Submitted by Angie Wright

Shelby County Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to Render Their Taxable Property by Apr. 15

March 28, 2023 - If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, then a rendition must be filed with the Shelby County Appraisal District by April 15. Property owners who need more time to file their renditions may file a written request with the chief appraiser on or before April 15 to receive an automatic extension to May 15 or the next business day. The chief appraiser may also grant an additional 15 days after the postponed deadline, if necessary.

Shelby County Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to Render Their Taxable Property by April 15th

March 7, 2023 - If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, then a rendition must be filed with the Shelby County Appraisal District by April 15th. Property owners who need more time to file their renditions may file a written request with the chief appraiser on or before April 15th to receive an automatic extension to May 15th or the next business day. The chief appraiser may also grant an additional 15 days after the postponed deadline, if necessary.

Property Taxes on Farms, Ranches Could Be Reduced with Productivity Appraisal

March 2, 2023 - Texas farmers and ranchers can be granted property tax relief on their land. They may apply to the Shelby County Appraisal District for agricultural productivity appraisal and for a lower appraisal of their land based on how much they produce, versus what their land would sell for on the open market.

Disabled Veterans May Qualify to Have Some, All of Their Property Taxes Waived

March 2, 2023 - Veterans with a service connected disability are encouraged to file an exemption application form to have their property taxes lowered. Some veterans may even qualify for a 100 percent exemption of their taxes.

Homeowners Should Take Advantage of Homestead Exemptions

March 2, 2023 - One of the easiest ways a homeowner can lower his or her property tax bill is to file a homestead exemption. A homestead is generally the house and land used as the owner’s principal residence on January 1 of the tax year.

Homestead exemptions reduce the appraised value of your home and, as a result, lower your property taxes. To apply for an exemption on your residence homestead, contact the Shelby County Appraisal District.

Available homestead exemptions include:

Some Property Owners Eligible for Deferred Tax Payments

November 8, 2022 - Property Owners may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit at the Shelby County Appraisal District office if they are:

Shelby County Appraisal District Internet, Phone Restored

October 25, 2022 - (10:22am): Phone and internet have been restored.

The Shelby County Appraisal District internet and phones are currently down today, October 25, 2022. Once they are up and running again, this information will be updated.

Shelby County Appraisal District Notice of Public Hearing for 2023 Budget

June 22, 2022 - The Shelby County Appraisal District will hold a public hearing on their proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year.

The public hearing will be held on July 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the appraisal district office, 724 Shelbyville Street, Center, Texas.

A summary of the appraisal district budget follows:

Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures

May 10, 2022 - Property owners have the right to protest actions concerning their property tax appraisals. You may follow these appeal procedures if you have a concern about:

Property Owners Should Soon Start Receiving Appraisal Notices for the 2022 Tax Year

May 10, 2022 - The Shelby County Appraisal District will mail appraisal notices on May 16th. Your city, county, school district and other local taxing units will use the appraisal district’s value to set your 2022 property tax rates.

Under Texas law, county appraisal districts are required to notify property owners about changes in their property’s value. The notice contains important information about the property’s location, its ownership and property tax exemptions that have been applied to the property.

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