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Wood County · Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Wood County is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

Wood County · Property Tax Basics

Who Handles Property Taxes in Wood County

Two separate offices handle your property taxes — the appraisal district sets the value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

Yoakum County · Ag Valuation

Farmland can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

If your land is actively used for farming or ranching, it may qualify for a much lower tax bill under agricultural special appraisal.

Yoakum County · Property Tax

Who handles your property tax in Yoakum County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets your value, the other collects the bill.

Young County · Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Tax Bill in Young County

Texas law requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their main home, which can cut a significant portion of the taxable value.

Young County · Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Young County

Young County has a separate appraisal district and tax assessor-collector office, and the tax office does not collect property taxes directly.

Zapata County · Property Tax

Who Appraises Your Property in Zapata County

Two separate offices handle property taxes in Zapata County — one sets your property value, the other collects the tax.

Zavala County · Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Zavala County

If you own and live in your home in Zavala County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your property tax bill.

Zavala County · Property Tax

Two offices handle your property taxes in Zavala County

Zavala County has a separate appraisal district and a tax assessor-collector — they do different jobs, and you need to know which one to contact.