Travis County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Travis County Texas Property Search & Tax Guide

Search Travis County Appraisal Records, Parcel Maps, Tax Bills and Deeds

Texas does not use a traditional county property assessor for Travis County real estate. Property appraisal is handled by the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD), while the elected Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector collects property taxes for participating taxing units.

The TCAD database can be searched by owner name, property address, account number or doing-business-as name. Once you identify the correct account, you can review market value, net appraised value, taxable values, exemptions, Geographic ID, improvement details and the parcel map, then move to the Tax Office to check bills, receipts, delinquency, payment plans or tax certificates.

Search owner, address, account or DBA
Decode market, net appraised and taxable values
Check proposed 2026 taxes before final bills
Connect TCAD maps, Tax Office and deed records
Search TCAD Property Search Tax Account View Proposed 2026 Bill Find Deeds & Liens
Chief Appraiser Leana Mann
TCAD phone 512-834-9317
Tax Assessor-Collector Celia Israel
Tax Office phone 512-854-9473
Last verified August 7, 2026
Current August 2026 position

2026 Values Are Certified While Taxing Units Finalize Their Rates

Do not search for one final “2026 Travis County property tax rate.” Travis County parcels can be taxed by multiple entities, including the county, a city, school district, community college, health district, emergency-services district, municipal utility district or other special district. Proposed 2026 property-tax bill information is already available online, but taxing entities continue setting rates during August and September.
2026 appraisal roll
$482B
TCAD reported an overall 2026 appraisal roll of approximately $482 billion.
Roll change
+5.48%
Growth was driven primarily by healthcare, industrial and office commercial property.
Median homestead market value
$493,449
TCAD reported this countywide median for residential homestead market value.
Median homestead taxable value
$384,747
Exemptions and appraisal limitations can make taxable value lower than market value.
2026 notices TCAD began releasing 2026 market values and mailing more than 427,000 Notices of Appraised Value in late March.
Residential trend TCAD reported an average 1.8% decrease in single-family residential market values, but individual accounts can move very differently.
Proposed taxes are live TravisTaxes.com began showing proposed 2026 property-tax information on July 24 and is updated as local officials consider budgets and rates.
Current protest position: The normal May 15 protest deadline has passed for most 2026 property owners. A later Notice of Appraised Value can still create a later deadline because the rule is May 15 or 30 days after the notice was mailed, whichever is later.
Texas office split

TCAD vs Travis County Tax Office vs County Clerk

Travis Central Appraisal District

  • Market value and appraisal
  • Net appraised value
  • Taxable values and exemptions
  • Property characteristics
  • Geographic ID and appraisal maps
  • Protests and ARB process
  • Homestead and agricultural appraisal

Tax Assessor-Collector

  • Property-tax bills
  • Current and prior balances
  • Receipts and eBill
  • Online payments
  • Payment plans
  • Penalty and interest
  • Tax certificates and foreclosure sales

Travis County Clerk

  • Deeds and deeds of trust
  • Real-property records
  • Judgment and tax liens
  • Plats and recorded documents
  • Instrument numbers
  • Plain and certified copies
  • Public-record searches
The elected Tax Assessor-Collector does not appraise your house. TCAD establishes the appraisal. The Tax Office receives certified values and adopted tax rates, calculates and collects tax bills for participating jurisdictions.
Texas comparison: This appraisal-district model differs from states where a county assessor directly values property. For another Texas county-office example, see the existing Bexar County Tax Assessor guide.

Choose the Travis County Property Task You Need

Find a property Search TCAD by owner, address, account number or DBA and open the exact appraisal record.
Review 2026 value Compare market value, net appraised value, taxable value, exemptions and improvement data.
Estimate the 2026 bill Use TravisTaxes.com while taxing units consider proposed 2026 rates.
Search the tax account Check statements, balance, receipts, eBill and payment-plan options with the Tax Office.
Review exemptions Check homestead, over-65, disability, veteran, fire-loss and agricultural benefits.
Research legal records Use the County Clerk for deeds, deeds of trust, plats and lien documents.

