Filing Your Homestead Exemption
Property Taxes
What is a homestead exemption?
A residential homestead exemption removes a portion of a property's value from taxation.
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School Districts have a mandatory exemption amount of $25,000.
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Cities, Counties or Special Districts have the option of providing an additional amount up to 20% off of the property value, but not less than $5,000.
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Additional information can be found on the Texas Comptroller's website.
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Who qualifies for the homestead exemption?
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You must own and occupy the property as your primary residence.
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You may not claim a homestead exemption on any other property.
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What do you need to do before you apply?
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Update your contact information as the homeowner with the appraisal district. Title should have provided a form to do so at closing.
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Update your Texas driver’s license or state issued ID with the property address.
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If the property is not listed in your name you will need a copy of your deed for the application.
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Montgomery County
A homeowner can apply for a residence homestead exemption the year they own and occupy the house as their principal residence.
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You can complete the Homestead Application and mail it in with a copy of your driver's license or you can apply online/via the app here.
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If you need to update your contact info with the appraisal district complete this form and submit with a copy of your deed.
Harris County
A homeowner can apply for a residence homestead exemption the year they own and occupy the house as their principal residence.
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You can complete the Homestead Application and mail it in with a copy of your driver's license or you can apply online/via the app here.
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If you need to update your contact info with the appraisal district complete this form and submit with a copy of your deed.