Homestead Exemption

File a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill

If your home in Mills County is your main residence, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value of your property.

Mills County Money & Taxes

A homestead exemption lowers the amount of your property that gets taxed. To qualify, the home must be your main residence on January 1 of the tax year. You apply once with the Mills Central Appraisal District. You will need a copy of your Texas driver's license or state ID showing your address.

Once approved, the exemption stays in place — you do not refile each year. The appraisal district also has information on additional exemptions for seniors and people with disabilities. Deadlines and specific savings amounts can change, so check millscad.org or call 325-648-2253 for current details.

Source to confirm: Mills Central Appraisal District — Exemptions

More Mills County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property taxes in Mills County

Mills County splits property tax duties between two offices, so you need to know which one to contact.

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Ag Valuation

Rural land in Mills County may qualify for agricultural valuation

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management can be taxed on its production value rather than market value, which is often much lower.

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Hunting

Deer hunting in Mills County has antler restrictions

Mills County falls under Texas Parks and Wildlife Department North Zone deer rules, which include a buck antler restriction.

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Local Economy

Mills County's economy runs on livestock, not crops

Cattle, sheep, and goats make up about 90 percent of Mills County's farm income, shaping the land and community.

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