Sabine County CAD 2026: Property Search & Tax Appraisal

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Sabine County CAD 2026: Property Search & Tax Appraisal

Sabine County, Texas Property Guide 2026

Find Hemphill, Toledo Bend and Piney Woods Property Records Through the Correct Official Portal

Use this guide to search Sabine County appraisal records, identify lake lots and timber tracts, review a 2026 market value, verify exemptions, prepare a protest, check taxes and research the recorded deed.

The official Sabine County Appraisal District portal is hosted by Southwest Data Solutions. Do not confuse it with SabineCAD.org, a similarly named private sponsored website that is not the appraisal district.

Official Sabine CAD Search Property Records Forms & Applications Tax Search & Payment
Official district Sabine County Appraisal District
CAD phone 409-787-2777
CAD office 1920 Worth St., Hemphill, TX 75948
Chief Appraiser Tina Ford
Tax Office 409-787-2257

10 Essential Sabine County CAD Answers

1. Official portal Southwest Data Solutions with database key SABINECAD.
2. Search fields Owner, property address, legal description, Geographic ID and Property ID.
3. CAD address 1920 Worth Street in Hemphill.
4. Office hours The district lists 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
5. Forms Homestead, agricultural, timber, protest, veteran and rendition forms are online.
6. Protest records A separate public Protest Hearing Database is available.
7. Tax collector Sabine County Tax Assessor-Collector Martha M. Stone.
8. Land records County Clerk land records are available through Texas Online Records.
9. Local land issues Lake lots, timber acreage, rural tracts and manufactured homes often need extra account checks.
10. Boundary rule CAD and online parcel information do not replace a deed or professional survey.

Which Sabine County Office Handles Your Task?

Sabine CAD Property searches, appraisal values, acreage, building characteristics, mailing-address updates, exemptions, agricultural and timber appraisal, renditions and appraisal protests.
Sabine County Tax Office Tax statements, current and delinquent balances, online-payment access, receipts, penalties, interest and questions about whether a payment posted correctly.
Sabine County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, mineral records, plats, official public records and certified copies.
Official-site warning: The website at SabineCAD.org states that it is privately sponsored and unaffiliated with government. Begin at the Southwest Data Solutions portal linked by the Texas Comptroller.

Start Here: Choose the Property Result You Need

Find a house, lot or owner Search by owner name, street address, legal description, Geographic ID or Property ID.
Research a Toledo Bend lot Match the subdivision, lot, block, legal description, account and adjoining ownership.
Review a timber or rural tract Confirm acreage, land class, homesite, timber or agricultural treatment and every related account.
Apply for an exemption Download the current form, attach supporting documents and deliver it to Sabine CAD.
Prepare a protest Use the 2026 appraisal notice, property record, evidence and official Notice of Protest form.
Search or pay taxes Start from the official County Tax Office page and use its current payment link.

Jump Directly to Your Sabine County Property Task

Screenshot Guide Property Search Verify the Account Search Problems Read the Record 2026 Value Audit Lake Property Geo ID & Maps Exemptions Timber & Ag Business Property Protest Help Late Remedies Tax Payment Deeds & Liens Office Contacts 10 FAQs

How to Use the Official Sabine CAD Screenshot

The supplied screenshot shows the genuine Sabine County Appraisal District search page hosted at SouthwestDataSolution.com. It displays five search choices across the top and the district’s left-side navigation for truth-in-taxation, protests, electronic communications, tax rates, exemptions and forms.

Official Sabine County Appraisal District property search screen showing owner name, property address, legal description, Geographic ID and Property ID search tabs
Official Sabine CAD portal with the owner-name search field, alternate property-search tabs and appraisal information menu.
1 Verify the browser address

The screenshot shows southwestdatasolution.com and the SABINECAD database key. Confirm both before relying on a result.

2 Start with Name

Enter only the first part of the last name. The portal instructs users to enter at least two characters and no spaces for the initial search.

3 Use Property Address

Switch to the address tab when an owner search is too broad. Enter a simplified street number or street name.

4 Use Legal Description

This is often the best route for subdivisions, lake lots, rural tracts and properties without a reliable situs address.

5 Use Geographic ID

Copy the complete Geo ID from a prior appraisal record or tax document and avoid removing leading zeroes.

