Collin County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Collin County Texas Appraisal, Tax and Deed Navigator

Search Collin CAD Property Values, Parcel Maps, Tax Accounts and Deed Records

Collin County does not use the County Tax Assessor-Collector to determine your property’s market value. Valuation is handled by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD), while Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg’s office converts certified appraisal data into tax records and collects taxes for Collin County and many participating cities, school districts, special districts and Collin College.

This 2026 guide connects the two systems with the County Clerk’s deed records. It explains the CCAD owner, address and Property ID searches; GIS and subdivision plats; the May 15 protest deadline; post-certification remedies; Texas homestead and non-homestead appraisal limitations; the new $140,000 school homestead exemption; over-65 and disability protections; agricultural appraisal; business renditions; October tax statements; the January 2027 payment deadline; and deed, mortgage and lien research.

Search owner, address, Property ID or Geographic ID
Compare market, appraised, capped and taxable value
Verify exemptions, taxing entities and proposed taxes
Connect appraisal records with tax bills and deeds
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Appraisal District Collin Central Appraisal District
CCAD phone 469-742-9200
Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg
Tax Office phone 972-547-5014
Last verified August 7, 2026
Current August 7, 2026 position

Where Collin County Is in the 2026 Property-Tax Cycle

The normal 2026 real-property protest period has ended. CCAD mailed real-property Notices of Appraised Value on April 15, and the district published May 15, 2026 as the regular real-property protest deadline. The appraisal roll moves through certification by July 25, leaving only limited post-certification remedies for most owners now.
2026 appraisal Verify the certified property record, market value, capped value, exemptions, agricultural status and taxing entities in CCAD.
2026 proposed taxes Use Collin County’s tax-transparency site while local taxing units work through their annual tax-rate and budget process.
2026 bill not yet due Property statements are generally mailed in October and are due upon receipt. The normal statutory payment deadline for 2026 taxes is January 31, 2027.
January 31, 2027 falls on Sunday: Under the Texas weekend/holiday deadline rule, an act due January 31 is generally timely on the next business day, Monday, February 1, 2027. Always follow the delinquency date printed on the actual tax statement, especially if a bill is mailed late.
Current CCAD system notice: CCAD reports that property search may experience delays during system maintenance and high traffic. The district provides an alternate property search and Texas Open Data as backup routes.
Start with the office that owns the record

CCAD, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk and ARB Do Different Jobs

Collin Central Appraisal District

  • Market and appraised value
  • Property Search and GIS
  • Homestead and other exemptions
  • 10% and 20% appraisal limitations
  • Agricultural appraisal
  • Business personal property

Appraisal Review Board

  • Formal property protests
  • Exemption disputes
  • Ag appraisal disputes
  • Property ownership/notice issues
  • Formal hearing orders
  • Post-certification motions when allowed

Tax Assessor-Collector

  • Tax Account Lookup
  • Property-tax statements
  • Payments and receipts
  • Penalty and interest
  • Tax certificates
  • Installments and deferrals

County Clerk

  • Warranty deeds
  • Deeds of trust
  • Liens and releases
  • Plats
  • Instrument numbers
  • Certified document copies
Common mistake: Scott Grigg is called the Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector, but his office does not appraise your home. CCAD establishes property value. The Tax Office uses the certified roll to calculate and collect taxes.
Texas structure: This appraisal-district model is different from states where one elected County Assessor performs the valuation function. For comparison, see the Scott County Assessor property-search guide.

Choose the Collin County Property Task You Need

Find a parcel or owner Search CCAD by owner, address, Property ID, Geographic ID, subdivision, abstract or legal description.
Review 2026 value Separate market value from capped appraised value and taxable value after exemptions.
Check protest status Review the 2026 protest, informal-review, hearing and ARB information associated with the account.
Estimate 2026 taxes Review taxing units, proposed rates, exemptions and voter-approved measures before October billing.
Search tax history Use the County Tax Office for statements, payments, delinquency, certificates and installment questions.
Find deed or lien Search County Clerk records by party name, instrument number or volume/page.

