Kaufman Central Appraisal District

KCAD will be closing at 2:30 today due to inclement weather.

KCAD office will be closed Monday October 14 in observance of Columbus Day.

Office Clerk:
The Kaufman Central Appraisal District is currently seeking candidates for the position of office clerk. These employees respond in a courteous and professional manner to inquiries by phone, in person and in written form from property owners, tax representatives, and the general public. They also provide information and assistance regarding protests, exemptions, and renditions.

Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the general public. Ability to work without constant supervision, and maintain expected production levels. Be able to operate office equipment; have excellent communication skills; possess good math, reading and computer skills; be able to remain professional at all times. This position requires working under close and crowded working conditions and the ability to focus under sometimes stressful and high-volume conditions at a level of efficiency and extreme accuracy.

Required Education and Experience:
Minimum requirement: High School graduate or GED
Preferred: Prior office experience

Physical and Mental Abilities:
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time with ability to reach, bend and move up/down on steps. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. This position requires considerable concentration, creativity and ability to manage time effectively. It is subject to stress caused by a changing public environment, mandatory deadlines and heavy workload. Requires the ability to ask questions that will bring forth the information needed to make sound decisions.

Salary is contingent on experience and qualifications

Please submit resume to:

Kaufman Central Appraisal District
P.O. Box 819
Kaufman, Texas 75142

or by email to:
[email protected]

APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD

The Kaufman Central Appraisal District is accepting applications for service on the Appraisal Review Board for the 2025-2026 term. While not a specific requirement, individuals with a background in real estate, law or other professional fields are encouraged to apply. You may locate an application and minimum requirements using the link below. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 819 Kaufman, Texas 75142 or be hand delivered at 3950 S Houston Street.

Appraisal Review Board – Kaufman CAD – Official Site The local property tax system follows the principle of checks and balances. An appraisal districtboard of directors hires the chief appraiser and sets the budget. The directors have no authority toset values or appraisal methods. The chief appraiser carries out the appraisal district’s legal dutie...

Ag / Land Supervisor:

This is an exempt position that efficiently and effectively manages resources and employees of the Land/Ag/Wildlife Department to provide the appraisal of assigned properties using fieldwork and office analysis to arrive at fair and equitable market values as well as productivity values as prescribed by the Texas Property Tax Code. This position reports to the Deputy Chief Appraiser.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Builder’s Inventory, Ag and wildlife values and application eligibility, ag rollbacks, Value and eligibility qualification defense before the ARB, Rural land schedule development, Residential and Commercial lot pricing, Field inspections, and Coordinating Ag Advisory Board meetings.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates will possess their RPA through TDLR or equivalent as well as a minimum of 3+ years of supervisory experience.
Salary/Benefits:
Competitive benefits package. Salary contingent on experience.

For a complete Job description or to submit your resume please contact:
Kaufman Central Appraisal District
Attn: Deputy Chief
P.O. Box 819
Kaufman. TX 75142

[email protected]

Join the KCAD team.

Land / Ag Appraiser
The Kaufman Central Appraisal District is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of appraiser. The desired candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the appraisal process. The appraiser will perform a combination of field appraisals on assigned properties during certain months of the year using one’s own vehicle and work in an office environment conducting informal meetings and property protest hearings in the remaining months. The appraiser will explain assessed values and defend property values with property owners of Kaufman County.

Qualifications
Complete training to understand computer assisted appraisal system. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the general public. Must be able to successfully complete Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation registration requirements and advancements. Must be able to use personal vehicle on the job daily. A valid Texas Driver’s license and proof of liability insurance coverage is required upon hiring.

Required Education and Experience
Minimum requirement: High School graduate or GED
Preferred: Prior appraisal experience

Physical and Mental Abilities
Must have sufficient mobility to visit property sites that may feature rough terrain and to work outdoors in unfavorable weather conditions. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time with ability to reach, bend and move up/down on steps. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. The position requires considerable concentration, creativity and ability to manage time effectively. It is subject to stress caused by a changing public environment, mandatory deadlines and heavy workload. Requires the ability to operate office equipment and communicate on the telephone and face to face. Requires the ability to ask questions that will bring forth the information needed to make sound decisions.

Salary is contingent on experience and qualifications

Please submit resume to
Mail
Kaufman Central Appraisal District
Deputy Chief
P.O. Box 819
Kaufman, Texas 75142

Email
[email protected]

We are aware of an issue with the property search tool on our website. The provider is working to correct the problem, we hope to have it back up and operational soon.

Kaufman CAD will be closed Monday September 2.

KCAD has not and has no plans to make all residents reapply for their homestead exemption.

During the 88th regular session, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 1801, effective September 1, 2023, which requires the Kaufman Central Appraisal District develop a program for periodic review of each residence homestead granted under Texas Property Tax Code Section 11.13. Since 2020 KCAD has been conducting an audit of Homestead exemptions and requesting new applications on some level. The recent mailing of Reapplication letters was to those properties that had no application on file with KCAD. To continue to grant an exemption there must be an application on file from a qualifying owner. Only those residents that received the letter need to take action. Below is the Texas Property Tax Code Section that created this program.

Texas Property Tax Code Section 11.43-H-1 The chief appraiser of an appraisal district shall develop a program for the periodic review of each residence homestead exemption granted by the district under Section 11.13 to confirm that the recipient of the exemption still qualifies for the exemption. The program must require the chief appraiser to review each residence homestead exemption at least once every five tax years. The program may provide for the review to take place in phases, with a portion of the exemptions reviewed in each tax year.

