Ellis County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Ellis County Texas Property Records 2026

Ellis County CAD Property Search, 2026 Appraisals, Parcel Maps & Tax Lookup

A search for the Ellis County Property Assessor normally leads to two different Texas offices. Ellis Appraisal District (ECAD) determines property values, maintains appraisal records, processes exemptions and handles appraisal protests. The separately elected Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector bills and collects property taxes.

For a current Ellis County tax assessor property search, begin with ECAD to identify the property, owner, Property ID, legal description, market value, appraisal limits and exemption status. Then carry the Property ID into Richard Rozier’s Tax Office system when you need an actual balance, statement, payment history or delinquent-tax amount.

Search owner, address & Property ID
Review 2026 appraisal and exemption data
Open ECAD parcel maps & GIS downloads
Connect tax bills, deeds & Truth in Taxation
Search Ellis Property Open ECAD Maps Search / Pay Taxes Search Deeds & Records
Chief Appraiser Kathy Rodrigue
ECAD phone 972-937-3552
Tax Assessor-Collector Richard Rozier
2026 protest Ordinary deadline passed
Editorial review August 12, 2026
Current August 12, 2026 status

2026 Appraisal Work Is Farther Along Than the 2026 Tax-Billing Cycle

Ellis County’s current tax calendar places the ordinary property-tax protest deadline on May 15 and appraisal-roll certification on July 25. Those dates have passed. The next major countywide step is fall tax billing, with the collection period beginning October 1 or as soon as bills can be mailed.
2026 appraisal record Use ECAD now for current appraisal information, exemptions, owner data and parcel research.
Ordinary protest period passed The local calendar lists May 15, subject to the later statutory deadline when a notice was mailed later.
Certification date passed Ellis County’s tax calendar identifies July 25 as the chief appraiser’s certification date.
2026 rates are a separate process Local taxing units adopt their own rates after certified taxable values are available.
2026 statements come later The Tax Office states that annual statements are mailed in October.
2025 unpaid taxes are delinquent now A prior-year balance should be checked in the live Tax Office system because penalty, interest and collection costs can accrue.
Do not use the 2025 county tax rate as if it were the final 2026 parcel rate. The Tax Office’s published rate archive currently centers on tax year 2025 materials, while 2026 rate-setting and Truth in Taxation information should be followed separately.
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Ellis Appraisal District vs Tax Assessor-Collector vs County Clerk

Ellis Appraisal District

  • Owner and property search
  • Market value
  • Appraised value
  • Taxable-value records
  • Residence homestead
  • 65+ / disability exemptions
  • Agricultural appraisal
  • Business personal property
  • Appraisal protests
  • Parcel maps and GIS data

Tax Assessor-Collector

  • Property tax statement
  • Current balance
  • Online payment
  • Payment history
  • Delinquent taxes
  • Penalty and interest
  • Partial payments
  • Installment agreements
  • Quarter-payment plans
  • Tax-sale collection

Ellis County Clerk

  • Recorded deeds
  • Deeds of trust
  • Property liens
  • Official Public Records
  • Recorded plats
  • Document copies
  • Property Fraud Alert
  • Recording services
The elected Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector is not the office that appraises your house. Texas appraisal districts determine taxable values; the county Tax Office calculates and collects taxes using certified values and adopted taxing-unit rates.
Workflow comparison only: our Volusia County Property Appraiser guide shows another appraisal-to-tax-collection workflow, but Florida and Texas property-tax laws, exemptions, valuation limits and deadlines are different.

Choose Your Ellis County Property Task

Find a property Search owner name, street address or Property ID in ECAD.
Review 2026 value Check market value, appraised value, land, improvements and exemptions.
Open parcel map Move from the account into ECAD’s web-map or parcel-data resources.
Check property tax Carry the account into the Ellis County Tax Office.
Review tax-rate changes Use Ellis County Truth in Taxation for proposed and adopted rates.
Find deed or lien Use the County Clerk Online Record Search after identifying the property.

Jump to the Ellis County Record You Need

Address, owner, ID and map workflows

Ellis County Property Search Options

Owner Name Search an individual, trust, estate, corporation, partnership or other assessed owner.
Property Address Useful for homes and commercial properties in Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak and other communities.
Property ID Preferred parcel/account reference when printed on an appraisal notice or prior property record.
Map Search Useful for vacant land, rural acreage, new subdivisions and adjoining-property research.
Fast local workflow: search the address once, save the ECAD Property ID, and use that ID when moving between appraisal, tax and mapping tools.

