Texas Property Tax Deadlines Coming Up!

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If you own land in Texas, there are several important property tax deadlines coming your way!

APRIL 30

The deadline for applying for special use valuation such as ag use valuation, open space valuation, and wildlife management valuation is April 30.  This applies to landowners filing a special use valuation application for the first time.  It also applies for landowners currently receiving agricultural use who want to change their qualifying use to wildlife management valuation.  Additionally, remember, if you purchased or inherited land in the last year, the special use valuation does not automatically transfer. You must file your paperwork with your County Appraisal District by this deadline.

MAY 15 (or 30 days after notice sent)

Also headed your way is a Notice of Appraised Value if the County Appraisal District has increased the appraised value in your property from last year. These are the values your property taxes will be calculated from, so if you want to protest, now is the time to do so! The protest deadline is the later of May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district sent the notice. Do not wait until you get your tax bill in October–it will be too late!

FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU!

We have a number of free resources related to Texas property taxes available to help you navigate this process.

  • Podcast episode on special use tax valuation with Cassie Gresham. Cassie handles property tax protest cases all over Texas and walks us through what landowners need to know about ag use/open space valuation.
  • Podcast episode on wildlife management valuation with Tim Milligan. There are many landowners across the state who are interested in qualifying for wildlife management valuation for their property. Tim explains exactly what that requires and offers practical tips for landowners to use.
  • Podcast episode on property tax exemptions with Dr. Blake Bennett.  Are you receiving all of the property tax exemptions you are entitled to?  Have you designated your homestead?  Are you over 65?  Get the rundown on the various property tax exemptions available in Texas and what you have to do to qualify from Dr. Blake Bennett.
  • Podcast episodes on protesting your property taxes with Dr. Blake Bennett (Part 1 and Part 2).  Protesting your property taxes can be stressful and seem overwhelming.  Dr. Blake Bennett and I are here to walk you through the process and offer tips on what type of evidence to gather for your protest hearing.
  • Fact sheet on transferring the over-65/disabled exemption.  If you are over 65 or disabled and have moved to a new principal residence, you may be able to take advantage of transferring tax savings to the new property.  Check out this fact sheet for all the details.

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