pdata.hcad.orgHCAD Public Data

Home | Instructions Databases | -- | Download | GIS | www.hcad.org -- Public Data Using HCAD's Public Data HCAD's data files are available to users for import into other applications. Some of the ASCII tab-delimited text files are complex and most of the files are very large. Download times can be excessive and should not be attempted with a slower internet connection. A file compression utility ( WinZip or PKZip ) is needed to extract the files. About HCAD's Public Data section of this web site. -- Documentation and Instructions The data is provided in ASCII tab-delimited text files and will need to be formatted for use in a database. We have provided empty Microsoft Access tables along with instructions on how to import the data. HCAD does not provide technical support for the usage of this data or with Microsoft Access. Resources and Links The Comptroller of Public Accounts: Texas Property Tax . Public Data CDs Public Data is also available on a set of 2 CDs (CAMA and GIS separate) which can be purchased for $1.00 each ($2 for both), plus $2.00 shipping (cash, checks or money orders only).  Make checks payable to HCAD and mail to Attn: Kelly Sherbert PO Box 922004 Houston TX 77292-2004.  -- Public Data CDs Public Data is also available on a DVD, which can be purchased for $3.00 (if mailed, include an additional cost of $2.00 for postage/handling totaling $5.00). This DVD will include the Text file as well as the GIS shape file. HCAD accepts cash, check or money order only. Make checks payable to HCAD, and mail to Attn: Lindsey Kane - I & A Division PO BOX 922004 Houston TX 77292-2004. Pdata Timetable Current Year January All Values Pending - Real and Personal April Preliminary Values - Real May (Tentatively) Preliminary Values - ARB Hearings June (Tentatively) Preliminary Values - Personal May thru August Preliminary Values are updated Weekly Mid August Certified Values Prior Years Certified Values are updated Monthly technical questions about public data can be directed to help@hcad.org . -- All General questions about public data can be directed to help@hcad.org ....