Homestead Exemption - have you applied?

Misti Warfield
Jan 11, 2021
1 min read

Updated: Jan 14, 2021

In general, when a taxing authority approves a residential homestead exemption, the exemption, the exemption removes part of your home's value from taxation. This results in a reduction in the amount that you pay in property taxes.

How do I qualify?

If you owned and occupied your property as your principal residence on or before January 1st of this tax year, and no other residences are currently claimed, you may qualify for a residential homestead exemption.

Where do I apply?

Obtaining a residential homestead exemption begins with an application filed with the appraisal district in the county where your home is located.

There is a deadline!

The appraisal district requires applications for residential homestead exemptions to be filed from January 1st through April 30th in the year the application is intended.

Be sure to ask the appraisal district about any other exemptions you may be entitled to receive. The exemption application includes options for additional exemptions. As an example, you may apply for an over 65 exemption using this application.

What is needed to apply?

A Homestead Application form

https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/forms/50-114.pdf

2. A copy of your driver's license or state ID card (The address on your driver's license or state ID must match the physical address of the residence for which you are applying)

Texas Driver’s License Change of Address

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/changes.htm

3. Contact your appraisal district for any other specific requirements.

For further assistance or specific questions regarding exemptions, the following is a list

of appraisal districts for our local area.