Texas · Hemphill County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026

Hemphill County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Hemphill County itself grants a local homestead exemption (amount not published) and a local age 65+ exemption (amount not published) (2025). Canadian ISD, the largest school district, adds a local yes, amount not stated homestead exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 3 of the 6 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.

Apply at
Hemphill Appraisal District
Phone
806-323-8022
Local breaks
Local option homestead exemption (Hemphill County), Local age 65 or older exemption (Hemphill County)
Tax year
2025

Where to apply in Hemphill County

Hemphill Appraisal District

Phone
806-323-8022
Address
102 N. 5th St., Canadian, TX 79014-2228

Other offices

Local exemptions in Hemphill County

Homestead

Local option homestead exemption (Hemphill County)

A local homestead exemption off Hemphill County taxes (the appraisal district lists it as granted but does not publish the amount)

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 (Hemphill County)

A local age 65+ exemption off Hemphill County taxes (granted; amount not published by the appraisal district)

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 Hemphill 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
Canadian ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)yes, amount not statedno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
City of Canadiancitynonenot listednoneyes, amount not statedofficial
Fort Elliott CISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Hemphill Countycountynonenot listedyes, amount not statedyes, amount not statedofficial
Hemphill County Hospital Districtspecialnonenot listednoneyes, amount not statedofficial
Hemphill County Water Districtspecialnonenot listedyes, amount not statedyes, amount not statedofficial

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 Hemphill 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.

Hemphill County median effective rate: 1.24% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

Enter a value and a tax rateChoose an exemption or type the value it takes off.

Median effective rate in Hemphill 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 Hemphill County

Answer a few questions to see which property tax breaks may fit you. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere.

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Document checklist for Hemphill County

Pick the breaks you plan to apply for. You get a checklist of forms, documents, steps and deadlines to print or keep on your phone.

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Hemphill County

What property tax exemptions are there in Hemphill County?

Hemphill County itself grants a local homestead exemption (amount not published) and a local age 65+ exemption (amount not published) (2025). Canadian ISD, the largest school district, adds a local yes, amount not stated homestead exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 3 of the 6 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Hemphill County); Local age 65 or older exemption (Hemphill County).

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

Hemphill Appraisal District Phone: 806-323-8022 Address: 102 N. 5th St., Canadian, TX 79014-2228. Also: Hemphill 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 Hemphill County?

Local option homestead exemption (Hemphill 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 (Hemphill 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 Hemphill County?

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

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

Good to know in Hemphill County

  • This appraisal district publishes only its partial exemption list (number of homes and total value exempted), so it shows which units grant local options but not the per-home amounts.

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

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Last checked: Oct 2026.