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.
This law increased the annual Texas homestead tax exemption from $40,000 to $100,000, starting with January 2023 taxes. While tax savings relief stole the headlines, another law was enacted that may require homeowners to renew their application for their homestead exemptions every five years.
How to Apply For the Senior Freeze Tax in Texas. To apply for the senior freeze tax in Texas, you must submit a senior freeze application to your county appraisal district. The application deadline is usually April 30th, but it's best to check with your county to confirm.
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.
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.
A homestead exemption protects $400,000 equity in a person's dwelling from attachment, execution and forced sale. A homestead means a dwelling in which a person resides. The dwelling may be a house, condominium, or mobile home.
A residence homestead exemption removes part of your home's value from taxation, which ultimately results in lower property taxes.
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.
The exemptions apply only to property that you own and occupy as your principal place of residence. 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.
To qualify for the age 65 or older residence homestead exemption, the individual must be age 65 or older, have an ownership interest in the property and live in the home as his or her principal residence.