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|Data last verified: March 2026Brazoria County Ag Exemption Requirements
Property tax exemption requirements and resources for Brazoria County, Texas. Below you'll find the specific rules for each exemption type, minimum acreage, and your local appraisal district contact information.
Appraisal District
Brazoria Central Appraisal District
500 N, Chenango Angleton, TX 77515
Available exemptions
Agricultural
Livestock, crops, hay, and general farming operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- Apply by April 30
Qualifying uses
Coastal prairie with strong rice and Brahman cattle tradition. Aquaculture qualifies as ag use. Flood-prone area — document idle years due to flooding.
Wildlife Management
Native habitat management on land with existing ag valuation.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- Requires existing ag valuation
- 3 management practices required
Coastal and riparian habitat supports strong wildlife management options. Migratory bird populations relevant to applications.
Beekeeping
Honey bee operations as a qualifying agricultural use.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 acres
- Minimum 6 hives
6 colonies minimum on 5 acres, plus 1 colony per 2.5 additional acres. Honey must be harvested. Register with TAIS.
Timber
Managed timber production on qualifying acreage.
Not a primary timber-producing region.
Learn more about each exemption
Conservation easements in Brazoria County
Growth pressure from Houston metro expansion. Coastal prairie and wetland conservation value. Conservation easements are a separate instrument from property tax exemptions - they generate a federal income tax deduction by permanently restricting development rights. Most landowners benefit from both an exemption and an easement.
Brazoria County agricultural profile
Stocking rates & intensity standards
Approximately 1 AU per 3 acres for improved coastal pasture. Beekeeping: minimum 5 acres with 6 colonies for first 5 acres, plus 1 additional colony per 2.5 acres; honey must be harvested. Contact BCAD Agricultural Department at (979) 849-7792 for official livestock rates.
BCAD provides an Agricultural Requirements PDF and Ag Productivity Questionnaire on their website. A separate Change of Use/Waiver form exists for converting ag land. Check brazoriacad.org for current forms.
How to apply
To apply for a property tax exemption in Brazoria County, contact the Brazoria Central Appraisal District directly. The standard application deadline is April 30 of each year, though late applications may be accepted until the appraisal review board approves the appraisal records.
The primary application form is Form 1-D-1 (Application for 1-d-1 Agricultural Use Appraisal), available from the Brazoria Central Appraisal District website or the Texas Comptroller's office.
If your application is denied or your exemption is removed, you may face a rollback tax - the difference between what you paid under the special valuation and what you would have paid at market value, plus 7% interest per year, for the previous 5 years.
Estimated savings in Brazoria County
Average tax rate: 1.75% - Market value: $10,001/ac - Ag value: $288/ac
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