Central Texas
Travis County
Property tax exemption requirements and resources for Travis County, Texas. Below you'll find the specific rules for each exemption type, minimum acreage, and your local appraisal district contact information.
Appraisal District
Travis Central Appraisal District
850 E Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752
Available exemptions
Agricultural
Livestock, crops, hay, and general farming operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 12 acres
- Apply by April 30
Qualifying uses
Minimum 12 acres east of IH-35, 20 acres west of IH-35 for grazing, dryland farming, and hay. Intensive farming (orchards, vineyards) may qualify with 5 acres. Minimum 4 animal units required.
Wildlife Management
Native habitat management on land with existing ag valuation.
Requirements
- Minimum 12 acres
- Requires existing ag valuation
- 3 management practices required
Minimum acreage follows the same east/west IH-35 split as ag. Must have had ag valuation for at least 5 of the previous 7 years.
Beekeeping
Honey bee operations as a qualifying agricultural use.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 acres
- Minimum 6 hives
6 hives on 5-20 acres. 1 additional hive per 2 additional acres. Homestead acreage excluded from qualifying acres. Must register with Texas Apiary Inspection Service.
Timber
Managed timber production on qualifying acreage.
Not a primary timber-producing region.
How to apply
To apply for a property tax exemption in Travis County, contact the Travis 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 Travis 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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