This page helps you find, review, and pay Property Tax records in San Patricio County, Texas. It shows where to check balances, look up parcel details, and reach the offices that handle tax and appraisal questions.

For most users, the first stop is the San Patricio County Tax Office for tax balances and payments. San Patricio CAD is useful when you need property search details, appraisal identifiers, protest access, or tax rate information tied to a parcel.

San Patricio County Tax Office

Use the county tax payment system to look up current property tax balances and make an online payment.

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

You can search with one main field and add a second field to narrow the results.

  • Open the property tax balance search.
  • Choose a search type such as Owner Name, Property Address, Account No., CAD Reference No., or Fiduciary No.
  • Enter your search term, then add a second search term if you need to narrow the match.
  • Run the search and open the matching account to review the balance or payment information.
  • Pay online by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, or E-Check.

A convenience fee applies to credit card and e-check payments, with a minimum fee of $2.50 per $100.

After you locate the account, you can also register to receive certified statements by email. If you need a duplicate payment receipt, open the payment information area for the property, select the reprint receipt link, and use the print option on the receipt page.

Use the appraisal district search when you need parcel-level details that help identify the correct account before paying taxes.

Search San Patricio CAD property records by owner name, street number, street name, property ID, owner ID, geographic ID, subdivision, condo, neighborhood, agent ID, or tax year. The search page also includes advanced filters such as protest status, hearing date, formal date, and informal date.

When results are broad, simplify the search first. A last name alone, a street name alone, or a known property ID can help narrow the record faster. The appraisal district notes that the information is for research purposes and should be verified before using it for legal purposes or documents.

Taxpayer Portal and appeals

The Taxpayer Portal is the place to manage electronic communication and review property-related items in one account. You can sign up to access property details, review important documents, and manage applications.

The online protest page now routes taxpayers to the Taxpayer Portal for appeal access. If you need to review communications from the appraisal district or file an online appeal, use the portal after your registration is approved by the CAD.

Open the Taxpayer Portal to log in or create an account. If you are starting from the appeal page, it directs users to the same portal for online appeals.

Tax rates and truth in taxation

San Patricio County publishes current tax rate information and truth-in-taxation details for local taxing units. That can help when you want to see how the total rate is built from county, city, school district, or special district rates.

The county tax office page includes tax rate links by year through 2025. San Patricio CAD also provides a truth-in-taxation page with access to the local property tax database used during August and September as taxing units propose and adopt rates.

For current rate details, use the county and CAD resources that list 2025 tax rates, exemptions, and estimated tax information for San Patricio County.

Property tax contacts

Use these offices when you need help with balances, receipts, appraisal details, protests, or public information related to Property Tax in San Patricio County.

  • San Patricio County Tax Assessor-Collector — P.O. Box 280, 1301 E. Sinton Street, Suite C, Sinton, TX 78387
    Phone: (361) 364-9373
    Email: [email protected]
    Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 04:30pm
  • San Patricio CAD — P.O. Box 938, Sinton, Texas 78387-0938; 1301 E. Sinton St. Suite B, Sinton, Texas 78387
    Phone: (361) 364-5402
    Fax: (361) 364-1198
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • San Patricio CAD public information
    Email: [email protected]
  • San Patricio CAD protest and hearing inquiries
    Email: [email protected]

Common questions

How do I find my property tax balance in San Patricio County, Texas?

Use the San Patricio County Tax Office online search. You can look up an account by owner name, property address, account number, CAD reference number, or fiduciary number, then review the balance and payment information.

Can I pay San Patricio County property taxes online?

Yes. The county tax payment system accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and E-Check. A convenience fee is added for credit card and e-check payments, with a minimum fee of $2.50 per $100.

What should I use if I need parcel details or appraisal search results?

Use the San Patricio CAD Property Search. It is set up for owner, address, property ID, owner ID, geographic ID, subdivision, neighborhood, and other appraisal search fields that can help you identify the correct property record.

Where do I file or manage a property tax protest?

San Patricio CAD routes online protests through the Taxpayer Portal. After you log in, you can review property details, communications, and appeal-related items from one place.

Who do I contact about a tax payment receipt or tax balance question?

Contact the San Patricio County Tax Assessor-Collector at (361) 364-9373. For appraisal records, protest questions, or public information inquiries, San Patricio CAD can be reached at (361) 364-5402.

Where can I check tax rates and truth-in-taxation information?

San Patricio County and San Patricio CAD both publish tax rate information. The county lists annual tax rate links through 2025, and the CAD truth-in-taxation resource points users to the local property tax database for estimated taxes and rate adoption information.