NEWS

CITY OF KYLE APPROVES HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION CHANGES FOR 2022

The City of Kyle recently approved a Homestead Exemption for its residents. The exemption will be automatically applied to properties that have a qualified homestead exemption for this tax year. The homestead exempts $40,000 from ad valorem taxation (not to exceed 20% of the value). Residential owners who qualify for the Disabled Person exemption will […]

PRO-RATED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS

Are you eligible for a pro-rated homestead exemption? Starting January 1, 2022, state law allows property owners to claim a pro-rated general residence homestead exemption on a property that becomes their principal residence at any point in the year. Previously, property owners could only claim this exemption if they owned and lived in the home […]

HAYS COUNTY PRELIMINARY VALUE PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE 2022 PRELIMINARY APPRAISED VALUES   Hays Central Appraisal District scheduled the mailing of over 110,000 appraisal notices for April 18, 2022. Property owners have the right to appeal actions concerning their property appraisals to the Hays County Appraisal Review Board and the deadline is May 18, 2022. An appeal can be filed online […]

CITY OF SAN MARCOS APPROVES HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

The City of San Marcos recently approved a Homestead Exemption for its residents. Even though the exemption is not included on the 2022 Notice of Appraised Value it will be automatically applied to properties that have a qualified homestead exemption for this tax year.

LOW INCOME HOUSING CAP RATE

2022 Low Income Housing Apartment Capitalization Rate Pursuant to Sec. 11.1825(r) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the Hays Central Appraisal District gives public notice of the capitalization rate to be used for tax year 2022 to value properties receiving exemptions under this section. Rent restricted properties vary widely. These variations can have an influence on the […]

HAYS COUNTY APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD SEEKS APPLICANTS

Hays County Appraisal Review Board Seeks Applicants The Taxpayer Liaison Officer for the Hays Central Appraisal District is accepting applications for consideration from candidates seeking appointment as Appraisal Review Board (ARB) members.  Service on the ARB will begin soon for the 2022-2023 term. Applications are available online at www.hayscad.com or at the Hays Central Appraisal […]