Jump to Your Travis County Property Task

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Eight Travis County Property Fields Worth Saving

Account Number TCAD account identifier used to distinguish properties with similar owners or addresses.
Geographic ID Parcel-map identifier. TCAD uses the first six digits to identify its PDF appraisal map.
Owner Name carried in the appraisal record. Compare with a recent deed after a transfer.
Property Address Physical situs used to identify the tract or improvement.
Legal Description Lot, block, subdivision, acreage or other land-description information.
Market Value TCAD estimate of what the property would sell for as of January 1.
Net Appraised Value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation such as a homestead cap or circuit breaker.
Taxable Value Net appraised value minus applicable exemption amounts for a taxing unit.

Match These Six Items Before Paying, Protesting or Buying

Account Exact TCAD account.
Geographic ID Match parcel mapping.
Owner Compare deed.
Address Match location.
Legal description Check tract.
Taxing units Review each jurisdiction.
Wrong-account risk: Austin mailing addresses can cover properties in different cities, school districts, utility districts and tax combinations. Verify the TCAD account and taxing-unit list rather than assuming every “Austin” address receives the same tax bill.

TCAD Property Record Value Decoder

Value or field What it means How to use it
Market Value TCAD estimate of January 1 market value. Primary value challenged in a market-value protest.
Net Appraised Value Market value reduced when an appraisal limitation applies. Check homestead cap or circuit-breaker benefit.
Taxable Value Net appraised value after applicable exemption amounts. Taxing entities multiply this value by adopted rates.
Improvement Value Value attributed to taxable buildings and improvements. Compare with square footage, quality, permits and condition.
Land Value Value attributed to the land. Compare location, lot characteristics and land sales.
Exemptions Homestead, age, disability, veteran and other qualifying benefits. Verify every exemption expected for the tax year.
Geographic ID TCAD geographic mapping identifier. Connect appraisal record to TCAD appraisal maps.
Taxing Units Government entities authorized to tax the parcel. Explains why nearby homes may have different tax totals.
Property Characteristics Physical data used in appraisal modeling. Look for incorrect size, condition, age or features.
Prior Values Historical appraisal information. Track changes but do not assume prior-year data equals certified Tax Office data.
How Texas property tax is built

From TCAD Market Value to the Final Travis County Tax Bill

1. Market Value TCAD estimates the January 1 market value.
2. Appraisal Limitation A homestead cap or qualifying circuit breaker may reduce net appraised value.
3. Exemptions Taxing-unit exemptions reduce taxable value.
4. Adopted Tax Rates Local governing bodies apply their rates to their taxable value.
There is no single universal Travis County tax percentage. A property can include Travis County, City of Austin or another municipality, Austin ISD or another school district, Central Health, Austin Community College and one or more special districts.
2026 appraisal protections

Homestead Cap vs 20% Circuit Breaker Limitation

Residence Homestead Limitation
10%
After the qualifying ownership period, a residence homestead generally receives the standard Texas limitation on growth in net appraised value, plus value attributable to new improvements.
2026 Circuit Breaker
20%
Certain real property without a homestead exemption can receive a 20% limitation on net appraised value after the required ownership period.
Maximum Eligible Market Value
$5.16M
TCAD states that the current non-homestead circuit-breaker program applies to qualifying real property valued at $5.16 million or less.
2026 is currently the last authorized year of the circuit-breaker program. TCAD notes that the Legislature authorized this 20% limitation for the 2024, 2025 and 2026 tax years.
No application for the circuit breaker: TCAD automatically calculates the limitation when a property qualifies.
Review TCAD Circuit Breaker Rules Check ownership timing, value threshold, excluded homestead accounts and new-improvement treatment.
Live August–September tax-rate season

How to Check Your Proposed 2026 Travis County Tax Bill

TCAD announced on July 24, 2026 that proposed property-tax bill information is available online. This is especially useful now because local governments are still considering budgets and proposed tax rates.

