Texas · Guadalupe County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Guadalupe County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Guadalupe County itself grants a 1% (min. $5,000) homestead exemption and $10,000 off for age 65+ (2025). Seguin ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 10 of the 32 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.

Apply at
Guadalupe Appraisal District
Phone
830-303-3313
Local breaks
Local option homestead exemption (Guadalupe County), Local age 65 or older exemption (Guadalupe County)
Tax year
2025

Where to apply in Guadalupe County

Guadalupe Appraisal District

Phone
830-303-3313
Address
3000 N. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155-7320
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Guadalupe County

Homestead

Local option homestead exemption (Guadalupe County)

1% (min. $5,000) of the home's appraised value off Guadalupe County taxes

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.
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

Seniors

Local age 65 or older exemption (Guadalupe County)

$10,000 off the home's value for Guadalupe County taxes

Set by
county
Tax year
2025
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.
Deadline
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.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Guadalupe County

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

Sort:
Taxing unitTypeDisabilityFreezeHomestead pctOver65Source
City of Cibolocity$5,000not listednone$5,000official
City of Lulingcity$3,000not listednone$3,000official
City of Marioncitynonenot listednone$7,500official
City of New Braunfelscity$3,750not listed20%$3,750official
City of San Marcoscity$35,000not listed$15,000 (not to exceed 20%)$35,000official
City of Santa Claracity$7,500not listed10% (min. $7,500)$7,500official
City of Schertzcity$3,000not listednone$10,000official
City of Seguincity$15,000not listednone$15,000official
City of Selmacitynonenot listed1% (min. $5,000)$20,000official
City of Universal Citycity$10,000not listed1% (min. $5,000)$10,000official
Comal ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)20%no local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Guadalupe Countycountynonenot listed1% (min. $5,000)$10,000official
Guadalupe County Lateral Roadcountynonenot listed1% (min. $5,000) plus $3,000$7,000official
Guadalupe County MUD #10specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Guadalupe County MUD #4specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Guadalupe County MUD #6specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Guadalupe County MUD #9specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
La Vernia ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Lake Dunlap WCIDspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Lake McQueeney WCID #1specialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Lake Placid WCID #1special$10,000 (2025 list; see note)not listednone$10,000 (2025 list; see note)official
Lone Oak Farm MUDspecialnonenot listednonenoneofficial
Luling ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Marion ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Navarro ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
New Braunfels ISDschool district$3,750 local (on top of the state $60,000)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$3,750 local (on top of the state $60,000)official
Nixon-Smiley CISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)20%no local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Prairie Lea ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
San Marcos CISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Seguin ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
York Creek Water Districtspecial$3,000not listed1% (min. $5,000)$3,000official

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 Guadalupe 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.

Guadalupe County median effective rate: 1.19% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County

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Document checklist for Guadalupe County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Guadalupe County

What property tax exemptions are there in Guadalupe County?

Guadalupe County itself grants a 1% (min. $5,000) homestead exemption and $10,000 off for age 65+ (2025). Seguin ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 10 of the 32 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Guadalupe County); Local age 65 or older exemption (Guadalupe County).

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

Guadalupe Appraisal District Phone: 830-303-3313 Address: 3000 N. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155-7320. Also: Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County?

Local option homestead exemption (Guadalupe 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 (Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe County?

Local option homestead exemption (Guadalupe County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local age 65 or older exemption (Guadalupe County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.

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

Good to know in Guadalupe County

  • Guadalupe County's lateral road fund gives the homestead exemption plus $3,000, and an extra $7,000 for 65+ homeowners.
  • The Guadalupe AD list does not say which units have adopted a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled, apart from school districts (required by state law).

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.