Hays Central Appraisal District
Texas Property Tax Ceiling (Senior Freeze) is available to homeowners in San Marcos, TX.
State law that freezes school district property taxes at their current amount for homeowners age 65 or older or with qualifying disabilities. Taxes cannot increase even if home value rises, providing long-term financial protection.
Prevents future school tax increases; savings grow over time as home values rise
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In San Marcos, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in San Marcos, TX can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply year you turn 65 or become disabled
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programTexas Property Tax Ceiling (Senior Freeze) is open to homeowners in San Marcos, TX. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with Hays Central Appraisal District using the official program link on this page or call (512) 268-2522. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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