Gulf Coast
Montgomery County
Property tax exemption requirements and resources for Montgomery County, Texas. Below you'll find the specific rules for each exemption type, minimum acreage, and your local appraisal district contact information.
Appraisal District
Montgomery Central Appraisal District
109 Gladstell St, Conroe, TX 77301
Available exemptions
Agricultural
Livestock, crops, hay, and general farming operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- Apply by April 30
Qualifying uses
Located in a transitional zone between Gulf Coast prairie and Piney Woods. Some timber operations may qualify in eastern portions of the county.
Wildlife Management
Native habitat management on land with existing ag valuation.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- 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. MCAD has published beekeeping guidelines on their website.
Timber
Managed timber production on qualifying acreage.
Requirements
Eastern portions of Montgomery County are in the Piney Woods region and may qualify for timber valuation. Contact MCAD for specific requirements.
How to apply
To apply for a property tax exemption in Montgomery County, contact the Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
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