If you purchased a home last year, you are most likely eligible to file for a Texas Homestead Exemption.
In the state of Texas, homestead exemptions remove part of your home’s value from taxation, thus reducing your overall property tax burden.
In order to qualify for this exemption, you must have owned and resided in your property as of January 1 of this year and you must not claim a homestead exemption for any other property.
Applications for homestead exemptions are due no later than April 30, 2020. Once you receive this exemption, you should not need to reapply.
Remember, tax statements are generally mailed in October of each year. The taxes are payable on or after October 31, but you may elect to pay them as late as January 31 without penalty. Taxes become delinquent on February 1.
An important note: the property address on the exemption application must match the address listed on the applicant’s Texas driver’s license. You can change the address on your driver’s license online with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
You can download and complete your exemption application from the appraisal district’s website. A list of the tax districts is below for your convenience.
Dallas County Appraisal District
214.631.0910
Collin County Appraisal District
469.742.9200
Tarrant County Appraisal District
817.284.0024
Denton County Appraisal District
940.349.3800
Rockwall County Appraisal District
972.771-2034