Hays County, TX

Hays County, TX assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Hays County, Texas. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Hays County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Hays County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesHays CAD Property Searchesearch.hayscad.com
  • Provides property appraisal data, values, and legal descriptions.
  • Preliminary values are subject to change.
Deeds and recorded documentsHays County Clerk Self-Service Weberss.co.hays.tx.us/web/
  • Access to official public records and deeds.
  • Requires reCAPTCHA verification.
  • Index is a guide and should not be relied upon for legal determinations.
Property taxesHays County Tax Assessor-Collectortax.co.hays.tx.us
  • Handles tax collection and payments.
  • Separate from the Appraisal District (CAD).
  • Convenience fees apply for online payments.
GIS and parcel mapsHays County GIS Open Data Portalhays-county-haysgis.hub.arcgis.com
  • Provides parcel maps, floodplain viewers, and precinct data.
  • Includes links to city-specific GIS portals for incorporated areas.
Permits and building recordsHays County Fire Marshal Permit Portalwww.hayscountypermits.com
  • Covers construction and operational permits managed by the Fire Marshal.
  • City-specific building permits may be handled by individual municipalities.
Zoning and land useHays County Planning Divisionwww.hayscountytx.gov/county-planning
  • Provides land use and development information.
  • Zoning regulations are often managed by individual cities within the county.
County data

Hays County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$381,141

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$381,620

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$6,401

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.69%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Hays County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Kyle$314,089$316,8901.91%$5,913
San Marcos$337,691$333,7701.63%$5,237
Buda$383,330$387,9951.89%$7,260
Dripping Springs$666,424$638,8981.42%$8,866
Wimberley$496,069$483,1471.03%$4,884
Austin$743,025$751,0701.73%$12,593
Driftwood$881,409$871,8591.39%$11,465
Maxwell$250,233$270,2401.64%$4,108
Niederwald$293,813$242,6571.53%$2,777
Manchaca$509,674$481,6301.20%$6,079
FAQ

Hays County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I search Hays County property records by address?

Use the official Hays CAD Property Search to search Hays County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Hays County by address or APN.

How do I find the owners of Hays County properties?

Use the official Hays CAD Property Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Hays County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Hays County?

Use the official Hays CAD Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Hays County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Hays County?

Use the official Hays County Clerk Self-Service Web for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Hays County?

Use the official Hays County GIS Open Data Portal for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Hays County property owners?

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