Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Midland County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects money — they are separate offices with different jobs.

Midland County Money & Taxes

In Midland County, two offices handle property taxes. The Midland Central Appraisal District (MCAD) figures out what your property is worth. Their website is midcad.org. The Tax Assessor-Collector then uses that value to calculate and collect your tax bill.

If you think your value is too high, you protest with the appraisal district — not the tax office. Tax statements arrive around October 1 each year. If you do not pay, penalty and interest start February 1. Check each office's website for current deadlines before acting.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Midland County Directory

More Midland County notes

Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Midland

If your home is your main residence, you can apply once for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value and caps annual value increases at 10 percent.

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Senior Tax Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Midland County

Residents 65 or older can claim a larger homestead exemption that may also freeze their school district tax bill at its current level.

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Appraisal Protest

You can challenge your property appraisal in Midland County

Every property owner has the right to protest if they think the Midland Central Appraisal District valued their property too high.

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Property Tax Entities

Seven different taxing entities share your Midland County tax bill

Your total property tax bill in Midland County is the sum of rates set by seven separate taxing entities, not just one.

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