Taylor, Texas
Taylor is a city in Williamson County, on the Blackland Prairie of Central Texas about 28 miles northeast of Austin. A former cotton and railroad town, it retains a historic downtown and a long-standing reputation for Central Texas barbecue. In recent years it has drawn national attention as the site of a major Samsung semiconductor manufacturing complex built on its outskirts.
Property here runs through the Williamson Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Williamson County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Williamson County notes
What to know around Taylor
Property Tax Basics
Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Williamson County
The appraisal district sets your property's value and the tax office collects the money, and they are separate offices.
Homestead Exemption
Texas Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill
Williamson County homeowners who live in their home can apply for a $140,000 reduction off the value used to figure school taxes.
Age 65 / Disability Exemption
Extra Property Tax Breaks for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners
Homeowners who are 65 or older, or who have a qualifying disability, can get an additional property tax exemption and a school tax freeze.
Disabled Veteran Exemption
Veterans with Service Disabilities Get a Property Tax Break
Texas veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more qualify for a property tax exemption in Williamson County.
Ag Valuation
Agricultural Valuation Can Sharply Lower Rural Property Taxes
Land used for farming or ranching in Williamson County can be taxed on its productivity value rather than market value, which is usually much lower.
Flood Risk
Flooding Is a Real Risk in Williamson County
Flash flooding regularly affects homes and roads in Williamson County, and FEMA flood maps were last updated in 2019.
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Travis County
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Milam County
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Lee County
6 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Bell County
38 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Bastrop County
13 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Burnet County
13 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
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