6 Use Property ID

An exact Property ID is normally the safest way to connect appraisal, protest, tax and deed research.

Left-menu tip: The screenshot’s side menu provides direct access to Truth in Tax, Protest Database, Electronic Communications, Tax Rates, Exemptions and Downloads and Forms.

Five Checks Before You Use a Sabine CAD Result

Property ID Match the appraisal or tax document.
Geographic ID Copy the full location identifier.
Legal description Check subdivision, lot, block, abstract or tract.
Address or acreage Confirm the physical property involved.
Property type Verify real, personal, mineral or manufactured home.
Do not pay from a name match alone. Open the complete account and compare its Property ID, legal description, situs, property type and tax year.

Sabine CAD Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Try This What to Confirm
Full owner name returns nothing Enter only the first part of the surname with no spaces. The account may use initials, an estate, trust, company or prior owner.
Recent buyer is not listed Search the seller or previous owner. Compare the CAD account with the newest County Clerk deed.
Rural road address fails Use Legal Description, Geographic ID or Property ID. The CAD situs may differ from the postal or 911 address.
Toledo Bend lot is unclear Search the subdivision name, lot, block and former owner. Adjoining lake lots may have separate accounts.
Timber tract is missing Search the owner, abstract, survey, legal description and adjoining accounts. Large ownerships can be split across several tracts or Property IDs.
Manufactured home is missing Search the home owner and landowner separately. The home and land may be appraised separately.
Business account is missing Search the legal name, DBA, agent or physical location. The asset location may differ from the mailing address.
Nothing matches Call Sabine CAD with the former owner and legal description. Ask staff for the correct Property ID and account type.
“I am trying to identify the correct Sabine CAD account. The current or former owner is ______, the property is near ______, and the deed or tax document shows ______. Can you confirm the Property ID, Geographic ID and property type?”

How to Read a Sabine CAD Property Record

Record Field Plain-English Meaning What to Check
Property ID The district’s primary appraisal identifier. Use it on calls, applications, protests and tax searches.
Geographic ID A location-oriented identifier tied to the appraisal account. Copy every character and leading zero.
Owner name The owner currently displayed for appraisal purposes. Use recorded deeds when legal ownership must be proved.
Mailing address Where appraisal notices may be sent. Correct it before a notice or tax statement is missed.
Property address The physical situs used by the district. Lake and rural situs descriptions may differ from postal addresses.
Legal description Subdivision, lot, block, abstract, survey or tract wording. Compare it with the deed, plat and survey.
Land market value The district’s market-value estimate for the land. Acreage, road access, waterfront influence, timber class and homesite allocation.
Improvement value Value assigned to homes, cabins, boathouses, shops and other structures. Size, age, quality, condition, use and removed improvements.
Market value The January 1 estimate of fair market value. Compare with sales, condition and property-specific limitations.
Appraised value Value after a homestead or statutory limitation may apply. A limitation does not freeze market value.
Productivity value Special value for qualifying agricultural or timber land. Confirm qualifying acres, use and homesite separation.
Exemptions Approved homestead, age, disability, veteran or other benefits. Verify the owner, year and taxing units receiving the exemption.
Research limitation: Appraisal ownership, acreage and parcel information do not establish clear title, legal access, shoreline rights or exact surveyed boundaries.

Sabine County 2026 Appraisal Audit Checklist

  • Compare 2025 and 2026 market values.
  • Separate land and improvement changes.
  • Confirm Property and Geographic IDs.
  • Verify acreage and legal description.
  • Check living area and improvement measurements.
  • Review year built, quality and condition.
  • Check newly listed cabins, docks or shops.
  • Confirm removed or damaged structures.
  • Verify homestead and local exemptions.
  • Review timber or agricultural value.
  • Compare similar nearby accounts.
  • Save photographs and repair estimates.
Hemphill or Pineland residence Compare similar homes by neighborhood, living area, age, quality, condition, lot size and school district.
Toledo Bend property Compare subdivision, waterfront or interior position, water access, lot size, improvements, restrictions and flood exposure.
Timber or rural acreage Review each tract, homesite acreage, timber class, management activity, road access, utilities and improvements.
“Property ID ______ changed from ______ in 2025 to ______ in 2026. Please explain which land, improvement, timber, agricultural, exemption or property-data change caused the increase.”

