Texas / Travis County Homestead Property Tax Exemption

Travis Central Appraisal District / Texas Comptroller

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$100,000 school tax exemption + 20% Travis County exemption
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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Texas / Travis County Homestead Property Tax Exemption in its Austin, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Texas law requires school districts to provide a $100,000 homestead exemption from property taxes. Travis County also offers a 20% homestead exemption (the maximum allowed by state law) on top of that. Together these substantially reduce annual property tax bills for owner-occupied primary residences. Application is one-time and transfers with ownership if refiled.

Not a direct cash grant, reduces taxable assessed value. $100,000 school district exemption + 20% county exemption. Annual savings vary by property value and tax rate; typically $2,000-$5,000/year for an average Austin home.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • $100,000 school tax exemption + 20% Travis County exemption
  • Must own and occupy as primary residence on Jan. 1
  • No income limit, available to all Austin homeowners
  • Apply once at Travis CAD; file by April 30
  • Call Travis CAD at 512-834-9138 or visit traviscad.org

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Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Program phone: 512-834-9138

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Deadline: April 30 annually (late applications accepted with conditions)

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for Texas / Travis County Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Austin?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Texas / Travis County Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Austin, TX?

Confirm the application route directly with Travis Central Appraisal District / Texas Comptroller; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 512-834-9138. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: April 30 annually (late applications accepted with conditions).

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