Heart and Home in the Texas Hill Country Elsie Higdon
Hill Country Real Estate 
Elsie Higdon

 


Did you Know?

The Appraisal District may not increase the appraised value of your homestead by more than 10% per year; however they can increase it by 10% per each year since that homes last appraisal as a homestead.


Property Tax Rates


Burnet County 2007 Property Tax Rates

The following tax rates are inclusive of a composite rate including  Burnet County $0.3930,  Burnet County Special $0.0301 Central Texas Groundwater $0.0151 , and the appropriate school district either Burnet ISD $1.275, or Marble Falls ISD $1.235, for properties within the city limits of:

 City of Marble Falls ($0.4850)  $2.1130

City of Horseshoe Bay($0.40)  $2.05750

 

City of Granite Shoals ($0.40) $2.0280

 

Highland Haven ($0.0747) $1.7027

 

Burnet ($0.6393)  $2.2499

 

Bertram  ($0.4784)  $2.1536

 

Cottonwood Shores ($0.4399) $2.1277

 

Meadowlakes ($0.2990)  $1.9270

 

The following rates apply to properties that are not under the jurisdiction of a city taxing authority:

 

Marble Falls ISD $1.6280

 

Burnet ISD $1.6680

 

Burnet ISD and Kingsland MUD ($0.250)  $1.918

 

Properties not in the city limits may also be in the taxing jurisdiction of the following entity:

 

Burnet ESD (Emergency Service District) $0.0295

 

These figures are not inclusive of all possible property tax scenarios. For specific property tax rates contact the Burnet County Appraisal District, (512)756-8291.

 

Llano County 2007 Property Tax Rates

 

The following tax rates are inclusive of a composite rate including the following taxing authorities - Llano County $0.258, Llano ISD $1.19, Llano Road & Bridge $0.046, and the appropriate City), for properties within the city limits.

     

City of Llano ($0.4000)      $1.894

City of Sunrise Beach ($0.11657) $1.61057

City of Horseshoe Bay $1.9235

Blue Lake (Located in Llano Co MUD $0.32280)  $1.8463

Deer Haven Area (Located in Llano Emergency Serv. Dist 1 .0295) $1.5935

 

Properties not in the city limits may also be in the taxing jurisdiction of the following entities :

 

K MUD $0.25

Llano County Road District #1 $0.0100

Llano Emergency Service District #1 $0.02950

Llano Emergency Service District #2 $0.03000

Llano Emergency Service District #3 $0.03000

Deerhaven Water Control & Improvement $0.19000

 

These figures are not inclusive of all possible property tax scenarios.  For specific property tax rates contact the

Llano County Appraisal District (325)247-3065.

 

 


Property Tax Exemptions


The use of the property as of January 1, determines which exemptions you may qualify for.  You may apply for exemptions between January 1, and April 30.

      Application for Residence Homestead Exemption

Exemptions that you may qualify for on your personal residence:

Homestead 
 
All homeowners: $15,000 reduction in the value of your property for School Taxes,
         Burnet ISD = $239.67 tax bill reduction
       Marble Falls ISD = $220.74 tax bill reduction
         LLano ISD = $211.16 tax bill reduction
 
Over 65 Exemptions
 
You will receive an additional $10,000 reduction in the value of your property for School Taxes.  Any taxing unit has the option to offer a $3,000 exemption, including a school district,  As of this writing the Marble Falls ISD had a $13,000 over-65 exception.
 
In addition to the over-65 homestead exemption, you also qualify for a “tax ceiling” for your total school taxes.  The school taxes on your home cannot increase as long as you own and live in that home.

Other taxing entities have a option to offer a "tax-ceiling".  The Appraisal District can give you more information regarding this.
 
Improvements to your home, other than normal repairs and maintenance will cause your tax ceiling to go up. 
 
If you purchase another home in Texas, you may transfer the percentage of school taxes paid.  For example if your tax ceiling on your former home reduced your tax liability to 25% of the actual school taxes due, you would only pay 25% of the school taxes of your new home.. You should request a certificate from the appraisal district for the former home to take to the appraisal district for your new home.
 
Other Exemptions
 
Disability Homestead - $25,000 on School Taxes
 
Disabled Veterans - Between $5,000 to $27,000 on School Taxes
 
Other taxing entities may provide exemptions.  The Appraisal District can provide additional information regarding this.
 
For additional information go to this State of Texas publication:
 
Taxpayer's Rights and Remedies and Responsibilities
        
  

Important Dates


January 1 - April 30 -File for Homestead Exemption

January 1- April 30 -  Appraisal District Makes Value Determinations

May 15 - Property owners may protest property values, and lack of exemptions

August or September, Taxing entites adopt tax rates for the current year

October 1 - Tax bills are sent out

January 31 - Deadline to pay property taxes without penality

 

                        

 

      


What are you looking for in the Highland Lakes Area?


Marble Falls
  Small town USA on the banks of Lake Marble Falls

Horseshoe Bay

Resort living at it's finest!! 

Meadowlakes
  Marble Falls Sister City, private, secure gated, waterfront, golfcourse community

Kingsland 
 Where the Llano and Colorado Arms of Lake LBJ meet

Blue Lake
  Small waterfront community with a beautiful 9 hole golf course  

Deer Haven 
 
Beautiful waterfront community with great community waterfront
park and pool

Sunrise Beach
 
Quiet and private waterfront community

Granite Shoals
 
Small town living with a country feel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Elsie Higdon - Cell 830.385.5717

RE/MAX of Marble Falls
808 Ninth Street
Marble Falls, TX  78654

830.798.1443

Specializing in Real Estate in:
Marble Falls ° Lake LBJ ° Horseshoe Bay ° Kingsland ° Granite Shoals
Blue Lake ° Deer Haven ° Sunrise Beach
Lake Marble Falls ° Inks Lake ° Lake Travis

Serving Burnet, and Llano Counties

Homes ° Acreage ° Lots ° Condos ° Townhomes ° Ranches ° Commercial Property
Waterfront ° Golf Course

 

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