Bell County Property Search
A Bell County property search provides information about certain elements of a property. This allows homebuyers to have a complete picture of what a property looks like before purchase. A Bell County property search helps to determine property ownership, understand property history, tax information, and property value and condition. The County Clerk’s Office and Tax Appraisal District are the custodians of property record information in Bell County.
Are Bell County Property Records Public?
Yes, the Texas Public Information Act allows public dissemination of property records. Therefore, Bell County residents can view or obtain copies of property records from the appropriate record custodians during normal business hours. However, certain property records are exempted from public disclosure. The following property records are restricted to a selected few in Bell County:
- Trade secrets (Texas Code Sec. 552.110).
- The location of a property for a public purpose before the public announcement of the project (Texas Code Sec. 552.105).
- A property’s purchase price or appraisals for a public purpose before the formal award of contracts for the property.
Where to Perform a Bell County Property Lookup
Potential property owners can conduct a property lookup online, by phone at (254) 933-5171, by email at deed.recording@bellcounty.texas.gov, or in person at the Bell County Clerk’s Office. Online requests can be made using the Bell County Clerk Online Services portal. Users can conduct a search using the Public Search link, Search Records button, or subscribe to the portal. In-person requesters must visit the Clerk’s Office from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. The office is located at:
Bell County Justice Center
1201 Huey Road
Belton, TX 76513
Email: shelley.coston@bellcounty.texas.gov
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Bell County
Individuals can perform a property owner lookup online through the Bell County Clerk Online Services portal. Click the Search Records button and conduct a search by book/page, document number, and legal description. The search result will reveal property ownership information like grantor and grantee names. Alternatively, individuals can visit the Bell County Clerk’s Office during business hours to conduct property owner lookups. The requester must provide basic information about the property to facilitate the search. A small fee may be required to obtain copies of property ownership records.
How to Find Bell County Property Records Online
Most record custodians have designated online portals for property records searches. For example, the Bell County Clerk’s Office provides an Online Services portal where interested parties can conduct property records searches using different avenues. Clicking the Public Search link will lead to an Official Records Search platform where individuals can conduct a quick or advanced search.
Alternatively, individuals can find Bell County property records on third-party aggregate databases. The property’s address or owner’s name may be required to facilitate the search. Some third-party sites provide access to basic property information for free. However, a small fee will be required for a comprehensive search.
How to Find Property Owner by Address for Free
The Tax Appraisal District of Bell County has a Property Search tool where individuals can find property owners by address at no cost. Requesters would have to conduct a search by street number, street name, or subdivision. The search result typically reveals the property owner’s ID, name, % ownership, and mailing address.
Bell County Property Tax Lookup
A tax lookup becomes especially necessary during property purchase. Bell County property buyers want to ensure they do not settle for a property with a tax estimate exceeding their budget. Therefore, they conduct property tax lookups online or in person at the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County office. Online lookups can be done through the Property Search tool the Appraisal District provides. A search can be conducted by owner, address, or ID. An advanced search may be done to streamline the search. Tax property lookups can be done at any of the Tax Appraisal District Offices from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The offices are located at:
Belton Office:
411 E. Central Ave.
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254) 939-5841
Killeen Office:
301 Priest Dr.
Killeen, TX 76541
Phone: (254) 634-9752
Temple Office:
205 E. Central Ave.
Temple, TX 76501
Phone: (254) 771-1108
How to Find Bell County Property Appraiser
Record seekers can find property appraisers online or in person at the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board’s (TALCB) office. An online search can be done via the License Holder Search tool the Board provides to locate appraisers in Bell County. The search parameters are by name or license number. Other search fields like license type and license status can be filled in to streamline the search. Alternatively, users can enter “Bell” in the “County” search field and click “search” to view information about all licensed appraisers in Bell County. Requesters can also visit the TALCB from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to access Bell County appraiser information. The Board is located at:
Texas Real Estate Commission
Stephen F Austin Building
1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 400
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 936-3001
Bell County Property Assessor
The Tax Assessor-Collector is responsible for assessing property and collecting ad valorem taxes for Bell County. However, these duties are contracted to the Tax Appraisal District. The Tax Assessor-Collector’s office is located at the following addresses:
Belton Office - Belton Courthouse Annex
550 E. 2nd Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
Fax: (254) 933-5325
Killeen Office - Bell County Killeen Annex
307 Priest Drive
Killeen, TX 76541
Phone: (254) 933-5318
Fax: (254) 618-4167
Temple Office - Bell County Temple Annex
205 E. Central Avenue
Temple, TX 76501
Phone: (254) 933-5318
Fax: (254) 770-6847 - Fax
Fort Cavazos Office - Visitor Control Center
Main Gate, Building 69004
Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
Phone: (254) 933-5318
Fax: (254) 618-4183
