Agricultural & Timber Tax Exemption in Waller County, Texas

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

Gulf Prairies and Marshes Ecoregion

Agricultural Exemption Requirements in Waller County

Waller County is located in the Gulf Prairies and Marshes ecoregion of Texas. The Gulf Prairies and Marshes along the Texas coast support cattle ranching, rice production, and aquaculture (including crawfish farming). Coastal agriculture faces unique challenges including hurricane risk and saltwater intrusion.

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

Qualifying Agricultural Uses in Waller County

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

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

Waller County Appraisal District Contact Information

Waller County Appraisal District

(979) 921-0060

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

Intensity Standards in Waller 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. Rice production must show active cultivation and harvest. Aquaculture operations have specific qualifying requirements.

Contact the Waller County Appraisal District at (979) 921-0060 for the exact intensity standards applicable to your property in Waller County.

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

Rollback Tax Warning

If the Waller 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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