Once homestead is established, the first $25,000 in property value is not taxed. With the passage of Amendment 1 in 2008, an additional exemption will be automatically applied on the assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000.
You are 65 years of age, or older, on January 1; You qualify for, and receive, the Florida Homestead Exemption; Your total 'Household Adjusted Gross Income' for everyone who lives on the property cannot exceed statutory limits.
First-time Homestead Exemption applicants and persons applying for the Homestead Assessment Difference (Portability) can file online.
To apply for the homestead exemption, download and print the Residential Homestead Exemption Application and mail the completed application to: Central Appraisal District of Collin County, 250 W. Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069.