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Tom Green County · Property Tax
Who Handles Property Taxes in Tom Green County
Tom Green CAD handles values, exemptions, and protests; the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes.
Travis County · Agricultural Appraisal
Ag Valuation: Lower Taxes for Working Land in Travis County
Travis County ag valuation depends on real production, the state open-space application, and TCAD's local intensity standards.
Travis County · Rollback Tax Warning
Converting Ag Land to a Homestead: Watch for Rollback Taxes
If you buy ag-valued land and change its use, you may owe back taxes going three years, but there is an exception for personal homesteads.
Travis County · 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.
Travis County · 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.
Travis County · 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.
Travis County · Property Tax Basics
Travis Central Appraisal District: What It Does
TCAD sets the value of your property, but a separate office collects your taxes.
Travis County · Multiple Tax Rates
Travis County Has Over 180 Taxing Entities
Your property tax bill in Travis County is the sum of rates from many different taxing units, not just one.
Travis County · Circuit Breaker Limitation
Travis County's 20% Appraisal Increase Cap
Most Travis County homes automatically get a 20% cap on yearly appraisal increases.
Travis County · 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.
Trinity County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption: How to File in Trinity County
Texas homeowners can cut their property tax bill by filing a homestead exemption with the Trinity County Appraisal District.
Trinity County · Property Tax
Property Tax: Two Offices, One County
Trinity County has two property-tax offices. TCAD sets values, and the Comptroller says the county tax office does not collect property taxes.
Tyler County · Tax Rates
Who Taxes You in Tyler County — and How Much
Several taxing entities (school districts, the county, and special districts) each add their own rate to your property tax bill in Tyler County.
Upshur County · Ag Exemption
Agricultural Valuation Can Cut Land Tax Bills Significantly
Land used for farming, timber, or wildlife management in Upshur County can qualify for a special lower tax value based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.
Upshur County · Property Tax Exemption
Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill
Texas law requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their main home. This can lower the school part of your property tax bill.
Upshur County · Property Tax
Multiple Taxing Entities Mean Multiple Tax Lines
Upshur County property owners may owe taxes to several different groups at once: the county, a school district, a city, and special districts.
Upshur County · Property Tax
Where to Handle Property Tax in Upshur County
The Upshur Appraisal District in Gilmer sets property values and handles exemption applications for all taxing entities in the county.
Upton County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill
If your home in Upton County is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.
Upton County · Property Tax
Two offices handle property taxes in Upton County
The appraisal district and the tax assessor-collector are separate offices in different towns, so knowing which one to call saves you time.
Uvalde County · Property Tax Exemption
Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill
If you own and live in your home in Uvalde County, you may qualify for exemptions that lower your property tax bill.
Uvalde County · Property Tax
Thirteen taxing units can appear on your tax bill
A Uvalde County tax bill can stack several local rates on one parcel, not just the county rate.
Uvalde County · Property Tax
Two offices handle property taxes here
Property value gets argued at one Uvalde office and your registration sticker comes from another, and mixing them up costs you a trip across town.
Val Verde County · Homestead Exemption
The Val Verde homestead form belongs at the value desk
A qualifying main home receives a school-tax exemption, and the application goes to the appraisal district rather than the payment office.
Val Verde County · Agricultural Appraisal
Val Verde ag appraisal follows ranch use, not scenery
Ranch land may receive productive-value appraisal when its actual use and history meet the Texas rules and local intensity standard.
Val Verde County · Property Tax
Val Verde's value desk is on Cantu; payment is on Mill
The appraisal district handles value and exemptions, while the county collector handles payment for the units listed under its office.
Van Zandt County · Business Property
A Van Zandt business owes the appraisal district a list of its stuff by April 15
Texas taxes business equipment and inventory, and you report what you own to the appraisal district each spring on a rendition.
Van Zandt County · Agricultural Valuation
Ag valuation can sharply lower land taxes
Landowners who actively farm or ranch can apply to have their property taxed on its agricultural productivity instead of its market value.
Van Zandt County · Homestead Exemption
Save money with a homestead exemption
If your home is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your property tax bill.
Van Zandt County · Property Tax
Who handles property taxes in Van Zandt County
The Van Zandt Appraisal District sets property values, but the appraisal district itself also collects most local property taxes.
Victoria County · Homestead Exemption
Apply for the homestead exemption to lower your school tax
Texas homeowners who live in their home can apply for a $140,000 school district exemption that lowers their taxable value.