Jump to Your Collin County Property Task

Collin CAD Property Search Field Decoder

Property ID Numeric CCAD account identifier used for an exact property search. 2625294
Geographic ID Alpha-numeric parcel/location identifier that often contains 13–18 characters. R352400A00301
Owner name Search in Last Name First Name format. Wildcards can help with partial names. SMITH JOHN
Street address Enter street number and main street name; CCAD’s search can separate suffix information. 250 ELDORADO
Legal search Advanced search supports abstract/subdivision, block, tract/lot and legal description. LOT / BLOCK / ABSTRACT
Advanced filters Search property type, city, school district, neighborhood, agent, protest status or tax year. REAL / BPP / MH
Property types: CCAD distinguishes real property, personal property and manufactured-home accounts. Do not assume every record attached to one address is part of the same appraisal account.
What to inspect after opening the property

Collin County Appraisal Record Decoder

Property field What it means What to verify
Property ID Primary numeric CCAD account identifier. Match notice, portal and appraisal history.
Geographic ID Location-oriented alpha-numeric parcel identifier. Useful when matching GIS and legal data.
Owner Owner associated with the appraisal account. Compare latest recorded deed when recently purchased.
Market value CCAD’s estimate of full market value. Land, improvements, size, quality, condition and market evidence.
Appraised / capped value Value after an applicable statutory appraisal limitation. 10% homestead cap or qualifying 20% circuit breaker.
Exemptions Approved homestead, age, disability, veteran or other exemptions. Codes and entity-specific taxable values.
Land / improvements Separate valuation components for site and structures. Lot size, square footage, class, condition and new improvements.
Taxing entities County, city, school, college, MUD and other jurisdictions associated with the account. Correct jurisdiction placement before estimating taxes.
Protest status Account-level appraisal protest or hearing information when applicable. Case status, informal outcome and ARB order.
Legal description Appraisal-district parcel description. CCAD warns it is not a substitute for the official recorded legal description.
Legal-description warning: CCAD expressly states that its acreage and legal-description information is for appraisal-district use and should be independently verified before being used for legal documents.
Parcel map + original plat workflow

How to Use Collin CAD GIS and Find the Subdivision Plat

Locate the property in CCAD Property Search. Open the correct Property ID before entering the map.
Click View Map. At the top-right of the property-details page choose “Interactive Map.”
Select the target parcel. Click the mapped tract to open its property-information pop-up.
Use the plat-download link. For mapped subdivisions, CCAD says the pop-up can include “Click Here to Download Plat.”
For the Clerk’s original plat, change record department. Go to the County Clerk public search, change the department from Property Records to Plats, then search the subdivision name.
Do not treat GIS lines as surveyed boundaries. Use the recorded plat, deed and professional survey when the exact legal boundary matters.
CCAD Interactive Map Use for parcel context, neighboring tracts and mapped plat access. Open Data & GIS Downloads Find appraisal exports, parcel shapefiles and ArcGIS open-data resources. County Clerk Plat Search Switch the department to Plats and search the subdivision name.
Full market value is the starting point

How a Collin County Appraisal Becomes a Taxable Value

Market value CCAD appraises property at 100% market value.
Value limitation Apply homestead or qualifying non-homestead cap when applicable.
Exemptions Entity-specific exemptions reduce taxable value.
Tax rates Each taxing unit adopts its own rate.
Tax bill Collector bills the resulting liability.
Texas does not use a universal assessment percentage: CCAD explains that Texas property taxes are based on full market value rather than multiplying homes by a fractional assessment ratio such as 10%, 12% or one-third.
Market value and taxable value are not the same thing: A successful exemption or appraisal limitation can lower the value used for taxes without changing CCAD’s market-value conclusion.
Two different 2026 appraisal limitations

