Brazos County · Texas
Brazos County homestead exemption
In Brazos County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Brazos Central Appraisal District (BCAD); the deadline is April 30 (state deadline).
- Office
- Brazos Central Appraisal District (BCAD)
- Deadline
- April 30Statewide deadline
- State exemption
- $140,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
BCAD takes homestead applications online, and you can also email applications to [email protected]. BCAD has hired a firm to audit current homestead exemptions, so answer any letter from that audit.
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Local homestead amounts in Brazos County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos County over-65 exemption BCAD's 2025 exemption list shows a $75,000 optional over-65 exemption for Brazos County and no local homestead or disabled exemption. | Brazos County | $75,000 off assessed value | Source |
| City of College Station homestead exemption College Station offers a 5% optional homestead exemption with a $5,000 minimum. | College Station | 5% of value | Source |
| City of College Station over-65 exemption College Station gives a $30,000 optional over-65 exemption. | College Station | $30,000 off assessed value | Source |
| Bryan ISD homestead exemption Bryan ISD shows the required $140,000 homestead exemption and $60,000 for over-65 and disabled owners, with no optional local amount. | Bryan ISD | $140,000 off assessed value | Source |
Estimated yearly savings
On Bryan ISD taxes alone
About $1,326 a year
- Exemption
- State school homestead exemption: $140,000 off taxable value · source
- Tax rate
- Bryan ISD 2025 rate: $0.9469 per $100 of value · source
$140,000 ÷ 100 × 0.9469 = $1,326
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
- Brazos CAD Online Forms · Brazos Central Appraisal District
- Local Exemptions 2025 · Brazos Central Appraisal District
- Adopted Tax Rates · Brazos Central Appraisal District
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