Victoria County · Veteran Tax Benefits
Disabled veterans may qualify for a partial or full property tax exemption
Texas gives property tax breaks to disabled veterans. The size of the break depends on the veteran's VA disability rating.
Victoria County · Age & Disability Exemptions
Extra tax break for residents 65 and older or disabled
Homeowners who are 65 or older, or who receive Social Security disability benefits, can get an additional $60,000 school tax exemption.
Victoria County · Agricultural Valuation
Farm or ranch land is taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for
Texas lets qualifying farm, ranch, and timber land be taxed on what it earns, not what it would sell for, which can sharply cut the tax bill.
Victoria County · Property Tax Basics
Two offices handle your property taxes
In Victoria County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects your tax bill.
Victoria County · Appraisal Protest
You can protest your property value if you think it is too high
Victoria County property owners can formally protest their appraised value each year if they believe the appraisal district set it too high.
Victoria County · How Tax Rates Work
Your property tax bill comes from up to 16 taxing units
Victoria County has 16 separate taxing units. Your total tax bill adds up every rate that applies to your address.
Walker County · Agricultural Land Tax
Ag and Timber Valuations Can Cut Your Land Tax
Rural land in Walker County used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on productivity value instead of market value.
Walker County · Property Tax Basics
How Property Taxes Work in Walker County
The Walker County Appraisal District sets your property value each year, and a separate tax office collects what you owe.
Waller County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill
If you own and live in your home in Waller County, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your property taxes.
Waller County · Agricultural Valuation
Land Used for Farming or Ranching May Be Taxed at a Lower Rate
In Waller County, qualifying farm and ranch land is taxed on its agricultural productivity, not its market value, which can mean a much lower tax bill.
Waller County · Property Tax Basics
Two Separate Offices Handle Your Property Taxes
In Waller County, one office sets your home's value and another collects the taxes, and you need to know which is which.
Ward County · Property Tax
Who handles property taxes in Ward County
Ward County has two separate offices for property taxes: one appraises your property, and a different one collects the bill.
Washington County · Tax Payment
Property Tax Bills Are Due January 31
Washington County property taxes are collected centrally as Consolidated Tax Collections, and the bill is due January 31 no matter when it lands in your mailbox.
Washington County · Property Tax Basics
Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Tax
Washington County has two separate offices for property taxes, and knowing which one does what saves you a wasted trip.
Webb County · Property Tax
Nine Different Entities Tax Property in Webb County
Your property tax bill in Webb County can include charges from up to nine separate taxing units — each setting its own rate.
Webb County · Oil & Gas / Mineral Rights
Oil and Gas Production in Webb County
Webb County has active oil and gas production, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates it from its District 4 office in Corpus Christi.
Webb County · Agricultural Valuation
Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on What It Produces, Not What It's Worth
Qualifying ranch and farm land in Webb County can be appraised at its agricultural productivity value, which is usually much lower than market value.
Webb County · Property Tax
Who Handles Property Taxes in Webb County
Two separate offices handle property taxes here: the appraisal district sets your home's value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.
Wharton County · Homestead Exemption
How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption
Texas homeowners can cut their school property tax bill by filing a homestead exemption — but you have to apply for it yourself.
Wharton County · Property Tax
Who Sets Your Property Value in Wharton County
On East Milam Street, two offices face each other across the road. One decides what your property is worth, the other sends the bill.
Wheeler County · Property Tax
Who Handles Property Taxes in Wheeler County
Two separate offices handle property taxes in Wheeler County: one sets your value, and one collects the bill.
Wichita County · Ag Valuation
Agricultural Valuation Lowers Taxes on Farm and Ranch Land
Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife in Wichita County may be taxed on its productive value rather than its market value.
Wichita County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill
If you own and live in your home in Wichita County, you file one form with the Wichita Appraisal District to cut what you pay in school taxes.
Wichita County · Property Tax Basics
How Property Tax Works in Wichita County
The Wichita Appraisal District sets your property value each year, and a separate tax office collects your bill.
Wilbarger County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill
Texas law requires school districts to exempt a set amount of your home's value from taxation if it's your main residence.
Willacy County · Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Willacy County
If this home is where you live, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
Willacy County · Property Tax
Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Willacy County
One office sets your property value; a separate office sends the bill and collects payment.
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.
Williamson County · 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.
Williamson County · 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.