Collin County Homestead Cap vs. Non-Homestead Circuit Breaker

Residence homestead — 10% Once effective, the homestead cap generally limits annual appraised-value growth to the prior appraised value plus 10%, plus market value of qualifying new improvements.
Non-homestead — 20% Qualifying real property other than a residence homestead can receive a 20% circuit-breaker limitation, plus new improvements.
2026 eligibility ceiling The statewide maximum property value for the temporary 2026 non-homestead circuit-breaker program is $5,320,000.
Rule Residence homestead cap Non-homestead circuit breaker
Property type Qualifying residence homestead Rental, second home, commercial and other qualifying real property
Annual limit 10% plus qualifying new improvements 20% plus qualifying new improvements
When it begins Generally second year after homestead exemption is established Year after owner has owned property on January 1 for a full qualifying year
Application Homestead application required No separate circuit-breaker application required
2026 expiration issue Continuing constitutional protection Current temporary authorization expires after the 2026 tax year unless law changes
Still protest market value: CCAD emphasizes that property owners protest the market value. The capped/appraised or taxable value changes only when the underlying market value falls enough or another exemption/limitation applies.
2026 ordinary protest deadline has passed

Collin County Property Protest and ARB Process

Real-property notices CCAD mailed 2026 Notices of Appraised Value.
Informal review Real-property review cycle began.
Most applications General exemption and agricultural filing deadline.
Real protest Published 2026 real-property protest deadline.
Roll certification Chief appraiser must certify appraisal roll by this date.
Tax statements Collector generally mails annual property-tax statements.
Payment deadline Normal statutory deadline after the tax year.
File a timely written protest. A protest form is convenient but not mandatory if the written protest identifies the owner, property and reasons.
Use the Taxpayer Portal when available. Owners need the Owner ID and eFile PIN found on the appraisal or exemption notice.
Do not use the previous owner’s PIN. CCAD states that eFile PINs are unique to each owner.
Complete informal review if useful. Informal review can resolve value without a formal hearing.
Keep the formal ARB right protected. CCAD warns that merely scheduling or attending an informal review does not reserve formal protest rights—a timely protest does.
Prepare for hearing. The ARB provides formal notice and evidence-related rights before a scheduled hearing.
August 2026: Do not submit an ordinary late protest and assume it will be accepted. The regular May 15 deadline is over. First determine whether a specific post-certification remedy applies.
CCAD Taxpayer Portal Review documents, electronic communications and eligible protest functions. Taxes cannot be paid here. 2026 Notice of Protest Form Official CCAD page for the 2026 protest form and state appeal information.
Limited options after certification

What Can Still Be Corrected After the 2026 Protest Deadline?

Failure to receive required notice Texas Tax Code §41.411 can provide a protest when an owner proves CCAD or the ARB failed to deliver a notice the owner was entitled to receive.
Clerical or ownership error §25.25(c) can address certain clerical errors, multiple appraisals, nonexistent property and January 1 ownership errors.
Rendition error or omission §25.25(c-1) provides a limited correction route for qualifying rendition errors subject to statutory exclusions.
Substantial appraisal error §25.25(d) may allow correction of a very large appraisal error when the statutory threshold is satisfied.
Earlier hearing can restrict remedies Some post-certification routes are unavailable after an ARB order or written settlement.
Deadlines differ Post-certification remedies use different time limits and proof requirements from the regular May protest.
Do not treat this section as a substitute for legal advice: CCAD can explain its process but does not provide legal advice. A statutory late remedy should be matched carefully to the exact facts and tax year.
Read CCAD Post-Certification Remedies Review the district’s summary of §41.411 and §25.25 correction options.
2026 school homestead exemption: $140,000

Collin County Residence Homestead Exemption Rules

$140,000 school exemption Texas school districts must provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption under current state law.
Local exemptions vary Collin County, cities and special districts can provide different optional homestead exemptions. Check the taxing-entity table for your parcel.
Principal residence The applicant must own an interest in the home and use it as the principal residence.
Up to 20 acres A residence homestead can include up to 20 acres when the land is owned and used for residential purposes with the home.
One-time application CCAD says a homestead application generally remains in place unless the chief appraiser requests reapplication or the residence changes.
Late filing may be available April 30 is the ordinary annual filing deadline, but Texas law provides late-filing relief for certain homestead exemptions.
New buyer: Texas law can allow a qualifying owner who acquires a residence after January 1 to receive a general homestead exemption for the applicable portion of that year when statutory requirements are met and the prior owner did not already receive the same exemption for that tax year.
10% cap timing: Receiving homestead does not necessarily mean the cap protects the property immediately. CCAD explains that the residential homestead cap generally begins in the second year after the exemption has been granted.
Open Residential Exemption Forms Find Form 50-114 and current Collin CAD exemption resources.
Additional school exemption and tax ceiling

