Clay County CAD 2026: Property Search & Tax Appraisal

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Clay County, Texas Property Guide 2026

Find Clay County Property Records, Check Certified 2026 Values and Pay the Right Tax Account

Use this guide to search a Clay County appraisal account, identify the correct parcel, review land and improvement values, check exemptions, prepare agricultural evidence, understand post-deadline protest options and pay property taxes correctly.

Clay County Appraisal District determines market values and administers exemptions, agricultural appraisal, wildlife qualification, business renditions and appraisal protests. Property-tax payments for participating accounts are accessed through the payment service linked by Clay CAD.

Official Clay CAD Search Property Records Open Interactive Map Pay Property Taxes
Official appraisal office Clay County Appraisal District
CAD telephone 940-538-4311
Physical address 101 E. Omega Street, Henrietta, TX 76365
Chief Appraiser Lisa Murphy
Office hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Quick Answer: Which Clay County Office Should You Contact?

Clay CAD Property values, parcel search, owner and mailing information, building details, exemptions, agricultural or wildlife appraisal, business property, online protests, mapping and linked property-tax payment.
County Tax Assessor-Collector The elected Clay County office page primarily lists vehicle and trailer registration services. Use it when Clay CAD or another county office directs you there.
Clay County Clerk Recorded deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats, official public records and certified copies. Property records are not currently available through a county-run online deed search.
Fast routing rule: Begin with Clay CAD for appraisal and tax-account questions. Use the County Clerk for recorded ownership documents and legal-description research.

Start Here: Choose the Result You Need

Find an owner, address or parcel Open the official Clay CAD homepage and use the property-search fields.
Review a certified 2026 value Search the live account or use the district’s posted 2026 certified appraisal-roll files.
Apply for an exemption Use the official forms page for homestead, disabled-veteran and other applications.
Check agricultural or wildlife use Download the 1-d-1 application, local intensity guide and supporting annual reports.
Pay property taxes Confirm the property ID and amount due, then use Clay CAD’s official Certified Payments instructions.
Find a recorded deed Contact or visit the Clay County Clerk because county property records are not currently available online.

Jump Directly to Your Clay County Property Task

Search Screen Search Steps Verify Account Search Problems Read the Record 2026 Value Audit Interactive Map Exemptions Ag & Wildlife Business Property 2026 Protest Late Remedies Tax Payment Deed Records Office Contacts 10 FAQs

How the Clay CAD Property Search Is Organized

The official Clay CAD homepage includes several search methods. Start broad, then add identifying information only when the result list is too large.

1 Owner search

Use a surname, business, trust or estate name. Begin with one major word rather than the complete legal name.

2 Property ID

Use the parcel or property number from an appraisal notice, tax statement or previous property record.

3 Geographic ID

Use the location-based account identifier when matching an appraisal account with the interactive map.

4 Property address

Use the physical location. Remove street suffixes and directional wording when a complete address fails.

5 Legal, abstract or subdivision

These fields are especially useful for ranch land, rural tracts, lake property and parcels without a reliable street address.

6 Advanced filters

Narrow by property type, acreage, market value, tax year or accounts with tax due.

Best search order: Property ID → owner surname → simplified address → abstract, subdivision or legal description.

Five Checks Before You Use a Search Result

Parcel ID Match the account number on the notice or bill.
Geographic ID Compare the entire location-based identifier.
Legal description Match abstract, survey, lot, block or subdivision.
Address or acreage Confirm the physical tract rather than the mailing address.
Property type Verify real, personal, mineral or manufactured-home classification.
Payment warning: Do not authorize a tax payment based only on an owner-name match. Confirm the property ID and legal description first.

Clay CAD Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Search Problem What to Try What to Verify
Full owner name returns no result Search only the surname or one main business word. The record may use initials, a former owner or different name order.
Recent buyer is missing Search the seller or prior owner. Compare the appraisal record with the recorded deed at the County Clerk.
Full road address fails Use only the road number or main street name. The appraisal situs may differ from the postal or emergency-service address.
Too many owner results appear Add property type, abstract, subdivision, acreage or city. Match the legal description, not only the owner.
Trust or estate cannot be found Search the trustee, decedent, estate, trust and prior owner separately. Appraisal-roll wording may differ from family or probate wording.
Manufactured home is missing Search both the home owner and the landowner. The home may have an improvement-only account separate from the land.
Mineral account is missing Choose the mineral property type and search the owner, lease or property ID. The mineral owner and surface owner may be different.
Property still cannot be located Call Clay CAD with the prior owner, approximate location and legal description. Ask staff to confirm the parcel ID, geographic ID and account type.
“I am trying to identify the correct Clay CAD account. The current or prior owner is ______, the property is near ______, and the deed or tax document shows ______. Can you confirm the parcel ID, geographic ID and property type?”

