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  • Welcome to the Tax Appraisal
    District of Bell County!

  • Homestead Exemption CAP
    vs
    Assessed Value Increases

    On Homestead Properties, the assessed value increases of 10% per year are mandatory per Texas Property Tax Code 23.23 until the assessed value is equal to market value.
    Texas Property Tax Code can ONLY be changed by Texas Legislature.

  • Homestead Exemption

    If you purchased your home AFTER Jan 1, 2023
    You will not receive a Homestead CAP until 2025 (Tax Code 23.23)

    It's free to file online, click the Online Forms button above

Agricultural Applications – Due April 30th

Requests for applications for properties receiving agricultural valuation have recently been mailed

Applications are due no later than April 30th

Please click here for questions and online application

Homestead Exemption CAP vs Assessed Value Increases

On Homestead Properties, the assessed value increases of 10% per year are mandatory per Texas Property Tax Code 23.23 until the assessed value is equal to market value. Texas Property Tax Code can ONLY be changed by Texas Legislature.  Click here for more information

Do you have questions about where your tax dollars go?

What's in my property tax bill?
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TAX PAYMENT – OPTIONS

Online or by Phone – with a Credit Card / Debit Card / Check – Click here (fees applied by the vendor)  –  pay with electronic check for $.50 In Person – (all locations) by check, cash or money order with NO FEE After hours payments can be made at the Belton office 24/7 using the drop box outside

More info on Tax Limitations:

10% Homestead CAP – Tax Limitation

To learn more about how the Homestead Cap works – Click here

Payment Processing Time – please allow up to 21 days. Check Property Search for daily payment status.

 Online or by Phone – with a Credit Card / Debit Card / Check – Click here

(fees applied by the vendor)  –  can pay with a Check for $.50

 

In Person – (all locations) by check, cash or money order with NO FEE

After hours payments can be made at the Belton office 24/7 using the drop box outside

Field Appraisers will be out conducting ONSITE INSPECTIONS

 October 2022 – February 2023

What’s in my property tax bill?

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Requirements:

Qualifying Exemptions: Residential Homestead – Disabled Person – Age 65 or Older (or Surviving Spouse) – 100% Disabled Veteran (or Surviving Spouse) – Surviving Spouse of Armed Services Member Killed in Action – Surviving Spouse of First Responder Killed in the line of Duty – Donated Residence of Partially Disabled Veteran (or Surviving Spouse)

Must have: Updated Drivers License or Texas ID – Disabled Person: Social Security Admin letter or A&B Card – Disabled Vet:  CURRENT OR RECENTLY RECEIVED Awards letter from VA ***Note:  there MAY be late options available, if after April 30th – Please file your application and the CAD will provide any legislative remedies, once approved*** For More Info about Homestead Exemption – Click here No annual renewal required Chief Appraiser may request updated applications when necessary.

10% Homestead CAP – Tax Limitation

To learn more about how the Homestead Cap works – Click here

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