Hays County Central Appraisal District Property Tax Exemptions

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Property Tax Exemptions

Homestead exemptions offer significant tax relief for homeowners by reducing the taxable value of their properties.

  • Qualified homeowners can receive at least a $40,000 exemption on the value of their home for school district taxes.
  • Hays County CAD provides an optional 20% exemption for properties, lowering the taxable value even further.
  • Additional exemptions may be offered by local taxing units like cities or special districts, with a minimum exemption of $5,000, regardless of the percentage calculation.

Homeowners aged 65 and older enjoy extra tax benefits through Hays county appraisal district property tax exemptions, reducing their tax burden.

  • Automatically receive an additional $10,000 exemption on your home’s value for school taxes.
  • Once qualified, your school taxes are frozen at the current rate unless you make home improvements.
  • Other taxing units, like cities and counties, may offer additional exemptions of at least $3,000 or more. Contact Hays CAD or check their website for specific details.

Homeowners with disabilities can access significant property tax exemptions through Hays County appraisal district, reducing their financial burden.

  • Receive a $10,000 exemption for school taxes, in addition to the standard $25,000 exemption available to all homeowners.
  • Taxing units can provide an additional exemption of at least $3,000 for disabled homeowners.
  • Disabled individuals qualify for a school tax ceiling, ensuring taxes do not increase unless home improvements are made.

Hays CAD offers disabled veterans with a service-connected disability can receive full property tax exemptions, offering significant savings. Here’s how:

  • Qualify with a 100% disability rating or individual unemployability from the Veterans’ Administration (VA).
  • A 2019 law streamlines the application process, making it easier to claim exemptions on heirship properties.
  • Property owners with partial exemptions on heir property can now upgrade to a full 100% homestead exemption.

If your property was affected by the April or May storms, you may qualify for a disaster exemption to reduce your 2024 taxes. Here’s how it works:

  • Properties with at least 15% damage in a governor-declared disaster area may qualify for a temporary exemption.
  • The exemption applies to homes, buildings, manufactured homes, and business property used for income production.
  • Property owners must apply for the temporary exemption by October 21, 2024 to receive tax relief.

A surviving spouse may continue receiving tax benefits after the death of their spouse if they meet specific criteria, as outlined by the Hays County Appraisal District (Hays CAD).

  • The surviving spouse must be 55 or older and the deceased spouse must have been 65 or older at the time of death.
  • If the couple shared the home, the surviving spouse can continue to receive the Over-65 exemption.
  • The surviving spouse must continue living in the same house they both shared to maintain this exemption.

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