Over-65 Property Tax Ceiling
Matagorda County Appraisal District
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Over-65 Property Tax Ceiling in its Bay City, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Texas homeowners age 65 or older receive a school tax ceiling that freezes the amount of school taxes owed on their homestead. The ceiling is set in the year you qualify and taxes cannot increase above that amount as long as you own and occupy the home.
School taxes frozen at year you turn 65; estimate assumes typical Bay City school tax rate
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Bay City, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- School taxes frozen at age-65 level
- No income requirement
- Must be owner-occupied homestead
- Ceiling remains as long as you own/occupy
- File by April 30 of the year you turn 65
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (979) 245-1531
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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.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- 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: File by April 30 of the year you turn 65
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Over-65 Property Tax Ceiling in Bay City?
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 Over-65 Property Tax Ceiling in Bay City, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Matagorda County Appraisal District; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (979) 245-1531. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: File by April 30 of the year you turn 65.
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