Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

Texas homeowners can reduce their taxable property value by filing a homestead exemption with the San Saba CAD before May 1.

San Saba County Money & Taxes

A homestead exemption lowers the value used to calculate your property taxes. To qualify, the home must be your main residence and you must have owned it on January 1 of the tax year. You can only claim one homestead exemption statewide.

Extra exemptions exist for homeowners who are 65 or older or who have a disability. Veterans may also qualify for a separate exemption. File with the San Saba Central Appraisal District. The forms are available on its website, and you will need to include a color copy of your driver's license or state ID showing your home address. Check with the CAD for the current deadline — it is typically May 1.

Source to confirm: San Saba CAD — Downloadable Forms

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Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in San Saba County

The San Saba Central Appraisal District sets property values for all taxing units in the county, but separate entities collect your taxes.

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Groundwater / Well Permits

Drilling a Water Well? Check the Hickory District First

Parts of San Saba County fall inside the Hickory Underground Water Conservation District, which regulates well drilling and requires registration of new wells.

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State Park

Colorado Bend State Park: What to Know Before You Go

Colorado Bend State Park sits in San Saba County along the Colorado River and offers hiking, fishing, caving, and a 70-foot waterfall.

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Local History

San Saba and Its Pecan Industry

San Saba calls itself the Pecan Capital of the World, a claim rooted in the work of a 19th-century settler who improved native pecan trees.

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