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.

McLennan County Cars & Driving

Texas House Bill 3297 ended the annual vehicle safety inspection requirement for most counties starting January 2025. McLennan County is not one of the 17 counties that still require emissions testing. So if you register here, there is no inspection step.

You will still pay a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee when you register. The McLennan County Tax Office handles registration renewals, title transfers, and disabled parking placards. The office is at 215 N 5th Street in Waco. You can also renew online through TxDMV.

Source to confirm: DPS — Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes January 2025

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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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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.

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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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