This page helps users handle a Property Search in Medina County, Texas by using official online tools, search fields, and contact options tied to local property records.

The main self-service option is the Medina CAD Property Search, with additional Medina Tax Property Search access through Orion Public Access for tax roll and advanced property searches.

Use the Medina CAD Property Search to look up appraisal district property records by owner, address, ID, and other property details.

  • Owner name, using last name first name format when available
  • Street number or street name
  • Property ID, Owner ID, Geographic ID, or Agent ID
  • Tax year, property type, subdivision, neighborhood, or abstract when known

For a faster search, start with the most specific identifier you have. A Property ID is the quickest route when it is available on an appraisal notice or tax bill.

  • Select the search tab that matches the information you have, such as owner, address, ID, or advanced search.
  • Enter only the strongest details first.
  • Review matching records and open the property that matches the owner, address, or ID.
  • Use advanced fields when broad name or address searches return too many results.

For legal use, verify details directly with the appraisal district. Online legal descriptions and acreage amounts are for appraisal district use and may need confirmation.

The Medina Tax Property Search also offers Orion Public Access advanced search for users who need to narrow a property record by tax roll and property details.

The advanced search supports property information and owner information fields, including Property ID, CAD ID, street number range, street name, city, ZIP code, neighborhood, property type, property status, tax year, owner name, business name, owner ID, abstract or subdivision details, block, tract or lot, and acres.

Search results may include columns such as Property ID, account, owner name, owner address, situs address, legal description, neighborhood code, abstract, subdivision, property type, assessed value, and market value.

Search tips for names, addresses, and businesses

If an address search does not work, simplify it. Try the street name by itself, the street name with the number, or omit the street type such as Lane, Drive, or Road.

If an owner name search does not work, try only the first name or only the last name. For names with spacing variations, try an alternate spelling, such as a space in a name that may be stored that way.

For business searches, use the Advanced Search tab and enter the business name under Doing Business As. If there are no results, try only part of the business name.

Search results can be saved by downloading a CSV file or by using the email option on the results page or property details page.

Maps, taxpayer portal, and online forms

The Medina CAD site also provides related tools for property owners who need more than a basic record lookup. The interactive map includes parcel-related layers, including parcels, abstracts, subdivisions, school districts, city limits, lot lines, streets, commissioner precincts, emergency service districts, FEMA flood hazard zones, the Medina County boundary, and Texas counties.

The map is informational and is not suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Property boundaries and other features are approximate.

The Taxpayer Portal lets enrolled users access property details, choose electronic communication, review documents, manage applications, and file online appeals. Online Forms include address change, business personal property rendition, homestead exemption, disabled veteran’s or survivor’s exemption, wildlife management annual report, and other appraisal district forms.

Property values, taxes, and payment records

Medina Central Appraisal District appraises real and business personal property in Medina County. The County Tax Assessor-Collector collects ad valorem taxes, but does not set property values or tax rates.

The Medina County Tax Office states that users can access tax information online to view tax history, print tax statements, make payments, and print past receipts. Property taxes are calculated as taxable value multiplied by the tax rate divided by 100.

The Truth in Taxation site provides property tax information by Property ID, street number, owner name, street name, and tax year. It explains that exemptions and tax rates are determined by taxing units, not by the appraisal district or tax office.

Property search contacts

Use these public contacts when online records are unclear, a change has not appeared, or a property value, exemption, protest, or tax question needs staff help.

  • Medina Central Appraisal District, 1410 Ave K, Hondo, TX 78861
    Phone: (830) 741-3035
    Fax: (830) 201-1291
    Email: cs@medinacad.org
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Chief Appraiser: Johnette Dixon
  • Medina County Tax Assessor-Collector Hondo Main Office, 1502 Avenue M, Hondo, Texas 78861
    Ad-Valorem Phone: (830) 741-6100 or (830) 741-6101
    Fax: (830) 741-6105
    Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
  • Medina County Tax Assessor-Collector Devine Sub-Station, 317 St. Hwy 132 N, Devine, TX 78016
    Tax Phone: (830) 665-8006
    Auto Phone: (830) 665-8010
    Fax: (830) 665-8031
    Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-12PM 1PM-5PM
  • Medina County Tax Assessor-Collector Castroville Sub-Station, 8366 FM 471 South, Castroville, TX 78009
    Phone: (830) 931-4040
    Fax: (830) 931-4009
    Email: castrovilleautoreg@medinacountytexas.org
    Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-12PM 1PM-5PM

Common questions

Where can I search Medina County property records online?

Start with the Medina CAD Property Search for appraisal district records. For tax roll and advanced search fields, use Orion Public Access.

What should I do if my property search returns too many results?

Use advanced search fields such as Property ID, CAD ID, street number range, city, ZIP code, neighborhood, tax year, owner ID, abstract or subdivision, block, tract or lot, and acres.

Changes made with the appraisal district may take time to appear online. Contact Medina Central Appraisal District if a recent change is still unclear.

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

Current-year tax data may show N/A until the appraisal district completes appraisal work and certifies that year’s values.

No. Online information is for research and informational use. Legal descriptions, acreage amounts, and original records should be verified before legal use.

Which office handles property values and exemptions?

Medina Central Appraisal District handles property values and exemption information. The Medina County Tax Assessor-Collector collects taxes and does not set values or tax rates.