Hays County Appraisal District
Hays County Appraisal District
Contact Information
Hays County Appraisal District
21001 N. IH 35, Kyle, TX 78640-4795
512-713-0563
- Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Laura Raven
2025 Tax Rate Breakdown
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate per $100 |
|---|---|---|
| City of San Marcos | City | $0.6515 |
| Hays County | County | $0.3999 |
| Hays CISD | School District | $1.1546 |
| Combined Effective Rate | $2.2060 | |
Rates are per $100 of assessed value. The school district shown is the largest in the county for illustration purposes — your actual school district rate may differ. Rates vary by location within the county.
Available Exemptions
General Residence Homestead
50-114$140,000/ 20% of value
School district: $140,000 off appraised value (Prop 13, Nov 2025). County/city: up to 20% of appraised value (minimum $5,000). Must be primary residence as of January 1. File by April 30.
Download Application Form ↗Over-65 / Disabled Person
50-114$200,000
Additional $60,000 school district exemption on top of the $140,000 general homestead (Prop 11, Nov 2025). Combined school exemption: $200,000. Tax ceiling freeze: school taxes frozen at the amount due the year you qualify. County/city may offer optional additional exemptions of at least $3,000.
Download Application Form ↗Disabled Veteran (10-100%)
50-135$5,000
Tiered by VA disability rating: 10-29% = $5,000, 30-49% = $7,500, 50-69% = $10,000, 70-99% = $12,000, 100% = total exemption on homestead. Amount shown is the minimum (10-29%) tier. Veterans 65+ with 10%+ rating qualify for $12,000.
Download Application Form ↗Surviving Spouse of Disabled Veteran
50-135Carries forward the deceased veteran's exemption amount. Surviving spouse of a 100% disabled veteran receives total exemption on homestead. Must not have remarried. Applies to the homestead the couple shared.
Download Application Form ↗Agricultural / Open Space (1-d-1)
50-129Land appraised at agricultural productivity value instead of market value, typically 90-95% reduction. Must have agricultural use for 5 of the last 7 years. Rollback tax applies (5 years of tax difference plus 7% interest) if agricultural use ceases. File by April 30.
Download Application Form ↗How Much Could You Save?
Hays County combined effective rate: 2.2060%
Estimated annual savings
$1,103/yr
Based on 2.2060% combined tax rate
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