Verify These Six Fields Before Using an Ellis County Record

Property ID Account
Owner Assessment
Situs address Location
Legal description Match
Market value Jan. 1
Exemptions Verify
Read an ECAD property card correctly

Ellis County Property Record Field Decoder

Market Value The appraisal district’s estimate of market value as of the applicable January 1 appraisal date.
Appraised Value Value after an applicable residence-homestead cap or non-homestead circuit-breaker limitation.
Taxable Value Value remaining for a taxing unit after applicable exemptions and limitations.
Land Value Appraisal attributable to the land portion of the property.
Improvement Value Value assigned to houses, commercial buildings and other taxable improvements.
Homestead Exemption Identifies approved principal-residence exemption treatment.
Productivity Value Qualifying agricultural land can be appraised based on productivity rather than unrestricted market value.
Geo / Parcel Reference Mapping identifier useful for locating the parcel in ECAD GIS resources.
Taxing Units County, school, city and special districts can each apply different rates and exemptions.
Two different Texas appraisal limits in 2026

10% Homestead Cap vs 2026 Non-Homestead Circuit Breaker

Residence Homestead — 10% A qualifying residence homestead generally limits annual growth in appraised value to 10%, plus qualifying new improvements.
2026 Circuit Breaker — 20% Certain real property that is not a residence homestead can receive a 20% annual appraisal-growth limitation.
2026 Eligibility Ceiling — $5.32 million Texas raised the maximum property value eligible for the temporary circuit-breaker limitation to $5,320,000 for tax year 2026.
The circuit breaker is temporary. The current Texas provision expires December 31, 2026 unless changed by later law.
Not every non-homestead parcel qualifies. Agricultural, timber and certain other specially appraised property is excluded from this circuit-breaker provision.
2026 school-tax exemption amounts

Ellis County Residence Homestead Exemptions

$140,000 School Homestead Texas school districts must provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption under current law.
Additional $60,000 A qualifying homeowner who is age 65 or older or disabled receives an additional $60,000 school-district residence-homestead exemption.
Local-Option Exemptions County, city and other taxing units can provide additional exemptions under Texas law, so taxable value can differ by entity.
Regular Ellis deadline The Ellis County Tax Office calendar lists April 30 as the exemption filing deadline.
Late homestead filing Texas allows a residence-homestead application to be filed late in qualifying situations, including up to two years after the applicable tax delinquency date.
File with ECAD Exemption qualification is decided by the appraisal district, not the Tax Assessor-Collector.
Missed April 30? Do not assume a qualifying residence homestead is permanently lost. Contact ECAD and ask whether the Texas late-filing provision applies to your ownership year.
Review Current Texas Exemption Rules Confirm the exemption category → use the current state form → submit it to Ellis Appraisal District → verify approval on the ECAD property record.
2026 ordinary deadline has passed

Ellis County 2026 Property Appraisal Protest

Standard Ellis deadline May 15
Later-notice rule Texas can provide a later deadline based on when a Notice of Appraised Value was delivered.
ARB hearings Timely protests are heard through the Ellis Appraisal Review Board process.
August status The normal countywide protest season has passed.
As of August 12, 2026, May 15 has passed. A later notice or a narrow statutory correction/late-protest remedy can create a different deadline, so use the date on your own notice and contact ECAD before assuming the account can or cannot still be challenged.

Evidence worth collecting even after the normal deadline

  • 2026 Notice of Appraised Value
  • Property ID
  • ECAD property card
  • Correct building square footage
  • Property-condition photographs
  • Repair estimates
  • Recent appraisal
  • Comparable sales
  • Comparable assessments
  • Closing statement or deed
Review Texas Appraisal Protest Rights Read your appraisal notice → identify the applicable deadline → gather value/equity evidence → use ECAD’s official protest route when legally available.
1-d-1 open-space appraisal

Ellis County Agricultural Property Appraisal

Productivity appraisal Qualifying agricultural land can be appraised based on productive capacity rather than unrestricted market value.
April 30 regular application date Texas generally requires special appraisal applications by April 30.
Change of use matters A buyer should verify current qualification and potential additional-tax consequences before changing the land’s use.
Do not use the lower agricultural appraisal as evidence of market price. ECAD can maintain both market and productivity-related values for qualifying acreage.
Find Current Texas Agricultural Appraisal Forms Select the current open-space/agricultural form → review eligibility → submit to ECAD → keep evidence of agricultural use.
Business personal property

