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Zavala County Money & Taxes

Zavala Central Appraisal District, at 323 W. Zavala St. in Crystal City, handles property values and exemption applications. A value protest also starts with the appraisal district.

The county Tax Assessor-Collector at 200 E. Uvalde St. is a separate office. It does not collect property taxes. Ask Zavala CAD which collector handles the taxing units on your bill before sending a payment.

For a homestead form, bring proof that you own and live in the home. File it with Zavala CAD. The exemption lowers taxable value. A separate appraisal-cap rule may apply after the home qualifies.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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