Find Kiowa County Property Tax Records
Kiowa County property tax records are on file with the Assessor, Treasurer, and County Clerk at the courthouse at 316 S. Main, Hobart. The county covers southwestern Oklahoma and includes Hobart, Snyder, Mountain Park, and Gotebo. Property types range from wheat farmland near Snyder to residential parcels in Hobart and recreational properties near Lake Altus-Lugert. You can search parcel data online and access tax rolls through the official county website and state-sponsored tools.
Kiowa County Overview
Kiowa County Officials and Contact Information
Three offices at the Kiowa County Courthouse handle property tax matters. Assessor Sherri Smith is at PO Box 855, Hobart, OK 73651, phone 580-726-2150. Treasurer Deanna Miller is at PO Box 900, Hobart, OK 73651, phone 580-726-2362. County Clerk Nikki Dodd is at PO Box 73, Hobart, OK 73651, phone 580-726-5286. The county's official website at kiowacountyok.us and the directory page at kiowacountyok.us/directory list all officials and contact information.
The Assessor values all real and personal property each January 1. Most property is assessed at 11% of fair cash value under 68 O.S. 2817. Agricultural land in active production is assessed on use value. Kiowa County has a mix of wheat farms, cattle range, small-town residential parcels, and some recreational property near Lake Altus-Lugert. The effective property tax rate in Hobart is approximately 0.87%, which falls in a moderate range compared to other Oklahoma counties.
The Treasurer collects taxes and holds a tax resale each year for delinquent properties, as required by state law. First-half or full payments are due December 31. Second-half payments are due March 31. Contact the Treasurer's office at 580-726-2362 with any payment questions.
Search Kiowa County Property Records Online
The DataCrosspoint Kiowa County property search is the main online tool for accessing parcel data in the county. It covers properties in Hobart, Snyder, Mountain Park, Gotebo, and the rural agricultural areas throughout Kiowa County. You can search by owner name, site address, or parcel ID. The direct search at app.datacrosspoint.com/properties/kiowa returns assessed values, ownership information, and parcel details for any property in the county.
DataCrosspoint covers wheat farmland near Snyder, residential homes in Hobart, and the recreational properties around Lake Altus-Lugert. The database pulls from assessor records and gives you a solid starting point for any property research in Kiowa County. For recorded land documents, contact the County Clerk's office at 580-726-5286 in Hobart.
The statewide Oklahoma Assessor portal links to Kiowa County's assessor resources along with all 76 other county offices. For broader parcel research, the DataCrosspoint main site covers many Oklahoma counties through a single search interface. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is the statewide oversight body for ad valorem taxes and is reachable at (405) 319-8200.
Note: The effective property tax rate in Hobart is approximately 0.87%, but rates vary by taxing district across Kiowa County based on local school and municipal levies.
Kiowa County Property Tax Records
The image below is sourced from the Kiowa County official directory page, which lists all county officials, phone numbers, and mailing addresses for the Assessor, Treasurer, and County Clerk offices.
The county directory confirms that all three property-related offices, the Assessor, Treasurer, and County Clerk, are located at the Hobart courthouse at 316 S. Main.
Kiowa County sits in southwestern Oklahoma just north of the Wichita Mountains. Lake Altus-Lugert sits at the western edge of the county and adds a recreational dimension to the property base. The lake area has vacation properties and some rural residential tracts that are assessed differently from the county's working farms. The Assessor handles all of these valuations according to the same state standards that apply across all 77 Oklahoma counties.
For land records, the County Clerk's office maintains all recorded deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, and other instruments. If you are researching ownership history or need copies of filed documents, contact Clerk Nikki Dodd at 580-726-5286. The statewide OKCountyRecords system may also have digitized records from the Kiowa County Clerk for online research.
Oklahoma Property Tax Laws and Kiowa County
Kiowa County follows the same state property tax framework as all 77 Oklahoma counties. Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes covers the full ad valorem system. Property owners who think their assessed value is wrong have a limited time each year to file a protest with the County Board of Equalization after assessment notices are mailed. The Board can reduce values if evidence supports the request.
Delinquent taxes accrue penalty at 1.5% per month after the December 31 first-half deadline. After three full years of delinquency, the Treasurer must hold a public tax resale. At that auction, bidding starts at the amount needed to cover all back taxes, penalties, and costs. Anyone can bid at a resale. The winning bidder gets a certificate that can eventually lead to a deed if the original owner does not redeem within the statutory period.
Exemption programs can reduce your Kiowa County tax bill. The homestead exemption is $1,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied residences. The senior valuation freeze stops the value from rising for eligible older homeowners. Disabled veterans may qualify for additional relief. Contact Assessor Sherri Smith at 580-726-2150 to apply. Exemption applications should be submitted before April 1 each year to take effect on that year's tax bill.
Nearby Counties
Kiowa County is in southwestern Oklahoma and borders several other counties. Use these links to access property tax records in adjacent areas.