Q: When are property taxes due in Callahan County for the current tax year?
A: Property taxes for FY 2025-2026 are due October 1, 2025, and become delinquent after January 31, 2026. Quarterly payment options may be available with the first installment due April 30th.
Q: What tax credits are available and do they require applications?
A: Major tax credits include the Homestead Exemption ($100,000 school district exemption), Senior Citizens Exemption (additional $10,000), Disabled Veterans Exemptions, and Agricultural/Timber Use valuations. ALL require separate applications to the Callahan County Appraisal District by April 30th annually.
Q: How does the Homestead Exemption work?
A: The Homestead Exemption provides a $100,000 reduction in taxable value for school district taxes only, plus caps annual assessment increases at 10% for your primary residence. You must file an application with the appraisal district - it is not automatic. The 10% cap limits how much your assessed value can increase each year, not your market value.
Q: When does the county reassess property values?
A: Callahan County assesses all property annually as of January 1st. Property owners receive Notice of Appraised Value by May 1st and can protest values through the appraisal review board process, with initial protests due by May 31st (or 30 days after notice delivery, whichever is later).
Q: What are the penalties for late payment?
A: Properties become delinquent after January 31st and accrue penalties of 6% in February, 7% in March, 8% in April, 9% in May, 10% in June, and 12% in July and thereafter, plus 1% monthly interest and potential attorney fees.
Q: Can I pay my property taxes online?
A: Contact the Callahan County Tax Assessor-Collector's office at the courthouse in Baird for current online payment options and accepted payment methods. Many Texas counties offer online payment systems for property taxes.
Q: How do special district taxes affect my bill?
A: Your property may be served by multiple taxing entities including school districts, cities, emergency services districts, hospital districts, and utility districts. Each sets its own tax rate, and you receive one consolidated bill. Your total rate depends on your specific location within the county.
Q: What triggers a supplemental tax assessment?
A: New construction, property improvements, ownership changes affecting exemption eligibility, successful appeals that increase value, or corrections to assessment errors can trigger supplemental tax bills during the year, separate from the regular October 1st assessment.
