This page helps you handle Property Tax tasks in Hood County, Texas, including looking up property details, paying online, checking tax rates and exemptions, and finding the right office for help.
Most users will start with the Hood Central Appraisal District property search, then move to online payment or the district’s tax rate, exemption, protest, and forms pages as needed.
Hood Central Appraisal District property search
The main lookup tool for Hood County property tax information is the Hood Central Appraisal District search portal. Use it to find a property record and then review the available details tied to that account.
If you are searching by owner name, the portal gives a specific hint: enter only the first part of the last name, use at least two characters, and do not include spaces. Start your search here: search Hood County property tax records.
- Open the Hood Central Appraisal District search tool.
- Choose the owner name search if that is the easiest way to find the account.
- Enter the first part of the last name using at least two characters and no spaces.
- Open the matching property record and review the available property tax information.
Tip: For 2026 protests, the district says the online protest option is tied to the property search once appraisal notices have been mailed.
Pay Hood County property tax online
Hood Central Appraisal District offers an online payment option through EZNETPAY. This is the direct payment page listed for the district’s online tax payment service.
Use this payment portal to begin: pay Hood County property tax online.
The Hood County Tax Assessor-Collector page also states that its office no longer accepts Hood County tax payments and directs property tax questions and concerns to Hood Central Appraisal District at 1902 W. Pearl Street, where city and school tax payments are handled.
Tax rates and exemptions
Hood Central Appraisal District publishes county and local taxing unit rates, along with exemption information that can affect the taxable value used for your bill.
You can review current and prior rates on the district’s tax rate page, including Hood County totals and rates for local school districts and cities: check Hood County tax rates.
For exemption details, the district explains homestead, over-65, disabled person, disabled veteran, surviving spouse, religious, and charitable organization exemptions. Review the district’s exemption page here: review Hood County property tax exemptions.
| Tax year | Hood County total rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.2797000 | Listed on the district tax rates page |
| 2024 | 0.267258 | Listed on the district tax rates page |
| 2023 | 0.2826220 | Listed on the district tax rates page |
| 2022 | 0.3311290 | Listed on the district tax rates page |
Protests, forms, and related tax tasks
Hood Central Appraisal District routes several common property tax tasks through its website. These include online protests, exemption applications, rendition forms, mailing address changes, electronic communication forms, and tax certificate requests.
For general forms, including homestead exemption, disabled veteran exemption, business personal property rendition, notice of protest, and tax ceiling certificate forms, use the district forms page: open Hood CAD forms.
If you need to protest a value, the district says the 2026 online protest process runs through the property search after appraisal notices are mailed. The district’s protest page is here: review Hood CAD protest instructions.
For a tax certificate, the district states that the collector charges a $10 fee for each certificate issued. The request page is available here: request a Hood County tax certificate.
Property tax contacts
Use these contacts when you need direct help with Hood County property tax records, payments, exemptions, protests, or related questions.
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Hood Central Appraisal District — P O Box 819, Granbury, Texas 76048
Physical address: 1902 W. Pearl St, Granbury, TX 76048
Phone: (817) 573-2471
Fax: (817) 573-6451
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. -
Hood County Tax Assessor-Collector — 1410 W. Pearl St, Granbury TX, 76048
Phone: (817) 579-3295
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tue 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Wed 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Thu 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Common questions
How do I look up a Hood County property tax record?
Use the Hood Central Appraisal District property search portal. If you search by owner name, enter only the first part of the last name, use at least two characters, and do not include spaces.
Where can I pay Hood County property tax online?
Use the Hood Central Appraisal District EZNETPAY page to start an online payment.
Which office handles exemptions and protests?
Hood Central Appraisal District handles exemption information, protest information, and the related forms used for those requests.
How much does a tax certificate cost in Hood County?
The district states that a tax certificate request carries a $10 fee for each certificate issued.
Does the Hood County Tax Assessor-Collector take Hood County property tax payments?
The county tax office states that it no longer accepts Hood County tax payments and directs property tax questions and concerns to Hood Central Appraisal District.
Where can I check Hood County tax rates?
The Hood Central Appraisal District tax rates page lists rates by taxing unit and includes Hood County totals for multiple tax years.