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McLennan County, Texas

Property tax exemption information, filing guidance, and appraisal district contacts for McLennan County landowners.

County Seat

Waco

Region

Central Texas

Population

256,623

Filing Deadline

April 30

Appraisal District

McLennan County Appraisal District

Address315 S 26th St, Waco, TX 76710
Phone(254) 752-9864
Websitehttps://www.mclennancad.org ↗
Available Exemptions

Exemption Types in McLennan County

Agricultural Exemption
Wildlife Exemption
Timber Exemption
Beekeeping Exemption
Hay meadow Exemption
Important Deadlines

Key Dates for McLennan County

April 30 — Filing Deadline

All agricultural, wildlife, and timber exemption applications must be submitted to the McLennan County Appraisal District by April 30. Late applications may be accepted with a penalty until the appraisal review board approves the records.

January 1 — Qualification Date

Your property must qualify for the exemption as of January 1 of the tax year. Land use, acreage, and intensity standards are evaluated as of this date.

Common Questions

McLennan County FAQ

How do I file an ag exemption in McLennan County?
To file an agricultural exemption in McLennan County, contact the McLennan County 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 McLennan County. The filing deadline is April 30 each year.
What is the minimum acreage for McLennan County?
Minimum acreage requirements in McLennan County vary by exemption type and agricultural practice. Generally, the McLennan County 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.
Where is the McLennan County Appraisal District?
The McLennan County Appraisal District is located at 315 S 26th St, Waco, TX 76710. You can reach them by phone at (254) 752-9864 or visit their website at https://www.mclennancad.org.
What forms do I need for McLennan County?
For McLennan 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 McLennan County Appraisal District office or their website.
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