Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Matagorda County Appraisal District
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption 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 homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of your primary residence for school district taxes by at least $100,000. Additional exemptions available for seniors 65+, disabled persons, and disabled veterans. File once and exemption continues automatically.
Tax savings based on $100,000 exemption; actual savings vary by local school tax rate
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Minimum $100,000 school tax exemption
- No income requirement
- Must be your primary residence
- File by April 30 of the tax year
- Additional exemptions for seniors 65+ and disabled
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (979) 245-1531
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form 50-114 (Application for Residence Homestead Exemption)
A residence homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of the home you own and live in, which cuts your property tax bill. You file the Texas Comptroller Form 50-114 once with your local county appraisal district, and the exemption stays in place while you own and occupy the home. There is no fee to apply.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you owned and occupied the home as your principal residence on January 1 and do not claim a homestead exemption anywhere else.
- Download Form 50-114, Application for Residence Homestead Exemption, from the Texas Comptroller (available in English and Spanish).
- Complete the form with your name, the property address, and your driver license or state ID number (the address must match).
- File it with your local county appraisal district (not the Comptroller), by mail or through the district's portal, generally by April 30.
Documents you will likely need
- A Texas driver license or state-issued ID with an address that matches the home.
- Proof you own the home (the deed or appraisal district record).
- The completed Form 50-114.
- For an over-65 or disabled person exemption, proof of age or disability.
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 for current tax year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Bay City, TX?
The Grant Map record states: Minimum $100,000 exemption on school taxes. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemption in Bay City?
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 Homestead Property Tax Exemption 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 for current tax year.
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