Texas · Colorado County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Colorado County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Colorado 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 Colorado County
Colorado County itself grants a 20% homestead exemption and $12,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Columbus ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 3 of the 13 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.
Apply at
Colorado Appraisal District
Phone
979-732-8222
Local breaks
Local option homestead exemption (Colorado County), Local age 65 or older exemption (Colorado County)
Local option homestead exemption (Colorado County)
20% of the home's appraised value off Colorado County taxes (at least $5,000)
Set by
county
Tax year
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.
$12,000 off the home's value for Colorado County taxes
Set by
county
Tax year
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 Colorado County
What property tax exemptions are there in Colorado County?
Colorado County itself grants a 20% homestead exemption and $12,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Columbus ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 3 of the 13 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Colorado County); Local age 65 or older exemption (Colorado County).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Colorado County?
Colorado Appraisal District Phone: 979-732-8222 Address: 106 Cardinal Lane, Columbus, TX 78934-2000. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Colorado County?
Local option homestead exemption (Colorado 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 (Colorado 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 Colorado County?
Local option homestead exemption (Colorado County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local age 65 or older exemption (Colorado County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Colorado 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 Colorado County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Colorado County
Colorado County and the Colorado Groundwater Conservation District each give a 20% homestead exemption and $12,000 off for 65+ homeowners; the Rice Hospital District gives 20% and $10,000 for 65+ and disabled homeowners.
Among cities, Columbus gives $10,000 for 65+, Eagle Lake $7,500 and Weimar $3,000; no city lists a disabled exemption.
Median effective tax rate for Colorado 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.