Homestead exemption applicants must submit a copy of Texas Driver License (Texas ID for non licensed drivers) Applicants must affirm no other Homestead is claimed in or outside of Texas.
A rural homestead in Texas is limited to 200 acres for a family (100 acres for a single person) that are not in a city or town. In order to claim a rural homestead the person has to live on the property and use the rest of the property to help support his family.
There are multiple ways to file a Homestead Exemption application Form 50-114, however the online option is the fastest, and details are provided in the transcript below.
Generally, the filing deadline for a residence homestead exemption is no later than April 30. What if I miss the filing deadline? A late application for a residence homestead exemption, including for a person age 65 or older or disabled, may be filed up to two years after the filing deadline has passed.
FILING INSTRUCTIONS File this form and all supporting documentation with the appraisal district office in each county in which the property is located generally between Jan. 1 and April 30 of the year for which the exemption is requested. Do not file this document with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Standard Homestead Exemption: Provides a $100,000 reduction in the appraised value for school district taxes. For example, a home appraised at $300,000 would have its taxable value reduced to $200,000, saving homeowners hundreds of dollars annually.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Attach a copy of each property owner's driver's license or state-issued personal identification certificate. The address listed on the driver's license or state-issued personal identification certificate must correspond to the property address for which the exemption is requested.
Ing to the Comptroller, there is no provision for the cessation of property taxes at any stage. However, there is a Texas property tax exemption for people over the age of 65, which offers temporary tax relief for seniors. At the age of 65, seniors can apply for an exemption from Texas property taxes.
Updated Driver License/Texas ID An updated Texas issued Driver License or Identification card showing your current physical address is required to qualify for the homestead exemption.