Jefferson County, TX

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Texas. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Jefferson 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.

Jefferson County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesJefferson CAD Property Searchesearch.jcad.org
  • Official Appraisal District portal for property valuation and ownership data.
  • Data is for research purposes; legal descriptions should be verified.
Deeds and recorded documentsJefferson County Clerk Official Records Searchjefferson.tx.publicsearch.us
  • Official portal for real property records, deeds, and liens.
  • Requires photo ID for in-person filings.
Property taxesJefferson County Tax Officejeffcotax.com
  • Official Tax Assessor-Collector portal for property tax payments and records.
GIS and parcel mapsJefferson CAD Parcel Mapexperience.arcgis.com/experience/24fa78c52a9e473b9909e14b12ec0616
  • Official GIS parcel map application.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and do not represent a legal survey.
Permits and building recordsJefferson County Environmental Control - Development Permitsjeffersoncountytx.gov/env_cntrl/developmentpermits.htm
  • Permits required for development in unincorporated areas of the county.
  • Municipalities may have separate permitting requirements.
County data

Jefferson 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$192,440

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$144,818

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,101

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.22%

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.

Jefferson County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Beaumont$187,473$143,1111.26%$2,057
Port Arthur$151,840$94,9501.26%$1,628
Nederland$242,610$192,8761.14%$2,613
Groves$206,019$162,6481.19%$2,471
Port Neches$270,858$222,7211.25%$3,177
Winnie$278,591$178,9050.80%$1,608
Hamshire$269,508$200,5080.91%$1,694
China$215,176$128,8010.35%$585
Nome$172,053$123,0390.47%$692
FAQ

Jefferson County property records FAQ

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

How do I find the owners of Jefferson County properties?

Use the official Jefferson 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 Jefferson County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Jefferson County?

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

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

Use the official Jefferson County Tax Office for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Jefferson County Clerk Official Records Search 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 Jefferson County?

Use the official Jefferson CAD Parcel Map 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 Jefferson County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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