Open TravisTaxes.com. Use Travis Taxes Truth-in-Taxation.
Search the correct property. Match it with the TCAD account and property address.
Review each taxing unit separately. Do not focus only on Travis County; the total bill can include multiple jurisdictions.
Compare proposed tax rates and estimated tax amounts. Look at what each entity would impose if it adopts the proposed rate.
Check public-meeting information. The database is intended to help taxpayers see hearings and opportunities to participate in rate-setting.
Register for notifications if useful. TCAD says property owners can select “Register for Notification” as proposed-rate information changes.
Recheck during August and September. Taxing entities update proposed and adopted-rate information as budgets are finalized.
Use the Tax Office bill for payment. A proposed amount is planning information, not the final payable tax statement.
Current calendar: The Tax Office identifies September 29 as the general deadline for local government entities to adopt their current-year tax rates. The 2026 collection period begins October 1, but final statements can be delayed while rates and election results are completed.
TCAD → informal review → ARB

Travis County 2026 Property Value Protest Process

Valuation date Market value reflects what the property would sell for as of January 1.
Notices mailed More than 427,000 2026 notices began mailing in late March.
Base deadline May 15 is the normal protest deadline.
Later notice Thirty days after mailing controls when it is later than May 15.
TCAD review Timely protestors can review evidence and meet with an appraiser.
Formal hearing Unresolved cases can proceed before the independent Appraisal Review Board.
Further remedies Certain ARB orders can be challenged using the remedies authorized by Texas law.
Comparable Sales Use sales that genuinely resemble the property in size, location, quality and condition.
Condition Evidence Dated photos, repair bids and inspection reports can show deferred maintenance or damage.
Property-Data Errors Document incorrect square footage, features, acreage, quality or improvement information.
Unequal Appraisal Compare your appraisal with appropriately comparable properties when asserting unequal treatment.
Save the Notice of Appraised Value. It shows market, net appraised and taxable values and provides the owner ID and PIN used for TCAD online access.
File online when possible. TCAD says online filing gives immediate confirmation and allows evidence upload, evidence review and settlement management.
Download TCAD’s evidence packet. Every property owner who files a protest receives access through the online portal.
Organize your own evidence before the informal meeting. Identify the exact value or factual issue and connect every document to that issue.
Review any informal settlement. Accept only after checking the resulting market, net appraised and taxable values.
Proceed to ARB if unresolved. The Travis Appraisal Review Board conducts the formal hearing.
Attend the hearing or use a permitted alternative. TCAD warns that a protest can be dismissed if the owner fails to appear through an authorized method.
August 2026 status: The normal May 15 deadline is over, but hearings for timely filed protests have continued into the summer. If you already filed, monitor the TCAD portal and hearing correspondence rather than filing a duplicate protest.
Missed a hearing? TCAD states that an owner may ask the ARB chair to reopen a dismissed hearing by sending a letter within four days of the scheduled hearing and showing good cause for the failure to appear.
Open TCAD Protest Process Review filing routes, evidence access, informal meetings, ARB hearings and current instructions.
2026 residence-homestead benefits

