WELCOME TO THE MATAGORDA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT WEBSITE

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 Matagorda County Appraisal District presents the information on this website as a service to the public. We have tried to ensure that the information contained in this electronic document is accurate; however, we make no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or at other sites to which we link. Assessing accuracy and reliability of information is the responsibility of the user. MCAD shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for any damages in connection with the use of the information contained herein.

THE APPRAISAL DISTRICT OFFICE DOES NOT SEND OUT TAX BILLS OR COLLECT TAX PAYMENTS. 

Property tax bills are issued by, and tax payments are to be made out to, the Matagorda County Tax Assessor/Collector 

located at the County Tax Office (1801 7th St, Bay City, TX 77414). Tax payments made out to the appraisal district 

will not be processed, but will be taken to the Tax Office so they can contact the

taxpayer about voiding the incorrect check and issuing a corrected one.

In compliance with direction from the state Comptroller’s office, our 2025 property values were certified with the new exemption amounts

from SB4 and SB23 assumed. Both bills did pass the November 2025 vote, so the new exemption amounts will remain in place.

Public Notice:

The public is welcome to use the hanging plat maps and (2) public computers located in our front lobby area to access CAD data.

For the safety of our staff and the public visiting our office, we ask that you contact us via email or phone to get the service you need

if you are not feeling well, especially if you are running a fever.  We kindly further ask you to please wear a mask if you are coming to our

office for an in-person protest hearing with the ARB and are feeling unwell and cannot or do not wish to conduct your hearing via

affidavit or telephone conference instead, especially if you are running a fever.