Gregg County · Texas

Gregg County homestead exemption

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

File or apply online Download the form Gregg County Appraisal District

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

Gregg CAD takes exemption filings online, by email to [email protected] or in person. Include a Texas driver's license or state ID showing the home's address.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

Local homestead amounts in Gregg County

Gregg County local exemptions
Exemption	Taxing unit	Amount	Source
Gregg County homestead exemption Gregg CAD's 2025 exemptions chart lists a 20% homestead exemption for Gregg County, plus $25,000 for owners 65 or older or disabled, with a tax freeze.	Gregg County	20% of value	Source
Gregg County over-65 exemption Gregg County gives $25,000 to owners 65 or older or disabled.	Gregg County	$25,000 off assessed value	Source
City of Longview over-65 exemption The City of Longview gives $10,000 to owners 65 or older or disabled and has a tax freeze. The chart lists no city general homestead percentage.	City of Longview	$10,000 off assessed value	Source
Longview ISD local over-65 exemption Longview ISD adds a local $5,700 for owners 65 or older or disabled on top of the state $140,000 and $60,000, for $205,700 in total.	Longview ISD	$5,700 off assessed value	Source
City of Kilgore homestead exemption The City of Kilgore gives 20%, plus $15,000 for owners 65 or older or disabled.	City of Kilgore	20% of value	Source

Estimated yearly savings

On Longview ISD taxes alone

About $1,568 a year

Exemption: State school homestead exemption: $140,000 off taxable value · source
Tax rate: Longview ISD 2026 rate: $1.1199 per $100 of value · source

$140,000 ÷ 100 × 1.1199 = $1,568

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 Gregg CAD's property search and check the exemptions on the account.

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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

Exemption Guidance (2025 exemptions chart) · Gregg County Appraisal District
Tax Information · Gregg County Appraisal District
Gregg CAD home page · Gregg County Appraisal District

Last verified November 4, 2026

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