Rate Breakdown

Property taxes in Menard County are calculated by multiplying the assessed value (minus exemptions) by the total local millage rate.

How Property Tax Works in Menard County

Property taxes in Menard County, Texas, are based on the assessed value of your property and the local tax rates (millage rates) set by various taxing entities. Here’s how the process works:

• Assessment: The Menard County Appraisal District (MCAD) determines the market value of your property annually. This value is used to calculate your tax liability.
• Tax Rates: Taxing entities, such as the county, school districts, and municipalities, set their own rates (expressed in "per $100 of value"). For example, if your home is valued at $100,000 and the combined tax rate is 1.5%, your annual tax would be $1,500.
• Tax Bills: The County Tax Assessor-Collector consolidates these rates and issues tax bills each fall.

Available Exemptions

Texas offers several property tax exemptions to reduce your taxable value. Key exemptions available in Menard County include:

• Homestead Exemption: Primary residences qualify for a reduction in taxable value (up to $40,000 for school taxes and varying amounts for other entities).
• Senior Citizen Exemption: Homeowners aged 65+ may qualify for additional school tax freezes and exemptions.
• Disability Exemption: Disabled homeowners may receive similar benefits to seniors, including tax freezes.
• Veteran Exemptions: Veterans with service-related disabilities or surviving spouses may qualify for partial or full exemptions.

Apply for exemptions through the MCAD by submitting the required forms (e.g., Form 50-114 for homesteads) by April 30.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Menard County property taxes are due annually, with the following key dates and options:

• Deadline: Taxes are due by January 31 of the following year. Payments postmarked by this date avoid penalties.
• Installments: Homeowners aged 65+ or with disabilities may pay in four installments (Jan. 31, March 31, May 31, and July 31) without penalty.
• Late Payments: Delinquent taxes incur a 6% penalty in February, plus additional monthly interest (up to 12%). After July, unpaid taxes may face legal action or foreclosure.

Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person at the Menard County Tax Office.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe your property is overvalued, you can appeal the assessment through the MCAD:

• Deadline: File a protest by May 15 (or 30 days after the appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later).
• Process: Submit evidence (e.g., recent sales of comparable properties, repair estimates) to support your claim. Informal reviews or formal hearings with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) are available.
• Outcome: If successful, your taxable value will be adjusted, reducing your tax bill. Further appeals can be filed in district court if necessary.

Contact the MCAD for protest forms and guidance at (325) 396-4541.