Homestead Exemption

How to File a Homestead Exemption in Karnes County

Filing a homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill if the home is your main residence.

If you own the home you live in, you may qualify for a homestead exemption. This lowers the portion of your home's value that gets taxed. The exemption is not automatic — you have to apply. Go to the Karnes County Appraisal District website to download Form 50-114. You will need a copy of your Texas ID or driver's license that shows the property address.

Mail the completed form to the appraisal district: 915 S. Panna Maria Ave., Karnes City, TX 78118. Seniors age 65 and older and people with disabilities may qualify for additional exemptions. Deadlines apply, so check the appraisal district's website or call 830-780-2433 to confirm the current filing window.

Source to confirm: Karnes County Appraisal District — Forms

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Property Tax

Two Separate Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Karnes County

Karnes County splits property tax work between two offices: one sets your value, the other collects your bill.

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Mineral Rights

Karnes County Sits in the Heart of the Eagle Ford Shale

If you buy land in Karnes County, mineral rights may already be severed from surface rights — meaning someone else owns the oil and gas underground.

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Water Wells

New Water Wells in Karnes County Need District Approval

Karnes County is part of the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, which regulates well drilling and groundwater use.

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Hunting

Deer Hunting in Karnes County Has Specific Buck Restrictions

Hunters in Karnes County can take up to four deer per season, but only one buck can have a wide antler spread.

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