FAQs Archive | Travis Central Appraisal District

Q: How long does it take to process a homestead exemption application?

It can take up to 90 days to process a homestead exemption application. A property owner can always check the status of their application using our online portal or the property search function on our website.

Q: How do I apply for a homestead exemption?

You may apply online or complete a paper application. If you complete the paper application, you may submit it in several ways: By email: CSinfo@tcadcentral.org By mail: PO Box 149012 Austin, TX 78714-9012 By office drop box: 850 E. Anderson Ln. Austin, TX 78754

Q: What is an Ag Rollback?

An Ag Rollback Tax is an additional tax that is imposed when a property owner ceases to use the property for qualified agricultural purposes and changes the use to any other purpose excluding building a house for a personal homestead. The Rollback Tax recoups the tax the owner would have paid if his or her land had been taxed at market value for the years covered in the rollback. Please review the TCAD Guidelines for the Appraisal of Open-Space Land for additional information.

Q: How are the production values set for agricultural properties?

Cropland and pastureland values are based on a five year average of typical income minus typical expenses using a cash lease method. Please review the TCAD Guidelines for the Appraisal of Open-Space Land for additional information.

Q: What type of tax savings would I receive if my property received Agricultural Valuation?

The tax savings that a property receives depends on the current Market Value of the property and what type of Ag Valuation you are requesting. Native Pasture areas can have a lower Ag valuation than Dry Crop areas and generally both are lower than the market value that the taxes would normally be based on.