Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If you own and live in your home in Edwards County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

Edwards County Money & Taxes

A homestead exemption trims the taxable value of your home. To qualify, the home must be your main residence on January 1 of the tax year, and you must be an individual owner. You apply once with the Edwards Central Appraisal District. The general window to apply is January 1 through April 30.

Extra exemptions exist for homeowners who are 65 or older, disabled, or disabled veterans. The over-65 and disabled-person exemptions include a school tax ceiling — your school taxes cannot go above the amount set in the year you qualified. Visit edwardscad.org or call 830-683-4189 for the current application form and local amounts.

Source to confirm: Edwards Central Appraisal District — Homestead Exemptions

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Property Tax

Who Handles Your Property Tax in Edwards County

Two separate offices handle property appraisal and tax collection in Edwards County, and knowing the difference saves you time.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation: How Ranches in Edwards County Get a Lower Tax Rate

Most rural land in Edwards County is taxed on its agricultural productivity value, not its market value, which can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Groundwater & Wells

Drilling a Water Well in Edwards County Requires a Permit First

Edwards County sits in the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District, and you must get a permit before drilling any new water well.

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Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting Rules for Edwards County

Edwards County follows the North Zone deer rules and allows up to five deer per season, with no more than two bucks.

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