To receive the benefit of the homestead exemption, the taxpayer must file an initial application. In Harris County, the application is filed with the Tax Commissioners Office. The application must be filed between January 1 and April 1 of the year for which the exemption is first claimed by the taxpayer.
Homestead Application: Form 50-114 Property owners may qualify for a general residence homestead exemption, for the applicable portion of that tax year, immediately upon owning and occupying the property as their principal residence, if the preceding owner did not receive the exemption that tax year.
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.
How to fill out the 2024 Application for Residential Homestead Exemption? Gather all required documents and information. Complete the form, filling in all sections accurately. Review your application for any errors or missing information. Attach necessary supporting documents as specified.
A homeowner may receive a $3,000 homestead exemption for this tax. $10,000 homestead exemption for school taxes, in addition to the $100,000 exemption available to all homeowners. Also, any taxing unit may offer a local optional exemption of at least $3,000 for taxpayers age 65 or older and/or disabled.
Harris County Apply using the Form 11.13 with a scanned copy of your Texas Driver's License. Mobile App. You can also file your exemption using their mobile app in Android or in iOS with a photo of your Texas Driver's License.
How will I know if my exemption is approved? Chief appraisers are required to send written notice when an application is modified or denied, but not when they are approved. Check with the appraisal district office to be sure.
Note: Applications will be processed in the order they are received. We strive to process exemptions as quickly as possible, but at times processing could take up to 90 days to process, per Texas Property Tax Code Section 11.45.
A residence homestead exemption removes part of your home's value from taxation, which ultimately results in lower property taxes.
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.