Toledo Bend and Lake-Area Property Checks

Lake-area property often requires more than an owner-name search. The appraisal account may identify a subdivision lot, while shoreline rights, access, restrictions and improvements are controlled by separate records.

Match the exact lot Verify subdivision, lot, block, Property ID, Geographic ID and adjoining ownership.
Check every improvement Review the house, cabin, shop, boathouse, dock, deck, storage building and other listed structures.
Confirm access Research recorded road, utility, subdivision and access easements rather than relying on visible use.
Review restrictions Search subdivision covenants, association documents and recorded amendments.
Research flood and shoreline issues Use official flood information and the responsible reservoir or permitting authority for current rules.
Check separate lots A residence, vacant adjoining lot and access strip can have separate appraisal and tax accounts.
Waterfront warning: A CAD record or aerial image does not prove dock rights, reservoir-boundary location, shoreline ownership, legal access or a buildable lot.

How to Use Geographic IDs and Parcel Information

The Sabine CAD homepage provides Geographic ID and Property ID searches but does not prominently advertise a separate public GIS link. Use the official account identifiers to locate the correct record and contact the district when a parcel location remains uncertain.

Search the property first. Save the Property ID, Geographic ID, owner, legal description and acreage.
Use the Geographic ID search. Return to the official portal and choose Geographic ID.
Match adjoining records. Search known neighboring owners or related Property IDs when one tract cannot be identified.
Compare the legal description. Confirm subdivision, lot, block, abstract or survey details.
Request location help from Sabine CAD. Provide staff with the Property ID, Geo ID and legal description.
Use recorded plats and surveys. The County Clerk’s land records can provide documents that are more useful for legal-location research.
Hire a surveyor before relying on a boundary. A licensed survey is the proper source for exact corners, acreage and encroachments.
Local map tip: For remote timberland or Toledo Bend subdivisions, a known adjoining owner can help locate the correct appraisal account.

Sabine County Homestead and Local Exemptions

Sabine CAD’s current exemption page publishes both state-mandated school exemptions and several local-option benefits. The exact savings depend on the property’s taxing units and taxable value.

Exemption Current Sabine County Starting Point Practical Check
General school homestead $140,000 for Brookeland, Hemphill, Shelbyville and West Sabine school districts. Confirm the correct principal residence and school district.
County local-option homestead 15% with the statutory minimum shown by the district. Review the county taxable value, not only the school value.
Brookeland ISD local option 20% local option in addition to the state school amount. Verify that the property is actually in Brookeland ISD.
West Sabine local option 20% local option in addition to the state school amount. Confirm that the account is in West Sabine ISD.
Age 65 or older $60,000 additional school exemption, $15,000 county and hospital-district amounts, and $12,000 for Pineland where applicable. Check every taxing unit and the school tax ceiling.
Disabled person $60,000 additional school exemption and local county or hospital amounts where applicable. An owner generally cannot claim both age-65 and disabled-person exemptions in the same year.
Disabled veteran Partial exemptions vary by disability rating; qualifying 100% disabled veterans may receive a full homestead exemption. Submit current VA and ownership documentation.
Heir-property homestead An occupying heir may qualify under special documentation rules. Prepare ownership affidavit, death certificate and available court records.

How to File an Exemption Application

Search and verify the property. Confirm the Property ID, owner, situs and legal description.
Open Downloads and Forms. Go to Sabine CAD Forms.
Select the current application. Common choices include Form 50-114 for residence homestead and Form 50-135 for disabled-veteran benefits.
Complete every ownership section. Include spouse, co-owner, trust, heir-property or manufactured-home information.
Attach the required identification. Follow the current form’s instructions for driver-license, ownership and residence evidence.
Deliver the completed packet. Mail it to P.O. Box 137, Hemphill, TX 75948, or confirm an accepted in-person or electronic method.
Keep proof of delivery. Save the application, attachments and filing confirmation.
Verify the approved benefit. Recheck the account and confirm the exemption appears for the correct year and taxing units.
Electronic-delivery option: Sabine CAD accepts the official electronic-communication election form at sabinecad@windstream.net. A separate election must be filed with each tax official involved.

Timberland, Agricultural and Wildlife Appraisal

Sabine County’s forests, pasture, timber tracts and mixed rural ownership require careful classification. The district provides separate state forms for 1-d-1 open-space agricultural land and 1-d-1 timberland appraisal.

