West Lake Hills, Texas
West Lake Hills is a small residential city in Travis County, set in the rugged, cedar-and-oak-covered hills just west of Austin on the edge of the Hill Country. It occupies rolling terrain near the Colorado River and the reservoir system west of the capital, and functions largely as an affluent suburban community within the Austin metropolitan area. Its winding roads and wooded lots reflect the steep limestone landscape on which it sits.
Property here runs through the Travis 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 Travis County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Travis County notes
What to know around West Lake Hills
Property Tax Basics
Travis Central Appraisal District: What It Does
TCAD sets the value of your property, but a separate office collects your taxes.
Homestead Exemption
How to Get Your Homestead Exemption in Travis County
A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home and can save hundreds per year.
Senior & Disability Exemptions
Extra Property Tax Help for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners
Homeowners 65 or older, or with a qualifying disability, can freeze their school district taxes.
Veteran Exemptions
Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans in Travis County
Veterans with a VA disability rating may qualify for partial or full property tax relief.
Circuit Breaker Limitation
Travis County's 20% Appraisal Increase Cap
Most Travis County homes automatically get a 20% cap on yearly appraisal increases.
Tax Payment Deadlines
When Travis County Property Taxes Are Due
Tax bills go out around October 1 and are due by January 31. Missing that date costs you.
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Local notes for nearby counties
Hays County
39 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Williamson County
52 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Bastrop County
13 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Caldwell County
11 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Blanco County
7 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Burnet County
13 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
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