Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Property Tax with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Frio County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

Frio County Money & Taxes

A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home. That means a smaller tax bill. In Frio County, you apply through the Frio County Appraisal District. The form is on their website at friocad.org. You must include a copy of your Texas driver's license or state ID showing the property address.

There are also extra exemptions for people over 65 and for those with disabilities. These can reduce your bill even further. Deadlines and exact savings amounts can change, so check with the appraisal district directly rather than relying on old numbers.

Source to confirm: Frio County Appraisal District — Forms

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Property Tax Offices

Who Handles Property Tax in Frio County

Frio County has two separate offices for property tax: the Appraisal District sets your property value, and the Tax Office handles bills and payments.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Property Taxes on Rural Land

Rural landowners in Frio County who farm or ranch may qualify for a special lower tax rate based on what the land produces, not what it is worth on the market.

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Water Wells

Frio County Has a Groundwater District That Regulates Wells

The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District covers all of Frio County and requires permits or registration for most new water wells.

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Hunting & Wildlife

Frio County Sits in Prime South Texas Hunting Country

Frio County is in the South Texas Plains, one of the state's top regions for white-tailed deer, feral hog, and dove hunting on private ranch land.

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