Jefferson County · Texas

Jefferson County homestead exemption

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

File or apply online Jefferson Central Appraisal District (JCAD)

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

JCAD's online forms portal takes exemption applications, and you can also file directly with the office at no cost. JCAD warns about companies that charge a fee to file a homestead application for you.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

Local homestead amounts in Jefferson County

Jefferson County local exemptions
Exemption	Taxing unit	Amount	Source
Jefferson County homestead exemption JCAD's 2026 entity tax rate summary lists a 20% homestead exemption for Jefferson County.	Jefferson County	20% of value	Source
Jefferson County over-65 or disabled exemption Jefferson County gives $40,000 for homeowners 65 or older and $40,000 for disabled owners.	Jefferson County	$40,000 off assessed value	Source
City of Beaumont over-65 or disabled exemption Beaumont has no percentage homestead exemption but gives $17,500 for over-65 and $17,500 for disabled owners.	City of Beaumont	$17,500 off assessed value	Source
Beaumont ISD over-65 exemption Beaumont ISD adds a $5,000 local over-65 exemption on top of the state $60,000. It has no local percentage homestead exemption beyond the state $140,000.	Beaumont ISD	$5,000 off assessed value	Source

Estimated yearly savings

On Beaumont ISD taxes alone

About $1,299 a year

Exemption: State school homestead exemption: $140,000 off taxable value · source
Tax rate: Beaumont ISD 2026 rate: $0.92801 per $100 of value · source

$140,000 ÷ 100 × 0.92801 = $1,299

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

Exemption information · Jefferson Central Appraisal District
2026 Entity Tax Rate Summary · Jefferson Central Appraisal District

Last verified November 4, 2026

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