Galveston County · Texas
Galveston County homestead exemption
In Galveston County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD); the deadline is April 30.
- Office
- Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD)
- Deadline
- April 30
- State exemption
- $140,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
GCAD says the general deadline for filing an exemption application is before May 1.
GCAD accepts homestead applications by mail, online or at its office. Disabled applicants must include proof of disability, such as a physician's statement on GCAD's form.
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Local homestead amounts in Galveston County
No county-specific amounts are in our data. The statewide amounts on the Texas page apply.
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
- Homestead · Galveston Central Appraisal District
- Exemptions · Galveston Central Appraisal District
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