Travis County Homestead, Senior, Disability and Veteran Exemptions

General Residence Homestead
$140,000
Texas currently requires school districts to exempt $140,000 of a qualifying residence homestead’s value.
Age 65 or Older
+$60,000
School districts provide an additional $60,000 exemption, and qualifying owners receive a school-tax ceiling.
Disabled Person
+$60,000
Qualifying disabled homeowners receive the additional school exemption and school-tax ceiling under current state law.
100% Disabled Veteran
100%
A qualifying 100% disabled veteran can receive exemption from taxation of the total appraised value of the qualifying residence homestead.
2026 regular filing deadline TCAD lists April 30 as the annual homestead exemption application deadline.
Late homestead filing TCAD states that a late homestead application may be filed no later than two years after the taxes become delinquent.
Processing time TCAD states that action on an exemption application can take up to 90 days.
No annual reapplication Most owners do not reapply each year unless TCAD requests verification, the owner moves or eligibility changes.
Five-year verification audit Appraisal districts are required to audit exemption records periodically, and TCAD may ask an owner to reapply.
Exemption Helpline Call 512-873-1560 for TCAD exemption assistance.
  • Completed residence homestead application
  • Texas driver license or state ID
  • ID address matching the qualifying property when required
  • Proof of age for age-65 benefit
  • SSA disability evidence when applicable
  • VA disability documentation when applicable
  • Marriage or death records for qualifying surviving spouses
  • Portal confirmation or delivery proof
New owner rule: TCAD notes that a person who buys and occupies a residence during the year may be able to receive a homestead exemption beginning on the qualification date if the prior owner was not already claiming the same exemption for that tax year.
2026 fire-destruction benefit: Beginning January 1, 2026, a qualifying residence homestead improvement completely destroyed by fire can receive a prorated exemption for the remaining portion of the year when statutory conditions are met. TCAD states the application must be filed within 180 days after the fire.
Open TCAD Homestead Exemptions Review qualifications, forms, supporting documents, veteran benefits and online filing.
1-d-1 special appraisal

Travis County Agricultural and Wildlife Management Appraisal

Qualifying agricultural and wildlife land may receive special appraisal based on agricultural productivity rather than ordinary market value. The application process is separate from the residence homestead exemption.

Form 50-129 TCAD requires the 1-d-1 Open-Space Agricultural Use Appraisal application for agricultural special appraisal.
Wildlife Management Wildlife applications also require the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wildlife Management Plan, Form PWD 885.
2026 timely deadline TCAD identifies April 30 as the timely filing deadline for current-year agricultural applications.
Changes must be reported Owners reporting changes to existing agricultural use may need to submit updated application information.
Physical delivery TCAD agricultural submissions can be delivered to 850 E Anderson Lane, Austin.
Rollback exposure Changing qualified land to a nonqualifying use can create additional tax under Texas law.
August 2026 status: The April 30 timely filing date has passed. Contact TCAD before assuming a late agricultural application will receive normal 2026 treatment.
Open TCAD Forms Locate Form 50-129 and current agricultural or wildlife instructions.
Current payment options

Travis County Property Tax Payment Methods and Fees

Online eCheck
$1
Funds must come from a U.S. bank account.
Card under $100
$3
Current credit/debit convenience fee for a balance under $100.
Card over $100
3%
Current convenience fee for balances over $100.
Tax Certificate
$10
Official certificate showing current tax status, usually prepared in three to five business days.
Online Search the account, add it to the cart, select payment type and complete checkout through the Tax Office’s payment provider.
Phone Property-tax card payments can be made through the automated line at 888-286-9242.
In person Main Tax Office: 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Austin, TX 78754. Current walk-in hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Drop box Tax Office drop boxes accept personal check, cashier’s check or money order. Do not place cash or card information in the box.
ACH / EFT The county does not charge a fee for ACH payments, although the taxpayer’s bank may charge its own fee.
Prepayments Property owners with prior taxes paid can prepay future taxes into an escrow account before bills are mailed.
USPS postmark warning: The Tax Office reported in 2026 that USPS operational changes can delay when an envelope receives its official postmark. Near a deadline, use eCheck or ask a postal clerk for a hand cancellation rather than relying on the date the envelope was dropped in a mailbox.
2026 tax-year timeline