How to Read a Clay CAD Property Record

Record Field Plain-English Meaning What You Should Check
Parcel ID Clay CAD’s primary account number. Use the exact number on payments, forms, protests and phone inquiries.
Geographic ID A location-based identifier used in appraisal and mapping records. Copy all digits and separators when matching the map.
Owner and mailing address The owner and notice address displayed by the district. Clay CAD requires permanent mailing-address corrections in writing rather than by telephone.
Property address The physical or situs location used by the district. Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address.
Legal description Abstract, survey, subdivision, lot, block or tract information. Compare it with a deed, plat or survey before legal use.
Land acres The acreage associated with the appraisal account. Separate homesite, agricultural and nonqualifying acreage.
Land market value Estimated market value assigned to the land. Location, access, utilities, soil, flood conditions, acreage and land class.
Improvement value Value assigned to houses, barns, shops and other structures. Size, age, quality, condition, completion percentage and removed buildings.
Market value The district’s estimate of January 1 fair market value. Compare with local sales, actual condition and similar properties.
Appraised or taxable value Value after applicable caps, exemptions or special appraisal. A lower taxable value does not necessarily mean the market value is correct.
Base tax due Tax information displayed with the searchable account. Confirm the tax year, penalties and final amount before paying.
Taxing units County, city, school and emergency-service entities taxing the account. Properties near county, school or city boundaries can have unexpected taxing units.
Legal-use warning: Clay CAD records and map lines are appraisal tools. Verify legal ownership, acreage and boundaries through recorded documents, title research and a professional survey.

How to Audit a Clay County 2026 Appraisal

Current 2026 status: Clay CAD has posted its 2026 certified real, personal and mineral appraisal-roll resources. The live property account should still be checked because corrections and supplemental changes can occur.

Clay CAD states that properties are typically reappraised every year. Residential appraisers inspect approximately one-fourth of residential properties annually through physical inspection or aerial photography, while commercial appraisers review approximately one-half of commercial properties.

  • Compare 2025 and 2026 total market value.
  • Separate the land change from the building change.
  • Verify acreage and legal description.
  • Check homesite versus agricultural acreage.
  • Review building square footage and class.
  • Check year built, age and condition.
  • Look for a pool, shop, barn or addition.
  • Confirm demolished structures were removed.
  • Review the percentage complete on January 1.
  • Check homestead and veteran exemptions.
  • Review agricultural productivity treatment.
  • Save photographs and repair estimates.
Henrietta residence Compare similar homes by neighborhood, living area, age, quality, condition and lot size.
Lake Arrowhead property Confirm subdivision, lot, water influence, access, improvements and whether adjoining lots have separate accounts.
Rural acreage Review abstract, road access, homesite, pasture, cultivation, wildlife use, fencing, water and every related tract.
“Parcel ID ______ changed from ______ in 2025 to ______ in 2026. Please identify the specific land, improvement, classification or property-data change that caused the increase.”

How to Use the Clay CAD Interactive Map

Find the property account first. Copy the parcel ID, geographic ID, owner, legal description and acreage.
Open the official map. Go to the Clay CAD Web App.
Search with the strongest identifier. Use the parcel or geographic ID when supported. Otherwise, use the owner or address.
Match the selected parcel. Compare the owner, parcel number, legal description, abstract, subdivision and acreage.
Review adjoining tracts. Look for separate parcels, road strips, lake lots, mineral accounts and related ownership.
Check physical context. Note roads, waterways, visible improvements and neighboring uses that may affect appraisal research.
Use legal documents before acting. Obtain a deed, title review and survey before fencing, building, dividing land or resolving access.
Rural map tip: When an address does not locate the tract, find a known adjoining owner and use that parcel as a map anchor.

Clay County Homestead and Property-Tax Exemptions

Exemption applications are filed with Clay County Appraisal District. Homestead applications must include the identification or supporting documentation required by Texas law.

