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Bell County homestead exemption

In Bell County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County; the deadline is April 30 (state deadline).

File or apply onlineTax Appraisal District of Bell County
Office
Tax Appraisal District of Bell County
Deadline
April 30Statewide deadline
State exemption
$140,000 off assessed value
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

Bell CAD takes homestead and disabled veteran applications through its online forms site. You must own and live in the home when you apply and cannot claim a homestead on any other property.

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Local homestead amounts in Bell County

Bell County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Bell County over-65 exemption
Bell CAD's 2026 tax rate table lists a $16,670 local over-65 exemption and a $10,000 disabled exemption for Bell County. No local percentage homestead exemption is listed.		Bell County$16,670 off assessed valueSource
City of Killeen over-65 exemption
Killeen gives a $20,000 local over-65 exemption; the table shows only a tax freeze for disabled owners.		Killeen City$20,000 off assessed valueSource
Killeen ISD homestead exemption
Killeen ISD shows the state $140,000 homestead exemption plus $60,000 for over-65 and $60,000 for disabled owners, with no local extra amount.		Killeen ISD$140,000 off assessed valueSource

Estimated yearly savings

On Killeen ISD taxes alone

About $1,207 a year

Exemption
State school homestead exemption: $140,000 off taxable value · source
Tax rate
Killeen ISD 2026 rate: $0.8622 per $100 of value · source

$140,000 ÷ 100 × 0.8622 = $1,207

This assumes your home's value is at least $140,000. It covers one taxing unit only; county, city and other local exemptions add to it. Your bill shows the real figure.

How to check if you already have it

Look at your latest property tax bill or assessment notice. The exemptions line lists any homestead exemption on your account.

Texas rules that apply here

  • 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).

Full Texas homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

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