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Coryell County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Coryell 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 Coryell County

The appraisal district lists no local homestead, 65+ or disabled exemption for Coryell County itself (2025 list). Copperas Cove ISD, the largest school district, adds a local $6,000 age 65+ exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 1 of the 2 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.

Apply at
Coryell Appraisal District
Phone
254-865-6593
Local breaks
Local options of Copperas Cove ISD (largest school district)
Tax year
2025 (exemption descriptions posted Nov 2025)

We could not confirm all of Coryell County’s local rules yet. Some facts on this page rest on limited sources. Call the office below before you rely on them.

Where to apply in Coryell County

Coryell Appraisal District

Phone
254-865-6593
Address
705 E. Main St., Gatesville, TX 76528

Other offices

Local exemptions in Coryell County

Other

Local options of Copperas Cove ISD (largest school district)

Copperas Cove ISD adds a $6,000 local age 65+ exemption on top of the state school exemptions ($140,000 homestead; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled)

Set by
school district
Tax year
2025 (exemption descriptions posted Nov 2025)
Who qualifies
Homeowners in Copperas Cove ISD; age/disability rules as for the state exemption
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.
Deadline
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.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Coryell County

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

Taxing unitTypeDisabilityFreezeHomestead pctOver65Source
City of Copperas Covecitynot listednot listed$5,000 flat$5,000official
Copperas Cove ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$6,000 local (on top of the state $60,000)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

By group in Texas: Seniors · Veterans · Disability · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Coryell 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.

Coryell County median effective rate: 1.00% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Coryell 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 Coryell County

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Document checklist for Coryell County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Coryell County

What property tax exemptions are there in Coryell County?

The appraisal district lists no local homestead, 65+ or disabled exemption for Coryell County itself (2025 list). Copperas Cove ISD, the largest school district, adds a local $6,000 age 65+ exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 1 of the 2 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local options of Copperas Cove ISD (largest school district).

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

Coryell Appraisal District Phone: 254-865-6593 Address: 705 E. Main St., Gatesville, TX 76528. Also: Coryell 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 Coryell County?

Local options of Copperas Cove ISD (largest school district): 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 Coryell County?

Local options of Copperas Cove ISD (largest school district): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Coryell 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 Coryell County sets or runs itself.

Good to know in Coryell County

  • Coryell CAD lists only two local options: the City of Copperas Cove ($5,000 homestead and $5,000 over-65) and Copperas Cove ISD ($6,000 over-65 on top of the state $60,000).

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.