2026 Ellis County Business Personal Property

Rendition Businesses generally must report taxable furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, inventory and other income-producing personal property.
April 15 standard deadline Texas generally requires business personal property renditions by April 15, with an extension available when requested on time.
Separate from real estate The Ellis Tax Office explains that business personal property is billed separately from the real estate occupied or leased by the business.
Texas law changed for income-producing personal property. Current statewide rules provide a $125,000 exemption threshold for qualifying tangible personal property held or used for production of income. ECAD should confirm how the exemption applies to a specific 2026 account.
Ellis County property-tax calendar

2026 Ellis County Property Tax Deadlines

Exemptions Ellis County lists April 30 as the regular exemption application deadline.
Protest Standard ECAD property-tax protest deadline, subject to a later notice-based deadline.
Certification Ellis County lists July 25 for certification of the appraisal roll to taxing units.
Collection begins Current-year tax bills are mailed October 1 or as soon thereafter as possible.
Last regular day Taxes should be paid by the January 31 statutory deadline, subject to applicable weekend/holiday rules.
Delinquency Penalty and interest begin on unpaid taxes after the payment deadline.
Delinquent-tax charges: Ellis County states penalty begins at 6% and increases monthly to a maximum of 12% in July, while interest accrues at 1% per month. On July 1, qualifying delinquent accounts can also be turned over for collection with an additional collection penalty of up to 20%.
Electronic statement reminder: the Tax Office’s electronic-statement system states that registration should be completed by September 15 for that tax year’s statement.
Rates differ by taxing unit

Where to Check Ellis County 2026 Proposed & Adopted Tax Rates

A parcel’s total tax rate is not one countywide number. It can include Ellis County, an independent school district, a city, emergency-services or other special taxing units.

County rate Ellis County Commissioners Court adopts the county tax rate.
School / city rates Each applicable taxing unit adopts its own rate.
Parcel-specific transparency The Truth in Taxation property search connects a property to proposed rates, adopted rates and public-hearing information when available.
Open Ellis County Truth in Taxation Search the property → open its taxing units → compare no-new-revenue, voter-approval, proposed and adopted rate information → confirm the final rates on the tax statement.
August 2026: do not assume the previous year’s rate applies to a 2026 tax estimate. Use current Truth in Taxation data and the final fall tax statement.
Blank parcel-specific estimate

Ellis County Property Tax Estimator

Enter the taxable value for the specific taxing unit and its tax rate per $100. No value or tax rate is prefilled because exemptions and rates differ by parcel and taxing entity.

0.000000 Rate entered
$0.00 Estimated tax
Formula: taxable value × tax rate ÷ 100.
Do not multiply market value by one combined rate without checking exemptions. School, county, city and special-district taxable values can differ on the same parcel.
ECAD parcel map + downloadable GIS data

Ellis County Parcel Maps & GIS Property Data

Ellis County’s own GIS page directs parcel-data users to Ellis Appraisal District because ECAD maintains the parcel layer. The county also links an ECAD web map and downloadable ownership/parcel datasets.

ECAD Web Map Use parcel geometry to locate the correct property and inspect surrounding tracts.
Ownership / Parcel Download ECAD provides parcel and ownership data downloads for GIS-oriented research.
County GIS Portal Ellis County’s separate GIS portal provides additional county mapping layers beyond appraisal data.
Open ECAD Web Map Search or identify the parcel → match Property ID/legal description → inspect adjoining parcels → return to eSearch for detailed appraisal data. Download ECAD GIS Data Choose the current ownership/parcel dataset → check update date and metadata → use it for mapping rather than legal boundary certification.
Parcel map ≠ boundary survey. ECAD mapping is useful for appraisal and location research. A deed, recorded plat and licensed surveyor are the safer sources when a fence line, encroachment, easement or exact acreage matters.
Appraisal ownership → recorded property record

How to Find Ellis County Deeds, Liens & Recorded Documents

Start with ECAD. Save the property owner, Property ID, legal description and situs address.
Open the County Clerk Online Record Search. Use Ellis County Online Record Search.
Choose Property Search. The county search page separates property records from court records.
Search the recorded owner/name information. Look for deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, plats and other relevant Official Public Records.
Open or purchase the document when required. The County Clerk states records are available online for search and purchase.
Use the recorded instrument for title questions. ECAD ownership is an appraisal record and should not replace examination of the deed chain.
County Clerk Krystal Valdez
Property Recording 972-825-5070
Office 109 S. Jackson Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Current recording fee: Ellis County states that instruments recorded in Official Public Records are $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page under the fee change effective January 1, 2024. Confirm the current fee schedule before submitting a document.
Free County Clerk monitoring tool

Ellis County Property Fraud Alert

The Ellis County Clerk provides a free Property Fraud Alert service that monitors the exact name registered by a property owner and can send an email or telephone alert when that name appears as grantor or grantee on recorded documents.

