Agricultural & Timber Tax Exemption in Tom Green County, Texas

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

Edwards Plateau Ecoregion

Agricultural Exemption Requirements in Tom Green County

Tom Green 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 Tom Green County, property owners must:

Qualifying Agricultural Uses in Tom Green County

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

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

Tom Green County Appraisal District Contact Information

Tom Green County Appraisal District

(325) 658-4100

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

Intensity Standards in Tom Green County

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 Tom Green County Appraisal District at (325) 658-4100 for the exact intensity standards applicable to your property in Tom Green County.

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What Happens If You Don't Comply in Tom Green County?

Rollback Tax Warning

If the Tom Green 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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Tom Green County Appraisal District — Partner with LandComply

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