Owners who are age 65 or older, are disabled or are a disabled veteran qualify to receive additional exemptions.
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.
Tax Sale Excess Proceeds If property is sold in a tax foreclosure sale in Harris County and there are proceeds from the sale above the overall tax obligation, this overpayment is referred to as "excess proceeds" and is deposited with the Accounting Section.
Specific question about exemptions, values or name and address changes should be directed to HCAD at: 713-957-7800 or online at .hcad.
Over 65/Disabled Deferral If you are a homeowner age 65 or over or disabled, you can stop a judgment or tax sale, or defer (postpone) paying delinquent property taxes on your homestead for as long as you own it and live in it.
Property tax exemptions are one of the most meaningful and simple ways to reduce property taxes. The Texas legislature has provided numerous property tax exemptions for Texas taxpayers. Exemptions for homestead, over 65 homestead, disabled homestead and disabled veteran are just the start.
All protests must be directed to the Harris Central Appraisal District. You may file a paper protest by mail or drop off a paper protest at 13013 Northwest Freeway. You can also file the protest online, using the iFile number printed on the Notice Of Appraised Value.
You are still responsible for payment of your property taxes even if you have not received a copy of your property tax statement(s). Please call 713-274-8000 or send an email to tax.office@hctx to receive a payment amount for your 2020 property taxes. The 2020 property taxes are due January 31, 2021.