When Travis County 2026 Property Taxes Become Due

July–September 2026 Proposed tax information is updated as taxing entities consider budgets and rates.
September 29 General deadline identified by the Tax Office for taxing entities to adopt current-year tax rates.
October 1 Statutory collection period begins and tax bills may begin mailing after necessary rates and election results are received.
December 31 Owners wanting the payment reflected in that calendar year for possible federal tax purposes generally pay by year-end.
January 31, 2027 Normal statutory deadline for 2026 taxes—but January 31, 2027 is a Sunday.
February 1, 2027 Under the Tax Office’s weekend rule, the penalty-free deadline moves to the next business day.
Practical 2026 deadline: Because January 31, 2027 falls on Sunday, the ordinary payment deadline shifts to Monday, February 1, 2027. Confirm the final 2026 Tax Office statement before relying on any calendar calculation.
7%
February
9%
March
11%
April
13%
May
15%
June
18%
July
Texas penalty grows quickly: Under the Tax Office’s current schedule, unpaid property tax begins with 6% penalty plus 1% interest, for 7% total. By July the standard penalty reaches 12% and accumulated interest brings the listed total to 18%. Interest continues increasing by 1% per month.
Options before legal collection

Installment and Delinquent Tax Payment Plans

Qualified four-payment plan Over-65, disabled, disabled-veteran and certain surviving-spouse homesteads can qualify for four installment payments without ordinary penalty and interest when enrolled correctly.
Residence homestead delinquent agreement Eligible owners may be able to pay delinquent residence-homestead taxes over 12 months.
Other delinquent real estate A standard payment schedule may be available, with terms depending on homestead status and account standing.
Why a written agreement matters: The Tax Office explains that an approved delinquent payment agreement can help prevent more expensive legal collection action while payments remain current under the agreement.
Review Travis County Payment Plans Check homestead installment agreements, payment schedules and online application instructions.
Texas sells deeds, not tax-lien certificates

Travis County Delinquent Tax Foreclosure Sales

Taxes remain unpaid Penalty and interest continue while the account remains delinquent.
Tax lawsuit Foreclosure is the county’s final legal collection effort.
Property posted Available properties appear on the county’s RealAuction route before sale.
Bidder registration Bidders must register with both RealAuction and the Tax Office and pay the current $10 Tax Office registration fee.
Constable’s deed Successful buyers receive a Constable’s Deed, not a warranty deed.
Next scheduled sale after this article’s review date: The county’s current calendar lists September 1, 2026 as the next foreclosure sale after the August 4 sale, with Tax Office bidder-registration paperwork due August 25.
Buyer warning: Travis County sells foreclosure properties “as is.” Other tax years, liens or obligations can remain. The county specifically recommends careful research and legal advice.
Open Official Foreclosed Property Guidance Review sale dates, registration requirements, eligibility and auction research instructions.
Travis County Clerk Recording Division

How to Search Travis County Deeds, Liens and Real Property Records

Start from the TCAD account. Save the owner, prior owner, account, Geographic ID and legal description.
Open the County Clerk’s Real Property Search. Use Recording Search + Copies of Records.
Search the party names and recording dates. County Clerk online case data is available from June 1986 to present.
Open redacted document images when available. Online redacted images are available for many documents from December 2005 forward.
Compare instrument numbers and legal descriptions. Do not assume a document belongs to the property solely because an owner name matches.
Review deeds of trust, releases and liens. A purchase deed alone does not establish that all liens have been released.
Order a copy when required. Plain and certified copies are available for published fees.
County Clerk service Published fee / availability Practical note
Real property recording $25 first page Each additional page is currently $4.
Plain copy $1 per page Useful for ordinary document review.
Certified copy $5 plus copy cost Use when a certified record is specifically required.
Grantor search $10 per name up to 10 years Published staff-search fee.
Grantee search $10 per name up to 10 years Published staff-search fee.
Federal tax search $10 up to 10 years Separate from a full title search.
State tax search $10 up to 10 years Separate from a full title search.
Current Recording Division location: The Airport Boulevard recording office is temporarily closed. Recording services are currently available at the Civil Family Court Facility, 1700 Guadalupe Street, Suite 4.300, Austin, Texas 78701, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Public search ≠ insured title search: Use a title company or qualified real-estate attorney when you need a legal determination of ownership, lien priority, easements or insurable title.