Collin County Over-65 and Disabled Person Property-Tax Benefits

Additional $60,000 school exemption Texas school districts must provide an additional $60,000 residence-homestead exemption to a qualifying person age 65 or older or disabled.
Only one spouse needs to be 65 CCAD confirms that both spouses do not need to meet the age requirement.
Surviving-spouse protection A qualifying surviving spouse age 55 or older may continue the deceased spouse’s over-65 exemption and tax ceiling when statutory requirements are met.
School tax ceiling Qualifying school taxes generally cannot rise above the amount due when the homeowner first qualified, except for new improvements and other statutory adjustments.
Four installments Qualified over-65 or disabled homeowners may elect to pay current homestead taxes in four installments without ordinary penalty and interest when the election is timely.
Tax deferral Collin County explains that a qualifying age-65 or disabled homeowner can defer homestead tax collection, with 5% annual interest accruing while the deferral remains effective.
A deferral is not forgiveness: The tax lien remains. Collin County states that deferred status changes when ownership or qualifying occupancy ends, after which ordinary collection rules resume following the statutory period.
Tax ceiling can move with you: Texas provides a ceiling-transfer mechanism when an eligible over-65 or disabled homeowner moves to another qualifying Texas homestead. CCAD provides a Tax Ceiling Transfer Request form.
Partial and 100% disabled-veteran benefits

Collin County Disabled Veteran Exemptions

Service-connected disability rating Partial exemption amount Key point
10%–29% $5,000 May be applied to one property under the partial disabled-veteran exemption.
30%–49% $7,500 Texas residency and statutory veteran qualifications apply.
50%–69% $10,000 Not limited to a residence homestead in the same way as ordinary homeowner exemptions.
70%–100% $12,000 This partial exemption is separate from the 100% disabled-veteran homestead exemption.
100% disabled veteran Texas provides a full residence-homestead exemption for qualifying veterans who meet the statutory 100% disability or individual-unemployability requirements.
Surviving spouse Certain surviving spouses can continue a disabled-veteran benefit when statutory residence, remarriage and other conditions are satisfied.
File with CCAD The appraisal district—not the Tax Office—decides whether the exemption qualifies.
Do not confuse two veteran programs: A veteran with a 70%–100% rating can qualify for the $12,000 partial exemption without automatically qualifying for the separate full homestead exemption.
1-d-1 open-space agricultural appraisal

Collin County Agricultural Land Appraisal Requirements

Five of seven years CCAD states that qualifying land generally must have been devoted to agricultural use for at least five of the preceding seven years.
Current agricultural use The land must meet qualifying use and degree-of-intensity standards rather than merely being vacant or rural.
Application deadline Applications are filed after January 1 and before May 1; CCAD’s calendar expresses the ordinary deadline as April 30.
Late application A late application can be accepted before appraisal-roll certification but carries a statutory 10% penalty on the tax savings if approved.
City-limits complication Land inside a city or town can face additional statutory qualification requirements.
Use value, not exemption Agricultural appraisal changes the valuation method; it is not the same as simply exempting the land from taxation.
August 2026: The ordinary and late pre-certification filing windows have passed for most 2026 applications because the appraisal roll has reached certification. Discuss any ownership or qualification issue directly with CCAD.
Read CCAD Agricultural Qualification Rules Review use history, city-limits rules, filing dates and late-application penalty.
Business Personal Property Rendition

