Property Tax Exemption

File for a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill

Texas homeowners who live in their home can file for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of the property.

McLennan County Money & Taxes

A homestead exemption lowers the amount of your home's value that gets taxed. To get it, the home must be your main residence as of January 1 of the tax year. You file the application with McLennan Central Appraisal District (MCAD), not the tax office.

You only need to file once. If you move, file again for the new home. Extra exemptions exist for people 65 and older and for disabled persons. Check mclennancad.org for the current form and any deadlines, since Texas law can change these.

Source to confirm: McLennan CAD — Forms

More McLennan County notes

Property Tax

McLennan CAD Handles Your Property Appraisal

McLennan Central Appraisal District sets property values for all 44 taxing entities in the county, but a separate office collects the tax.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Taxes on Rural Land

Land used mainly for farming or ranching can be taxed on its agricultural value instead of its market value, which is usually much lower.

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Appraisal Protest

You Can Protest Your Property Appraisal

Property owners in McLennan County can formally challenge their appraised value each year if they believe it is too high.

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Vehicle Registration

No Annual Safety Inspection Required to Register Your Car

As of January 1, 2025, McLennan County drivers no longer need a safety inspection to renew vehicle registration, but a small replacement fee applies.

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