The staff in the Deeds and Exemptions department can help with the name change on a property. Paperwork such as a recorded deed or a probated will is required in order to make the transaction. You can mail, fax, email, or come in person to our offices in order to process this change.

The staff in the Deeds and Exemptions Department can help with a mailing address change. A mailing change of address form must be filled out. You can download the form from the link provided below and mail, fax, email, or come in person to our offices in order to process this change.

Mailing Address Change Form download

The staff at the Business Personal Property department can assist you with this change. Requests need to be made in writing and some documentation is required. You can contact the Business Personal Property department at:

The appraisal district cannot provide copies of deeds. Deed copies can be obtained from the El Paso County Clerk's office. For more information, visit the following link:

Exemptions reduce a portion of the value of the property from taxation. Common types of exemptions include Homestead, Over 65, and Disabled Veterans. To download a form or get additional information regarding other types of exemptions please visit:

EPCAD Exemptions OR the Texas Comptroller Website

Subdivision maps, lot maps, and aerial maps can be obtained for free from the CAD Mapping Department via email only. Subdivision maps, lot maps, and aerial maps can be printed for a fee at our office. We do not have access to building blueprints or property surveys. For property surveys, you may check with your mortgage company and see if they may be able to provide you with a copy if they have one on file. To contact a surveyor, search the internet or the phone book. You can contact the mapping department at:

The appraisal district does not verify property / situs addresses. All addresses are created by the City of El Paso and the County Public Works Department. For more information, visit the following link:

The CAD Mapping Department can provide you with information such as:

• Lot dimensions
• Legal descriptions
• Acreage or square footage
• Ownership information

You can contact the mapping department at:

The appraisal district does not have access to information on properties that are for sale. You may have to contact a realtor for any information in regards to a property that is for sale. To contact a property realtor, search the internet or the phone book.

The appraisal district cannot provide information on permits. For permit information please contact the City of El Paso and the County Public Works Department. For more information, visit the following link:

There is NO FEE associated with the filing of a protest. You may get solicitations from companies offering to file a protest on your behalf, however, most homeowners can manage the appeals process on their own. EPCAD's staff will guide you through the process. For general information, please contact the EPCAD Phone Bank at (915) 780-2131.

If you would like to dispute the value of your property you can file a protest with the appraisal district. For more information click on the link:

File a protest

What is a rendition?

• A rendition is a confidential report that lists business personal property (BPP) assets that are used for the production of income. Each year in early January, as a courtesy to property owners, the El Paso Central Appraisal District (CAD) mails a rendition form to most businesses. The rendition must be submitted to the CAD by April 15. However, on written request the deadline will be extended to May 1. Failure to file the rendition on time will result in a ten percent penalty that will be applied to your total tax amount. Note that you must render each year, rendering your business personal property is not a one time thing.

How to file/submit a rendition

• Business Personal Property (BPP) is tangible personal property that is used by a business for the production of income. Some of the most common types of BPP include furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, computers, electronic equipment, vehicles and inventory. As mandated by the Texas Property Tax Code, all business owners must file a BPP rendition each year that includes all assets used for the production of income in their possession or under their control as of January 1.

Please mail, fax or submit your completed rendition report by the applicable deadline. General instructions for submitting electronically follow. To submit/file a rendition for your business click on the link:

Submit a rendition

Utilizing comparable sales, income and/or cost data, an appraiser applies generally accepted appraisal techniques to derive a value for your property. All properties, both real and business personal property, are assessed as of January 1 of each year. For more information, contact one of our appraisal departments where an appraiser will be able to describe in more detail as to how we arrived at your value.

Texas Property Tax Code, Section 23.23, allows for a 10% cap on residential properties where owners have filed a residential homestead exemption. Please note that the cap is affected by the addition of new improvements added in that year (i.e., additions, pools, garages). Capped Value minus applicable exemptions equals Taxable Value.