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Welcome to the Montague County Appraisal District Website

Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Montague County Appraisal District. Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district. The District strictly adheres to the Texas Property Tax Code to provide equality and accurate assessments for its constituents and tax base.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide accurate property assessments to facilitate the local funding for our county, schools, cities, and other districts that derive budgets and other operating expenses from local property values.

News & Events

Tax Statements

2025 Tax Statements will be mailed in October 2025. For a receipt please send a self addressed envelope.

Reappraisal Notices

Reappraisal Notices were mailed in May 2025.

Penalty & Interest

31.02(g) Under the Texas Tax Code the failure to send or receive a tax bill does not affect the validity of the tax, the penalty, the interest, or the date due

New Homestead Requirements

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 Homestead Exemption Application Requirements Requires a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license or state-issued personal identification to the claimed exemption in the applicant’s name. The address on the driver’s license or state-issued personal identification must correspond with the address of the property for which the exemption is being applied.

Exemption Removal Letters

Properties no longer qualifying for Exemptions will be mailed letters in January 2025.

Disclaimer

All information contained herein, is in the public domain and is distributed without warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory. The MCAD makes no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of this information and expressly disclaims liability for any errors or omissions.

Delinquency Date

Taxes become delinquent February 1.

Credit Card Payment /Montaguecad.net

Credit Card Payments *** 1. SEARCH TO BE PAID EITHER BY NAME OR ACCOUNT, etc. *** 2. CLICK ON VIEW DETAILS *** 3. CLICK THE TAX SUMMARY TAB AT THE TOP *** 4. ON RIGHT SIDE ABOVE AMOUNT DUE CLICK HERE TO PAY TAXES *** 5. FOLLOW THE PROMPTS.

BAD WEATHER CLOSING

THE MONTAGUE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT WILL BE CLOSING AT NOON ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026. DUE TO THE SNOW AND ICE STORM. WE WILL RE-OPEN WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE BETTER.

ARB Member Ad

Montague County Tax Appraisal District is currently seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB is a citizen board charged with hearing property owner protests that cannot be resolved informally. The ARB normally meets beginning the middle of May (15th) and concludes on or before the end of July (25th) with additional meetings being called as needed. To be considered for the next term starting in March 2025, please contact the Montague County Tax Appraisal District ...

Applications

Agricultural and Homestead Exemptions forms will be mailed out in January. The application deadline is April 30, 2026.

20% Additional Attorneys Fees

July 1 taxes not paid will incur an additional 20% attorneys fee.

Personal Property Renditions

Business Personal Property Rendition are due April 15, 2026 unless an extension was filed.