Galveston County, Texas

To file an agricultural exemption in Galveston County, contact the Galveston Central Appraisal District and submit a completed Application for 1-d-1 (Open-Space) Agricultural Use Appraisal. You must demonstrate at least 5 of the past 7 years of qualifying agricultural use at the intensity level required by Galveston County. The filing deadline is April 30 each year.

Minimum acreage requirements in Galveston County vary by exemption type and agricultural practice. Generally, the Galveston Central Appraisal District requires a minimum of 10 acres for standard agricultural exemptions, though beekeeping exemptions may qualify with as few as 5 acres. Contact the appraisal district directly for county-specific requirements.

The Galveston Central Appraisal District is located at 9850 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591. You can reach them by phone at (409) 935-1980 or visit their website at https://www.galvestoncad.org.

For Galveston County, you will typically need: Application for 1-d-1 (Open-Space) Agricultural Use Appraisal, a Wildlife Management Plan (if applying for wildlife exemption), proof of agricultural use documentation, and any supporting evidence of qualifying activity. Forms are available from the Galveston Central Appraisal District office or their website.