TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT

The Travis Central Appraisal District will be closed Monday, September 18th for staff development.

Tax bills will be mailed around October 1st. If you have questions about your property taxes, contact the Travis County Tax Office at (512) 854-9473.
Tax Bills
Have you filed for your homestead exemption? Use our online portal to file yours today.
Homestead Exemption
You may see a Travis Central Appraisal District appraiser in your neighborhood reviewing properties. For questions about an appraiser at your property, please call our office at (512) 834-9317.
Fieldwork

TCAD 101: HOW WE WORK

Travis Central Appraisal District is responsible for fairly determining the value of all real and business personal property within Travis County, Texas. The district appraises property according to the Texas Property Tax Code and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).

VALUE x Tax Rate = Property Tax

Value: the worth of a property determined by the TCAD
Tax Rate: percentage by which the assessed value of a property is multiplied to determine the tax bill
Property Tax: the annual expense homeowners face to provide revenue for local governments’ spending on schools, libraries, parks, police and fire protection, etc.
After the VALUE is determined, TCAD’s role in the formula is complete!