Applying for a Homestead Exemption in Texas
January 19, 2022
Lower your property taxes instantly by filing for a homestead exemption!
Purchased your home last year? This page is for you!
1. What is the homestead exemption?
How does it lower your property taxes? Who qualifies for the exemption?
Here is the information from the Texas State Comptroller
2. When is the deadline to file your homestead exemption in Texas?
There is no deadline to file this extension. You can file it even 5 years after moving into the house. But do keep in mind that by the time of your application for the exemption, your driving license should reflect your new home address. So, hurry up and update your driving license with your new address!
3. How to apply for the homestead exemption?
If you are like me and very visual, you might like the video below that is easy to watch and sums up the process nicely.
Otherwise, follow the instructions in this document,
4. How to contact your County Central Appraisal District?
Collin County Central Appraisal District
collincad.org | 469.742.9200
Denton County Central Appraisal District
dentoncad.org | 940.349.3800
Dallas County Central Appraisal District
dallascad.org | 214.631.0520
Hunt County Central Appraisal District
hunt-cad.org | 903.454.3510
Grayson County Central Appraisal District
graysonappraisal.org | 903.893.9673
Johnson County Central Appraisal District
johnsoncad.com | 817.648.3000
Kaufman County Central Appraisal District
kaufman-cad.org | 972.932.6081
Navarro County Central Appraisal District
navarrocad.com 903.872.6161
Parker County Central Apprasial District
parkercad.org | 817.596.0077
Rockwall County Central Appraisal District
rockwallcad.com | 972.771.2034
Tarrant County Central Appraisal District
tad.org | 817.284.0024
STAY TUNED: Next up is an article on how to maximize your homeowner tax exemption and how to dispute your property taxes to lower them even more!
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