Property Tax Resources · Midland County, Texas
Permian Basin energy capital of Texas — Midland County’s 1.17% effective rate is below the state median, but oil-cycle-driven residential and commercial values have swung dramatically, producing appraisal volatility.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell (2024); Protest Success Rate — Texas Comptroller PTAD data, approximate.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Midland County is the management hub of the Permian Basin — the county seat’s skyline of office towers reflects decades of oil boom investment, and the city’s economy cycles with West Texas crude in ways that few other Texas cities experience. Midland has seen dramatic population and value swings tied to Permian Basin production cycles, with the most recent boom producing one of the fastest-appreciating residential markets in the country before a partial correction.
At 1.17%, Midland County’s effective rate falls below the state median — but on properties whose values swung sharply with the Permian Basin cycle, accurate appraisals matter. More than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. For both residential owners whose values rose with the boom and mineral interest owners whose production values may not reflect current conditions, the protest process is worth pursuing. Your deadline is May 15, 2026.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Midland Central Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Midland County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Midland County must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Midland County | County | ~$0.38/$100 |
| Midland ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| City of Midland | City | ~$0.38/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at midland.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at midlandcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Midland Central Appraisal District: 4631 Andrews Hwy., Midland, TX 79703. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable properties, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836
Midland has ridden more oil booms and busts than any other Texas city — and the people who stay through the busts to keep the community functioning deserve accurate treatment from the appraisal system. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. When boom-era appraisals don’t correct with the market, that principle is violated. Look up your value. File your protest. The Permian Basin capital deserves fair assessment through every part of the cycle.
For informational and educational purposes only. Property-Taxes-Texas.com is a citizen advocacy and education resource. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or appraisal advice. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed appraisers. Consult a licensed Texas attorney, qualified financial advisor, or certified appraiser for guidance specific to your situation. Deadlines, rates, and statutes are subject to change — verify all details with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before acting.
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