Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption (School Tax Freeze)
Texas Comptroller / Tarrant County Appraisal District
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption (School Tax Freeze) in its Fort Worth, 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 qualify for an additional $10,000 school district exemption on top of the standard homestead exemption. More significantly, the Over-65 exemption establishes a school tax ceiling (freeze), meaning school property taxes cannot increase as long as the homeowner owns and occupies the property. The freeze transfers to a surviving spouse aged 55 or older.
Tax freeze is the most valuable component, prevents school taxes from ever increasing
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- Fort Worth Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) Up to $25,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance
- Tarrant County Home Owner Rehabilitation Program Major rehabilitation at no cost (value varies)
- Trinity Habitat for Humanity, Home Repair Program Free critical home repairs (value varies)
Key Details
- Additional $10,000 school district exemption for homeowners 65+
- School property tax ceiling (freeze), taxes cannot increase
- Applies the year homeowner turns 65
- Tax freeze transfers to surviving spouse aged 55+
- File with Tarrant County Appraisal District: (817) 284-0024
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.
- 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 with Tarrant Appraisal District in the year turning 65
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Texas Over-65 Homestead Exemption (School Tax Freeze) in Fort Worth?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. 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 Over-65 Homestead Exemption (School Tax Freeze) in Fort Worth, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Texas Comptroller / Tarrant County Appraisal District; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 817-284-0024. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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