Exemption or Relief 2026 Starting Point What to Prepare
General residence homestead School districts provide a mandatory $140,000 exemption on a qualifying residence homestead. Ownership interest, occupancy date and required identification.
Age 65 or older Qualifying owners receive an additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption and may qualify for a school-tax ceiling. Age, ownership and principal-residence information.
Disabled person Qualifying disabled owners may receive the additional school exemption and applicable tax limitation. Documentation meeting the Social Security disability standard.
Disabled veteran The benefit may be partial or total depending on the qualifying category and VA determination. VA rating, service information and applicable survivor documents.
Heir-property homestead An occupying heir may qualify even if not individually named on a recorded deed. Ownership affidavit, death certificate, utility bill and available court records.
Manufactured-home homestead A qualifying owner can claim a homestead even when the owner does not own the underlying land. Statement of ownership, purchase contract or other accepted ownership evidence.

Homestead Application Micro-Steps

Verify the parcel first. Confirm the parcel ID, owner, physical address and legal description.
Download the current form. Open Clay CAD Downloadable Forms and select the Homestead Exemption Form.
Enter the ownership and occupancy dates. Texas now permits a qualifying owner who acquires and occupies a home after January 1 to receive the exemption for the eligible portion of that year when the prior owner did not receive it.
Complete special ownership sections. Include heir-property, trust, partial ownership or manufactured-home information when applicable.
Attach identification. Ensure the identification address corresponds with the claimed homestead or provide documentation supporting an allowed exception.
Mail or deliver the packet. Send completed forms to Clay County Appraisal District, P.O. Box 108, Henrietta, TX 76365-0108.
Keep proof and verify approval. Save the complete application and confirm the exemption appears on the correct 2026 account.
Late application: Clay CAD states that a late homestead application may generally be filed up to two years after the taxes become delinquent.
Do not pay a private filing company unnecessarily: The official residence-homestead form is available from Clay CAD without an application fee.

Agricultural, Beekeeping and Wildlife Appraisal in Clay County

Clay CAD provides a local agricultural-use qualification guide, a separate beekeeping intensity guide, wildlife-management forms and supporting annual-report resources.

Qualification Area What Needs to Be Demonstrated Useful Evidence
Primary agricultural use Agriculture is the tract’s principal qualifying use. Livestock, crops, hay, production, lease and sales records.
Degree of intensity The activity meets Clay CAD’s local intensity standards. Stocking, fencing, water, feed, equipment and management records.
Historical use The tract has the required qualifying-use history. Prior applications, leases, receipts, aerials and dated photographs.
Beekeeping The acreage, hive activity and management satisfy the district’s beekeeping guide. Hive counts, inspection logs, photographs, receipts and annual report.
Wildlife management The land qualifies for the prerequisite appraisal and performs required wildlife practices. Wildlife plan, activity logs, maps, receipts and annual report.
Homesite separation Residential and other nonqualifying acreage are separated from productive land. Survey, aerial image and detailed acreage breakdown.
  • Current 1-d-1 application
  • Parcel ID for every tract
  • Legal description and acreage
  • Map showing each use area
  • Current agricultural activity
  • Five-of-seven-year use history
  • Lease when another person operates the land
  • Livestock, crop or hay records
  • Hive and beekeeping records
  • Receipts and dated photographs
  • Wildlife-management plan
  • Wildlife annual report
Change-of-use warning: Converting qualifying land to a nonagricultural use can create rollback-tax consequences. Contact Clay CAD before subdividing, developing or ending the qualifying activity.

2026 Business Personal Property and Renditions

Income-producing furniture, machinery, equipment, tools, computers, inventory, supplies and other tangible personal property may require a rendition or exemption certification.

New 2026 exemption: Qualifying income-producing tangible personal property with a total taxable value of $125,000 or less in a taxing unit is exempt in that unit.

Business Property Preparation Checklist

  • Business legal and trade names
  • Owner and property ID
  • Physical business location
  • Asset descriptions
  • Original acquisition costs
  • Years acquired
  • Disposed or retired assets
  • Leased equipment
  • Inventory and supplies
  • Value certification when applicable
Current filing deadline: Texas business-personal-property renditions are generally due April 15. A timely written request can extend the deadline to May 15, with a possible additional extension for good cause.
Outdated-page warning: An older Clay CAD FAQ answer still refers to an April 1 rendition deadline. Use the current state deadline and confirm your 2026 account requirements directly with Clay CAD.

Clay CAD’s records page also provides a dedicated 2026 business-personal-property depreciation schedule.

