Texas · Clay County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Clay County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Clay 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 Clay County
Clay County itself grants a local homestead exemption (amount not published) (2025). Henrietta ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 2 of the 16 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.
A local homestead exemption off Clay County taxes (the appraisal district lists it as granted but does not publish the amount)
Set by
county
Tax year
2025
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.
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 Clay County
What property tax exemptions are there in Clay County?
Clay County itself grants a local homestead exemption (amount not published) (2025). Henrietta ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 2 of the 16 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Clay County).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Clay County?
Clay Appraisal District Phone: 940-538-4311 Address: 101 E. Omega St., Henrietta, TX 76365-3437. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Clay County?
Local option homestead exemption (Clay 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).
Do I have to reapply every year in Clay County?
Local option homestead exemption (Clay County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Clay 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 Clay County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Clay County
This appraisal district publishes only its partial exemption list (how many homes get each exemption and the total value exempted); it shows which units grant local options but not the per-home amounts, so call the district for exact amounts.
Median effective tax rate for Clay 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.