This page helps with a Property Search in Jefferson County, Texas, including where to look up appraisal records, property details, tax balances, and payment-related information.

The main public tools are the Jefferson CAD Property Search for appraisal records and the Jefferson County Tax Office property tax balance search for tax accounts and payments.

Use the Jefferson CAD Property Search to look up appraisal district property records. The search page supports owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, subdivision, neighborhood, tax year, and advanced search fields.

Helpful search fields include:

  • Owner name, entered as last name first
  • Street number or street name
  • Property ID
  • Geographic ID
  • Subdivision, condo, neighborhood, or mobile home park
  • Doing Business As for business searches

For a faster search, use the most specific identifier you have. The Property ID is the quickest option when it is available from an appraisal notice or tax bill.

  • Choose the search tab that matches the information you have, such as owner, address, ID, or advanced search.
  • Enter the search details using the format requested on the page.
  • Review the matching results and open the property record that fits your search.
  • Use the property details for research, then verify legal descriptions or acreage with the appraisal district before using them for legal documents.

Search tips for missing or broad results

If an address search returns no match, simplify the search. Try only the street name, or use the street name with the number. You may also leave out street types such as Lane, Drive, or Road.

If an owner name search is too narrow, try only the first name or last name. For names that may be spaced differently, test alternate spellings, such as a name with or without a space.

For business records, use the Advanced Search tab and enter the business name in the Doing Business As field. If there are too many results, add more details in Advanced Search to narrow the record set.

Important: Information on the CAD search is for research purposes, and legal descriptions or acreage should be verified with the appraisal district before legal use.

The Jefferson County Tax Office provides an online search for tax accounts collected by the office. Use the Jefferson County property tax balance search to find a tax account, review the balance, pay online, or register to receive certified statements by email.

The tax office search accepts several account identifiers:

  • Owner name, entered last name first
  • Property address
  • Account number
  • CAD reference number
  • Fiduciary number

After locating an account, the Property Tax Status page provides the payment option. The shopping cart can hold multiple accounts, with up to 50 accounts paid at one time.

Tax Office and Appraisal District roles

Jefferson Central Appraisal District establishes property values, grants exemptions, and certifies the appraisal roll. Questions about value or exemptions go to the appraisal district.

The Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector levies, collects, and disburses property taxes after tax rates are set by taxing units and the certified tax roll is created.

Tax rates are set by the governing body of each taxing unit. The Tax Assessor-Collector does not determine property values or tax rates.

Maps, portals, and online forms

The CAD also offers supporting tools for users who need more than a basic property lookup. The interactive map can help locate parcels by owner, address, or parcel ID, and its data was last updated in May 2026.

The Taxpayer Portal lets property owners access property details, manage protests, opt into electronic communications, review documents, and manage applications. Online Forms include address change, agricultural, business personal property rendition, homestead exemption, timberland appraisal, and wildlife management annual report forms.

Data download options include appraisal roll data and GIS data, including 2026 GIS parcel data updated February 26, 2026.

Payment options and fees

Jefferson County property taxes may be paid online, by phone, by mail, or in person at listed tax office locations. Partial payments are accepted, but any balance owing on February 1 is penalized.

Payment method Details
Online Credit card or e-check payments are available through the property balance page. E-check payments list a $1.00 convenience fee.
Phone Credit/debit card or e-check payments may be made by calling 1-888-431-5131 or 1-866-549-1010. Bureau code: 2228888.
Mail Mail payments to Jefferson County Tax Office, P. O. Box 2112, Beaumont, TX 77704-2112. Payments are posted by U.S.P.S. cancellation.
In person Payments may be made by cash, check, or credit/debit card. The listed property credit/debit convenience fee is 2.25%.

Jefferson County property search contacts

Use the appraisal district for property value, exemption, mapping, protest, and appraisal record questions. Use the tax office for tax balances, payments, and tax account questions.

  • Jefferson Central Appraisal District, 4610 S 4th St, Beaumont, TX 77705
    Phone: (409) 840-9944 or (409) 727-4611
    Fax: (409) 840-9732 or (409) 727-5621
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm
    General information: info@jcad.org
    Mapping information: mapping@jcad.org
    Open records requests: openrecords@jcad.org
  • Jefferson County Tax Office, Jefferson County Courthouse, 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
    Phone: (409) 835-8516
    Email: PROPERTY@JEFFERSONCOUNTYTX.GOV
    Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Jefferson County Tax Office mailing address, P. O. Box 2112, Beaumont, TX 77704
  • Port Arthur Tax Office, Jefferson County Sub-Courthouse, 525 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77640
    Hours: 8:00 am - Noon and 1pm - 4:30 pm
  • Mid-County Tax Office, 4605 Jerry Ware Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705
    Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Common questions

Where do I search Jefferson County appraisal property records?

Use the Jefferson CAD Property Search for appraisal district records by owner, address, property ID, geographic ID, and advanced search fields.

Where do I check a Jefferson County property tax balance?

Use the Jefferson County tax account search to locate a tax account by owner name, property address, account number, CAD reference number, or fiduciary number.

What should I do if my property does not appear on the CAD map?

Some personal property, mineral property, and mobile home property may not appear on the map because of limited map data. Contact Jefferson Central Appraisal District for more information.

Why does current-year tax data show N/A?

Current-year tax data may show N/A until appraisal values are certified. After certification, the year’s tax data becomes visible online.

Can I save Jefferson CAD search results?

Search results can be downloaded as a CSV file or emailed from the search results page. The same email option is also available from a property details page.

Who handles property values and exemptions?

Jefferson Central Appraisal District handles property values and exemptions. The Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector handles tax levy, collection, and disbursement after values and rates are set.