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Hays County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Hays County, on top of Texas’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.

What is different in Hays County

Hays County itself grants a 1% (min. $5,000) homestead exemption, $45,000 off for age 65+ and $45,000 off for disabled homeowners (2025). Hays CISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 14 of the 62 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.

Apply at
Hays Central Appraisal District
Phone
512-268-2522
Local breaks
Local option homestead exemption (Hays County), Local age 65 or older exemption (Hays County), Local disabled person exemption (Hays County)
Tax year
2025

Where to apply in Hays County

Hays Central Appraisal District

Phone
512-268-2522
Address
21001 N. IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640-4795
Official exemptions page

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Local exemptions in Hays County

Homestead

Local option homestead exemption (Hays County)

1% (min. $5,000) of the home's appraised value off Hays County taxes

Set by
county
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Owner-occupied residence homestead (any age)
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
Deadline
Generally, apply by April 30 of the tax year; a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent.
Law: Tax Code §11.43(d); §11.431
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Seniors

Local age 65 or older exemption (Hays County)

$45,000 off the home's value for Hays County taxes

Set by
county
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Homeowner age 65 or older (a surviving spouse 55 or older may keep it)
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
Deadline
Apply within 1 year after you turn 65 or become disabled; late applications up to two years after the delinquency date.
Law: Tax Code §11.43(k); §11.431
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Disability

Local disabled person exemption (Hays County)

$45,000 off the home's value for Hays County taxes

Set by
county
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Homeowner who meets the Social Security disability definition (you cannot take both the 65+ and disabled exemption from the same unit)
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
Deadline
Apply within 1 year after you turn 65 or become disabled; late applications up to two years after the delinquency date.
Law: Tax Code §11.43(k); §11.431
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Hays County

Each school district, city or other taxing unit can set its own amount. Find the ones on your tax bill.

Sort:
Taxing unitTypeDisabilityFreezeHomestead pctOver65Source
Anthem Municipal Utility Districtspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Austin Community Collegespecial$75,000not listed1% (min. $5,000)$75,000official
Blanco ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Buda MUD #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Caldwell Hays ESD #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
City of Austincity$192,000not listed20% (min. $5,000)$192,000official
City of Budacity$35,000not listed1% (min. $5,000)$35,000official
City of Dripping Springscity$25,000not listed1% (min. $10,000)$25,000official
City of Hayscity$10,000not listed20% (min. $5,000)$10,000official
City of Kylecity$10,000not listed20% (min. $5,000, max. $40,000)$10,000official
City of Mountain Citycitynonenot listednonenoneofficial
City of Niederwaldcitynonenot listednonenoneofficial
City of San Marcoscity$35,000not listed20% (min. $5,000, max. $15,000)$35,000official
City of Uhlandcity$10,000not listed1% (min. $5,000)$10,000official
City of Woodcreekcity$30,000not listednone$30,000official
Comal ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)20% (per Comal Appraisal District; see note)no local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Crosswinds MUDspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Driftwood Conservation Districtspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Driftwood Economic Development MMDspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Dripping Springs ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Dripping Springs MUD #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
East Hays County MUD #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Greenhawe WCID #2specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Hays CISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Hays Co. ESD #9specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Hays Countycounty$45,000not listed1% (min. $5,000)$45,000official
Hays County Development District #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Hays County ESD #5specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Hays County ESD #6specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Hays County ESD #8specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Hays County MUD #11specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Hays County MUD #4specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Hays County MUD #5specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Hays County Special Road (homestead)countynonenot listed$3,000 flat (state road homestead)noneofficial
Hays County Special Road (local options)county$45,000not listed1% (min. $5,000)$45,000official
Hays County WCID #1special$45,000not listed16% (min. $5,000)$45,000official
Hays County WCID #2special$35,000not listed12% (min. $5,000)$35,000official
Headwaters MUDspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Johnson City ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
LaSalle MUD #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
LaSalle MUD #2specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
North Hays County ESD #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
North Hays County MUD #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
North Hays County MUD #2specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Northeast Hays County ESD #2specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Plum Creek Conservationspecialnonenot listednone$10,000official
Plum Creek Groundwaterspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Reunion Ranch WCIDspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
San Marcos CISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
South Buda WCID #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
South Hays County ESD #3specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Springhollow MUDspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Sunfield MUD #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Sunfield MUD #3specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Sunfield MUD #4specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Village of Bear Creekcitynonenot listednone$10,000official
Wayside MUDspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Wild Ridge MUDspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Wimberley Fire Hays County ESD #4specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Wimberley Hays County ESD #7specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Wimberley ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
York Creek Improvementspecial$3,000not listed1% (min. $5,000)$3,000official

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Texas law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Texas page.

All Texas property tax exemptions

By group in Texas: Seniors · Veterans · Disability · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Hays County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

Hays County median effective rate: 1.40% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

Enter a value and a tax rateChoose an exemption or type the value it takes off.

Median effective rate in Hays County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

An estimate, not a bill.

Eligibility finder for Hays County

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Document checklist for Hays County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Hays County

What property tax exemptions are there in Hays County?

Hays County itself grants a 1% (min. $5,000) homestead exemption, $45,000 off for age 65+ and $45,000 off for disabled homeowners (2025). Hays CISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 14 of the 62 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Hays County); Local age 65 or older exemption (Hays County); Local disabled person exemption (Hays County).

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Hays County?

Hays Central Appraisal District Phone: 512-268-2522 Address: 21001 N. IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640-4795. Also: Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector, which sends and collects the property tax bill. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.

When is the deadline to apply in Hays County?

Local option homestead exemption (Hays County): Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431). Local age 65 or older exemption (Hays County): No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431). Local disabled person exemption (Hays County): No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431).

Do I have to reapply every year in Hays County?

Local option homestead exemption (Hays County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local age 65 or older exemption (Hays County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local disabled person exemption (Hays County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Hays County too?

Yes. The statewide breaks on our Texas page apply here as well, for example General Residence Homestead Exemption, Age 65 or Older or Disabled Residence Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling (tax freeze) for Age 65 or Older or Disabled. This page adds what Hays County sets or runs itself.

Good to know in Hays County

  • Hays CAD's list does not show which units have adopted a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled, apart from school districts (required by state law).
  • The City of Austin (part of which lies in Hays County) gives 20% and $192,000 for 65+/disabled; Austin Community College gives 1% and $75,000.

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Hays County.

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.