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Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill in Grimes County

Grimes County Money & Taxes

School districts in Grimes County (Anderson-Shiro, Iola, Navasota, Richards, and Madisonville) each offer a $140,000 general homestead exemption. That means $140,000 of your home's value is not taxed by the school district.

Residents 65 or older or with a disability get an additional $60,000 off the school district portion. The county itself offers a $12,000 exemption for seniors and disabled persons. Apply through the Grimes County Appraisal District at grimescad.org. Check the site for current deadlines, since they can change.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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