Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill in Grimes County

Homeowners who live in their home can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces how much of the property value is taxed.

Grimes County Money & Taxes

School districts in Grimes County — including Anderson-Shiro, Iola, Navasota, Richards, and Madisonville — each offer a $140,000 general homestead exemption. That means $140,000 of your home's value is not taxed by the school district.

Residents 65 or older or with a disability get an additional $60,000 off the school district portion. The county itself offers a $12,000 exemption for seniors and disabled persons. Apply through the Grimes County Appraisal District at grimescad.org. Check the site for current deadlines, since they can change.

Source to confirm: Grimes County Appraisal District — Exemptions

More Grimes County notes

Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Grimes County

Grimes County uses two separate offices for property tax work. Knowing which one to call will save you time.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland and Ranchland Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

In Grimes County, land used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on what it produces rather than what it could sell for.

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Flood Risk

The Navasota River Floods — Know Your Property's Risk

The Navasota River runs through Grimes County and can rise quickly during heavy rain, putting roads and low-lying properties at risk.

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Septic / OSSF

Most Rural Homes in Grimes County Use a Septic System

Outside of Navasota and other small towns, most Grimes County homes are not on a public sewer line. They use a septic system instead.

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