Hidalgo County Property Search
The Clerk's Office is the record custodian of all property documents in Hidalgo County, Texas. They are responsible for dispensing property record information in the county. Residents may conduct a property search online, by mail, or in-person to access property documents. A Hidalgo County property search becomes necessary when:
- Hidalgo County judges want to settle outstanding lien disputes.
- Property sellers want to resolve property ownership disputes
- Attorneys want to solve probate issues like wills, inheritances, and property divisions.
- Property owners with properties close to each other want to resolve boundary-line disputes or clarify the rights provided by an easement.
- Before purchasing, property buyers want to obtain current and past information about registered properties.
- A tax collector is seeking to find outstanding tax bills or review a property's assessment
Are Hidalgo County Property Records Public?
Per the Texas Public Information Act, property records are part of Hidalgo County Public Records. Therefore, anyone can inspect or obtain copies of property records at the appropriate record custodian offices. While most property records information are public information, selected details are exempt from public disclosure. Per Texas Code Sec. 552.105, the following property information is deemed confidential:
- The location of the public property before the public announcement of the project
- Appraisals or purchase price of the public property before the formal award of contracts for the property
What Do Hidalgo County Property Records Contain?
The content of a Hidalgo County property record largely depends on the document type. However, the following information can be found when a property records search is conducted:
- Document image
- Grantor and grantee's names/ property owner's name
- Property owner's address
- Document Type
- Recorded date
- book/volume/page numbers
- Legal description
- Number of pages
- Marginal references
- Instrument date
- Consideration
- Property address
- Account number
- CAD reference number
- Active lawsuits
- Property exemption
- Appraisal district number
- Current tax levy
- Current amount due
- Prior year amount due
- Total amount due
- Tax certificate
- Last payer for current year taxes
- Tax payment information (receipt date, amount, and tax year)
- Gross, land, improvement, capped, and agricultural values
- Last payment amount and date for the current year's taxes
- Exemption and tax rate information (jurisdictions, market, exemption, and taxable values, tax rate, and levy)
Where to Perform a Hidalgo County Property Lookup
The Hidalgo County Clerk's Office releases and disseminates property information to individuals upon request online, by mail, or in person. Online requests can be initiated via the Official Records Search tool. The basic search parameters required are grantor/grantee name, subdivision, doc type, or doc number. A recorded date range can also be provided to narrow the search. A requester can conduct an advanced search requiring more information to narrow the search.
Mail requests can be made by submitting an Official Public Records Request Form to the Clerk's Office. The form must be mailed alongside the required fees. A plain copy of property records costs $1 per page, and a certified copy costs an additional fee of $5 per document.
In-person requesters must visit the Clerk's office during business hours to request property records. The office is open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To initiate the search, the requester would be asked to provide a recorded name, document number, or legal description. The Clerk's office does not charge fees for viewing property records, but copies of such records attract a small fee. The Clerk's office is located at:
Hidalgo County Clerk's Office
100 N. Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
Main Office: (956) 318-2100
Toll-Free: (888) 318-2811
Fax: (956) 318-2105
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Hidalgo County
The best and fastest available means for obtaining property ownership information in Hidalgo County is online. The Hidalgo County Clerk's Office has an Official Records Search tool that can be used to perform a property owner lookup for free. The search can be completed in a matter of seconds by entering a subdivision, doc type, or doc number in the available search box. Searches can be narrowed by selecting a recorded date range. Upon initiating a search, property information, including the grantor and grantee's names, will be available to the requester.
Record seekers can also perform property owner lookups by mail. A mail applicant must submit an Official Public Records Request Form to the Clerk's Office. The mail package must include a $1 per page fee for plain copies and an additional $5 per document for certified copies.
Inquirers who need help finding property ownership information online or by mail can visit the Clerk's Office. Visitations should be during business hours, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A document number or property address may be required to facilitate the search. No fee is charged for viewing property records, but copies of desired records attract a small fee.
How to Find Hidalgo County Property Records Online
Individuals can find Hidalgo County property records on most record custodians' online databases. These online services are provided at no cost. For example, here is how to find property records on the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office website:
- Go to the official page of the Clerk's Office.
- Click the "Official Records Search" link at the left bar.
- Ensure the search option is set to "Property Records".
- Conduct a search by grantor/grantee name, subdivision, document type, or document number.
- Select a recorded date range to narrow the search.
A list of properties associated with the search will be displayed. Scroll through the list to find the desired property record. A requester can use third-party aggregate databases to find Hidalgo County property records. By entering accurate information in the search boxes on such sites, the individual can find basic information about a property for free. Note that a fee is usually charged for extensive searches.
How to Find Property Owner by Address Free
The Hidalgo County Tax Assessor & Collector's Office has an online tool that can be used to find property ownership information for free. To search, select the property address in the search options and enter the address in the search box provided. A list of properties available at the address will be displayed. The requester will find property details like the account number, owner's name and address, property site address, legal description, and CAD reference number. Click on the account number for more information about the property.
Alternatively, requesters can visit the Tax Assessor & Collector's Office to view a property owner's information at no cost. When the property address is provided, a search is conducted, and the requester can view the property details. The property owner's name and address will be part of the information displayed on the computer.
Hidalgo County Property Tax Lookup
Most Hidalgo County property buyers conduct tax lookups to ensure the properties they want to buy are within budget. An individual can obtain property tax information from the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor & Collector's Office. The Property Search tool can be used to make online requests. The search criteria are by owner's name (last and first names), account number, appraisal district reference number, property address, or fiduciary number. Alternatively, requesters can visit the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor & Collector's Office to conduct tax lookups. In-person requests should be made at any of the office locations during business hours, which are from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The property owner's name, account number, appraisal district reference number, or property address may be required to process the query.
How to Find Hidalgo County Property Appraiser
Members of the public may find property appraisers in Hidalgo County at the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB). Locate the License Holder Search tool on the Board's website to search. The search criteria are by name or license number. Enter other information like license type, email, city, county, zip, and license status to narrow the search. Where specific details on the property appraiser are unknown, conduct a county search. Requesters can also visit the Board during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to retrieve information about Hidalgo County appraisers. The Board is located at:
Texas Real Estate Commission
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 400
Austin, TX 78701
Hidalgo County Property Assessor
A Hidalgo County Tax Assessor and collector assesses property for taxation purposes and collects taxes for the county. Below is the contact information for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor & Collector's main office and substations.
Main Office
Administration Bldg
2804 S. Business Hwy 281
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 318-2157
San Juan Substation
Precinct #2 Community Resource Center
509 E. Earling Rd.
San Juan, TX
Phone: (956) 283-1645
Alamo Substation
1429 S. Tower Rd.
Alamo, TX 78516
Phone: (956) 784-8688
Elsa Substation
708 Edinburg Ave., Ste. B
Elsa, TX 78543
Phone: (956) 292-7622
Weslaco Substation
1900 Joe Stevens Ave., Ste. B
Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: (956) 973-7825
Mission Substation
722 N Breyfogle
Mission, TX 78574
Phone: (956) 205-7050
Pharr Substation
300 W. Hall Acres
Pharr, TX 78577
Phone: (956) 784-3560
McAllen Substation
300 East Hackberry Ave., Ste. 3
McAllen, TX 78501
Phone: (956) 686-7424
