perform lien searches and do not handle record-search requests by phone. Extensive searches must be completed by the customer or a title company.

Karnes County Buyer and New-Owner Checklist

Appraisal record
  • Parcel ID and account
  • Current and prior owner
  • Legal description
  • Acreage and surface use
  • Building details
  • Every related account
Taxes and exemptions
  • County Tax Office balance
  • Separate KCISD balance
  • Prior-year taxes
  • Penalty and interest
  • Homestead or ag status
  • Deferral or payment plan
Title and oilfield research
  • Latest surface deed
  • Mineral reservations
  • Royalty and lease records
  • Pipeline and access easements
  • Survey and legal access
  • Environmental and permit research
Purchase-year warning: Do not estimate future taxes only from the seller’s current bill. Exemptions, appraisal caps, agricultural treatment, mineral interests and separate KCISD taxes may change after the sale.

Practical Karnes County Property Scenarios

Karnes City residence Check the home data, homestead exemption, city tax, KCISD account and separate school-tax payment.
Kenedy or Runge property Verify city limits, school district, county account, exemptions and all unpaid tax years.
Falls City-area property Confirm Falls City ISD, city jurisdiction, acreage and each related surface or mineral account.
Farm or ranch acreage Match every tract, homesite, agricultural use, lease, water, fencing, road access and oilfield-use area.
Mineral owner Search each lease and account separately and verify the fractional interest before comparing value or taxes.
Inherited property Compare the CAD owner with probate, deeds, mineral assignments and division orders. A mailing-address change does not transfer title.

Karnes County Property Office Contacts

Values, exemptions, maps and protests Karnes County Appraisal District 915 S. Panna Maria Ave.
Karnes City, TX 78118-4105

Phone: 830-780-2433
Fax: 830-780-4436
Email: karnescad@karnescad.org

Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Open during lunch

Chief Appraiser:
Brian J. Stahl
Most tax bills and payments Karnes County Tax Assessor-Collector 200 E. Calvert Ave., Suite 3
Karnes City, TX 78118

Phone: 830-780-2431
Fax: 830-780-4530
Email: tammy.braudaway@co.karnes.tx.us

Tax/Auto:
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Open during lunch

Tax Assessor-Collector:
Tammy Braudaway
Deeds, leases and liens Karnes County Clerk 210 W. Calvert, Suite 100
Karnes City, TX 78118

Phone: 830-780-3938
Fax: 830-780-4576

Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Doors close at 4:45 p.m.

County Clerk:
Jamie Leal
Before visiting: Call to confirm holiday closures, current hours, required identification, accepted filing methods and which collector handles the exact taxing unit involved.

Karnes County Appraisal District Office Map

Use this map for directions to Karnes CAD at 915 S. Panna Maria Avenue in Karnes City.

Official Karnes County Property Resources

Karnes CAD Homepage Property search, tax transparency, contacts, forms, online protest and district information. Verify the address and phone shown in the supplied screenshot. Property Search Search real, mineral and personal-property accounts by parcel, owner, address, lease or advanced criteria. Select tax year 2026 and verify the exact property type. Interactive Map Review general surface-parcel locations and adjoining appraisal accounts. Do not use the map as proof of mineral title or legal boundaries. Forms and Applications Homestead, veteran, rendition, agricultural and wildlife forms. Mail completed forms to 915 S. Panna Maria Ave. File A Protest Start the official electronic protest process. Read the individual notice deadline before filing. Request an Online Account PIN Create or sign in to an account and request the property’s unique PIN. Match the parcel ID and owner before linking the property. Protest Hearing Search Search open, future and past hearings by owner, parcel, protest number or agent. Confirm changes directly with the district. Data and Records 2026 depreciation schedules, cap rates, reappraisal plans, agricultural standards and certified rolls. Use the current-year file when preparing evidence. Karnes County Tax Office Search and pay tax accounts collected by the County Tax Assessor-Collector. Check whether a separate KCISD payment is required. County Tax Office Information Current contacts, hours, payment methods, installment rules and tax-cycle updates. The page states that KCISD taxes are not collected here. Karnes City ISD Tax Office Separate KCISD search, payment, mailing and office instructions. Keep the KCISD receipt separate from the county receipt. Karnes County Clerk Official records links, office hours, search limitations and filing information. Choose the record system based on the filing date. Historical Land Records Search index books and records from 1854 through 2003. Register when purchasing document pages. Modern Land Records Search and print land records from June 2003 to the present. Create a username and password when prompted. Texas Exemption Guidance Current homestead, age-65, disability, veteran and heir-property guidance. Applications are filed with Karnes CAD. Texas Protest Guidance State explanation of ARB filing, hearings and appeal routes. The deadline on the Karnes CAD notice controls.

Related Texas County CAD Guides

Bee County CAD Property-search, appraisal, exemption, protest and tax-payment help for the neighboring county. Gonzales County CAD Search, protest, exemption and payment guidance for nearby Gonzales County. County-CAD.org Home Find additional Texas appraisal-district and property-tax guides.

Karnes County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official Karnes County CAD website?

The official Karnes County Appraisal District website is KarnesCAD.org. Its current property-search page is KarnesCAD.org/Home/Search.

2. Where is Karnes County Appraisal District located?

Karnes CAD is located at 915 S. Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City, Texas 78118-4105.

3. What is the Karnes CAD phone number?

The main Karnes County Appraisal District phone number is 830-780-2433. Its general email address is karnescad@karnescad.org.

4. Who is the Karnes CAD Chief Appraiser?

The official Karnes CAD contact page lists Brian J. Stahl as Chief Appraiser.

5. How do I search Karnes County property records?

Use Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria or Advanced Search. Search by parcel ID, account, owner, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease or property type.

6. How do I find a Karnes County mineral account?

Select Mineral Property or search by owner, lease name, lease number, parcel ID, account or legal description. Verify the fractional owner interest and exact lease before relying on the value.

7. What are the 2026 Texas school homestead exemptions?

School districts provide a mandatory $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Qualifying owners age 65 or older or disabled receive an additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption.

8. Where do I pay Karnes County property taxes?

Most local property taxes are paid through the Karnes County Tax Office. Karnes City ISD taxes are handled separately by the KCISD Tax Office, so some owners must make two payments.

9. Is the Karnes CAD map proof of property or mineral boundaries?

No. The map is an appraisal-research tool and does not prove surveyed surface boundaries, mineral ownership, royalty percentages, lease boundaries or easement rights.

10. How do I search Karnes County deeds and mineral records?

Use Karnes QuickLink for records from 1854 through 2003 and Karnes County Government Records for documents from June 2003 to the present.

Independent Guide Disclaimer

County-CAD.org is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with Karnes County Appraisal District, the Karnes County Appraisal Review Board, Karnes County Tax Assessor-Collector, Karnes City ISD, Karnes County Clerk, Pritchard & Abbott, any taxing unit or the State of Texas.

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Last editorial verification: July 26, 2026.

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