Bexar County · Texas

Bexar County homestead exemption

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

Download the form Bexar Appraisal District (BCAD)

Office: Bexar Appraisal District (BCAD)
Deadline: April 30Statewide deadline
State exemption: $140,000 off assessed value
Renewal: Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

BCAD posts the residence homestead application (Form 50-114, which also covers over-65, disabled and 100% disabled veteran exemptions) on its Forms page. BCAD's rate chart notes the Bexar County Road and Flood tax gives a $3,000 mandatory homestead exemption plus a 20% optional one.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

Local homestead amounts in Bexar County

Bexar County local exemptions
Exemption	Taxing unit	Amount	Source
Bexar County optional homestead exemption BCAD's tax rate chart lists a 20% optional homestead exemption for Bexar County.	Bexar County	20% of value	Source
Bexar County over-65 exemption Bexar County lists a $50,000 optional exemption for homeowners 65 or older and $5,000 for disabled persons.	Bexar County	$50,000 off assessed value	Source
City of San Antonio optional homestead exemption BCAD lists a 20% optional homestead exemption for the City of San Antonio.	City of San Antonio	20% of value	Source
City of San Antonio over-65 or disabled exemption San Antonio lists an $85,000 optional exemption for homeowners 65 or older and $85,000 for disabled persons.	City of San Antonio	$85,000 off assessed value	Source
Northside ISD local over-65 or disabled exemption Northside ISD lists the mandatory $140,000 homestead and $60,000 over-65 and disabled exemptions, plus a $13,330 optional over-65 and disabled exemption.	Northside ISD	$13,330 off assessed value	Source

Estimated yearly savings

On Northside ISD taxes alone

About $1,449 a year

Exemption: State school homestead exemption: $140,000 off taxable value · source
Tax rate: Northside ISD 2026 rate: $1.0349 per $100 of value · source

$140,000 ÷ 100 × 1.0349 = $1,449

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

Search your property on the Bexar property search; the account detail lists the exemptions applied.

Search your property record

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.

Sources

BCAD Forms · Bexar Appraisal District
2025 Actual Tax Rates / 2026 Actual Tax Rates · Bexar Appraisal District

Last verified November 4, 2026

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