Enroll in Property Fraud Alert Open the county page → follow the official signup link → register the exact owner-name variations you want monitored → investigate unexpected recordings promptly.
The service does not prevent a fraudulent filing. It is an early-warning tool, so an unexpected deed, lien or mortgage should be investigated promptly with the Clerk, title company or attorney.

Ellis County Property Search Problems & Fixes

Problem What to do Correct source
Full address gives no ECAD result Shorten the search to the street number and core street name, or use owner/Property ID. ECAD eSearch
New subdivision address looks incomplete Search owner, subdivision/legal description or map location and verify the Property ID. ECAD
Need 2026 actual tax due Wait for the current-year fall tax statement or use the Tax Office once the 2026 levy is loaded. Tax Office
Need a 2026 tax rate Use Truth in Taxation and final adopted-rate information, not the prior-year tax-rate table. Truth in Taxation
2026 protest deadline was missed Read the notice date and contact ECAD about any statutory late/correction remedy rather than assuming a normal protest remains open. ECAD / ARB
Missed homestead April 30 Ask ECAD whether the Texas late residence-homestead application provision applies. ECAD
Market value rose more than 10% Market value can rise more than 10%; check whether the residence-homestead appraised-value cap limits the taxable appraisal. ECAD
Non-homestead property jumped sharply Check whether the 2026 $5.32 million circuit-breaker eligibility rule applies. ECAD / Comptroller
Need delinquent payoff Use the Tax Office live balance because penalty, interest and collection costs change over time. Tax Office
Need deed or lien Use the Ellis County Clerk Online Record Search after identifying the property in ECAD. County Clerk
Parcel line looks wrong Compare recorded deed/plat information and a survey rather than treating GIS as the final legal boundary. ECAD / Clerk
Tax statement owner/address is wrong Contact ECAD because the Tax Office states the appraisal district is responsible for property ownership and mailing-address records. ECAD
Waxahachie appraisal, tax & recording offices

Ellis County Property Office Contacts

Ellis Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Kathy Rodrigue

400 Ferris Avenue
Waxahachie, TX 75165

972-937-3552
Toll-free: 866-348-3552
Fax: 972-937-1618
ecad@elliscad.com

Mailing:
P.O. Box 878
Waxahachie, TX 75168
Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector Richard Rozier

302 N. Monroe Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165

972-825-5150
Fax: 972-825-5151

Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Ellis County Clerk Krystal Valdez

109 S. Jackson Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165

972-825-5070
Fax: 972-825-5075

Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Four county tax-office locations

Where You Can Pay Ellis County Property Taxes In Person

Waxahachie 302 N. Monroe St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-825-5150
Red Oak 101 Live Oak St.
Red Oak, TX 75154
972-825-5640
Midlothian 661 Aspen Pkwy, Suite 100
Midlothian, TX 76065
972-825-5600
Ennis 207 S. Sonoma Trail
Ennis, TX 75119
972-825-5390
Tax Office hours: the current office site lists Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for these locations. Check the official site for holiday closures before driving.
Official live-action routes

Ellis County Property Records Action Center

Search ECAD first, save the Property ID, then move to the agency that controls the next record.

ECAD Property Search Owner, address, Property ID, appraisal values and exemptions. Parcel Map ECAD web map and parcel-location research. Tax Account Current balance, statements, payments and delinquent taxes. Recorded Documents Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, plats and other property records.
Most-searched Ellis County answers

Ellis County Property Assessor FAQs

How do I search Ellis County property records?

Use the official Ellis Appraisal District property search and search by owner name, property address or Property ID. Open the matching account and verify the owner, situs address and legal description before using the market value, exemption or parcel information.

Who is the Ellis Appraisal District Chief Appraiser in 2026?

Kathy Rodrigue is the current Chief Appraiser of Ellis Appraisal District. ECAD is located at 400 Ferris Avenue in Waxahachie, Texas 75165, and the main phone number is 972-937-3552.

