A homestead exemption is an exemption that removes all or a portion of value from your residence homestead as authorized by the State or adopted by a local taxing unit. A homestead exemption also limits the increase of your appraised value to 10% annually.
North Carolina excludes from property taxes a portion of the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by North Carolina residents aged 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled whose 2024 income does not exceed $37,900 annually.
Most states have homestead exemptions except New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Some states have other homestead laws such as provisions that protect surviving spouses from creditors.
FILING INSTRUCTIONS File this form and all supporting documentation in the tax year for which the exemption is requested with the Tarrant Appraisal District - Attention: Exemption Division By Mail: PO Box 185579 Fort Worth, TX 76181-0579 or at the TAD Dropbox Location: 2500 Handley-Ederville Road, Fort Worth, TX 76118.
To apply, complete and submit FORM AV9 and required income statements with the tax office by June 1. For disabled applicants, you must also complete FORM AV9-A signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.
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.
To apply, complete and submit FORM AV9 and required income statements with the tax office by June 1. For disabled applicants, you must also complete FORM AV9-A signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.
The Homestead Exclusion allows you exemption of $25,000 or 50% of your home's value (whichever provides the most benefit). This only applies to your primary residence and is limited to 1 acre or less.
North Carolina differs from most state homestead laws by not specifying an acreage limit, but only allowing up to $1,000 worth of property to be declared a homestead.
“What are the benefits?” The Homestead Exclusion allows you exemption of $25,000 or 50% of your home's value (whichever provides the most benefit). This only applies to your primary residence and is limited to 1 acre or less.