Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026.
Port Isabel, Texas, in Cameron County, has about 5,200 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Port Isabel is in the deed records of the County Clerk and its taxable value is set by the Appraisal District; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Port Isabel public records, Cameron County property records, Port Isabel arrest records, Port Isabel warrants, Port Isabel inmate search, Port Isabel police reports, Texas arrest records and Texas inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Port Isabel
Who owns a parcel in Port Isabel and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Clerk, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Clerk's page at cameroncountytx.gov/county-clerk/cameron-county-clerk-real-property... (page title: Cameron County Clerk Property Land Records | Cameron County), phone 956-544-0815, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Port Isabel
The Appraisal District sets the value each parcel in Port Isabel is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Appraisal District's page at cameroncountytx.gov/tac/property-taxes-reports-data (page title: Property Taxes Reports & Data | Cameron County), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Port Isabel
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Port Isabel, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at myportisabel.com/153/Administration (page title: Administration | Port Isabel, TX), 305 E Maxan Street Port Isabel, TX 78578, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Port Isabel
Court cases about land from Port Isabel, evictions among them, are filed in the County Courts and Justice Courts or the Cameron County District Court.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Texas Public Information Act a county office must answer a request within 10 business days, and it may charge the copy rates set by the Attorney General, plus labor for large requests. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at cameroncountytx.nextrequest.com (page title: Public Information PortalNextRequest | Modern FOIA & Public Records Request Software).
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Cameron County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Cameron County and Texas. These property pages from its Cameron County listing were opened again on October 1, 2026 and each one still answers:
- 2025 proposed property tax bill information (cameroncad.org)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Port Isabel?
The County Clerk, at cameroncountytx.gov, phone 956-544-0815. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Port Isabel are filed there, and the Appraisal District (cameroncountytx.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Port Isabel?
The Appraisal District, whose page SearchSystems verified is at cameroncountytx.gov.
Where are evictions from Port Isabel filed?
In the County Courts and Justice Courts. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Texas?
Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
Is this the official Port Isabel website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.