Collin County Business Personal Property Search and Rendition Rules

What counts as BPP? Furniture, fixtures, machinery, tools, computers, vehicles, aircraft, inventory, raw materials and other property used to produce income can be reportable.
2026 regular deadline Renditions were due April 15.
Extension deadline A written extension request made by April 15 could extend filing to May 15.
No online rendition filing CCAD’s current BPP FAQ says electronic rendition filing is not yet available.
Leased equipment CCAD states leased equipment is taxable to the owner of the equipment as of January 1.
BPP notices The first 2026 BPP appraisal notices were scheduled in May, with later notices continuing into early June as accounts were processed.
August 2026: Ordinary rendition and extension dates have passed. A business disputing value should first check its notice date, protest status and ARB history before assuming a late ordinary protest is available.
Useful protest evidence: CCAD identifies depreciation schedules, balance sheets, federal tax returns and CPA letters supporting inventory, furniture or equipment value as potentially useful BPP evidence.
Open CCAD BPP FAQs Review rendition requirements, extension procedure and business-property definitions.
The right tool before October bills arrive

How to Estimate Collin County 2026 Property Taxes

Verify value Use the certified 2026 CCAD account.
Check exemptions Review taxable value by entity.
List entities County, city, ISD, college and special districts.
Review proposals Use property-tax transparency information.
Confirm October bill Final collector statement controls payment.
August is tax-rate season: Taxing units—not CCAD—adopt budgets and rates. The appraisal district determines property value; local governments determine how much revenue to raise within Texas law.
Collin Property Tax Transparency Search the property and review proposed tax information, public hearings and taxing-unit details. Collin County Tax Estimator Select taxing units, enter property value and model exemptions using the county estimator.
Do not treat an estimator as the bill: Rates, exemptions, tax ceilings and special districts can alter actual liability. The October statement and live Tax Account Lookup should be used for final payment.
2026 taxes payable after October billing

Collin County Property-Tax Payment Calendar

Statements mailed Tax Office generally mails annual property-tax statements in October.
Taxes due Property taxes are legally due upon receipt of the statement.
Normal deadline Statutory last day before ordinary February delinquency.
Initial delinquency General Texas schedule starts with 6% penalty plus 1% interest.
P&I grows Penalty and interest increase under the statutory schedule.
12% penalty level General penalty reaches 12%; collection-attorney fees may also apply.
Foreclosure risk Seriously delinquent property can enter judicial foreclosure proceedings.
Online Pay through the official Collin County tax portal using the electronic payment options presented at checkout.
Mail Mail payment using the tax-statement envelope and make checks payable to Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector.
In person Property-tax collections are available through the County Tax Office’s McKinney, Frisco and Plano locations.
Four installments Certain over-65, disabled and qualifying veteran homeowners can elect four installments for current homestead taxes.
Deferral Eligible over-65 or disabled homeowners can separately seek a homestead tax deferral; interest still accrues.
Tax certificate Current published charge is $10 per certificate.
Processor fees: Electronic-card or payment-processor fees can change. Review the amount shown by the county payment portal before submitting the transaction rather than relying on an old percentage from a third-party website.
For older unpaid tax years

Collin County Delinquent Property-Tax Penalty Schedule

Month of payment Penalty Interest Total standard addition
February 6% 1% 7%
March 7% 2% 9%
April 8% 3% 11%
May 9% 4% 13%
June 10% 5% 15%
July 12% plus collection fee when applicable 6% Can reach 33% when the additional 15% collection charge shown in Collin County’s schedule applies
After June 30: Collin County states that accounts not paid in full by June 30 of the delinquency year are referred for enforced collection and can incur an additional attorney-collection penalty allowed by law.
“Please give me the current payoff for Collin County tax account/property ID __________ through today. Confirm each delinquent year, penalty, interest, attorney fees, payment-plan status and whether any foreclosure or sale action has been filed.”
County Clerk real-property records