Open-space agricultural land Use Form 50-129 when qualifying use involves grazing, hay, crops or another agricultural operation.
Timberland appraisal Use Form 50-167 for land actively devoted principally to timber production under the applicable history and intensity rules.
Wildlife management Land normally must first meet the required special-appraisal status and then satisfy wildlife-use planning and activity rules.
Qualification Area What to Demonstrate Useful Evidence
Principal use Agriculture or timber production is the tract’s primary qualifying use. Management records, sales, harvest, grazing, crop or production documentation.
Degree of intensity The operation meets locally typical management intensity. Stocking, fencing, site preparation, planting, thinning, harvest and maintenance records.
Historical use The land meets the statutory qualifying-use history. Prior applications, leases, receipts, forestry plans and dated photographs.
Leased use A tenant or operator actively performs the qualifying activity. Signed lease, operator details, payment records and activity logs.
Homesite acreage Residential or recreational acres are separated from qualifying productive land. Survey, aerial image and acreage calculation.
Change of use Development or another activity has not changed qualifying use. Current land-use map, permits, contracts and photographs.
  • Correct Property ID for every tract
  • Legal description and acreage
  • Map of claimed qualifying acres
  • Agricultural or timber-use history
  • Forestry or management plan
  • Harvest, planting or thinning records
  • Livestock or production records
  • Lease when another person operates the land
  • Receipts and dated photographs
  • Homesite and nonqualifying acreage
Normal filing date: Agricultural and timber applications are generally due by April 30. Contact Sabine CAD promptly when the regular filing date has passed.
Rollback-tax warning: A nonqualifying change in use can create additional taxes. Ask the district for current guidance before converting timber or agricultural land to residential, commercial or recreational development.

Business Personal Property and Rendition Help

Income-producing machinery, equipment, computers, furniture, tools, vehicles, inventory, supplies and leased assets may require an annual rendition.

  • Business legal and trade names
  • Sabine CAD Property ID or account
  • Physical asset location
  • Asset descriptions
  • Original acquisition costs
  • Years acquired
  • Disposed or retired assets
  • Leased equipment
  • Inventory and supplies
  • Authorized signature
2026 rendition deadline: The Texas Comptroller reminded businesses that April 15, 2026 was the regular rendition deadline. A timely written extension normally moves the deadline to May 15.
2026 business-property exemption: Qualifying income-producing tangible personal property receives a $125,000 exemption in each taxing unit. Contact Sabine CAD before assuming that no rendition or account filing is required.

Download Form 50-144 from the district’s forms page and save proof showing when the completed rendition was delivered.

How to Prepare a Sabine County CAD Protest

July 2026 timing: Sabine CAD states that appraisal notices are typically mailed in mid-April. The normal protest period has therefore generally passed for owners who received timely 2026 notices, but the deadline printed on the individual notice controls.
Normal Texas rule May 15 or 30 days after notice delivery, whichever is later.
Controlling deadline Use the exact date printed on the Notice of Appraised Value.
Official form Sabine CAD provides Form 50-132, Notice of Protest.
Public database Protest-hearing information is searchable online.
Protest Issue Evidence That Helps Weak Argument to Avoid
Market value is excessive Comparable sales, appraisal, repair estimates, photographs and condition records. Only saying the tax bill increased.
Unequal appraisal Comparable CAD accounts adjusted for location, size, quality, age and condition. One unrelated property with a lower value.
Lake-lot value is wrong Waterfront position, access, flood issues, restrictions, lot size and comparable lake sales. Comparing waterfront and interior lots without adjustment.
Building details are wrong Measurements, plans, photographs, condition reports and demolition evidence. An unsupported verbal estimate.
Timber or agricultural appraisal was denied Use history, management plans, harvest records, leases, receipts, maps and photographs. Saying only that the land is wooded or rural.
Exemption was denied Application, identification, ownership and qualification documentation. Assuming the prior owner’s exemption transferred.

