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.
If you purchased a home in 2021. You have until april 30th to file for this exemption. Follow along.MoreIf you purchased a home in 2021. You have until april 30th to file for this exemption. Follow along. So what we're gonna do is go to fort bend county dot org. And then what we're gonna do here is go
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.
A homestead exemption in Fort Bend County can reduce the taxable value of your property by up to 20%, potentially saving 20% on your property tax bill.
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.
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.