Veterans who receive compensation from the VA for a service-connected 100% total and permanent disability rating or of individual unemployability are eligible for 100% property tax exemption on their homestead.
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.
The sales tax exemption rules are a bit more complex in Texas. Qualifying disabled vets are exempt from the 6.25% state sales tax only on private party vehicle purchases, not from dealers. To be eligible, you need one of these VA disability ratings: Loss or paralysis of at least one lower extremity.
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 qualify for the general residence homestead exemption, a home must meet the definition of a residence homestead and an individual must have an ownership interest in the property and use the property as the individual's principal residence.
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.