Agricultural & Timber Tax Exemption in Dimmit County, Texas

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

South Texas Plains Ecoregion

Agricultural Exemption Requirements in Dimmit County

Dimmit County is located in the South Texas Plains ecoregion of Texas. The South Texas Plains (Brush Country) supports large-scale cattle ranching, exotic livestock operations, and hunting leases. Properties tend to be larger with lower stocking rates due to semi-arid conditions. Brush management (particularly mesquite and prickly pear) is a significant land maintenance activity.

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

Qualifying Agricultural Uses in Dimmit County

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

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

Dimmit County Appraisal District Contact Information

Dimmit County Appraisal District

(830) 876-2809

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

Intensity Standards in Dimmit County

Each county appraisal district sets its own intensity standards — the minimum level of agricultural activity required to qualify for special appraisal. Native rangeland typically requires 1 AU per 15-25 acres due to lower forage production. Large acreage requirements are common. Exotic livestock (axis deer, nilgai) may count toward stocking rates — consult your CAD.

Contact the Dimmit County Appraisal District at (830) 876-2809 for the exact intensity standards applicable to your property in Dimmit County.

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

Rollback Tax Warning

If the Dimmit 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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