Texas · Hartley County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Hartley County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Hartley 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 Hartley County
Hartley County itself grants $5,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Dalhart ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 2 of the 6 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.
Apply at
Hartley Appraisal District
Phone
806-365-4515
Local breaks
Local age 65 or older exemption (Hartley County)
Tax year
2026 (current list on the CAD's online exemption page, Oct 2026)
$5,000 off the home's value for Hartley County taxes
Set by
county
Tax year
2026 (current list on the CAD's online exemption page, Oct 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 Hartley County
What property tax exemptions are there in Hartley County?
Hartley County itself grants $5,000 off for age 65+ (2026). Dalhart ISD, the largest school district, gives only the state school exemptions ($140,000; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled). 2 of the 6 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local age 65 or older exemption (Hartley County).
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Hartley County?
Hartley Appraisal District Phone: 806-365-4515 Address: 1011 4th St., Hartley, TX 79044-9998. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state rules and forms.
When is the deadline to apply in Hartley County?
Local age 65 or older exemption (Hartley 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 Hartley County?
Local age 65 or older exemption (Hartley County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to.
Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Hartley 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 Hartley County sets or runs itself.
Good to know in Hartley County
Hartley County gives $5,000 off for 65+ homeowners; the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District gives 10% (at least $10,000) and $100,000 for 65+ and disabled homeowners.
Median effective tax rate for Hartley 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.