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 October 1, 2026.
Hays County, Texas, has about 292,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Hays County 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 or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Hays County
Who owns a parcel in Hays County 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 hayscountytx.gov/166/County-Clerk (page title: County Clerk | Hays County, TX), phone 512-878-6687, 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy Suite 113 Dripping Springs, TX 78620, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Hays County
The Appraisal District sets the value each parcel in Hays County 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 esearch.hayscad.com (page title: Hays CAD Property Search), a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Hays County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Hays County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- San Marcos: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at sanmarcostx.gov/3747/Contact-Us, phone 512-393-8190 (verified September 25, 2026).
- Kyle: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at cityofkyle.gov/city-hall (verified September 25, 2026).
- Buda: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at budatx.gov/419/Contact-Us, phone (512) 312-0084 (verified September 25, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Hays County
Court cases about land from Hays County, evictions among them, are filed in the County Courts and Justice Courts or the Hays County District Court.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at hayscountytx.gov/492/District-Clerk-Records-Search-Copy-Reque, phone 512-393-7625.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Hays County?
The County Clerk, at hayscountytx.gov/166/County-Clerk, phone 512-878-6687. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Hays County are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Hays County?
The Appraisal District.
Where are evictions from Hays County 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 Hays County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.