Property Tax Savings

Cut Your Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Milam County is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your taxable property value.

Milam County Money & Taxes

A homestead exemption reduces the value used to calculate your property tax. In Texas, the state requires school districts to give a $100,000 exemption on your home's taxable value. Local taxing units may add more on top of that. Seniors and disabled homeowners can qualify for additional breaks.

You apply once through the Milam Central Appraisal District in Cameron. There is no fee. You must own the home and live there as your main address. Once approved, you do not need to reapply each year. Check the appraisal district site for the current form and filing window, as deadlines change.

Source to confirm: Milam Central Appraisal District

More Milam County notes

Agricultural Valuation

Farm or Ranch Land Can Be Taxed at Agricultural Value

Landowners in Milam County who use their land for farming, ranching, beekeeping, or wildlife management may qualify for a much lower tax appraisal.

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Public River Access

Free Public Fishing Access on the Brazos River

Texas Parks and Wildlife leases two public access points on the Brazos River in Milam County near Cameron for fishing and paddling.

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Water & Flood Awareness

Three Rivers Shape the Land in Milam County

The Brazos, Little River, and San Gabriel rivers all run through Milam County, which means flooding is a real risk for property buyers to check.

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Local History

Cameron's 1890 Courthouse Is on the National Register

Cameron, the Milam County seat, was founded in 1846 on the Little River and its 1890 courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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