Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
A $40,000 exemption saves homeowners $400 annually for every one percent in levied property tax. The Texas Tax Code requires every local school district to provide a general homestead exemption of $40,000. Other taxing units, like county and city governments, may optionally provide their own exemptions.
Texas offers several types of Homestead Exemptions: Standard Homestead Exemption: Provides a $100,000 reduction in the appraised value for school district taxes. For example, a home appraised at $300,000 would have its taxable value reduced to $200,000, saving homeowners hundreds of dollars annually.
Standard Homestead Exemption: Provides a $100,000 reduction in the appraised value for school district taxes. For example, a home appraised at $300,000 would have its taxable value reduced to $200,000, saving homeowners hundreds of dollars annually.
The Texas Tax Code requires every local school district to provide a general homestead exemption of $40,000. Other taxing units, like county and city governments, may optionally provide their own exemptions. These optional exemptions must be between a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of 20% of the home's assessed value.
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.
It can take up to 90 days to process a homestead exemption application. A property owner can always check the status of their application using our online portal or the property search function on our website.
Per the Texas Comptroller, the completed application and required documentation are due no later than April 30 of the tax year for which you are applying. A late homestead exemption application, however, may be filed up to two years after the delinquency date, which is usually Feb. 1.
What if I miss the filing deadline? A late application for a residence homestead exemption, including for a person age 65 or older or disabled, may be filed up to two years after the filing deadline has passed.
The Online Services Portal is available to ALL owners that would like to conduct business with the Appraisal District electronically. This service includes filing an exemption on your residential homestead property, submitting a Notice of Protest, and receiving important notices and other information online.