What a Travis County Buyer Should Check Before Closing

TCAD account Match account number, Geographic ID, owner, address and legal description.
2026 market value Review the current appraisal rather than relying only on the seller’s prior-year tax bill.
Homestead cap reset A seller’s appraisal limitation does not automatically carry forward unchanged to a buyer.
Seller exemptions Personal exemptions such as over-65 or disabled benefits may not remain after transfer.
2026 proposed tax Use TravisTaxes.com to understand the current proposed-rate environment before final statements are issued.
Prior tax balance Search the Tax Office account and consider requesting a $10 tax certificate when formal proof is needed.
Agricultural appraisal Check rollback implications before changing agricultural or wildlife use.
Recorded documents Compare the TCAD owner with the newest County Clerk deed and title report.
Special districts Verify municipal utility, emergency-service and other taxing jurisdictions attached to the parcel.
Austin-area routing matters: Properties with Austin postal addresses can sit in Austin, unincorporated Travis County or another jurisdictional combination. Always use the account’s taxing-unit list to understand the tax structure.

Common Travis County Property Search Problems and Fixes

Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Address search finds nothing Street suffix, direction, unit or formatting mismatch. Use street number and main street name, then try account or owner.
Owner name is old Recent deed and appraisal-system update timing. Check the County Clerk deed and contact TCAD if the record needs updating.
Market and taxable values differ greatly Homestead cap, circuit breaker, exemptions or special appraisal. Review net appraised value and each exemption separately.
Tax estimate differs from neighbor Different exemptions, tax entities or value limitations. Compare taxing units and taxable values—not only market value.
2026 tax rate is not final Taxing entities are still adopting rates. Use TravisTaxes.com and recheck through September.
Protest deadline looks expired Normal May 15 period has passed. Read the actual Notice mailing date and ask TCAD whether another statutory filing route applies.
Homestead application was missed April 30 regular deadline passed. TCAD allows certain late homestead applications up to two years after taxes become delinquent.
Tax payment is not visible Processing delay, returned payment or wrong account. Use the confirmation or receipt and contact the Tax Office.
Map line conflicts with fence TCAD mapping is an appraisal tool, not a legal survey. Use recorded plats and a licensed survey.
Deed search does not show clear title Public records contain individual instruments, not an insured title conclusion. Use a title company or attorney for complete title analysis.
“I am reviewing TCAD account __________ and Geographic ID __________ at __________. The appraisal or tax record shows __________, but my deed, notice, survey, receipt or other evidence shows __________. Please confirm which office handles the correction and whether a filing deadline applies.”

Travis County Appraisal, Tax and Real Property Record Contacts

Travis Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser: Leana Mann
850 E Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78752
512-834-9317
Exemption Helpline: 512-873-1560
Travis County Tax Office Tax Assessor-Collector: Celia Israel
2433 Ridgepoint Drive
Austin, TX 78754
512-854-9473
Travis County Clerk Recording County Clerk: Dyana Limon-Mercado
1700 Guadalupe St., Suite 4.300
Austin, TX 78701
512-854-9188
TCAD hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday
7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Tax Office main location Monday–Friday
7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Deadline-day schedules can be extended.
County Clerk Recording Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Airport office currently temporarily closed.
Routing shortcut: Go to TCAD for appraisal, exemptions and protests; the Tax Office for bills, payments and tax certificates; the County Clerk for recorded real-property instruments.
Official action routes

Complete Your Travis County Property Task

Search TCAD Prepare owner, address, account or DBA. Check Proposed 2026 Tax Compare taxing units, rates and estimated bill. Search Tax Account Check balance, receipts, statements and payment options. Search Deeds & Liens Prepare names, dates, instrument or legal information.
Title-specific answers

Travis County Property Assessor Search and Tax Records FAQs

1. How do I search Travis County property records?

Use the Travis Central Appraisal District property search. TCAD allows searches by owner name, property address, account number or doing-business-as name. Open the exact account and verify the Account Number, Geographic ID, owner, address and legal description.

