Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Cameron County Appraisal District / State of Texas
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption in its Brownsville, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Homeowners age 65 or older receive an additional $10,000 homestead exemption on school district property taxes. Once qualified, taxes are frozen at that year's amount and cannot increase. Must apply through Cameron County Appraisal District.
Additional $10,000 exemption reduces annual taxes by approximately $200-300
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Key Details
- Additional $10,000 homestead exemption for age 65+
- Freezes school taxes at qualifying year amount
- No income requirement
- Apply through Cameron County Appraisal District
- Deadline April 30 for current tax year
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (Texas Comptroller Form 50-114)
Texas homeowners who are age 65 or older can claim an extra residence homestead exemption that lowers their property taxes, along with a school tax ceiling that freezes the school portion of the bill. You apply through your local county appraisal district using the statewide Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (Form 50-114) and checking the Age 65 or Older box. In Tarrant County you file with the Tarrant Appraisal District online, by mail, or in person.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you are age 65 or older (or will turn 65 this year), own the home, and live in it as your principal residence.
- Get the form: download and complete Texas Comptroller Form 50-114, the Application for Residence Homestead Exemption, and check the Age 65 or Older box, or use your county appraisal district online application (in Tarrant County, a free TAD account at tad.org/forms/homestead-exemption).
- Attach a copy of your Texas driver license or Texas DPS identification certificate showing the same address as the home.
- File with the appraisal district for the county where the home is located. In Tarrant County, submit to the Tarrant Appraisal District online, by mail to the Exemption Division (PO Box 185579, Fort Worth, TX 76181-0579), or in person at 2500 Handley-Ederville Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76118. The general deadline is before May 1 (no later than April 30).
- Keep a copy for your records. In Tarrant County you can reach TAD Exemption Specialists at (817) 284-4063 if you need help or proof of approval.
Documents you will likely need
- Texas driver license or Texas DPS personal identification certificate with an address that matches the homestead
- Proof you are age 65 or older (the date of birth on the ID usually satisfies this)
- Property account number or property address for the home
- Completed Form 50-114 (or your county appraisal district online application)
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: Apply by April 30 for current tax year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption in Brownsville, TX?
The Grant Map record states: $10,000 assessed value exemption. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption in Brownsville?
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 Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption in Brownsville, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Cameron County Appraisal District / State of Texas; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (956) 546-4700. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by April 30 for current tax year.
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