Clay County CAD 2026 Protest Guide

July 29, 2026 status: The regular 2026 protest period has generally passed for owners who received timely appraisal notices, and Clay CAD has posted its certified 2026 appraisal rolls. A later notice or limited statutory remedy may still create an available filing route.
Usual deadline May 15
Later-notice rule 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed
Good-cause late protest Must be considered before the ARB approves the appraisal records
Your controlling date The deadline printed on the official notice
Protest Issue Evidence That Helps Weak Argument to Avoid
Market value is too high Comparable sales, closing documents, appraisal, photographs and repair estimates. “My tax bill is too high.”
Unequal appraisal Comparable appraisal accounts adjusted for location, size, age, quality and condition. One unrelated lower-valued property.
Building information is wrong Measurements, plans, permit records and dated photographs. An unsupported verbal estimate.
Land or acreage is wrong Deed, survey, plat, access limitations, drainage and utility evidence. Relying only on an online parcel line.
Ag or wildlife appraisal was denied Use history, local-intensity evidence, leases, reports, receipts, maps and photographs. “The property is rural, so it should qualify.”
Exemption was denied or removed Application, identification, ownership proof and qualification documents. Assuming the former owner’s exemption transferred.

Clay CAD Protest Micro-Steps

Read the appraisal notice. Record the parcel ID, proposed value, reason for change and deadline.
Save the property record. Review land, improvements, exemptions, characteristics and value history.
Identify each disputed issue. Separate market value, equal-and-uniform, data, exemption and agricultural arguments.
State the result you believe is correct. Provide a supported value or qualification decision.
Use the official filing route. Open Clay CAD Online Protest or download the Notice of Protest form from the forms page.
Keep proof of filing. Save the portal confirmation, stamped copy or accepted mailing evidence.
Select the hearing format. Clay CAD’s 2026 procedures allow qualifying appearances in person, by telephone, by video conference or through an affidavit.
Submit evidence correctly. Paper, CD or USB evidence may be used under the local procedures. Do not expect the ARB to accept evidence displayed only on a laptop.
Post-ARB appeal timing: District-court and regular-binding-arbitration routes generally require action within 60 days after receiving the ARB order. A qualifying SOAH appeal generally has a 30-day deadline.

What to Do After the Regular Protest Deadline

A missed regular deadline does not create a new general protest period. The facts determine whether a limited late protest, correction motion or exemption filing remains available.

Later appraisal notice A notice mailed later can create a deadline 30 days after its mailing date.
Failure to receive required notice A limited protest may be available before the taxes become delinquent when required notice was not sent.
Ownership or clerical error Ask whether an incorrect owner, duplicate account, description or clerical mistake qualifies for correction.
Substantial over-appraisal A residence homestead appraised at least one-fourth too high or other property appraised at least one-third too high may qualify for a limited correction motion.
Late homestead exemption Certain residence-homestead, age-65, disability and veteran benefits have special late-filing provisions.
Ag change-of-use notice A notice removing agricultural appraisal generally has a separate 30-day protest deadline.
“I need to review a possible late remedy for Clay CAD parcel ______. The tax year is ______, the notice was mailed or received on ______, and the error is ______. Please confirm which filing route and deadline apply.”
Protect payment rights: A pending correction or appeal does not automatically suspend tax-payment requirements. Pay the legally required undisputed amount before the applicable delinquency deadline.

How to Pay Clay County Property Taxes Online or by Phone

Clay CAD’s official payment page uses Certified Payments. Obtain the property ID and exact amount due before opening the payment processor.

Search the property first. Confirm the property ID, owner, legal description, tax year and base tax due.
Open Clay CAD’s official payment instructions. Go to Pay Property Taxes Online.
Read the processing warning. Clay CAD states that a payment can take approximately three to seven business days to reach its tax-office bank account.
Enter the correct property ID and amount. Do not guess the amount or use only the owner name.
Review the payment fee. E-check costs $2.00. Credit-card payment costs 2.5% of the transaction, with a minimum $2.00 fee.
Confirm the final total. Check the tax amount, processing fee, property ID and tax year before submitting.
Save the confirmation number. Clay CAD specifically instructs taxpayers to retain the payment confirmation.
Verify posting. Recheck the property account after the processing period and contact Clay CAD if the payment does not appear.
Telephone payment 1-866-549-1010
Bureau code 5384311
E-check fee $2.00
Credit-card fee 2.5%, minimum $2.00
Processing estimate Approximately 3–7 business days
Normal delinquency date February 1 after the annual January 31 deadline
January 31 rule: Clay CAD states that a current-year payment submitted through Certified Payments by midnight on January 31 is treated as timely.
Payment processor warning: Begin from ClayCAD.org rather than a search advertisement. Confirm that the payment page displays the Clay County AD bureau code.

