Hays County, Texas

To file an agricultural exemption in Hays County, contact the Hays 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 Hays County. The filing deadline is April 30 each year.

Minimum acreage requirements in Hays County vary by exemption type and agricultural practice. Generally, the Hays 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 Hays Central Appraisal District is located at 21001 IH-35 N, Kyle, TX 78640. You can reach them by phone at (512) 268-2522 or visit their website at https://www.hayscad.com.

For Hays 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 Hays Central Appraisal District office or their website.