Non-Profits and Some Businesses Face April 30 Deadline to File for Property Tax Exemptions
Non-profit organizations may be totally exempt from property taxes, but to qualify, they must apply to the Brazoria County Appraisal District no later than April 30.
The April 30 deadline also applies to businesses that are receiving tax abatements granted by taxing units; to firms that ship inventory out of Texas and may be eligible for the “freeport” exemption on certain goods in transit; and to businesses that acquired pollution control property. If the last day for the performance of an act is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state or national holiday, the act is timely if performed on the next regular business day.
Property tax exemptions are available to non-profit charitable organizations, youth development organizations, religious organizations, non-profit private schools, cemeteries, veterans’ organizations, historical and archeological sites and other organizations. Requirements vary for different types of organizations. Non-profit organizations may receive a property tax exemption immediately upon buying or acquiring a property during the year and meeting the exemption qualifications.
Once granted an exemption, cemeteries, charitable organizations, youth development organizations, religious organizations and non-profit private schools do not have to reapply annually unless the chief appraiser asks them to file again. However, they must reapply if their exempt property changes ownership, if their qualifications for exemption change or if they acquire new property. The law requires annual application for all other types of exempt organizations.
Property owners with mineral property or business personal property worth less than $500 are exempt from property taxes on those small amounts of property. No exemption application is required.
For more information about property tax exemptions that are available to businesses and non-profit organizations contact Brazoria County Appraisal District at (979) 849-7792 before April 30. Details are also available from the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division. Visit the Property Tax website at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/ or call (800) 252-9121, ext. 2.
The April 30 deadline also applies to businesses that are receiving tax abatements granted by taxing units; to firms that ship inventory out of Texas and may be eligible for the “freeport” exemption on certain goods in transit; and to businesses that acquired pollution control property. If the last day for the performance of an act is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal state or national holiday, the act is timely if performed on the next regular business day.
Property tax exemptions are available to non-profit charitable organizations, youth development organizations, religious organizations, non-profit private schools, cemeteries, veterans’ organizations, historical and archeological sites and other organizations. Requirements vary for different types of organizations. Non-profit organizations may receive a property tax exemption immediately upon buying or acquiring a property during the year and meeting the exemption qualifications.
Once granted an exemption, cemeteries, charitable organizations, youth development organizations, religious organizations and non-profit private schools do not have to reapply annually unless the chief appraiser asks them to file again. However, they must reapply if their exempt property changes ownership, if their qualifications for exemption change or if they acquire new property. The law requires annual application for all other types of exempt organizations.
Property owners with mineral property or business personal property worth less than $500 are exempt from property taxes on those small amounts of property. No exemption application is required.
For more information about property tax exemptions that are available to businesses and non-profit organizations contact Brazoria County Appraisal District at (979) 849-7792 before April 30. Details are also available from the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division. Visit the Property Tax website at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/ or call (800) 252-9121, ext. 2.
