Erath County, TexasProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- October 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as practicable under Texas Tax Code §31.01; the county-specific 2026 mailing date was not published.
- Payment deadline
- Due upon receipt; pay by January 31, 2027; unpaid taxes are delinquent February 1, 2027, subject to the Texas Tax Code §1.06 weekend/holiday adjustment.
- Assessment appeal
- May 15, 2026, or the 30th day after the 2026 Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later, under Texas Tax Code §41.44; the local notice controls.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
April 30, 2026; Erath CAD states that most exemption and special-appraisal applications are due by April 30, with limited statutory late-filing rules.
Senior relief
Erath CAD's 2026 exemption schedule shows the mandatory $60,000 school-district over-65 exemption plus local amounts that vary by taxing unit; qualifying owners may also use the over-65 ceiling or tax-deferral affidavit.
Valuation limits
Texas Tax Code §23.23 generally limits a qualifying residence homestead's 2026 appraised value increase to the lesser of market value or prior appraised value plus 10% and new improvements. For 2026, §23.231 limits qualifying non-residence-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less to prior appraised value plus 20% and new improvements; the circuit-breaker limit expires December 31, 2026. Special appraisals are separate; the 2026 Comptroller cap rates are 10.00% for agricultural/open-space land and 7.77% for timberland.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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