Texas · Callahan County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Callahan County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Callahan 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 Callahan County
Callahan County itself grants a 20% (min. $5,000) homestead exemption and $3,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Baird ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 3 of the 12 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.
Apply at
Callahan Appraisal District
Phone
325-854-2528
Local breaks
Local option homestead exemption (Callahan County), Local age 65 or older exemption (Callahan County)
Tax year
2026 (current list on the CAD's online exemption page, Oct 2026)
Local option homestead exemption (Callahan County)
20% (min. $5,000) of the home's appraised value off Callahan County taxes
Set by
county
Tax year
2026 (current list on the CAD's online exemption page, Oct 2026)
Who qualifies
Owner-occupied residence homestead (any age)
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431).
Renewal
One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
$3,000 off the home's value for Callahan County taxes
Set by
county
Tax year
2026 (current list on the CAD's online exemption page, Oct 2026)
Who qualifies
Homeowner age 65 or older (a surviving spouse 55 or older may keep it)
How to apply
File Form 50-114 with the county appraisal district (no fee); one application covers every taxing unit that taxes your home. Attach a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address.
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.
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Callahan County
What property tax exemptions are there in Callahan County?
Callahan County itself grants a 20% (min. $5,000) homestead exemption and $3,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Baird ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 3 of the 12 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Callahan County); Local age 65 or older exemption (Callahan County).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Callahan County?
Callahan Appraisal District Phone: 325-854-2528 Address: 302 Chestnut St., Baird, TX 79504. Also: Callahan 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 Callahan County?
Local option homestead exemption (Callahan County): Generally by April 30 of the tax year (Tax Code §11.43(d)); a late application can be filed up to two years after that year's taxes become delinquent (§11.431). Local age 65 or older exemption (Callahan 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 Callahan County?
Local option homestead exemption (Callahan County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local age 65 or older exemption (Callahan County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Callahan 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 Callahan County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Callahan County
Callahan County and its farm road fund give a 20% homestead exemption (at least $5,000); the county also gives $3,000 off for 65+ homeowners.
Median effective tax rate for Callahan County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. The rate is property taxes paid divided by home value.