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Bosque County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Bosque County, on top of Texas’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.

What is different in Bosque County

Bosque County itself grants a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled (2026). Clifton ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 1 of the 22 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.

Apply at
Bosque Appraisal District
Phone
254-435-2304
Local breaks
County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bosque County)
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Bosque County

Bosque Appraisal District

Phone
254-435-2304
Address
9293 Hwy. 6, Meridian, TX 76665-0393
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Bosque County

Senior freeze or deferral

County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bosque County)

County taxes on the home are capped at the amount in the year you first qualify (rises only for new improvements)

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homeowners with the age 65 or older or disabled exemption
How to apply
Automatic once the appraisal district grants your age 65 or disabled exemption.
Deadline
No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Bosque County

Each school district, city or other taxing unit can set its own amount. Find the ones on your tax bill.

Sort:
Taxing unitTypeDisabilityFreezeHomestead pctOver65Source
Bosque Countycountynoneyesnonenoneofficial
Bosque County ESDspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Bosque County Hospital Districtspecial$10,000no10% (min. $5,000)$10,000official
China Spring ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
City of Cliftoncitynoneyesnonenoneofficial
City of Cranfills Gapcitynoneyesnonenoneofficial
City of Iredellcitynoneyesnonenoneofficial
City of Meridiancitynoneyesnonenoneofficial
City of Morgancitynonenononenoneofficial
City of Valley Millscitynoneyesnone$3,000official
City of Walnut Springscitynonenononenoneofficial
Clifton ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Cranfills Gap ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Hico ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Iredell ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Jonesboro ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Kopperl ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Meridian ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Morgan ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Valley Mills ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Walnut Springs ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Texas law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Texas page.

All Texas property tax exemptions

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Savings estimate for Bosque County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

Filled in when the exemption is a fixed dollar amount. You can change it.

Bosque County median effective rate: 0.86% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Bosque County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Eligibility finder for Bosque County

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Document checklist for Bosque County

Pick the breaks you plan to apply for. You get a checklist of forms, documents, steps and deadlines to print or keep on your phone.

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Bosque County

What property tax exemptions are there in Bosque County?

Bosque County itself grants a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled (2026). Clifton ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 1 of the 22 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bosque County).

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Bosque County?

Bosque Appraisal District Phone: 254-435-2304 Address: 9293 Hwy. 6, Meridian, TX 76665-0393. Also: Bosque County Tax Assessor-Collector, which sends and collects the property tax bill. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.

When is the deadline to apply in Bosque County?

County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bosque County): No later than one year after you turn 65 or become disabled (Tax Code §11.43(k)); late applications up to two years after the delinquency date (§11.431).

Do I have to reapply every year in Bosque County?

County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Bosque County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Bosque County too?

Yes. The statewide breaks on our Texas page apply here as well, for example General Residence Homestead Exemption, Age 65 or Older or Disabled Residence Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling (tax freeze) for Age 65 or Older or Disabled. This page adds what Bosque County sets or runs itself.

Good to know in Bosque County

  • Bosque County gives no local dollar exemptions but has adopted the tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ and disabled homeowners, as have the cities of Clifton, Cranfills Gap, Iredell, Meridian and Valley Mills.
  • The Bosque County Hospital District gives a 10% homestead exemption (at least $5,000) and $10,000 off for 65+ and disabled homeowners, without a ceiling.

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Bosque County.

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.