Important Notice
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Welcome to Zavala Central Appraisal District
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Texas Tax Code Section 11.35 allows property owners whose property
is damaged by at least 15% in a governor-declared disaster to qualify
for a temporary property tax exemption. The exemption is prorated
on a sliding scale based on the severity of the damage, and owners
have 105 days to file an application after the disaster is declared.
The reduction in your appraised property value is determined by the
percentage of damage your property sustained:
Level 1 (15% – 29% damage): 15% tax exemption
Level 2 (30% – 59% daage): 30% tax exemption
Level 3 (60% – 99% damage): 60% tax exemption
Level 4 (100% /Total Loss): 100% tax exemption
Timeline: You must file the official application with your local county
appraisal district no later than 105 days after the governor declares the
disaster. In this case, the deadline will be October 30, 2026.
Land Exemption: The exemption applies only to structures and income-producing items; damage to landscaping, trees, or shrubbery
alone does not qualify.
The total tax savings are prorated based on the number of days remaining in the year after the disaster occurred.
For more information, contact the Zavala Central Appraisal District
at 323 W. Zavala St., Crystal City, TX 78839.
Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district. Zavala Central Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within Zavala County. The district appraises property according to the Texas Property Tax Code and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).
Zavala Central Appraisal District is responsible for the fair market appraisal of properties within each of the following taxing entities. Additional responsibilities include change of address and public information requests. The duties of the appraisal district include the determination of market value of taxable property and the administration of exemptions and special valuations authorized by the local entities and the state of Texas.
Tax rates and ultimately the amount of taxes levied on property are determined by governing bodies of each of the taxing authorities. Mineral, utility, and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Capitol Appraisal Group. Real estate and personal property accounts are appraised locally by the district.
Thanks for visiting with us and we hope you’ll find all the information you need right here on the site, but please don’t hesitate to email, call or come by – we’re here to help!
| County Taxing Entities: |
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| County of Zavala |
| City of Crystal City |
| Crystal City ISD |
| La Pryor ISD |
| Wintergarden Ground Water District |
| Southwest Texas Junior College |
The office offers various PAYMENT options:
In-person payments (Cash, Check, Money Orders)
On-line payments (Credit Card or Debit) – Zavala CAD website (zavalacad.com) includes a 2.4% fee
Drop Box – Located on side of building (Checks only)
NOTE: Effective immediately, The Zavala CAD office will no longer be taking phone payments. Anyone wishing to pay by phone will be given the following phone number 1-866-539-2020 and Bureau Code # 2144960. This includes anyone that call s the office requesting to make a phone payment.