How to Search Collin County Deeds, Mortgages and Liens

If you only know the property address, start with CCAD. The County Clerk specifically directs address-only users to look up the property at Collin CAD first.
Open Collin County Deed Search. Use the official County Clerk public-search system.
Search by party name. Use current owner, prior owners, spouse, trust, lender or business names as needed.
Use instrument number when available. Instrument numbers are the fastest route to a known recorded document.
Older records can use volume and page. Search by Volume/Page when the deed or title commitment provides those references.
Review related instruments separately. A warranty deed, deed of trust, mechanic’s lien, release, abstract of judgment and tax lien are separate recorded instruments.
Order an official copy when needed. The online database does not constitute the official repository and some information is redacted under state law.
Instrument-number change: Property records recorded from January 2006 through April 2022 generally use a 17-digit instrument number beginning with the recording year/month/day and containing a trailing zero. Records from May 2, 2022 forward use a 13-digit number beginning with the recording year.
Online database limitation: The County Clerk warns that the searchable online database is not the official repository and may not reflect the complete or unaltered content of official records.
County Clerk fee schedule revised March 19, 2026

Collin County Land Recording and Copy Fees

Land-record service Current published fee Practical note
Warranty deed, deed of trust, mechanic’s lien, release and most land-record instruments $25 first page Additional pages are charged separately.
Each additional page $4 Added to the first-page land-record fee.
Additional indexed name above five $0.25 Applies per additional name requiring indexing.
State tax lien or release filed by State $15 Current published land-record fee.
Federal tax lien or release $30 Current published fee.
Land-record search $10 Published search fee for name, legal or document type.
Document copy $1/page Certification adds $5 per document.
Plat recording $50/page Plus $0.25 per stamped copy; no charge for tax certificates used with plat filing.
Recording requirements: The Clerk requires the original document or a clerk-certified copy, appropriate signatures and notarization. Plat filings have separate formatting and submission requirements.
Card transactions: The Clerk’s current fee schedule states that credit/debit transactions have a minimum $1 convenience fee.
Open Collin County Land Recordings Search recorded documents, request copies and verify filing requirements.

Collin County Property Due-Diligence Checklist for Buyers and Owners

Situation Records to check What to do next
Buying a home CCAD account, GIS, exemptions, tax history, deed, deed of trust, liens and subdivision plat. Compare public records with title commitment, survey, appraisal and inspection.
Recently purchased home Recorded deed, CCAD ownership, mailing address and homestead application. Do not use the seller’s eFile PIN; request your own taxpayer-portal credentials.
2026 value too high Notice, market value, capped value, protest status and ARB order. Because May 15 passed, determine whether a specific post-certification remedy exists.
Rental or commercial property 2025 appraised value, 2026 market/appraised value, ownership date and circuit-breaker status. Check eligibility for the 20% non-homestead limit while the temporary program remains active.
Over-65 homeowner Homestead, over-65 code, entity exemptions and school tax ceiling. Check both exemption amount and ceiling rather than looking only at market value.
Agricultural tract Current use, acreage, intensity, prior use history and ag appraisal status. Do not assume rural acreage automatically qualifies.
Business location Real-property account plus separate BPP account, rendition and appraisal notice. Verify both accounts; business assets are not necessarily included in the building appraisal.
Lien/title concern Current/prior owner deed searches, deeds of trust, releases, judgments, tax liens and title records. Use a title company or attorney for a complete legal title determination.

Collin County Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office/tool
Property Search is slow Retry later or use CCAD Alternate Search/Open Data during maintenance or high-traffic periods. CCAD
Owner search returns too many records Use Property ID, Geographic ID, address or advanced subdivision filters. CCAD Property Search
Address returns no result Use only street number and main street name; remove suffix or extra formatting. CCAD Property Search
New owner not displayed Verify the deed is recorded, then contact CCAD if transfer processing is delayed. County Clerk / CCAD
Market value and taxable value differ Review homestead cap, circuit breaker, exemptions and taxing-unit taxable values. CCAD
Missed May 15 protest Review §41.411 or §25.25 remedies rather than filing an ordinary late protest without basis. CCAD / ARB
Tax Office amount differs from CCAD Remember CCAD shows appraisal data; Tax Office applies tax rates, exemptions, ceilings and payment history. Tax Assessor-Collector
Need estimated 2026 tax now Use Collin tax transparency and the county estimator, then verify the October bill. Tax transparency / Tax Office
Need formal proof taxes are current Order a $10 tax certificate. Tax Assessor-Collector
Deed search by address fails Use CCAD to identify owner and legal details, then search Clerk records by name or instrument. CCAD / County Clerk
GIS boundary appears wrong Compare original recorded plat and a professional survey. County Clerk / Surveyor
Need complete title search Use a title company or Texas real-estate attorney; appraisal and Clerk indexes alone are not a title opinion. Private professional
“I am researching Collin County Property ID __________ for tax year 2026. CCAD shows market value __________, appraised/capped value __________ and exemptions __________. Please confirm whether my question belongs to appraisal, protest, tax collection or recorded-title records and what supporting document you need.”

