Property Tax Resources · Milam County, Texas
Blackland Prairie cotton and cattle country between Austin and Waco — Milam County’s 1.14% effective rate is above the national median, with agricultural landowners facing increasing corridor pressure.
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.
Milam County lies in the Blackland Prairie between Austin and Waco, with Cameron as its county seat — named for Ewen Cameron, a fighter in the Texas Revolution who was executed by Santa Anna’s order at the Black Bean Episode. The county’s economy runs on cotton, cattle, and some diversified agriculture on some of the richest prairie soils in Texas. Its position between two growing metros has brought increasing attention from land buyers.
At 1.14%, Milam County’s effective rate is above the national median. For Blackland Prairie agricultural landowners, the combination of Austin and Waco growth pressure can produce comparable sales that inflate market valuations well beyond what cotton farming income justifies. More than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. 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.
Milam 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 Milam County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Milam 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Milam County | County | ~$0.46/$100 |
| Cameron ISD | School District | ~$0.90/$100 |
| Rockdale ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| City of Cameron | City | ~$0.35/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at milam.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at milamcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Milam County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 769, Cameron, TX 76520. 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
Milam County’s county seat is named for a man who went to his execution rather than betray the Republic — a level of commitment to principle that the founders would have recognized immediately. They wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. When Blackland Prairie farmland is valued at metro-corridor prices rather than what cotton farming can support, the protest system is the answer. Look up your value. File your protest. Milam County’s agricultural heritage deserves fair treatment.
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