Travis County · Texas
Travis County homestead exemption
In Travis County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD); the deadline is April 30 (state deadline).
- Office
- Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD)
- Deadline
- April 30Statewide deadline
- State exemption
- $140,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
TCAD says that if you recently bought your home you can submit the application once you own and live in it, and the exemption applies to the year you qualify.
TCAD accepts exemption applications by mail, online or at its office, with a copy of a driver's license or state ID showing the home's address. You do not reapply each year unless the chief appraiser asks in writing, you move, or your qualifications change.
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Local homestead amounts in Travis County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County homestead exemption TCAD's 2026 exemption listing shows a 20% local option homestead exemption for Travis County, with a $5,000 minimum. | Travis County | 20% of value | Source |
| Travis County over-65 or disabled exemption Travis County gives a $145,269 local option exemption for homeowners 65 or older and for disabled persons. | Travis County | $145,269 off assessed value | Source |
| City of Austin homestead exemption TCAD lists a 20% local option homestead exemption for the City of Austin, with a $5,000 minimum. | City of Austin | 20% of value | Source |
| City of Austin over-65 or disabled exemption Austin gives a $204,000 local option exemption for homeowners 65 or older and for disabled persons. | City of Austin | $204,000 off assessed value | Source |
| Austin ISD local over-65 exemption Austin ISD adds a $25,000 local option over-65 exemption to the $60,000 state amount, and $15,000 local for disabled persons. | Austin ISD | $25,000 off assessed value | Source |
How to check if you already have it
Look up your property on TCAD's property search and check the exemptions listed on the 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 Exemptions · Travis Central Appraisal District
- 2026 Exemption Listing Report · Travis Central Appraisal District
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