Collin CAD, Tax Office and County Clerk Contacts

Collin Central Appraisal District 250 Eldorado Parkway
McKinney, TX 75069
469-742-9200
Toll-free: 866-467-1110
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg
2300 Bloomdale Road
McKinney, TX 75071
972-547-5014
taxassessor@collincountytx.gov
Tax offices generally Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Collin County Clerk — Land Records Stacey Kemp, County Clerk
2300 Bloomdale Road, Suite 2106
McKinney, TX 75071
972-548-4185
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tax Office locations: Collin County also operates tax offices in Frisco and Plano. Property-tax collection services are available through the county’s three tax-office locations and online.
Official live-action routes

Collin County Property Record Action Center

Use the correct portal after identifying whether your task concerns appraisal, tax collection, transparency or recorded land documents.

Search CCAD Owner, address, Property ID, Geographic ID and advanced search. Taxpayer Portal Documents, electronic notices and eligible appraisal-protest functions. Search & Pay Tax Statements, tax accounts, payments and receipts. Search Land Records Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and plats.
Exactly 10 title-specific answers

Collin County Property Assessor Search and Tax Records FAQs

1. Who actually appraises property in Collin County?

Property values are set by the Collin Central Appraisal District, commonly called CCAD. The Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector does not determine the market value of your home; that office bills and collects property taxes using the certified appraisal roll.

2. How do I search Collin County property records?

Use the official CCAD Property Search at esearch.collincad.org. You can search by owner, address, Property ID, Geographic ID, subdivision, abstract, legal description, property type, taxing entity and other advanced fields.

3. What was the Collin County property protest deadline for 2026?

CCAD published May 15, 2026 as the regular real-property protest deadline. Real-property Notices of Appraised Value were mailed April 15, 2026. By August, most ordinary protest rights have expired and only specific post-certification remedies may remain.

4. What is the Collin County homestead appraisal cap?

A qualifying residence homestead can receive a 10% annual appraisal limitation after the cap becomes effective. The capped appraised value generally cannot exceed the prior appraised value plus 10% plus the market value of qualifying new improvements.

5. What is the 2026 Collin County non-homestead circuit breaker?

Qualifying non-homestead real property can receive a temporary 20% annual appraisal limitation. For 2026, statewide eligibility is limited to property with an appraised value of $5,320,000 or less, subject to statutory ownership and new-improvement rules. The current temporary authorization expires after 2026 unless state law changes.

6. How much is the Texas school homestead exemption in 2026?

Texas school districts must provide a $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. A qualifying homeowner age 65 or older or disabled receives an additional $60,000 school residence-homestead exemption. Other Collin County taxing entities can provide different local exemptions.

7. When are Collin County 2026 property taxes due?

Statements are generally mailed in October 2026 and are due upon receipt. The normal statutory last day before delinquency is January 31, 2027. Because that date falls on a Sunday, the general Texas weekend rule makes the next business day timely unless the actual bill shows a different delayed delinquency date.

8. Can an over-65 Collin County homeowner pay property taxes in installments?

Yes. Qualified homeowners with an age-65-or-older or disabled-person homestead exemption can elect to pay current homestead taxes in four installments without ordinary penalty and interest when the election and first payment are made within the statutory deadline.

9. How do I find a Collin County deed or lien?

Use the Collin County Clerk public-search system. Search by party name, instrument number or volume/page. If you only know the property address, the Clerk recommends first using CCAD to identify the owner and property details.

