Property Tax Resources · Martin County, Texas
Permian Basin cotton and oil country west of Midland — Martin County’s 1.10% effective rate falls on agricultural and mineral interest owners in a county where Permian Basin energy activity drives significant valuation complexity.
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.
Martin County sits just west of Midland in the Permian Basin, with Stanton as its county seat. The county’s economy blends dryland cotton farming, cattle ranching, and significant Permian Basin oil and gas production. Martin County sits directly in the core of West Texas energy activity, and mineral interest valuations here are among the most complex in the state — fluctuating dramatically with production rates and commodity prices.
At 1.10%, Martin County’s effective rate is above the national median. For mineral interest owners whose production values were set during peak Permian activity, current appraisals may not reflect current market conditions. Agricultural landowners should also verify that productivity valuations remain accurate given nearby energy land sales. 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.
Martin County 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 Martin County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Martin 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Martin County | County | ~$0.45/$100 |
| Stanton ISD | School District | ~$0.92/$100 |
| City of Stanton | City | ~$0.35/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at martin.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at martincad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Martin County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 1349, Stanton, TX 79782. 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
Martin County sits on land that has produced oil for decades, supporting communities and funding schools across the Permian Basin. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation — a principle that applies to the Stanton cotton farmer and the Permian Basin mineral interest owner alike. When production values are set at peak-cycle prices and not adjusted downward, the protest system is the correction. Look up your value. File your protest. Permian Basin property deserves accurate assessment.
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