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|Last reviewed: August 2026Dallas County Ag Exemption Requirements
Property tax exemption requirements and resources for Dallas County, Texas. Below you'll find the rules for each exemption type, the filing deadline, and your local appraisal district contact information.
Appraisal District
Dallas Central Appraisal District
2949 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247
Available exemptions
Agricultural
Livestock, crops, hay, and general farming operations.
Requirements
- Apply by April 30
Qualifying uses
Highly urbanized county; qualifying agricultural land is limited but available in southern and eastern portions.
Wildlife Management
Native habitat management on land with existing ag valuation.
Requirements
- Requires existing ag valuation
- 3 management practices required
Must have had ag valuation for at least 5 of the previous 7 years before converting to wildlife.
Beekeeping
Honey bee operations as a qualifying agricultural use.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 acres
- Minimum 6 hives
6 colonies minimum on 5 acres. 1 additional hive per 2.5 additional acres. Maximum 20 acres.
Timber
Managed timber production on qualifying acreage.
Not a primary timber-producing region.
Learn more about each exemption
Dallas County agricultural profile
Stocking rates & intensity standards
Minimum 3 AU required county-wide. Improved pasture (Coastal Bermuda): 1 AU per 3-5 acres. Native pasture: 1 AU per 6-7 acres.
DCAD performs routine field inspections on all 1-d-1 parcels, non-compliance is documented and can result in removal. DCAD uses a 3-acre practical floor to distinguish ag use from hobby operations. Applications available at dcad.org.
How to apply
To apply for a property tax exemption in Dallas County, contact the Dallas 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 50-129 (Application for 1-d-1 Agricultural Use Appraisal), available from the Dallas Central Appraisal District website or the Texas Comptroller's office.
If the use of your land changes, 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, for the 3 years preceding the year of the change. The change-of-use year itself is not included, and for 1-d-1 open-space land no interest is added to the rollback.
Estimated savings in Dallas County
Average tax rate: 1.41% - Market value: $8,475/ac - Ag value: $160/ac
Per-acre values are regional averages, not Dallas County appraisals. Use them for a rough estimate only.
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