10. How much does Collin County charge to record a deed?

The current County Clerk land-record fee schedule lists $25 for the first page of most deeds and other standard land-record instruments and $4 for each additional page. Extra indexing, certifications or special document types can add fees.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Collin Central Appraisal District Property appraisal, search, GIS, exemption, protest and tax-transparency entry points. CCAD Property Search Owner, address, Property ID, Geographic ID and advanced-search fields. CCAD Property Tax Calendar April 15 notices, April 30 filing dates, May 15 protest deadline and annual cycle. ARB & Certification Cycle Roll certification and limited post-certification remedies. Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg, office locations, Tax Account Lookup and county tax services. Tax Office FAQs Delinquency, certificates, installments, deferrals and tax-collection procedures. County Clerk Land Recordings Deed search, instrument-number formats, copies, plats and recording requirements. Land Recording Fee Schedule Current deed, mortgage, lien, copy and certification charges. Texas Comptroller Exemptions Current $140,000 school homestead and $60,000 additional age-65/disabled school exemptions.
Verified for this guide: current Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg; CCAD contact information; nightly Property Search; owner/address/Property ID/Geographic ID search fields; GIS and plat workflow; April 15, 2026 appraisal notices; May 15, 2026 real-property protest deadline; July appraisal-roll certification phase; post-certification §41.411 and §25.25 remedies; 10% homestead cap; 2026 $5.32 million non-homestead circuit-breaker eligibility ceiling and 20% limit; $140,000 school homestead exemption; $60,000 additional age-65/disabled school exemption; agricultural filing rules; BPP rendition dates; tax payment and delinquency procedures; tax-certificate fee; County Clerk deed-search procedure; and land-record fees revised in 2026.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Collin Central Appraisal District, the Collin Appraisal Review Board, Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector, Collin County Clerk, Texas Comptroller, Certified Payments or any Collin County taxing unit.

Market values, capped values, exemptions, tax ceilings, proposed and adopted tax rates, payment fees, appraisal limitations, protest remedies, office hours and filing procedures can change. Verify time-sensitive details through the responsible official office before protesting value, paying taxes, purchasing property or relying on a recorded instrument.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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County Property Search, Homestead & Tax Help Toolkit

Use this free helper to find the right county office, prepare a property search, understand appraised value, review homestead exemption steps, and organize TRIM notice or tax bill questions before using official county websites.

Built for Florida county property guides
Helps users find official resources
No fake database or approval claim
Useful after every article

Find the Correct County Office

Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk, GIS, and VAB offices do different jobs. Pick your task below.

Quick rule: Property Appraiser = value, records, parcel details, exemptions. Tax Collector = bill and payment. Clerk/Recorder = deeds and recorded documents. VAB = formal value disputes.

Official Property Search Helper

Use this when a county article tells you to search by owner, address, parcel number, folio, PCN, STRAP, or alternate key.

Search tip: If address search fails, try only the house number and main street name. Avoid typing Street, Avenue, Road, Drive, unit numbers, or punctuation unless the official portal requires it.

Homestead Exemption Readiness Check

This helps homeowners prepare before filing through the official county Property Appraiser website.

Important: This is not an eligibility decision. The official county Property Appraiser decides approval, required documents, late filing options, and exemption status.

TRIM Notice & Value Review Helper

Use this to organize your questions before calling the Property Appraiser or preparing an appeal.

Your preparation checklist

Value term Simple meaning
Market value The appraiser’s estimate of the property’s value as of the assessment date.
Assessed value The value after limits or caps may be applied.
Exemptions Approved reductions such as homestead or other exemptions.
Taxable value The value used by taxing authorities after exemptions.

Property Tax Bill Direction Helper

The Property Appraiser values property, but the Tax Collector usually handles the actual bill and payment.

Florida timing reminder: Many Florida tax bills are mailed around November and become delinquent if unpaid after March 31. Always verify exact dates, discounts, and payment fees with the official county Tax Collector.

County Office Call Script Generator

Generate a simple call or email script so you can ask the right office the right question.