TX · Flat dollar exemption

Texas homestead exemption

Yes.

Main exemption: $140,000 off assessed valueSchool district taxes
Filing deadline: April 30
Own and live there by: January 1
Renewal: Renews automatically
Where to file: County appraisal district

Get the official form (50-114)Find your county

Yes. Texas school districts must exempt $140,000 of a home's value from school taxes, and homeowners 65 or older or disabled get another $60,000 off school taxes. Cities, counties and other taxing units may add up to 20% more, and counties that collect farm-to-market or flood control taxes must give $3,000. You apply once with your county appraisal district, generally by April 30.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

How much the Texas exemption is worth

Tax Code Section 11.13(b) requires school districts to exempt $140,000 of a residence homestead's value. Any taxing unit may also adopt a local option exemption of up to 20% of appraised value, but not less than $5,000.

$140,000 off assessed value · applies to school district taxes · source

Assessment cap: 10% a year

A homestead's appraised value cannot rise more than 10% a year over last year's appraised value, plus the value of new improvements. Source.

Who qualifies

You have an ownership interest in the home.
You live in it as your principal residence.
You do not claim a homestead exemption on any other home, in or outside Texas.
Your driver's license or state ID address must match the home's address (some waivers apply).
The homestead can include up to 20 acres used for residential purposes.

Deadline and renewal

File with your county appraisal district generally between January 1 and April 30. A late homestead application, including 65+ or disabled, can be filed up to two years after the deadline.

Once granted, you do not need to reapply each year unless the chief appraiser asks you to.

If you missed the deadline

You may file a late homestead application, including 65+ or disabled, up to two years after the filing deadline. Disabled veterans can file up to five years after the delinquency date for the 100% or donated-home exemption. Source.

Form: Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (50-114) · open the official form

Extra breaks for seniors, veterans and disabled owners

Texas additional homestead exemptions
Who	Program	Amount	Details
Seniors	Age 65 or older (school districts)	$60,000 off assessed value	School districts must give an extra $60,000 exemption to homeowners 65 or older. Other taxing units may add a local option of at least $3,000, and your school taxes are frozen at a ceiling. Source
Veterans	100% disabled veteran	Not in our data	A veteran rated 100% disabled or individually unemployable by the VA gets a total exemption on the homestead. An unmarried surviving spouse can keep it. Source
Veterans	Partially disabled veteran	Not in our data	Based on VA rating: up to $5,000 off value for 10-29%, $7,500 for 30-49%, $10,000 for 50-69%, and $12,000 for 70-100%. It applies to any one property. Source
Disabled owners	Disabled homeowner (school districts)	$60,000 off assessed value	Homeowners who meet the Social Security disability definition get the same extra $60,000 school exemption. You cannot take both the 65+ and disabled exemption from the same taxing unit. Source
Surviving spouses	Surviving spouse of service member killed in action	Not in our data	A surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed or fatally injured in the line of duty gets a total homestead exemption if not remarried. Source
Surviving spouses	Surviving spouse of first responder	Not in our data	A surviving spouse of a first responder killed or fatally injured in the line of duty gets a total homestead exemption if not remarried. Source
Surviving spouses	Surviving spouse age 55+ of a 65+ homeowner	Not in our data	A surviving spouse 55 or older may keep the deceased spouse's 65+ exemption and school tax ceiling if they keep living in the home. Source

Moving: can you keep your savings?

Yes, some of the benefit can move with you. Homeowners 65+ or disabled can carry the percentage of school tax paid under their tax ceiling to a new home they buy and live in. Source

Law: Tex. Tax Code §11.13

Texas county guides

Local offices, online filing links and local amounts for 27 counties, largest first.

Frequently asked questions

I bought my house after January 1. Can I still get the exemption this year?

Yes. If the previous owner did not get the same exemption for that year, you can receive it for the part of the year after you qualify.

I missed the April 30 deadline. What now?

You can file a late homestead application up to two years after the deadline with your county appraisal district.

Do I have to reapply every year?

No. Once granted it continues, but the chief appraiser can ask you to file a new application to confirm you still qualify.

Do I file with the state?

No. File Form 50-114 with the appraisal district in the county where the home is located, not with the Comptroller.

Sources

Property Tax Exemptions · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Residence Homestead Exemptions chart (January 2026) · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Property Tax Exemptions (January 2026) · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Property Tax Basics (January 2026) · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Form 50-114 Application for Residence Homestead Exemption · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Last verified November 4, 2026

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