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Johnson County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

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

Johnson County itself grants a 5% (min. $5,000) homestead exemption, $10,000 off for age 65+, $10,000 off for disabled homeowners and a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled (2025). Burleson ISD, the largest school district, adds a local $25,000 age 65+ exemption and a local $25,000 disabled exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 12 of the 31 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table.

Apply at
Johnson Appraisal District
Phone
817-648-3000
Local breaks
Local option homestead exemption (Johnson County), Local age 65 or older exemption (Johnson County), Local disabled person exemption (Johnson County), County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Johnson County), Local options of Burleson ISD (largest school district)
Tax year
2025

Where to apply in Johnson County

Johnson Appraisal District

Phone
817-648-3000
Address
109 N. Main St., Cleburne, TX 76033-4941
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Johnson County

Homestead

Local option homestead exemption (Johnson County)

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

$10,000 off the home's value for Johnson 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

Disability

Local disabled person exemption (Johnson County)

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

Set by
county
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Homeowner who meets the Social Security disability definition (you cannot take both the 65+ and disabled exemption from the same unit)
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

Senior freeze or deferral

County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Johnson County)

County taxes on the home are capped at the amount in the year you first qualify (rises only for new improvements)

Set by
county
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Homeowners with the age 65 or older or disabled exemption
How to apply
Automatic once the appraisal district grants your age 65 or disabled exemption.
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

Other

Local options of Burleson ISD (largest school district)

Burleson ISD adds a $25,000 local age 65+ exemption and a $25,000 local disabled exemption on top of the state school exemptions ($140,000 homestead; +$60,000 for 65+/disabled)

Set by
school district
Tax year
2025
Who qualifies
Homeowners in Burleson 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 Johnson 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
Alvarado ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Burleson ISDschool district$25,000 local (on top of the state $60,000)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$25,000 local (on top of the state $60,000)official
City of Alvaradocity$15,000yes1% (min. $5,000)$15,000official
City of Burlesoncitynoneyes5% (min. $5,000)noneofficial
City of Cleburnecitynoneyes10% (min. $5,000)$6,000official
City of Crowleycity$40,000yesnone$40,000official
City of Godleycity$10,000no10% (min. $5,000)$10,000official
City of Grand Prairiecitynoneyes17.5% (min. $5,000)noneofficial
City of Grandviewcity$5,000yesnone$5,000official
City of Joshuacity$25,000yes10% (min. $5,000)$25,000official
City of Keenecity$15,000yesnone$15,000official
City of Mansfieldcity$10,000yes16% (min. $5,000)$50,000official
City of Rio Vistacity$5,000nonone$5,000official
City of Venuscity$10,000yesnone$10,000official
Cleburne ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)none$7,000 local (on top of the state $60,000)official
CR 915 MUDspecialnonenononenoneofficial
Cresson Crossroads MUD #2specialnonenononenoneofficial
Crowley ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)10% (min. $5,000)no local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Godley ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Granbury ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Grandview ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Hill College (Alvarado, Cleburne, Godley, Grandview, Joshua, Keene, Rio Vista, Venus branch areas)special$10,000yes1% (min. $5,000)$10,000official
Johnson Countycounty$10,000yes5% (min. $5,000)$10,000official
Johnson County Emergency Services District #1special$10,000yes1% (min. $5,000)$10,000official
Johnson County Lateral Roadcounty$10,000yes5% (min. $5,000) plus $3,000$10,000official
Joshua ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Keene ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Mansfield ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Rio Vista ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Venus ISDschool districtno local amount (state $60,000 applies)yes (required by state law for school districts)noneno local amount (state $60,000 applies)official
Wright Farm Municipal Management Districtspecialnonenononenoneofficial

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 Johnson County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

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Johnson 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 Johnson 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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Questions about property tax exemptions in Johnson County

What property tax exemptions are there in Johnson County?

Johnson County itself grants a 5% (min. $5,000) homestead exemption, $10,000 off for age 65+, $10,000 off for disabled homeowners and a tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled (2025). Burleson ISD, the largest school district, adds a local $25,000 age 65+ exemption and a local $25,000 disabled exemption on top of the state school exemptions. 12 of the 31 taxing units listed offer a local homestead exemption; details for every unit are in the table. Local breaks here: Local option homestead exemption (Johnson County); Local age 65 or older exemption (Johnson County); Local disabled person exemption (Johnson County); County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Johnson County); Local options of Burleson ISD (largest school district).

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

Johnson Appraisal District Phone: 817-648-3000 Address: 109 N. Main St., Cleburne, TX 76033-4941. Also: Johnson 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 Johnson County?

Local option homestead exemption (Johnson 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 (Johnson 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). Local disabled person exemption (Johnson 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). County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Johnson 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). Local options of Burleson 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 Johnson County?

Local option homestead exemption (Johnson County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local age 65 or older exemption (Johnson County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local disabled person exemption (Johnson County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. County tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+ or disabled (Johnson County): One-time; you do not reapply each year unless the appraisal district asks you to. Local options of Burleson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County sets or runs itself.

Good to know in Johnson County

  • Johnson County gives a 5% homestead exemption (at least $5,000), $10,000 off for 65+ and for disabled homeowners, and a tax ceiling (freeze).
  • Burleson ISD adds a local $25,000 for 65+ and disabled homeowners and Crowley ISD a local 10% homestead exemption, on top of the state school exemptions.

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

Sources

Last checked: Oct 2026.