How a Clay County Property-Tax Bill Is Built

1. Market value Clay CAD estimates January 1 market value.
2. Taxable value Exemptions, caps and special appraisal are applied.
3. Tax rates Each county, city, school or emergency-service unit adopts its own rate.
4. Final amount Each taxing unit applies its rate to its taxable value.
Rate-season timing: Local proposed and adopted tax information is normally updated during August and September. A 2025 rate does not prove the final 2026 bill.
Boundary issue: Clay CAD serves properties connected with several cities, school districts and emergency-service districts. Two nearby parcels can have different total tax rates.

How to Research Clay County Deeds and Property Documents

Current access limitation: The Clay County Clerk states that property records are not presently available through a county-run online deed search. Deed records have been digitized back to the 1960s, but research or copies must be arranged with the Clerk.
Save the Clay CAD property information. Copy the owner name, parcel ID, legal description, abstract and subdivision.
Open the official County Clerk page. Go to Clay County Clerk.
Call before visiting. Explain which owner, year range and property description you need to research.
Search both grantor and grantee names. The grantor generally transfers an interest; the grantee generally receives it.
Try all name variations. Include initials, prior names, trusts, estates and companies.
Match the legal description. Do not rely only on an owner-name match.
Request the actual recorded document. Record the volume, page, instrument number and filing date when available.
Use a title professional for a transaction. One deed does not disclose every lien, easement, mineral reservation, probate issue or later document.
County Clerk Sasha Kelton
Office 214 N. Main Street
Henrietta, TX 76365
Telephone 940-538-4631
Email ccclerk@claycountytx.com
Office hours Monday–Friday
7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Daily closure Annex closed from noon–1:00 p.m.
ID requirement: Review the County Clerk’s current identification rules before attempting to file a property record.

Clay County Property Buyer and New-Owner Checklist

Appraisal record
  • Parcel and geographic ID
  • Owner and mailing address
  • Legal description
  • Acreage and land class
  • Building details
  • Every related account
Taxes and exemptions
  • Current balance
  • Prior unpaid years
  • Penalty and interest
  • Homestead status
  • Agricultural appraisal
  • Tax ceiling or deferral
Title and land research
  • Latest recorded deed
  • Liens and releases
  • Easements and restrictions
  • Mineral reservations
  • Survey and legal access
  • Flood, utilities and septic
Purchase-year warning: The seller’s homestead cap, age-65 ceiling, agricultural appraisal, wildlife status or tax deferral does not automatically transfer to the buyer.

Practical Clay County Property Scenarios

Henrietta residence Review building size, age, condition, homestead status, city tax and Henrietta ISD assignment.
Lake Arrowhead property Match the exact lot, adjoining parcels, water influence, access, improvements and recorded restrictions.
Bellevue or Byers acreage Confirm every tract, abstract, agricultural use, access road and taxing jurisdiction.
Petrolia-area land Review oil or gas interests separately from the surface-property account.
Beekeeping property Follow Clay CAD’s local hive, acreage, management and annual-report requirements rather than relying on a general Texas summary.
Inherited family land Compare the appraisal owner with probate and deed records. Changing the tax mailing address does not complete a legal ownership transfer.

Clay County Property Office Contacts

Values, exemptions, protests and tax accounts Clay County Appraisal District Physical address:
101 E. Omega Street
Henrietta, TX 76365

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 108
Henrietta, TX 76365-0108

Phone: 940-538-4311
Fax: 940-538-4725
Email: claycad1@gmail.com

Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open during lunch

Chief Appraiser:
Lisa Murphy
County tax and vehicle office Clay County Tax Assessor-Collector Courthouse Annex
214 N. Main Street
Henrietta, TX 76365

Phone: 940-538-4356
Email: Patti.Jackson@co.clay.tx.us

Monday–Thursday:
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Drive-through open during lunch

Tax Assessor-Collector:
Patti Jackson
Deeds and official public records Clay County Clerk 214 N. Main Street
Henrietta, TX 76365

Mailing:
P.O. Box 548
Henrietta, TX 76365

Phone: 940-538-4631
Fax: 940-264-4160
Email: ccclerk@claycountytx.com

Monday–Friday:
7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Closed noon–1:00 p.m.

