Texas · Cottle County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Cottle County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Cottle 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 Cottle County
Cottle County itself grants a local homestead exemption (amount not published) (2026). Paducah ISD, the largest school district, adds a local yes, amount not stated homestead exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 4 of the 8 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.
A local homestead exemption off Cottle County taxes (the appraisal district lists it as granted but does not publish the amount)
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.
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 Cottle County
What property tax exemptions are there in Cottle County?
Cottle County itself grants a local homestead exemption (amount not published) (2026). Paducah ISD, the largest school district, adds a local yes, amount not stated homestead exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 4 of the 8 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Cottle County).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Cottle County?
Cottle Appraisal District Phone: 806-492-3345 Address: 815 9th St., Room 104, Paducah, TX 79248-0587. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Cottle County?
Local option homestead exemption (Cottle 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 Cottle County?
Local option homestead exemption (Cottle County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Cottle 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 Cottle County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Cottle 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 Cottle 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.