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Welcome to the Jefferson County Appraisal District's web page. At jcad.org our goal is to provide the public with online access to the information and functions of the Jefferson County Appraisal District.  We hope that you find everything helpful and easy to use. If there is anything we can do to better serve your needs, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.    Thank you.

CURRENT NEWS

• Property Tax Basics - How Your Property is Appraised
• Property Tax Remedies - How to Effectively Protest Your Value
• Rendering Property - Procedures and Deadlines
• Homestead Exemptions - You may Be Able to Reduce Your Taxes
• Veterans Exemptions - For Service-Connected Disabilities
• Agricultural Use - Farm and Ranch Land, Timber, Wildlife Management
• Changes That Can Be Made to the Appraisal Roll After Protest Deadlines

RENDITION EXTENSIONS

If you would like to request a 30-day extension of your rendition filling deadline, please CLICK HERE for instructions.

Click here to request a rendition extension

NEW HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Texas Legislature recently passed new legislation affecting all homestead exemption applications filed after August 31, 2011. If you are applying for a general, over-65, disability, over-55 surviving spouse, or the 100% disabled veteran exemption, you will need to file additional documentation with your homestead application. To read the new requirements, please CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for New Homestead Exemption Application
CLICK HERE for Non-Ownership of Motor Vehicle Affidavit

2012 LOW INCOME HOUSING APARTMENT CAPITALIZATION RATE:   10.0%
The Appraisal District is giving public notice of the capitalization rate to be used each year to appraise property receiving an exemption under Section 11.1825 of the Property Tax Code for Organizations Constructing or Rehabilitating Low-Income Housing:  Property Not Previously Exempt.

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