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Texas Property Tax Exemptions for Landowners

Your land is probably overtaxed.

Whether you need a property tax exemption or a conservation easement, we'll help you find the right path. County-specific guides, interactive tools, and a professional directory - all in one place.

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Two ways to reduce your land taxes

Start with a property tax exemption - nearly everyone with rural land qualifies. Larger landowners can stack a conservation easement on top for additional federal tax savings.

Property tax exemptions

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Reduce your annual property tax bill by 70-90% through agricultural, wildlife, timber, or beekeeping valuations. Free to apply at your county appraisal district. Most landowners with 5+ acres qualify.

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Conservation easements

100+ acres

Already have an exemption? Landowners with larger properties can also permanently protect their land and deduct the easement value against federal income taxes, limited to 50% of your contribution base each year, or 100% for a qualified farmer or rancher whose easement keeps the land available for agricultural production. A separate benefit that stacks on top of your property tax savings.

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How exemptions and conservation easements work together

Does your property qualify?

Answer three questions to find out which exemptions fit your land

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What county is your land in?

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What type of exemption do you need?

Choose the exemption that fits your land use

Texas Longhorn cattle in a rural field
Most common

Agricultural

Livestock, crops, and farm operations. Requirements vary by county.

  • 10-20 acre minimums typical
  • Requires history of production
White-tailed deer standing in a green meadow

Wildlife Management

Convert from ag use without losing your exemption. Requires a management plan.

  • Must have prior ag exemption
  • Annual management plan required
Pine forest with freshly cut timber logs

Timber

Managed timber production on qualifying acreage. Primarily East Texas.

  • Primarily East Texas
  • Active harvest or management plan
Beekeeper inspecting a honeycomb frame at an apiary
Easiest entry

Beekeeping

One of the most accessible exemptions. Great for small acreage.

  • As few as 6 hives on 5 acres
  • Lowest startup cost
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How it works

Three steps to understanding your exemption options

01

Check eligibility

Find your county and see which exemptions your land qualifies for based on local acreage minimums and qualifying activities.

02

Meet requirements

Each exemption has specific criteria - minimum acreage, qualifying land use, and typically a history of agricultural activity.

03

Apply at your appraisal district

Submit your application to your county's appraisal district. We show you where to go, what forms you need, and what to expect.

254

Texas counties covered

80%+

Potential tax reduction

5-20 ac

Typical minimum (varies)

Real savings from real landowners

See how Texas landowners are saving thousands each year

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White-tailed deer in meadow

Hays County - 20 acres

Wildlife Management

Converted from cattle to wildlife. Annual costs dropped from $4,000 to $800.

Beekeeper with honeycomb frame

Travis County - 12 acres

Beekeeping

8 managed hives, $1,200/year. No daily work required.

Texas Longhorn in rural field

Collin County - 15 acres

Hay Lease

Leased to hay producer. $900/year income plus major tax savings.

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FeaturedHill Country

Bee Peaceful Beekeeping

Boerne, TX

Hill Country beekeeping specialists with years of experience navigating Texas Property Tax Code and working directly with appraisal districts. Several hundred successful ag exemption approvals for properties 5-20 acres throughout Kendall, Gillespie, and surrounding counties.

Colony ManagementAg Exemption DocumentationAppraisal District Liaison
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FeaturedHill Country

Hill Country Wildlife Services

Marble Falls, TX

Specializing in wildlife management plans and ag-to-wildlife conversions across the Hill Country. 15 years of experience working with county appraisal districts in Burnet, Llano, Gillespie, and Kendall counties.

Wildlife Management PlansAg-to-Wildlife ConversionHabitat Assessment
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FeaturedCentral Texas

Landmark Wildlife Management

Austin, TX

Landmark Wildlife Management is an Austin-based company offering wildlife management plans, application filing, annual reports, wildlife surveys, and property visits. Its services include agriculture-to-wildlife planning, ongoing wildlife practices, and property tax consultation. The company pairs landowners with biologists to develop plans for their property and land-management goals. When comparing providers, ask which fieldwork, annual reporting, and appraisal-district representation are included in the proposed agreement. Confirm your existing appraisal status and wildlife-management eligibility with your district before changing the use of your land.

Wildlife Exemption PlansPlan MaintenanceFiling & Documentation
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