Sabine CAD Protest Micro-Steps

Read the appraisal notice. Record the Property ID, proposed value, reason for change and filing deadline.
Save the live appraisal account. Review land, improvements, exemptions, special appraisal and previous-year values.
Separate each disputed issue. Treat market value, unequal appraisal, data, exemption and timber or agricultural denial as different arguments.
State the result you believe is correct. Connect the requested value or classification to specific evidence.
Download Form 50-132. Use the official Downloads and Forms page.
Confirm the accepted filing method. Call 409-787-2777 before relying on email or an unverified submission route.
Save filing proof. Keep a stamped copy, mailing evidence or other confirmation.
Request the district’s evidence. Ask for appraisal worksheets, comparable properties, photographs and other hearing evidence.
Check the protest database. Open Sabine CAD Protest Database and search the available hearing information.
“I am reviewing Sabine CAD Property ID ______ for tax year 2026. My notice shows a deadline of ______. Please confirm the accepted filing method, evidence-request procedure and current hearing status.”

What to Do After the Regular Protest Deadline

Required notice was not received Explain when the appraisal was discovered and which mailing address Sabine CAD used.
Clerical or ownership error Ask whether an appraisal-roll correction applies to the exact mistake.
Substantial appraisal error A limited correction may apply when statutory value and payment requirements are satisfied.
Late homestead application Sabine CAD explains that a late homestead filing may be possible within the statutory post-delinquency period.
Late age or veteran exemption Certain exemption categories have special late-filing provisions.
Taxes remain unpaid Contact the Tax Office separately because a value inquiry does not automatically stop delinquency.
Act promptly: Give Sabine CAD the Property ID, tax year, notice history, exact error and current payment status. Late remedies are limited and fact-specific.

How to Search and Pay Sabine County Property Taxes

The Sabine County Tax Assessor-Collector collects for the county, Brookeland ISD, Hemphill ISD, West Sabine ISD, Shelbyville ISD, City of Pineland and Sabine County Hospital District.

Portal check: During editorial verification, the direct online-payment destination linked by the Tax Office returned an error. Begin from the official Tax Office page and call the office if its “Click Here” payment link does not open.
Copy the CAD Property ID. Confirm the owner and legal description before searching the tax system.
Open the official Tax Office page. Go to Sabine County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Select “Click Here” beside property-tax payments. Confirm that the destination identifies Sabine County or database key SABINETAX.
Search the exact property. Use the Property ID, owner or account information from the statement.
Review every available tax year. Paying the newest year does not automatically clear an older delinquent balance.
Check every taxing unit. Confirm county, school, city and hospital-district amounts associated with the account.
Request a current payoff when delinquent. Penalty, interest and collection costs may change by date.
Review the processor charge. Use the total displayed by the live payment system before authorizing the transaction.
Save the confirmation. Keep the Property ID, tax year, amount, date and transaction number.
Verify that the payment posted. Recheck the account or call the Tax Office before submitting a duplicate payment.
Tax Office address 213 Market Street
Hemphill, TX 75948
Mailing address P.O. Box 310
Hemphill, TX 75948-0310
Phone 409-787-2257
Email martha.stone@co.sabine.tx.us
Office hours Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Lunch The office states that it normally remains open during lunch.
Delinquent-account tool: The Tax Office publishes a delinquent tax roll and states that the listing is normally updated every Monday by 10:00 a.m.
2026 bill timing: Sabine CAD states that the truth-in-taxation database is updated during August and September as local entities propose and adopt the rates used for final 2026 bills.
City of Hemphill check: The Comptroller lists City of Hemphill as an active appraisal-district unit, but it is not included in the county collector’s current consolidated collection list. Review the live account and verify any city-related question before paying.
“I need the complete payoff for Sabine County tax account ______ through ______. Please confirm every unpaid year, all penalty and interest, the taxing units included and the current online-payment route.”

Sabine County Taxing Units and Local Exemption Checks

Sabine County The county appears on the active and consolidated collection lists.
School districts Brookeland ISD, Hemphill ISD, West Sabine ISD and Shelbyville ISD may appear by location.
Cities City of Pineland is listed among the county collector’s consolidated units. City of Hemphill is active in the CAD directory but not on that collection list.
Hospital district Sabine County Hospital District may appear and provides local age-65 and disability exemptions.
Value questions Contact Sabine CAD about value, property data, exemption and classification.
Rate and bill questions Contact the responsible taxing unit about its adopted rate and the Tax Office about the billed balance.
Truth-in-taxation steps: Open Sabine County Truth in Taxation, search the property, review estimated taxes by unit and return during August or September for rate updates.