Is the Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector the same as Ellis Appraisal District?

No. Ellis Appraisal District determines property values, exemptions and appraisal records, while Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector Richard Rozier handles property tax statements, collections, payments and delinquent tax accounts.

What was the Ellis County 2026 property protest deadline?

Ellis County’s current tax calendar lists May 15 as the standard property-tax protest deadline. Texas law can provide a later deadline when a Notice of Appraised Value was delivered later, so the notice date for the individual property should always be checked.

Can I still file an Ellis County homestead exemption after April 30?

Possibly. Ellis County lists April 30 as the regular exemption deadline, but Texas allows qualifying residence-homestead applications to be filed late in certain circumstances, including up to two years after the applicable tax delinquency date. Contact Ellis Appraisal District to confirm eligibility.

What are the Texas school homestead exemptions for Ellis County in 2026?

Texas school districts must provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption, and qualifying homeowners who are age 65 or older or disabled receive an additional $60,000 school-district residence-homestead exemption. Other local exemptions can vary by taxing unit.

What is the 2026 non-homestead circuit breaker in Ellis County?

For 2026, qualifying Texas real property that is not a residence homestead and is valued at $5,320,000 or less can receive a 20% annual appraised-value growth limitation, subject to statutory exclusions and new-improvement rules. The current temporary provision expires December 31, 2026.

When are Ellis County 2026 property taxes due?

The Ellis County Tax Office states that current-year tax statements are mailed in October and taxes should be paid by the January 31 statutory deadline, subject to applicable weekend or holiday rules. Unpaid taxes become delinquent after the payment deadline and begin accruing penalty and interest.

How do I find an Ellis County deed or property lien?

Find the property in Ellis Appraisal District first, save the owner and Property ID, then use the Ellis County Clerk Online Record Search. The County Clerk records real and personal property documents and provides online property-record search and purchase access.

Can I use an Ellis County appraisal parcel map as a legal boundary survey?

No. Ellis Appraisal District parcel maps are useful for tax and location research, but exact legal boundaries should be verified with recorded deeds, plats and a licensed land surveyor when a boundary, easement or acreage determination matters.

Official Sources & Editorial Verification

Ellis Appraisal District Official appraisal district portal for property values, exemptions, protests and forms. ECAD Property Search Live appraisal-record search and account lookup. ECAD Web Map Parcel-map research maintained by Ellis Appraisal District. ECAD GIS Data Ownership and parcel-data downloads. Texas Comptroller Ellis Directory Current Chief Appraiser, ECAD address, phone and taxing-unit directory. Texas Property Valuation Rules Residence-homestead cap and 2026 non-homestead circuit-breaker rules. Texas Property Tax Exemptions Current school homestead, age-65, disability and late-filing guidance. Ellis County Tax Office Richard Rozier, office locations, current tax services and notices. Ellis Property Tax Deadlines Exemption, protest, certification, billing, delinquency and installment dates. Tax Office Property FAQ Payment options, statements, delinquent taxes, mailing and ownership corrections. Ellis Truth in Taxation Parcel-specific proposed/adopted rate and public-hearing information. Ellis County Parcel Data County confirmation that ECAD maintains parcel data, web maps and ownership downloads. Ellis County Clerk Krystal Valdez, property recording, office details and online record-search routing. Property Fraud Alert Free exact-name monitoring for grantor/grantee recordings.
Verified for this August 12, 2026 update: current Chief Appraiser Kathy Rodrigue; ECAD address, phone, toll-free number and email; current Tax Assessor-Collector Richard Rozier; Waxahachie, Red Oak, Midlothian and Ennis Tax Office locations; April 30 exemption date; May 15 standard protest date; July 25 appraisal-roll certification date; October tax-statement cycle; January 31 payment deadline framework; February delinquency rules; current $140,000 school homestead exemption; additional $60,000 age-65/disabled school exemption; 2026 $5.32 million non-homestead circuit-breaker eligibility ceiling; current County Clerk Krystal Valdez; property-record search; recording fees; and Property Fraud Alert.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Ellis Appraisal District, Ellis County, the Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector, Ellis County Clerk, Ellis Appraisal Review Board or the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Appraisal values, exemptions, protest rights, parcel ownership, taxing-unit rates, tax balances, collection charges, deed records and GIS geometry can change. Verify time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before filing a protest, paying taxes, purchasing property or making a legal or financial decision.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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