KCAD will be closed Friday June 7, 2024 for electrical repairs.

Career Opportunity:

Kaufman CAD is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Commercial/Business Personal Property Dept. Clerk.

The desired candidate should be self-motivated, a quick learner and must have the ability to respond in a courteous and professional manner to taxpayer inquiries by phone, in person and in written form. They also assist with general clerical tasks for the department.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Communicate effectively with co-workers and the general public.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Preferred but not Required:
Bilingual
Previous customer service/clerical experience.

Please submit resume to:
[email protected]
or mail to:
Kaufman CAD
ATTN: Commercial Dept
P.O. Box 1288
Kaufman, TX 75142

KAUFMAN CAD IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING A HARDWARE FAILURE WITH OUR PHONE SYSTEM. WE ARE WORKING WITH OUR VENDOR TO HAVE THE ISSUE REAPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

📈In July Kaufman County saw closed sales drop by 11.5%. The active listing saw an increase of 16.9% (1,022 homes).

👉 View more market reports: https://bit.ly/3hj2pTd

Its always good to spend a little time with our local Real Estate Professionals. Love speaking to groups that are engaged and ask questions. Great group, members are always looking for ways to increase their knowledge and better serve their clients. For us it allows us insight into the market directly from those professionals experiencing it daily.

🏡 If you’re a REALTOR® in Kaufman County this will interest you.

Join us at our next Kaufman County Area REALTOR® Meeting where we'll be hearing from Coy Johnson, Deputy Chief Appraiser at Kaufman County Appraisal District. 🎓 Expect to learn about the latest appraisal updates and get a deeper understanding of the current market. 📈

📌 When? Tuesday, August 1, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
📍 Where? Alfredo’s Steakhouse (111 E US Hwy 80 Forney, TX 75126)

Really enjoyed getting an opportunity to speak to this group of retired Terrell ISD teachers today. Always enjoy getting out talking with people and answering questions so there is a better understanding of who we are and what we do. Enjoyed hearing Congressman Gooden speak as well and our brief visit after the meeting.

Taxing entities across the state are in the final stages of setting budgets – and tax rates that will determine your property tax bill. What is happening in your county? The Texas Property Tax Directory helps you find your local county’s Truth in Taxation website and better understand your property tax rate: https://bit.ly/3D54H60

2022 Proposed Property Tax Bill Postcards have been mailed.

Property owners can visit the website provide, review tax rates being proposed by each of their taxing entities and see how that will impact their tax bill. Each taxing entity will also be posting the time and date of any required public hearings for the proposed rate should citizens wish to attend and discuss the proposed tax rate. The website also allows for property owners to submit direct feedback to each taxing entity regarding their proposed 2022 tax rate if they are unable to attend the scheduled meetings in person.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Kaufman Central Appraisal District is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of residential appraiser. The desired candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the appraisal process. The appraiser will perform a combination of field appraisals on assigned properties during certain months of the year using one's own vehicle and work in an office environment conducting informal meetings and property protest hearings in the remaining months.

Qualifications:
Complete training to understand computer assisted appraisal system. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and the general public. Must be able to successfully complete Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation registration requirements and advancements. Must be able to use personal vehicle on the job daily. A valid Texas Driver's license and proof of liability insurance coverage is required upon hiring.

Required Education and Experience:
Minimum requirement: High School graduate or GED
Preferred: Prior appraisal experience

Physical and Mental Abilities:
Must have sufficient mobility to visit property sites that may feature rough terrain and to work outdoors in unfavorable weather conditions. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time with ability to reach, bend and move up/down on steps. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. The position requires considerable concentration, creativity and ability to manage time effectively. It is subject to stress caused by a changing public environment, mandatory deadlines and heavy workload. Requires the ability to operate office equipment and communicate on the telephone and face to face. Requires the ability to ask questions that will bring forth the information needed to make sound decisions.
Salary is contingent on experience and qualifications. If applying through Facebook please provide a valid email. Please submit application or resume to:

Kaufman Central Appraisal District
Attn: Deputy Chief
P.O. Box 819
Kaufman, Texas 75142

Good information from TTARA explaining how increased values do not mean increased tax bills and the protections put in place by the legislature in 2019
https://www.ttara.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TTARAResearchReport_ReliefFromRisingValues_4_22.pdf

Crandall ISD is hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, May 10 from 4:30-7p. Come see what it takes to be a Pirate!

Barbara Walker Elementary School
Hollis T. Dietz Elementary
Nola K Wilson Elementary
Noble Reed Elementary School
Crandall Middle School
Crandall High School

Really good article by an economist with Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) at Texas A&M University that clarifies many misconceptions about the roles of participants in this process.

It’s not your high property appraisals that make your tax bill exorbitant…it’s your school district, local governments – Corridor News Home/News/It’s not your high property appraisals that make your tax bill exorbitant…it’s your school district, local governments It’s not your high property appraisals that make your tax bill exorbitant…it’s your school district, local governments April 25, 20220 2 minutes read Facebook ...

As you may have noticed the 2022 Notice of Appraised Values do not contain a tax estimate. This is a result of changes made by the Texas Legislature. Property owners will receive notification in August of where they can find proposed tax rate information for each of their taxing entities as well as the impact that change would have on their tax bill. They will also find the time and place of all required tax rate hearings held by each taxing entity. In the event they are unable to attend the meeting in public the website will also give them the ability to provide feedback directly to each of their taxing entities.

We will be closed Friday April 15 for Good Friday.