Texas Property Tax Homestead Exemption (Over 65)
Texas homeowners 65 and older receive an additional $10,000 school-district homestead exemption (on top of the standard $100,000) and a permanent ceiling on school-district property taxes. Many cities and counties add their own age-65 exemptions.
Potential Benefit
$1,000–$2,500/year in property tax savings
Who Qualifies
Texas homeowners 65 or older living in their home as a primary residence
File the application with your county appraisal district, not the state. Once approved, the exemption renews automatically.
How to Apply
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