Track your agricultural and timber activities and prepare your compliance documentation for the Mason County Appraisal District. LandComply helps Mason County property owners maintain their special appraisal and avoid rollback taxes.
Edwards Plateau EcoregionMason County is located in the Edwards Plateau ecoregion of Texas. The Edwards Plateau (Texas Hill Country) supports cattle, goat, and sheep operations on native pasture and rangeland. Beekeeping has become increasingly popular on smaller tracts. Many landowners in this region also hold wildlife management valuations through WildComply. Cedar (juniper) management is a common land maintenance activity.
To maintain an agricultural tax valuation (1-D-1 special appraisal) in Mason County, property owners must:
The following agricultural uses typically qualify for 1-D-1 special appraisal in Mason County:
Each use type has specific intensity requirements set by the Mason County Appraisal District. Contact them directly for current stocking rates, minimum acreage, and production requirements in Mason County.
Contact information maintained by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Contact the Mason County Appraisal District directly for county-specific filing requirements and intensity standards.
Each county appraisal district sets its own intensity standards — the minimum level of agricultural activity required to qualify for special appraisal. Native pasture typically requires 1 AU per 8-15 acres depending on range condition. Goats and sheep are common — see animal unit equivalents. Beekeeping requires minimum 6 hives on 5-20 acres.
Contact the Mason County Appraisal District at (325) 347-5989 for the exact intensity standards applicable to your property in Mason County.
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If the Mason 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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