To apply for an exemption, call the Bexar Appraisal District at 210-224-2432. You may also contact their agency directly by email or visit their website to obtain the necessary forms. The exemption will be forwarded to the tax office as soon as the Appraisal District updates their records.
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.
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.
The general residence homestead exemption is a $100,000 school tax exemption. This means that your school taxes are calculated as if your home is worth $100,000 less than its appraised value. For example, if your home is appraised at $300,000, you will only be taxed on $200,000. Local Residence Homestead Exemptions.
A general residence homestead exempts a portion of your residence homestead's value from taxation, potentially lowering your taxes.
If you are 65 or older your residence homestead will qualify for more exemptions. You will qualify for a $10,000 exemption for the school taxes on your home's value. This is in addition to the $25,000 exemption for all homeowners.
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.
In addition to the senior freeze tax, Texas also allows senior homeowners to defer their property taxes until their estates are settled after their death. To qualify for this program, the homeowner must be 65 years or older, have a limited income, and own and occupy the home as their primary residence.
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.