Agricultural & Timber Tax Exemption in Red River County, Texas

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

Blackland Prairie Ecoregion

Agricultural Exemption Requirements in Red River County

Red River County is located in the Blackland Prairie ecoregion of Texas. The Blackland Prairie features rich, dark soils ideal for crop production and improved pasture. Common agricultural operations include cattle grazing on improved pasture, row crops (cotton, corn, grain sorghum), and hay production (coastal bermuda). Many properties near urban areas face development pressure and rollback risk.

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

Qualifying Agricultural Uses in Red River County

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

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

Red River County Appraisal District Contact Information

Red River County Appraisal District

(903) 427-3881

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

Intensity Standards in Red River County

Each county appraisal district sets its own intensity standards — the minimum level of agricultural activity required to qualify for special appraisal. Improved pasture typically requires 1 AU per 5-8 acres. Native pasture requires 1 AU per 8-12 acres. Cropland must show active cultivation and harvest records.

Contact the Red River County Appraisal District at (903) 427-3881 for the exact intensity standards applicable to your property in Red River County.

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What Happens If You Don't Comply in Red River County?

Rollback Tax Warning

If the Red River 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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