Brazoria County · Texas

Brazoria County homestead exemption

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

File or apply online Download the form Brazoria Central Appraisal District

Office: Brazoria Central Appraisal District
Deadline: April 30Statewide deadline
State exemption: $140,000 off assessed value
Renewal: Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

Brazoria CAD takes homestead applications online or on the state application form. You must own and live in the home in the year you apply, and the address on your Texas driver's license or ID must match the property.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

Local homestead amounts in Brazoria County

Brazoria County local exemptions
Exemption	Taxing unit	Amount	Source
Brazoria County homestead exemption Brazoria CAD's 2025 tax rate sheet lists a 20% local option homestead exemption for Brazoria County.	Brazoria County	20% of value	Source
Brazoria County over-65 or disabled exemption Brazoria County gives $100,000 for homeowners 65 or older and $100,000 for disabled persons.	Brazoria County	$100,000 off assessed value	Source
City of Pearland homestead exemption The sheet lists a 2.5% local option homestead exemption for the City of Pearland.	City of Pearland	2.5% of value	Source
City of Pearland over-65 or disabled exemption Pearland gives $40,000 for homeowners 65 or older and $40,000 for disabled persons.	City of Pearland	$40,000 off assessed value	Source
Alvin ISD homestead exemption Alvin ISD shows the $140,000 homestead exemption with no local option percentage.	Alvin Independent School District	$140,000 off assessed value	Source
Alvin ISD over-65 exemption Alvin ISD lists $70,000 for homeowners 65 or older, for a combined $210,000 with the homestead exemption. Disabled persons get $60,000.	Alvin Independent School District	$70,000 off assessed value	Source

Estimated yearly savings

On Alvin ISD taxes alone

About $1,610 a year

Exemption: State school homestead exemption: $140,000 off taxable value · source
Tax rate: Alvin ISD 2025 rate: $1.15 per $100 of value · source

$140,000 ÷ 100 × 1.15 = $1,610

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.

Sources

Residence Homestead Exemptions · Brazoria Central Appraisal District
2025 Tax Rates Spreadsheet · Brazoria Central Appraisal District

Last verified November 4, 2026

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