Welcome to Hemphill County Appraisal District!

Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district. Hemphill County Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within Hemphill County. The district appraises property according to the Texas Property Tax Code and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).

Hemphill County Appraisal District is responsible for the fair market appraisal of properties within each of the following taxing entities. Additional responsibilities include change of address and public information requests.

Thanks for visiting with us and we hope you’ll find all the information you need right here on the site, but please don’t hesitate to email, call or come by – we’re here to help!

County Taxing Entities:
Hemphill County
Canadian Independent School District
Booker Independent School District
Fort Elliott Independent School District
City of Canadian
Hemphill County WD
Hemphill County HD

The duties of the appraisal district include:

  • The determination of market value of taxable property
  • The administration of exemptions and special valuations authorized by the local entities and the State of Texas

Tax rates and ultimately the amount of taxes levied on property are determined by governing bodies of each of the taxing authorities.
Mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. in Amarillo, Texas.

Real estate and personal property accounts are appraised locally by the district.

Contact Information
(806)-323-8022(806)-323-8430hemphillcad@sbcglobal.net
223 Main St.
Canadian, Tx 79014-2212
Chief Appraiser
Pam Scates