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.
The Karnes County Appraisal District sets the appraised value of your home or land. It also handles homestead exemptions. A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of the home you live in. To apply, you download Form 50-114, attach a copy of your Texas driver's license showing your property address, and mail it to the appraisal district at 915 S. Panna Maria Ave., Karnes City. Check the official site for current deadlines, since they can change.
A separate office — the Tax Assessor-Collector — sends your tax bills and takes your payments. The two offices are not the same. If you think your value is wrong, you file a protest with the appraisal district, not the tax office. The Texas Comptroller keeps a directory of both offices for every county so you can confirm current contact details.
Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Karnes County Directory