Homestead Exemption

Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Colorado County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.

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A homestead exemption cuts the value used to figure your property tax bill. You can only claim it on one Texas property. It must be where you actually live.

Seniors and people with disabilities may qualify for extra exemptions on top of the basic one.

You apply once with the Colorado County Appraisal District (CCAD). The general statewide deadline is April 30. Confirm the exact date with CCAD each year before you file. After you apply, the exemption renews on its own as long as you keep living in the home. Get the current form at coloradocad.org.

Source to confirm: Colorado CAD — Forms

More Colorado County notes

Property Tax

Who Sets Your Property Value in Colorado County

The Colorado County Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year, and that value drives what you owe in taxes.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management in Colorado County may qualify for a special appraisal based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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Water & Wells

Colorado County Has Its Own Groundwater District

The Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District sets rules for water wells in the county. If you use a private well or plan to drill one, these rules apply to you.

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Flood Risk

The Colorado River Runs Through the County — Flooding Is Real

The Colorado River cuts through Colorado County. Low-lying land near it and other waterways can flood.

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