Hays County Property Taxes
County tax rates, exemptions, appraisal district resources, and how property taxes affect closing in Hays County.
At a glance
- County seat
- San Marcos
- Appraisal district
- Hays
- 2025 total county tax rate
- 0.3999 per $100 valuation
County rate only. Your total bill also includes school district, city, and special district taxes.
Official resources
- Hays Appraisal District website
- Search Hays County property records
- Hays County government / tax office
Property search links may redirect to the appraisal district's online portal. If a link does not load, use the CAD website to access the current property search tool.
2025 county tax rates
Rates below are the Hays County government portion only, reported to the Texas Comptroller. They do not include school, city, or special district taxes that make up most property tax bills.
| Rate type | Per $100 valuation |
|---|---|
| Total county rate | 0.3999 |
| General fund | 0.3573 |
| Road and bridge | 0.0426 |
| Farm-to-market / county road | 0.0000 |
| No-new-revenue rate | 0.3279 |
| Voter-approval rate | 0.4441 |
Source: Texas Comptroller 2025 County Rates and Levies (as of 01/28/2026).
Exemptions in Hays County
Apply for exemptions through the Hays Appraisal District. Amounts below reflect state minimums; local taxing units in Hays County may offer additional optional exemptions.
Homestead (school district)
$100,000 reduction in taxable value for school taxes.
General homestead
$100,000 additional school district reduction (state minimum).
Over-65 or disabled
$10,000 additional exemption; may qualify for a school tax ceiling.
Disabled veteran
Varies by disability rating (Tax Code §11.22)
Agricultural / open-space
Productivity valuation available for qualifying land
State-mandated minimums apply statewide. Local taxing units may offer additional optional exemptions — confirm current amounts with the appraisal district.
Property taxes and your closing
When you buy or sell property in Hays County, property taxes are prorated at closing based on the transaction date and contract terms. Your title company will review Hays County tax records for delinquencies, pending liens, and open protests that could affect title.
File homestead and other exemption applications with the Hays County Appraisal District after closing if you qualify. Exemptions are not automatic — they require an application on the CAD's timeline.
Use the county appraisal district property search to verify the parcel, current owner, and appraised value before closing. Discrepancies between contract value and tax roll data should be resolved early in the transaction.
Additional tools and resources are in development and will be added here as they become available.
Closing in Hays County?
Property taxes in Hays County affect prorations, exemption filings, and what title professionals review before closing. Schedule a consultation to discuss how local tax rules apply to your purchase, sale, or refinance.
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