Tarrant County · Texas

Tarrant County homestead exemption

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

File or apply online Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD)

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

TAD takes homestead applications through an online form linked from its Homestead Exemption page. TAD says it deletes uploaded documents once the application is processed.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

Local homestead amounts in Tarrant County

Tarrant County local exemptions
Exemption	Taxing unit	Amount	Source
Tarrant County homestead exemption TAD's 2026 rate table lists a 20% local option homestead exemption for Tarrant County, with $50,000 for age 65+ and $10,000 for disabled persons.	Tarrant County	20% of value	Source
Tarrant County age 65+ exemption Tarrant County and Tarrant County Hospital each list a $50,000 local option exemption for homeowners 65 or older.	Tarrant County	$50,000 off assessed value	Source
City of Fort Worth homestead exemption TAD lists a 20% local option homestead exemption for the City of Fort Worth.	City of Fort Worth	20% of value	Source
City of Fort Worth age 65+ or disabled exemption Fort Worth lists $80,000 for age 65 or older and $80,000 for disabled persons.	City of Fort Worth	$80,000 off assessed value	Source
Fort Worth ISD homestead exemption TAD lists the state-mandated $140,000 homestead exemption plus $60,000 for age 65+ and $60,000 for disabled persons for Fort Worth ISD, with no local option percentage.	Fort Worth ISD	$140,000 off assessed value	Source

Estimated yearly savings

On Fort Worth ISD taxes alone

About $1,441 a year

Exemption: State school homestead exemption: $140,000 off taxable value · source
Tax rate: Fort Worth ISD 2026 rate: $1.029099 per $100 of value · source

$140,000 ÷ 100 × 1.029099 = $1,441

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 account on TAD's property search; the property detail lists the exemptions on your account.

Search your property record

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 Exemption · Tarrant Appraisal District
Tax Rates · Tarrant Appraisal District
2026 Tax Rates per $100 Valuation for Tarrant County · Tarrant Appraisal District

Last verified November 4, 2026

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