Central Texas
Williamson County
Property tax exemption requirements and resources for Williamson County, Texas. Below you'll find the specific rules for each exemption type, minimum acreage, and your local appraisal district contact information.
Appraisal District
Williamson Central Appraisal District
625 FM 1460, Georgetown, TX 78626
Available exemptions
Agricultural
Livestock, crops, hay, and general farming operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- Apply by April 30
Qualifying uses
Minimum 2 animal units required. Geographic area determines acres needed to meet animal unit minimum. Online Animal Estimator tool available on WCAD website.
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.
How to apply
To apply for a property tax exemption in Williamson County, contact the Williamson 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 Williamson 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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