Sabine CAD vs Tax Office vs County Clerk

Your Task Correct Starting Office Why
Search appraisal value Sabine CAD The district maintains property accounts and values.
Correct acreage or building data Sabine CAD The district maintains appraisal characteristics.
Apply for homestead or timber appraisal Sabine CAD The chief appraiser reviews qualification.
Protest the 2026 value Sabine CAD / ARB The Appraisal Review Board decides unresolved protests.
Pay taxes or obtain a receipt County Tax Office The Tax Assessor-Collector handles consolidated collections.
Find a deed or lien County Clerk The Clerk records official property instruments.
Confirm a boundary Licensed surveyor Appraisal data is not a legal boundary survey.
Complete title research Title company or attorney One deed or appraisal record does not reveal every title issue.

How to Search Sabine County Deeds, Liens and Easements

The Sabine County Clerk states that county land records are available online through Texas Online Records. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Clerk requires valid identification for transactions, including land-record transactions.

Save the appraisal clues. Copy the current and former owner, Property ID, Geographic ID, subdivision, abstract and legal description.
Open the official Clerk page first. Go to Sabine County Clerk.
Select the county land-record link. The page directs users to Texas Online Records.
Register or sign in when prompted. Select Sabine County Clerk if the portal requires an office choice.
Search grantor and grantee separately. Try spouses, trusts, estates, companies and former owners.
Review the document type. Look for deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, mineral deeds, assignments and plats.
Match the legal description. A matching person’s name alone does not prove the document concerns the correct property.
Order the correct copy. Use a certified copy when a lender, court, title company or legal process requires certification.
County Clerk Jamie Clark
Office address 280 Main Street, Suite 100
Hemphill, TX 75948
Phone 409-787-3786
Fax 409-220-8353
Office hours Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Card processing fee The Clerk lists a 5% fee for credit-card transactions.
Title warning: The appraisal owner name and online document index do not guarantee clear title, legal access, boundary location or the absence of liens and mineral reservations.

Sabine County Buyer and New-Owner Checklist

Appraisal account
  • Property and Geographic IDs
  • Current and former owner
  • Legal description
  • Acreage and land class
  • Building details
  • Every related account
Taxes and exemptions
  • Current tax balance
  • Older delinquent years
  • Penalty and interest
  • Homestead status
  • Timber or agricultural value
  • Deferral or installment status
Title and land research
  • Latest recorded deed
  • Liens and releases
  • Mineral reservations
  • Easements and access
  • Survey and acreage
  • Flood, septic and restriction research
Future-tax warning: Do not estimate the future bill only from the seller’s taxes. Homestead caps, local exemptions, age-65 ceilings and timber or agricultural appraisal may end or change after the sale.

Practical Sabine County Property Scenarios

Hemphill residence Check building details, homestead, Hemphill ISD, county and hospital-district taxable values.
Pineland property Confirm city jurisdiction, West Sabine ISD, local age-65 exemption and every unpaid tax year.
Toledo Bend lot Match subdivision, lot, block, waterfront position, access, improvements and separate adjoining accounts.
Timber acreage Confirm every tract, productive acres, forestry activity, homesite and change-of-use history.
Manufactured home Search the home owner and landowner separately and verify whether the accounts are combined.
Inherited family land Compare the CAD owner with probate and deed records. Changing the mailing address does not transfer legal title.

Sabine County Property Office Contacts

Search, appraisal, exemptions and protests Sabine County Appraisal District 1920 Worth Street
Hemphill, TX 75948

Mailing:
P.O. Box 137
Hemphill, TX 75948-0137

Phone: 409-787-2777
Fax: 409-787-4186
Email: sabinecad@windstream.net

Hours:
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Chief Appraiser:
Tina Ford
Tax bills and payments Sabine County Tax Assessor-Collector 213 Market Street
Hemphill, TX 75948

Mailing:
P.O. Box 310
Hemphill, TX 75948-0310

Phone: 409-787-2257
Fax: 409-220-8371
Email: martha.stone@co.sabine.tx.us

Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Normally open during lunch

Tax Assessor-Collector:
Martha M. Stone
Deeds, liens and land records Sabine County Clerk 280 Main Street, Suite 100
Hemphill, TX 75948

Phone: 409-787-3786
Fax: 409-220-8353

Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

County Clerk:
Jamie Clark
Before visiting: Call to confirm holiday closures, current lobby hours, required identification, filing methods and payment options.