County Clerk:
Sasha Kelton
Before visiting: Confirm holiday closures, current lobby access, document requirements, accepted payment methods and whether staff availability is affected by court hearings or training.

Clay County Appraisal District Office Map

Use this map for directions to Clay CAD at 101 E. Omega Street in Henrietta.

Official Clay County Property Resources

Clay CAD Property Search Search owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, legal description and tax information. Verify the exact parcel before paying or filing. Clay CAD Interactive Map Review general parcel location and adjoining appraisal accounts. Map lines do not replace a survey. Clay CAD Forms Homestead, veteran, rendition, agricultural, beekeeping, wildlife and protest forms. Download a current copy before filing. Online Protest Access Clay CAD’s taxpayer protest sign-in system. Late access does not extend a legal deadline. 2026 Protest Procedures Review filing deadlines, hearing formats, evidence rules and further appeal options. Usual deadline: May 15 or 30 days after mailing. Data and Records 2026 certified rolls, hearing procedures, schedules, reports and reappraisal plans. Useful for advanced property research. Property-Tax Payment Review Clay CAD’s official online and telephone payment instructions. E-check $2; card 2.5%, minimum $2. Clay CAD FAQs Local explanations of homestead, values, inspections, address changes and protests. Check current state deadlines where old text remains. Clay CAD Contact Official chief appraiser, mailing address, telephone, fax and email information. Use parcel ID in written inquiries. Clay County Clerk Official public-record, filing, copy and office information. County property records are not currently available online. County Tax Assessor-Collector Official county office contact and vehicle-service hours. Property-tax payments begin with Clay CAD’s payment page. Texas Exemption Guidance Current homestead, age-65, disability and veteran exemption information. Applications are filed locally with Clay CAD. Texas Protest Guidance State explanation of protests, ARB hearings, late motions and appeals. Local filing begins with Clay CAD. Business Property Guidance Current rendition deadlines and the $125,000 business-property exemption. Confirm local filing steps before assuming no form is required.

More County Property Search Help

County-CAD.org Home Find more county property-search, appraisal, exemption, protest and tax-payment guides.
Use live official records Return to the responsible official portal whenever you need a current value, balance, owner, deadline or filing status.

Clay County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official Clay County CAD website?

The official Clay County Appraisal District website is claycad.org. The homepage contains the property-search fields, forms, interactive map, online-protest system and property-tax payment instructions.

2. Where is Clay County Appraisal District located?

Clay County Appraisal District is located at 101 E. Omega Street in Henrietta, Texas 76365. Its main telephone number is 940-538-4311.

3. Who is the Clay CAD Chief Appraiser?

The official Clay CAD contact page lists Lisa Murphy as Chief Appraiser.

4. How do I search Clay County property records?

Use the official Clay CAD homepage and search by owner, parcel ID, geographic ID, address, legal description, abstract or subdivision. Verify the parcel ID, legal description, acreage and property type before using a result.

5. What was the normal Clay CAD 2026 protest deadline?

The usual deadline was May 15 or 30 days after Clay CAD mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever was later. A later notice or limited statutory remedy can have a different deadline.

6. Can I still correct a Clay CAD record after the protest deadline?

Possibly. Limited remedies can apply to clerical errors, ownership errors, duplicate appraisals, failure to receive required notice, substantial over-appraisal or certain late exemptions. Contact Clay CAD immediately with the parcel ID and tax year.

7. What are the 2026 Texas school homestead-exemption amounts?

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. How do I pay Clay County property taxes?

Begin on Clay CAD’s official Pay Property Taxes Online page. You need the property ID and tax amount. The listed fee is $2.00 for e-check or 2.5% for credit card, with a $2.00 minimum.

9. Is the Clay CAD map legal proof of property boundaries?

No. Clay CAD’s map is an appraisal-research tool. Use recorded deeds, plats, title research and a professional survey for legal boundaries, ownership or access.

10. Can I search Clay County deeds online?

The Clay County Clerk currently states that county property records are not available through a county-run online search. Contact or visit the Clerk’s office to research and obtain recorded documents.

Independent Guide Disclaimer

County-CAD.org is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with Clay County Appraisal District, the Clay County Appraisal Review Board, Clay County Tax Assessor-Collector, Clay County Clerk, Certified Payments, any taxing unit or the State of Texas.

Property values, exemptions, deadlines, office personnel, office hours, payment charges, tax balances, forms, map systems and appraisal records can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before filing, paying, purchasing property or taking legal action.

Last editorial verification: July 29, 2026.

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