2. Is the Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector the property appraiser?

No. Travis Central Appraisal District appraises property and administers appraisal exemptions and protests. The elected Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector receives certified appraisal information and collects property taxes for participating taxing units.

3. What are the important values on a 2026 TCAD record?

Market value is TCAD’s January 1 estimate of what the property would sell for. Net appraised value reflects applicable appraisal limitations, and taxable value is the net appraised value after applicable exemption amounts for each taxing unit.

4. Is the final Travis County 2026 property tax rate available yet?

Not as one universal countywide rate. Travis County properties can have several taxing units, and those entities are finalizing 2026 rates during August and September. Proposed property-tax bill information is available at TravisTaxes.com and updates as rates are proposed and adopted.

5. What was the normal Travis County 2026 property value protest deadline?

The normal TCAD deadline was May 15, 2026 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever was later. Owners with timely protests should continue monitoring their TCAD portal, informal review and Appraisal Review Board hearing information.

6. What is the 2026 Travis County homestead exemption deadline?

TCAD lists April 30 as the regular annual homestead exemption application deadline. A qualifying late homestead application may generally be filed no later than two years after the taxes become delinquent.

7. What is the 2026 Texas school homestead exemption amount?

Texas currently requires school districts to provide a $140,000 general residence homestead exemption. A qualifying owner who is age 65 or older or disabled receives an additional $60,000 school-district exemption under current state law.

8. When are Travis County 2026 property taxes due?

The tax collection period begins October 1, 2026 after taxing units finalize rates. The normal penalty-free deadline is January 31 of the following year, but January 31, 2027 falls on Sunday, so under the Tax Office weekend rule the deadline moves to Monday, February 1, 2027.

9. What are the Travis County online property tax payment fees?

The Tax Office currently charges $1 for an online eCheck. Credit, debit and PayPal payments currently have a $3 convenience fee when the balance is under $100 or a 3% fee when the balance is over $100.

10. How do I find Travis County deeds and liens?

Use the Travis County Clerk Recording Division’s public record search. Online case data is available from June 1986 forward and redacted images of many documents are available from December 2005 forward. Match names, recording dates, instrument numbers and legal descriptions, and use a title company or attorney when a complete title determination is required.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Travis Central Appraisal District Current leadership, hours, appraisal services and 2026 updates. TCAD Property Search Owner, address, account, DBA and map search routes. TCAD Protest Process Market, net appraised and taxable values, deadlines, evidence and ARB workflow. TCAD Homestead Exemptions General, senior, disability, veteran, surviving-spouse and fire-related benefits. Travis County Tax Account Search Balances, bills, prior statements, receipts, eBill, payments and plans. Property Tax Important Dates Protest, rate-setting, billing, installment and delinquency calendar. Travis Taxes Truth-in-Taxation Proposed 2026 tax rates, estimated bill impacts and public-hearing information. Travis County Clerk Real Property Deeds, liens, recordings, public records and document requirements. Texas Comptroller Exemption Guidance Current statewide homestead and age-65/disabled exemption amounts.
What was verified: TCAD Chief Appraiser and hours, 2026 appraisal roll and median values, property-search fields, Geographic ID mapping, May 15 protest rule, April 30 homestead and agricultural deadlines, 10% homestead limitation, 20% circuit breaker, $5.16 million circuit-breaker threshold, proposed 2026 tax information, Tax Office payment fees, penalty schedule, tax certificates, foreclosure sale calendar, County Clerk recording availability and current office location.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Travis Central Appraisal District, the Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector, Travis County Clerk, Travis Appraisal Review Board, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts or any online property-search or payment-system provider.

Appraisal values, exemption benefits, proposed and adopted tax rates, account balances, payment fees, deadlines, office hours, court-sale dates and online systems can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before paying, filing, protesting, purchasing property or making a legal decision.

Last reviewed: August 7, 2026.

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