The Jefferson County Appraisal District, also known as JCAD, is responsible for appraising property within the district. It maintains the Appraisal District office, which determines exemptions and special appraisal requests. The office also conducts property reappraisals and maintains maps. The Jefferson County Appraisal District notifies taxpayers, taxing entities and the public about matters that affect their property values. The district values taxable properties, protests values, adopts tax rates and collects taxes. It comprises of the Appraisal Review Board, which is a group of citizens that is authorized to resolve disputes between taxpayers and the appraisal district. In addition, the Jefferson County Appraisal District offers online property searching options.