Travis County Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Exemption & Tax Ceiling
Travis Central Appraisal District / Texas Comptroller
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Travis County Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Exemption & Tax Ceiling in its Austin, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Homeowners who are 65+ or certified disabled receive an additional $60,000 school district exemption and Travis County's added $143,220 exemption on top of the standard homestead exemption. Critically, the school tax is frozen at the amount owed in the year the over-65 or disability exemption is first applied, protecting seniors and disabled homeowners from future school tax increases regardless of rising home values.
Not a direct cash grant, reduces taxable value and freezes school taxes. Call Travis County Tax Exemption Helpline at 512-873-1560 for personalized estimate.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Austin, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- GO REPAIR! Grant Program Up to $20,000
- Minor Home Repair Grant Program Up to $7,500
- Architectural Barrier Removal Program Up to $20,000
- Home Rehabilitation / Reconstruction Loan Program Up to $75,000 rehab / $350,000 reconstruction
Key Details
- $60,000 additional school district exemption + $143,220 Travis County exemption
- School property tax frozen, cannot rise even as values increase
- Must be 65+ or certified disabled; primary residence only
- No income limit
- Call Travis County Exemption Helpline: 512-873-1560
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- 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.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: April 30 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Travis County Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Exemption & Tax Ceiling in Austin?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Travis County Over-65 / Disabled Homestead Exemption & Tax Ceiling 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 512-873-1560. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: April 30 annually.
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