Sabine County Appraisal District Office Map

Use this map for directions to Sabine CAD at 1920 Worth Street in Hemphill.

Official Sabine County Property Resources

Official Sabine CAD Portal Search owner, address, legal description, Geographic ID and Property ID. Confirm the SABINECAD database key. Downloads and Forms Homestead, agricultural, timber, protest, veteran and rendition forms. Download a current form before filing. Local Exemption Amounts Review school, county, Pineland and hospital-district benefits. Check every taxing unit on the property. Published Tax Rates Review the district’s most recently published adopted rates. The page displayed 2025 rates during July 2026 verification. Truth in Taxation Review proposed taxes and rate-adoption information by property. Updates are normally added during August and September. Protest Hearing Database Search publicly available appraisal-review-board hearing information. Confirm schedule changes with the district. Electronic Communications Download the official request for electronic delivery. A separate request is required for each tax official. Sabine County Tax Office Property-tax payment access, delinquent roll, office contacts and hours. Use the office page when the direct payment URL changes. Sabine County Clerk Official land-record link, office information, fees and identification rules. Begin here before entering the vendor portal. County Land Records Search or purchase available Sabine County Clerk land-record images. Match the legal description, not only the owner name. Texas Comptroller County Directory Verify CAD, Tax Office and taxing-unit information. Useful when office responsibilities are unclear. Texas Exemption Guidance Homestead, age-65, disability, veteran and heir-property explanations. Applications are filed with Sabine CAD. Texas Protest Guidance Protest deadlines, hearings, late remedies and appeal options. The deadline printed on the local notice controls. Texas Property-Tax Forms Access the complete current state form library. Confirm the local filing method before submitting. County-CAD.org Home Find additional Texas property-search, appraisal and tax guides. Use official portals for live records and filings.

Sabine County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official Sabine County CAD website?

The official appraisal-district portal is the Southwest Data Solutions page using database key SABINECAD. SabineCAD.org is a private sponsored website and is not the appraisal district.

2. Where is Sabine County Appraisal District located?

Sabine CAD is located at 1920 Worth Street, Hemphill, Texas 75948. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 137, Hemphill, Texas 75948-0137.

3. What is the Sabine CAD phone number?

The main Sabine County Appraisal District telephone number is 409-787-2777. The district’s listed email is sabinecad@windstream.net.

4. How do I search Sabine County property records?

Use the official portal and search by owner name, property address, legal description, Geographic ID or Property ID. Start with the first part of the surname and use no spaces for the initial name search.

5. Who is the Sabine County Chief Appraiser?

The Texas Comptroller’s county directory, updated in May 2026, lists Tina Ford as Chief Appraiser.

6. What homestead exemptions are available in Sabine County?

School districts provide the mandatory $140,000 homestead exemption. Sabine County also provides a 15% local-option homestead exemption, and Brookeland and West Sabine school districts list 20% local options.

7. How do I apply for timberland appraisal?

Download Form 50-167 from Sabine CAD’s Downloads and Forms page. Provide the Property ID, acreage, qualifying-use history, timber-management information and supporting documentation.

8. How do I protest a Sabine CAD appraisal?

Download Form 50-132, Notice of Protest, check the deadline printed on the appraisal notice, state the disputed issue and requested result, attach organized evidence and keep proof of filing.

9. Where do I pay Sabine County property taxes?

Start from the official Sabine County Tax Assessor-Collector page and select its current online property-tax payment link. Call 409-787-2257 if the linked payment portal does not open.

10. How do I search Sabine County deeds and liens?

Open the official Sabine County Clerk page and follow its Texas Online Records link. Search current and former owners as grantor and grantee, then match the complete legal description.

Independent Guide Disclaimer

County-CAD.org is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with Sabine County Appraisal District, Sabine County Appraisal Review Board, Sabine County Tax Assessor-Collector, Sabine County Clerk, Southwest Data Solutions, Texas Online Records, any taxing unit or the State of Texas.

Property values, exemptions, deadlines, office personnel, office hours, payment links, processor charges, tax balances, forms and tax rates can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before filing, paying, purchasing property or taking legal action.

Last editorial verification: July 27, 2026.

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