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NEWS ALERT!
2012 Business Personal Property Renditions Mailed
The Cameron Appraisal District has mailed out the 2012 Business Personal Property Renditions, Dealer Declarations and Freeport applications. These renditions include the Business Personal Property forms for retail, commercial and industrial businesses. Read more details...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 27, 2011
New Property Tax Exemption for Veterans’ Surviving Spouses
(Austin) —Texas continues to do its part to keep helping military veterans and their families. A full homestead property tax exemption that began in 2009 to help totally disabled military veterans will extend to their surviving spouses after January 1.
“This new provision will help families who have been a part of the tremendous sacrifice that veterans have given our country,” said Texas Comptroller Susan Combs.”...Read More...
New Homestead Application Rules
House Bill 252 - Effective September 1, 2011:
Beginning September 1, individuals seeking to apply for a homestead exemption in Texas will need to comply with a new application process.
The recent session of the Texas Legislature imposed rigorous new standards of mandatory disclosure for those property owners who apply for any one of several kinds of homestead exemptions.
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Download new Homestead Application
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- Exemptions
- Agricultural
- Ownership/Address
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Have questions regarding the value of your property?
Contact our Real Estate Dept. and arrange to speak with an appraiser. We're here to assist you.
Planning to make additions or renovations to your residence?
Contact our office and arrange to speak with an appraiser. We're glad to help, but unfortunately we do not give estimated tax amounts based on the additions made to the property.
Other services
Are you a new owner of a mobile home, travel trailer, or park model on a mobile home park?
Contact our office and speak to the Personal Property Dept or complete the fillable new ownership form and email, fax or mail it to our office.
Need a Statement of Ownership & Location (SOL)?
Visit the official Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs - Manufactured Housing Division website for more information.
Other services
Need assistance with your rendition form?
We can help. Contact our Business Personal Property dept.
Download a rendition form here.
Recently purchased or closed a business?
Help us update our records.
Other services
Did you occupy your residence as of Jan 1st, and is this your primary residence?
You might be eligible for a Homestead Exemption reducing your taxable value by $15,000. Contact our Taxpayer Assistance Dept or Click here for more info.
Own a residence and are 65 years of age?
You could qualify for a $12,000 exemption and tax ceiling (freeze).
Click here for more info.
Related items
Don't know if your property qualifies for Ag?
Contact our Property ID/Ag Dept and arrange to speak with an appraiser or Click Here for more info.
Recently bought an Ag property?
You might be subject to roll-back taxes. Click Here for more info.
Other services
Did you recently sell or purchase a home?
To keep our address records up to date, download an Address Change Request form, if you have not already done so. Mail or fax the completed and signed form to our office at: PO Box 1010, San Benito, TX 78586. Fax to: (956) 361-7850. Contact the Property ID department for any questions regarding ownership or address changes.
Other services
Unfortunately, since C.A.D. does not collect taxes, we are unable to assist you with tax-related questions.
Please contact your local tax office.
Need to contact your tax office?
Different tax offices collect for different taxing units (schools, cities, etc.) Click Here for a listing of tax offices and what taxing units they collect for.
Other services we're unable to assist you with.
- Issue a physical address for a property
- Issue surveys of properties
- Give out subdivision plats
- See more
Need to request information from us?
Most Property Information may be found under a property search on our website. Requests for information not found on our website may be submitted by mail, fax or email to the Taxpayer Assistance Department. A Public Information request form is available for download here. For more information, contact the department or click here.
Cameron Appraisal District
2021 Amistad Drive
P.O. Box 1010
Fax: (956) 399-6969
Email to: public@cameroncad.org
2021 Amistad Drive
P.O. Box 1010
Fax: (956) 399-6969
Email to: public@cameroncad.org
To Better Serve You...
The Cameron Appraisal District's Liaison Officer visits the Cameron County Tax Office located on 964 E. Harrison St., Brownsville, TX every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Visit times are from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. For confirmation of visits, please call our office at (956) 399-9322. For a complete list of 2011 dates, click here.
(Note: Dates & times are subject to change)
Review a list of services we don't offer. We will try our best to guide you in the right direction.
Search properties by:
Owner Name, Property Address, Account Number or DBA
Read: What you should know about 2011 values.
Welcome to the official web site of the Cameron Appraisal District! The goal of this site is to provide the taxpayers of Cameron County with accurate and useful information regarding the Texas Property tax system.
The Cameron Appraisal District is dedicated to serving the citizens of this community in an equal, uniform, and respectful manner ensuring that property taxation in Cameron County is fair and equal.
I hope that you find this website helpful and informative. The Cameron Appraisal District continues to seek new ways to assist taxpayers through this website. If there are things you need that do not appear on our website or suggestions you may have, I invite your input.
Sincerely,
Frutoso M. Gomez, Jr - Chief Appraiser
Cameron Appraisal District (CAD) is responsible for appraising property for the purpose of ad valorem property tax assessment on behalf of the local governing bodies in Cameron County. The appraisal district is a political subdivision of the State of Texas.
Our duties include establishing and maintaining accurate property values for all real and business personal property. The Texas Property Tax Code is the primary source of law and guidance for the Texas property tax system.
This website is for informational purposes only. Title research should be performed at the appropriate County Clerk's office. This is not deemed a legal document.
The C.A.D. does not levy taxes, set the tax rate or collect any taxes. The appraisal district does not capture the amount of taxes on each property. Please contact your appropriate tax office for that information.
For our most up to date forms please visit our Forms & Downloads page. You can download various forms, tables and applications. We now have GIS shape files and appraisal information available for download.
PO Box 1010
2021 Amistad Dr.
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-9322
(956) 541-3365
(956) 428-8020
January 30, 2012
Disclaimer
Cameron Appraisal District provides this Internet Service for use by the public, for interactive use. It is not intended to support electronic transfer of data. Data on electronic media can be requested by contacting the district office or by email.
2011 appraisal information is certified. 2012 appraisal information is currently a "work-in-progress" and is subject to change.
Cameron Appraisal District provides this information "as is" without warranty of any kind. The Cameron Appraisal District is not responsible for any errors or omissions.
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2011 appraisal information is certified. 2012 appraisal information is currently a "work-in-progress" and is subject to change.
Cameron Appraisal District provides this information "as is" without warranty of any kind. The Cameron Appraisal District is not responsible for any errors or omissions.