Collin CAD Absolute Exemptions: Property Tax Exemption Records

Collin County Appraisal District maintains a public list of properties granted absolute exemptions under Texas Administrative Code 9.3011. The dataset includes owner names, addresses, exemption codes, and legal descriptions for each exempt parcel. Its presence on multiple government data platforms indicates it is a core public record for tax transparency.

Use Cases

• Analyzing exemption type distribution using exemptTypeCode and exemptTypeDescription.
• Mapping exempt property locations using ownerAddress and legalDescription.
• Tracking exemption trends over time using Year and dataDate.
• Identifying exempt property owners using ownerName and propID.

Strengths

• Provides specific exemption codes and descriptions linked to Texas state law.
• Includes multiple key identifiers for properties: propID, ownerName, and legalDescription.
• Available in multiple open formats (CSV, JSON, XML) across platforms.

Limitations

• Row counts and dataset size are not reported on any platform.
• Last updated dates conflict between sources (2026-05-26 vs 2026-03-25).
• Author and license information are missing from all sources.

Provenance

Source

Collin County Appraisal District (Collin CAD)

Collection Method

Administrative records compiled for public disclosure.

Freshness

2026-05-26

Geography

Collin County, Texas, United States