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.
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.
Reporting/Documentation Requirements: Completion of an initial Application for Property Tax Exemption. Annually on or before March 31. Submit a renewal declaration online (instructions) OR. Call 360-534-1372 to request a renewal declaration via mail. Report any changes in use or ownership of the property within 60 days.
Documents required for filing of deductions: Homestead - Social Security and driver's license/state ID numbers for adult residents of the property. Over Age 65 - Most recent IRS Form 1040 and driver's license/state ID.
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.
Submit all applications and documentation to the property appraiser in the county where the property is located. For local information, contact your county property appraiser. The property appraiser determines if a parcel is entitled to an exemption.
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.
The Tax Code places a tax limitation or ceiling on school district taxes for a property owner who is receiving the age 65 or older or disabled residence homestead exemption. The tax ceiling continues for age 55 or older surviving spouses of individuals who die while qualified for the tax ceiling.