Agricultural & Timber Tax Exemption in Castro County, Texas

Track your agricultural and timber activities and prepare your compliance documentation for the Castro County Appraisal District. LandComply helps Castro County property owners maintain their special appraisal and avoid rollback taxes.

High Plains Ecoregion

Agricultural Exemption Requirements in Castro County

Castro County is located in the High Plains ecoregion of Texas. The High Plains (Texas Panhandle) is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the state. Irrigated crop production (cotton, corn, wheat, grain sorghum) and cattle feedlot operations dominate. Large-scale farming operations are typical.

To maintain an agricultural tax valuation (1-D-1 special appraisal) in Castro County, property owners must:

Qualifying Agricultural Uses in Castro County

The following agricultural uses typically qualify for 1-D-1 special appraisal in Castro County:

Each use type has specific intensity requirements set by the Castro County Appraisal District. Contact them directly for current stocking rates, minimum acreage, and production requirements in Castro County.

Castro County Appraisal District Contact Information

Castro County Appraisal District

(806) 647-5131

Contact information maintained by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Contact the Castro County Appraisal District directly for county-specific filing requirements and intensity standards.

Intensity Standards in Castro County

Each county appraisal district sets its own intensity standards — the minimum level of agricultural activity required to qualify for special appraisal. Cropland must demonstrate active cultivation with documentation of planting, inputs, and harvest. Irrigation records are important. Feedlot operations have specific intensity requirements.

Contact the Castro County Appraisal District at (806) 647-5131 for the exact intensity standards applicable to your property in Castro County.

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What Happens If You Don't Comply in Castro County?

Rollback Tax Warning

If the Castro County Appraisal District determines that your property no longer qualifies for agricultural or timber special appraisal, you may face rollback taxes — the difference between taxes paid at productivity value and taxes that would have been paid at full market value, for up to 3 years (under HB 3833), plus 7% interest if delinquent.

Common triggers for rollback taxes include:

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