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|Data last verified: March 2026Tarrant County Ag Exemption Requirements
Property tax exemption requirements and resources for Tarrant County, Texas. Below you'll find the specific rules for each exemption type, minimum acreage, and your local appraisal district contact information.
Appraisal District
Tarrant Appraisal District
2500 Handley-Ederville Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76118
Available exemptions
Agricultural
Livestock, crops, hay, and general farming operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- Apply by April 30
Qualifying uses
Urbanized county with limited agricultural land remaining. Intensity standards must be met for qualification.
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.
Timber
Managed timber production on qualifying acreage.
Not a primary timber-producing region.
Learn more about each exemption
Tarrant County agricultural profile
Stocking rates & intensity standards
TAD does not publish a public stocking rate table. Beekeeping is the most common pathway: minimum 6 active hives on 5-20 acres, hives must be present at least 7 months per year, water source required within 1/4 mile.
TAD evaluates intensity case-by-case using a Degree of Intensity Test flowchart available on tad.org. Beekeeping is the most accessible pathway for small tracts given urbanization pressure. Applications at tad.org.
How to apply
To apply for a property tax exemption in Tarrant County, contact the Tarrant 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 Tarrant 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 Tarrant County
Average tax rate: 1.47% - Market value: $8,475/ac - Ag value: $155/ac
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